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Dollywood crowd calendar, December 2026

December 202631 days forecast

Dollywood is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging 51% crowd level. The quietest day is Thu 17 Dec at 20%, and the busiest is Mon 28 Dec at 92%.

Best day to visit in December

Thursday 17 Dec

December 2026 is typically moderately busy at Dollywood, averaging 51% crowd level. The busiest is Monday 28 Dec at 92%.

20%crowds
Next bestTue 8 Dec 22%Wed 9 Dec 23%Thu 10 Dec 24%

Dollywood is typically moderately busy in December 2026, averaging around 51% crowd levels. The quietest day to visit is predicted to be Thursday 17th (about 20%), while the busiest is Monday 28th (about 92%). 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
127%*QuieterEst.14 min queues226%*QuieterEst.14 min queues327%*QuieterEst.14 min queues443%*TypicalEst.18 min queues550%*TypicalEst.21 min queues632%*QuieterEst.15 min queues
737%*TypicalEst.17 min queues822%*QuieterEst.13 min queues923%*QuieterEst.13 min queues1024%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1138%*TypicalEst.17 min queues1251%*TypicalEst.22 min queues1347%*TypicalEst.20 min queues
1444%*TypicalEst.18 min queues1530%*QuieterEst.15 min queues1629%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1720%*QuieterEst.12 min queues1826%*QuieterEst.14 min queues1964%*TypicalEst.26 min queues2052%*TypicalEst.22 min queues
2175%*BusierEst.30 min queues2267%*BusierEst.27 min queues2366%*BusierEst.27 min queues2464%*TypicalEst.26 min queues2576%*BusierEst.30 min queues2685%*BusierEst.35 min queues2789%*BusiestEst.38 min queues
2892%*BusiestEst.42 min queues2989%*BusiestEst.38 min queues3083%*BusierEst.34 min queues3181%*BusierEst.32 min queues
  1. Tue1Hours unavailable27%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  2. Wed2Hours unavailable26%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  3. Thu3Hours unavailable27%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  4. Fri4Hours unavailable43%*Est.Typical18 min queues
  5. Sat5Hours unavailable50%*Est.Typical21 min queues
  6. Sun6Hours unavailable32%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  7. Mon7Hours unavailable37%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  8. Tue8Hours unavailable22%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  9. Wed9Hours unavailable23%*Est.Quieter13 min queues
  10. Thu10Hours unavailable24%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  11. Fri11Hours unavailable38%*Est.Typical17 min queues
  12. Sat12Hours unavailable51%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  13. Sun13Hours unavailable47%*Est.Typical20 min queues
  14. Mon14Hours unavailable44%*Est.Typical18 min queues
  15. Tue15Hours unavailable30%*Est.Quieter15 min queues
  16. Wed16Hours unavailable29%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  17. Thu17Hours unavailable20%*Est.Quieter12 min queues
  18. Fri18Hours unavailable26%*Est.Quieter14 min queues
  19. Sat19Hours unavailable64%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  20. Sun20Hours unavailable52%*Est.Typical22 min queues
  21. Mon21Hours unavailableChristmas75%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  22. Tue22Hours unavailableChristmas67%*Est.Busier27 min queues
  23. Wed23Hours unavailableChristmas66%*Est.Busier27 min queues
  24. Thu24Hours unavailableChristmas64%*Est.Typical26 min queues
  25. Fri25Hours unavailableChristmas76%*Est.Busier30 min queues
  26. Sat26Hours unavailableChristmas85%*Est.Busier35 min queues
  27. Sun27Hours unavailableChristmas89%*Est.Busiest38 min queues
  28. Mon28Hours unavailableChristmas92%*Est.Busiest42 min queues
  29. Tue29Hours unavailableChristmas89%*Est.Busiest38 min queues
  30. Wed30Hours unavailableChristmas83%*Est.Busier34 min queues
  31. Thu31Hours unavailableChristmas81%*Est.Busier32 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 17th is predicted to be the quietest day to visit Dollywood in December 2026, at around 20% crowd levels.

When is Dollywood busiest in December 2026?

Monday 28th is predicted to be the busiest day at Dollywood in December 2026, at around 92% crowd levels.

How busy is Dollywood in December 2026?

On average, Dollywood is moderately busy in December 2026 - around 51% 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 17th is the quietest in December 2026 (about 20%). Arriving at opening also means the shortest waits.