Dollywood military and veteran discount

Dollywood sells discounted 2026 day tickets and Season Passes to active duty, retirees, veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents, with 1-Day theme park tickets from $66.49 plus tax. You verify online with ID.me, and the regular adult 1-Day price starts at $94.99.

Veterans: Yes.

Discount: Military 1-Day theme park tickets from $66.49 plus tax, against a regular adult price from $94.99; military Silver Season Pass $141.49 for adults
Where: Online
How to verify: ID.me online verification
Checked on: October 2, 2026Against Dollywood's own page (opens in a new tab)

Go to Dollywood's military discount page (opens in a new tab)

Who qualifies

Active duty, retirees, veterans, reservists, spouses and dependents qualify. Dollywood does not name the National Guard separately, surviving spouses, Gold Star families or caregivers.

VeteransYesDollywood names veterans alongside active, retired and reserve members.
Active dutyYesActive military are named.
National Guard and ReserveLimitedMilitary reservists are named; the National Guard is not named separately.
RetireesYesRetired military are named.
Spouse of active dutyYesSpouses are named. Dollywood says dependent IDs are verified online through ID.me.
DependentsYesDependents are named, with dependent IDs verified through ID.me.

Not stated by Dollywood: veterans rated 100 percent disabled, spouse of a veteran, surviving spouse, Gold Star family and caregivers.

Proof and verification

Dollywood checks military status through ID.me online verification.

Accepted proof: Dollywood says valid military personnel IDs and dependent IDs are verified online using ID.me. ID.me does not accept uploads of a Common Access Card or Uniformed Services ID card, so check ID.me's own document list.
How long it takes: Not stated by Dollywood.
At the register: The current page describes online verification only. Dollywood's 2022 blog said Season Pass buyers get a photo taken at a ticket window to receive the physical pass.
Without a smartphone: Verify with ID.me from a computer on the military discount page.
Recently separated: Veterans are named, so leaving the service does not end eligibility. Verification runs through ID.me, whose military group includes veterans.
Privacy: You verify with ID.me. Dollywood's 2022 blog said online buyers also create a My Dollywood account. Never send service documents to Claim Raven.
Verifying again: Military Season Pass holders renew through the renewal link on the military discount page.

See every way to prove you are a veteran

Based on sources 1, 4, 5 and 6.

Where it works

Buy online after ID.me verification; the current page does not describe gate or phone purchases.

OnlineMilitary day tickets and Season PassesAvailableVerify with ID.me on the military discount page. Military pass renewals start from a separate renewal link on that page.
In storeNot stated by DollywoodDollywood's November 2022 blog said military tickets could also be bought at any park ticket window with military ID. The current military page describes only online ID.me verification.
PhoneLodging discount described only in 2022Not stated by DollywoodDollywood's November 2022 blog described a 5 percent military discount on resort and cabin stays booked by phone. The current military page does not mention lodging.

What is excluded and the limits

Listed military prices do not include tax.
The military page lists Silver and Gold Season Passes only; no Diamond pass is listed.
2-Day tickets must be used within a 5-day period.
The military Summer Splash Pass is marked no longer available.

Code rules: Verify online with ID.me. Listed military prices already include the discount and do not include tax.

The cheapest way to buy Dollywood as a veteran

The military discount is not always the lowest price. Compare it with these before you buy.

On October 2, 2026, the military 1-Day theme park ticket started at $66.49 for all ages, while the regular adult Pick-A-Day ticket started at $94.99, both before tax. Two military 1-Day tickets cost $132.98, so the $141.49 military Silver Season Pass pays off by the third visit.

Dollywood does not say whether the military price combines with other offers. The listed military prices already include the discount.

Exchange and base ticket office availability was not checked. Dollywood describes online purchase through ID.me.

Dollywood lists military tickets for the 2026 season. Check the park calendar for operating dates.

How Dollywood compares

Military discounts at similar brands, from our checked data.

Compare similar brands
Brand	Rate	Cap	Veterans	Verifier	Spouse of a veteran	Where
Dollywood	Military 1-Day theme park tickets from $66.49 plus tax, against a regular adult price from $94.99; military Silver Season Pass $141.49 for adults	No cap confirmed	Yes	ID.me online verification	Not stated by Dollywood	Online
LEGOLAND (US parks)	LEGOLAND California: up to 35 percent off 1-Day and SEA LIFE Hopper tickets, from $72.54 against a $129 gate price. LEGOLAND Florida and New York: free entry for the service member and 50 percent off for up to six guests, for visits October 1 to November 30, 2026.	No cap confirmed	Yes	ID check at the hotel and base ticket office; the New York military ticket store is labeled for ID.me military buyers	Not stated by LEGOLAND (US parks)	Online, In store
Six Flags	Theme park military day tickets from $35 to $57 online, against listed gate prices of $70 to $119, depending on the park	No cap confirmed	Limited: Varies by park	ID.me, after you choose a military ticket online	Limited	Online
AMC Theatres	Special military pricing at participating theatres; amount not published	No cap confirmed	Not stated by AMC Theatres	Box office check of a valid photo military ID	Not stated by AMC Theatres	In store
Medieval Times	Discounted military ticket rate at all castles; the amount is not published before ID.me verification. Base purchases add a free Royalty upgrade.	No cap confirmed	Not stated by Medieval Times	ID.me military verification online; participating base ticket offices for base purchases	Not stated by Medieval Times	Online, In store

If the discount does not work

Military price not showing

Use the ID.me verification on the military discount page. Dollywood verifies military and dependent IDs online through ID.me.

Renewing a military Season Pass

Start from the renewal link on the military discount page.

Looking for a lodging discount

The current military page lists only tickets and Season Passes. Dollywood's 2022 blog described a phone-booked military lodging discount, so ask when you call to book.

Water park pass not available

The military Summer Splash Pass is marked no longer available. Military 1-Day and 2-Day water park tickets are still listed for 2026.

A VA benefit that may be worth more

ID.me military verification

ID.me accepts several veteran documents, including DD214, NGB22, VHIC, VIC, VA eligibility letters and a state or county veteran ID. Names must appear on the document. Uploads of CAC and Uniformed Services ID cards are not accepted.

The store sets discount eligibility. Verifying a military credential does not mean every store includes your group.

Checked on September 27, 2026 · Source 1 (opens in a new tab)

Changes to this discount

October 2, 2026: First checked October 2, 2026

Questions about the Dollywood military discount

Does Dollywood have a military discount?

Yes. Dollywood sells discounted 2026 day tickets and Season Passes to military members, veterans and their families who verify with ID.me.

Do veterans get the Dollywood military discount?

Yes. Dollywood names veterans along with active duty, retirees, reservists, spouses and dependents.

How much are Dollywood military tickets?

Military 1-Day theme park tickets start at $66.49 for all ages, and 2-Day tickets start at $96.49, before tax.

Is there a Dollywood military Season Pass?

Yes. The military Silver Season Pass is $141.49 and the Gold is $216.49 for adults, plus tax. Two-park passes are also listed.

Sources

Dollywood military discount (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
Dollywood tickets and passes (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
Dollywood theme park FAQs (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
Dollywood blog: military discount on tickets, passes and stays (November 2022) (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
ID.me: who qualifies for military discounts (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.
ID.me: documents that prove military status (opens in a new tab). Retrieved October 2, 2026.

Checked on October 2, 2026.