Dollywood's Splash Country's 25th season has water rides, dance parties and new food
Summer is almost here, and Dollywood's Splash Country is ready to help you cool off.
The award-winning Pigeon Forge water park opens May 10 for its 25th anniversary season.
'When I think about 25 years at Dollywood's Splash Country, that's a lot of folks that have visited. Hundreds of thousands of families that have come out here and spent a day in their summer creating memories. It's not just a water park sometimes; it's a tradition,' Director of Operations Jordan Leach said during a media preview.
For the 2025 season, live music bashes return, and a few new food items will be on the menu. Here's what else you can expect this year at Splash Country.
The water park's 25th season kicks off May 10-11 for weekend operation. Daily operation begins May 17 and continues through Aug. 9.
And then weekend operation returns through Sept. 21, the final day of the water park's season.
Splash Country has 16 rides plus other attractions across its 35 acres, and embraces the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Thrill seekers can enjoy RiverRush, Tennessee's first water coaster, Fire Tower Falls and Mountain Twist. For a more calming water getaway, you can drift down the award-winning Downbound Float Trip lazy river or splash in the water at the Mountain Waves wave pool.
The popular Splash Bash Music Series turns the water park into a pool dance party. A rotation of artists perform at the wave pool stage. A full list of artists and dates will be posted at dollywood.com.
If you just want to kick back and lie out in the sun (or shade), Splash Country has a variety of canopies and waterside retreats for rent. The Family Reunion Retreat accommodates large groups of more than 12 people.
Splash Country's culinary team has 'created a wave of tasty treats' for the 25th season, according to Dollywood. New food items include:
Chicken street corn nachos at the Watering Hole and Big River Pavilion
Chicken Alfredo pizza at Campsite Grill
Garlic parmesan chicken tenders at Oakley Bros Food Wagon
Additional summertime meals and treats can be found at Dogs N Taters, Ned's Bear Paws and Mountain Waves Creamery.
Splash Country tickets start at $54.95 for one-day admission. An opening presale for $44.95 is available through May 11.
A meal and drink can be included in the ticket price for an additional $5, and a meal, drink and snack can be included for an additional $10. Multiday passes and Dollywood/Splash Country combo deals are available, too.
Tickets can be purchased at dollywood.com.
Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. On X, formerly known as Twitter @dturner1208.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Dollywood's Splash Country is back, bigger, splashier and tastier
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