Are you looking for an activity that your whole family will love? Are you close to the Great Smoky Mountains? Well, you are in luck! Dollywood is hosting their Great Pumpkin LumiNights Festival until November 3, 2018. This festival started last year and was such a huge hit they decided to host it again this year. Not only that though, but they decided to add to it as well.
Dollywood is a great family activity by itself. They offer something for everyone. They have rides and roller coasters for all ages. Dollywood also offers shows for all ages. There is literally something for everyone. Especially during their different festivals, they host throughout the year.
Great Pumpkin LumiNights is part of Dollywood’s Harvest Festival that is presented Humana. This festival features thousands of carved and illuminated jack-o-lanterns. All of which immerse families in fabulous fall fun. Great Pumpkin LumiNights is the largest addition ever made to Dollywood’s Fall Festival. It features artistic sculptures, whimsical scenes, and delightful, family-friendly fun throughout Dollywood’s Timer Canyon.
This year Great Pumpkin LumiNights started on September 28 and runs until November 3. Which means you still have time to check it out before all the wonderful pumpkin filled fun! But don’t wait too long like we did last year and miss out on all the fun! This is definitely something that you are not going to want to miss out on.
In order to help prepare you for your visit, we took the time to capture pictures of as many of the pumpkin displays as possible. In the daytime and after dark. That way you know what to expect during your visit.
For our visit, we decided to arrive at the park in the afternoon since we knew we weren’t planning on riding a lot of rides. This trip was all about seeing the pumpkins all lit up. There were a few rides that had been added since we last visited Dollywood so we wanted to make sure we had time for those. As well as time to scout out the pumpkin displays before dark when they were all illuminated.
Guitar
The guitar was located near the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary.
Butterfly
This is located just past Blazing Fury before you get to The Tennessee Tornado.
Quilts
Located just to the left of the entrance to Blazing Fury.
Spider
This amazing display is located past Tennessee Tornado before you get to the Fire Chaser Express.
Skeleton
The Skeleton is located just at the entrance to the Fire Chaser Express.
Cats
This fun feature is located in a few spots around Timber Canyon. You can find just some before you get to the Thunderhead roller coaster.
Camp Site
The Camp Site is located on the pathway back towards the entrance/exit of the park when leaving Thunderhead.
Waterfall / Fish
This is located down the pathway to the entrance/exit of the park when leaving Timber Canyon.
Timber Yard
The Timber Yard is located at the entrance of Timber Canyon on the way up to Thunderhead.
Grave Yard
This is one of the first displays you come upon when entering Timber Canyon.
Other
There are so many “little” displays all over the park. Keep your eyes peeled for these fun pumpkin displays!
Fun Facts
Pumpkins Are Lit By Hand
The pumpkins (at least some) are lit by hand. The candles are battery powered so don’t worry. But Dollywood employees do have to go around and turn on the candles prior to sunset.
Glow Face Painting
Just like normal face painting but with even more fun! Since the Great Pumpkin LumiNights features several black lights to enhance the displays, they also offer glow in the dark face painting!
Character Meet & Greet
There is a new pumpkin patch of friends ready for you! Characters like Harvey the Pumpkin, Vine Vinny and all their friends interact with Dollywood Guests. They even pose for pictures. Everyone will love the unique meet and greets these fabulous friends have each evening. Meet and Greets are from 4 pm – 9 pm near the giant pumpkin patch.
Sonic Discount for Tickets
If you don’t have a Dollywood Season Pass, Sonic is offering a $10 off coupon. Click here to access the online coupon for the tickets.
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