Dollywood Offers Public Employees $59 Tickets This Spring — Here’s How To Save Big
Teachers, first responders and more save big on admission during the park's spring festival
Key Takeaways
- Dollywood's Public Employee Appreciation Days return with $59 admission through May 17.
- Eligible guests can buy up to six discounted tickets for family and friends to enjoy.
- Verify your employment status through ID.me to unlock the exclusive savings online.
Great news, Dollywood fans! If you work in the public sector, you will have a chance to enjoy Dolly Parton’s famous Dolly amusement park at a special price this spring. The park’s Public Employee Appreciation Days are set to return, which means you can experience all of the thrills for less. Ready to take advantage of the limited-time deal? Keep reading to learn how to score the discounted Dollywood tickets this month, plus more on what to expect from this year’s seasonal festival.
Who qualifies for the discounted Dollywood tickets?
Every spring for the last 41 years, Dollywood has been offering public employees the chance to purchase discounted tickets to the park as a thank you for their service. Rather than shelling out for a $95 pick-a-day adult ticket, eligible guests can score a one-day admission for just $59. The best part? This discounted price applies for up to six one-day tickets, so you can save when you bring your family and friends along for a day of fun.
This special deal is typically offered to the following people:
- First responders
- Military members
- Teachers
- Government employees
- Medical employees
How to claim your $59 Dollywood tickets
If you’re a public employee, you will be able to buy the discounted admission tickets starting Monday, April 13. The tickets for the discounted one-day admission must be purchased online at the Dollywood page for the Public Employee Appreciation Days.
One caveat: Qualifying guests must verify their employee status to be eligible for the special pricing. This needs to be done through the ID.me website to prove employment status. The digital identification verification platform allows a user to verify their identity by uploading government-issued photo IDs and taking selfies alongside identification.
The promotion runs through May 17, so you’ll have a little over a month to purchase the special tickets for your Dollywood visit this spring.
Hoping to come back to Dollywood this year? There will also be the option to upgrade to a 2026 season pass. Though there is an additional fee, public employees can snag a special rate during the promotion period and get $35 off their pass when they purchase it through the Public Employee Appreciation Days online page.
What to experience at Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival
When you head to Dollywood Park this spring, you will get to experience more than just the 50 thrilling rides and attractions. The park is also hosting its annual Flower & Food Festival through June 7 with plenty to see and savor!
Here’s a look at what’s happening with the seasonal festival this year:
Umbrella Sky installation
Park visitors will be able to stroll beneath a vibrant covering of open umbrellas. The green, yellow, orange, blue and pink umbrellas make for a dazzling sight, and sunlight peeking through the installation adds an extra touch of whimsy.
Blooms and plant sculptures
A stroll through the park during the festival means a chance to admire more than 500,000 blooming flowers in shades of purple, pink and yellow. Expect to also see the popular Mosaicultures (sculptures made of living plants) in shapes like peacocks, bears and Dolly’s mother stitching her Coat of Many Colors.
Springtime performances
Dollywood has no shortage of performances year-round and with the festival comes all-new shows for guests to enjoy. Live music and entertainers will fill the streets and stages throughout the park, so you can have plenty of chances to catch some of the fun.
New flavors to try
Now for the delicious part! Food is a festival must-have, and Dollywood sells tasting passes ($44) that give you the chance to try up to five items.
Here are some of options on this year’s menu:
Drinks
- Cotton candy lemonade
- Mango tea
- Blue tropical lemonade
- Strawberry and cream lemonade
Savory Items
- Beef and sausage bread bowl
- Braised beef potato
- Hot honey BBQ chicken mac and cheese
- Smoky pork sliders
- Tangy ginger grilled corn
Desserts
- Bee hive cookie
- Blueberry lemon sweet roll
- Cookie dough brownie
- Mango lime creamsicle
- Spring berry sundae
Whether you’re a longtime Dollywood fan or planning your first visit, this spring celebration offers the perfect blend of thrilling entertainment, natural beauty and delicious flavors — all at a price that honors your service to the community.
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