PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions has been extended into the summer to thank those who work tirelessly each day to serve our country and communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days has been a popular promotion this season, with qualifying guests from across the country taking advantage of this special offer.
In honor of these guests, Dollywood officials have extended the Public Employee Appreciation Days program until June 28, allowing eligible guests the opportunity to buy one-day Dollywood admission tickets online for just $59 plus tax.
The exclusive offer can be purchased online at Dollywood.com/PublicEmployee for a limited time and is valid for use through June 28. Members of the military, first responders, school system employees, government employees and medical employees nationwide who have verified their employment status through ID.me are eligible for the offer. Verified public employees may purchase up to six $59 one-day admission tickets to Dollywood theme park as part of the program.
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