Dollywood Free Pre-K Pass: 2027 Eligibility and Registration
A free child’s pass can make a family getaway easier to plan, but the birth-year rules change each season. Our original post covered a 2022 offer. As of October 23, 2026, Dollywood is registering children for its 2027 Pre-K Imagination Season Pass. Here’s what to check before you make travel plans.
Who Qualifies for the 2027 Pre-K Pass?
According to Dollywood’s official Pre-K pass page, children born in 2022 or 2023 can register for the free 2027 pass. Eligible existing passholders born in 2022 can re-register. Children age 3 and younger receive free admission without this pass.
Register Online, Then Activate in Person
Register online before visiting. Then bring your child to the Dollywood front gate with a copy of a birth certificate or passport to verify the birth year and activate the pass. The current offer covers the remainder of the 2026 season and the 2027 season after activation, including Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country during their operating schedules.
Parents or guardians need their own admission to accompany the child. The Pre-K pass does not include free parking, bring-a-friend tickets or in-park discounts. Check Dollywood’s current terms and calendar before booking; the June deadline and April festival date in our old 2022 post no longer apply.
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For more ideas around the area, browse our Gatlinburg travel guide and travel resources.
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