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Dollywood crowd calendar, December 2026

December 202629 days forecast

Dollywood is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging 54% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 10 Dec at 37%, and the busiest is Tue 29 Dec at 82%.

Best day to visit in December

Thursday 10 Dec

December 2026 is typically moderately busy at Dollywood, averaging 54% crowd level. The busiest is Tuesday 29 Dec at 82%.

37%crowds
Next bestWed 16 Dec 37%Tue 8 Dec 38%Thu 17 Dec 38%

Dollywood is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging around 54% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 10th (about 37%), while the busiest is Tuesday 29th (about 82%). Weekdays are noticeably quieter than weekends, so a midweek visit means shorter queues.

Wondering how busy Dollywood will be in December 2026? This calendar predicts crowd levels day by day. The lower the score, the shorter the queues, so pick a quiet day and ride more. Estimated from historical data

Daily crowd levels and opening hours for Dollywood, December 2026
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
144%*QuieterEst.15 min queues243%*QuieterEst.14 min queues339%*QuieterEst.13 min queues443%*QuieterEst.14 min queues555%*TypicalEst.20 min queues649%*TypicalEst.17 min queues
743%*QuieterEst.14 min queues838%*QuieterEst.12 min queues939%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1037%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1143%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1258%*TypicalEst.22 min queues1350%*TypicalEst.17 min queues
1442%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1541%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1637%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1738%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1841%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1970%*BusierEst.30 min queues2053%*TypicalEst.19 min queues
2170%*BusierEst.30 min queues2263%*TypicalEst.26 min queues2364%*BusierEst.26 min queues24Closed25Closed2675%*BusiestEst.37 min queues2775%*BusierEst.36 min queues
2879%*BusiestEst.41 min queues2982%*BusiestEst.46 min queues3081%*BusiestEst.44 min queues3168%*BusierEst.29 min queues
  1. Tue1Hours unavailable44%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  2. Wed2Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  3. Thu3Hours unavailable39%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  4. Fri4Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  5. Sat5Hours unavailable55%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  6. Sun6Hours unavailable49%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  7. Mon7Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  8. Tue8Hours unavailable38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  9. Wed9Hours unavailable39%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  10. Thu10Hours unavailable37%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  11. Fri11Hours unavailable43%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  12. Sat12Hours unavailable58%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  13. Sun13Hours unavailable50%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  14. Mon14Hours unavailable42%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  15. Tue15Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  16. Wed16Hours unavailable37%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  17. Thu17Hours unavailable38%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  18. Fri18Hours unavailable41%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  19. Sat19Hours unavailable70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  20. Sun20Hours unavailable53%*Est.Typical19 min queues
  21. Mon21Hours unavailableChristmas70%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  22. Tue22Hours unavailableChristmas63%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  23. Wed23Hours unavailableChristmas64%*Est.Busier26 min queues
  24. Thu24Hours unavailableChristmasClosed
  25. Fri25Hours unavailableChristmasClosed
  26. Sat26Hours unavailableChristmas75%*Est.Busiest37 min queues
  27. Sun27Hours unavailableChristmas75%*Est.Busier36 min queues
  28. Mon28Hours unavailableChristmas79%*Est.Busiest41 min queues
  29. Tue29Hours unavailableChristmas82%*Est.Busiest46 min queues
  30. Wed30Hours unavailableChristmas81%*Est.Busiest44 min queues
  31. Thu31Hours unavailableChristmas68%*Est.Busier29 min queues
Quietest 0-15%Quieter 15-35%Typical 35-65%Busier 65-88%Busiest 88-100%

Crowd levels are estimated from this park's own recorded queue times and may not always be right. Opening hours come from the park and can change. Always check the park's own site before travelling. We score every past forecast against what the queues actually did and publish the result in the crowd forecast accuracy ledger.

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Frequently asked

When is the quietest day to visit Dollywood in December 2026?

Thursday 10th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Dollywood in December 2026, at around 37% crowd levels.

When is Dollywood busiest in December 2026?

Tuesday 29th is predicted to be the busiest day at Dollywood in December 2026, at around 82% crowd levels.

How busy is Dollywood in December 2026?

On average, Dollywood is moderately busy in December 2026 - around 54% crowd levels. Weekdays are usually quieter than weekends.

Is Dollywood busier on weekends?

Yes - Dollywood is typically busier at weekends than midweek in December 2026. Visit on a weekday for shorter queues.

What is the best time to visit Dollywood?

The best time to visit Dollywood is on its quietest predicted days - Thursday 10th is the quietest in December 2026 (about 37%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.