Dollywood offers a year-round military discount on theme park tickets and Season Passes as a thank-you to U.S. service members and their families. According to Dollywood’s official military discount page, special discounted pricing is available for the 2026 season, with 1-day Dollywood Theme Park tickets starting at $66.49 (all prices include the special discount) — a meaningful saving on a day at one of America’s most beloved theme parks in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Who is Eligible for the Dollywood Military Discount?
Dollywood’s official page states the military discount is available to:
- U.S. active military members
- Retired military members
- Veterans
- Military reservists
- Spouses and dependents with valid military personnel and dependent IDs
Valid military personnel IDs and dependent IDs must be verified online using ID.me before purchase. Dollywood’s program is sponsored in partnership with Humana.
How Much Military Discount Does Dollywood Provide?
Rather than a flat percentage, Dollywood publishes special discounted military pricing on its official military discount page — “all prices include the special discount.” For the 2026 season:
- 1-Day Theme Park Tickets: starting at $66.49 (all ages)
- 2-Day Theme Park Tickets: starting at $96.49 (usable any time within a 5-day period)
- 1-Day Splash Country Water Park Tickets: starting at $38.49
- 2-Day Splash Country Water Park Tickets: starting at $68.49
- 1-Day Two-Park Tickets (Dollywood + Splash Country): starting at $76.49
- 2-Day Two-Park Tickets: starting at $106.49
Prices do not include tax. Military pricing also applies to Season Passes — note that 2026 Season Passes are not available for purchase during the current renewal period ending November 1, 2026, but renewing 2026 Military Season Pass holders can view 2027 pricing options.
How to Claim the Dollywood Military Discount
Dollywood’s official page lays out the exact online purchase steps:
- Make sure you are eligible. Confirm you hold a valid military personnel or dependent ID — the discount is only available to U.S. active or retired military, veterans, military reservists, spouses, and dependents with valid IDs.
- Verify your identity using ID.me. You must use the secure ID.me verification system to purchase discounted tickets or Season Passes online.
- Select and purchase using your My Dollywood online account. Once verified, you’ll be directed to sign in or create a My Dollywood account to complete your purchase.
- Get your pass card (day tickets skip this step). Bring your confirmation email to the Dollywood Front Gate ticket windows to process your Season Pass and receive your physical card.
- Enjoy your visit to Dollywood!
Tickets may also be purchased at the gate. Because park capacity is limited, Dollywood encourages buying in advance. For the full official details, see Dollywood’s military discount page: https://www.dollywood.com/deals/special-offers/military-discount/
FAQs About the Dollywood Military Discount
Do veterans qualify for the Dollywood military discount?
Yes. Dollywood’s official page explicitly lists veterans, along with active and retired military and military reservists, as eligible — provided you can verify a valid military or dependent ID through ID.me.
Can military spouses and children get the discount?
Yes. Spouses and dependents with valid military personnel and dependent IDs are eligible for the same special military pricing.
How do I verify my military status for Dollywood?
Dollywood uses ID.me. You verify your status online through the secure ID.me system before purchasing; once verified, you sign in to (or create) your My Dollywood online account to complete the purchase.
Is the Dollywood military discount a percentage off?
Dollywood does not publish a flat percentage. Instead, its official military discount page lists special discounted prices — for example, 1-day theme park tickets starting at $66.49 for the 2026 season — with the note that “all prices include the special discount.”
Can I buy military tickets at the gate?
According to Dollywood’s blog, military tickets may be purchased online or at the gate, though the official discount page notes that ID.me verification is required to purchase discounted tickets or Season Passes online. Because park capacity is limited, buying in advance is encouraged.
Are Dollywood military Season Passes available?
Yes, military pricing applies to Season Passes too. However, note that 2026 Season Passes are not available during the current renewal period ending November 1, 2026; renewing 2026 Military Season Pass holders can view 2027 pricing options.
Do I need a My Dollywood account?
Yes. After ID.me verification, you’re directed to sign in or create a My Dollywood online account to complete your ticket or Season Pass purchase.
