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A one-day Silver Dollar City ticket costs $95 before tax, per the park’s ticket page. On select days it drops to $85 if you buy online at least 24 hours ahead. A second day adds $20. Children 3 and under get in free.
Branson runs on road trips, and I have made my share of Missouri and Ozarks ones. Planning them with nieces and nephews taught me to settle the ticket question first: how many days, which tier, which extras. It decides where you stay, when you arrive and how much cash you carry. The sections below follow that order. For the rest of the trip, see our guide to things to do in Branson.
Silver Dollar City Ticket Prices
Prices below are before tax. The park sells the one-day ticket at two price points. The cheaper one depends on the date and on buying ahead.
| Ticket | Price before tax | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1-day, online 24 hours ahead | From $85 | Select days only |
| 1-day, any operating day | $95 | Valid for one operating day through Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Second day | Add $20 | Use within 5 consecutive operating days |
| Ages 3 and under | Free | No ticket needed |
| Ages 4 to 11 and 65 and up | Shown at checkout | The park lists these amounts on the Buy Now step |
| 2026 season passport | From $175 | Unlimited visits through Jan. 2, 2027 |
Check the calendar before you pay for the $85 ticket, because it only applies on select days. If your dates are loose, the $95 ticket is the flexible one. It works on any operating day through the end of the season.
Silver Dollar City Tickets Discount
The base ticket has few discounts, so the savings come from timing and from who you are. Buying online a day ahead is the biggest single cut. $85 against $95 is $10 per person, or $40 for a family of four.
Military families have their own route. The park sells a 2027 military passport from $119.99. It covers active-duty, retired and veteran service members plus spouses and dependents, online only, verified through ID.me. Reduced daily admission also exists for military households. The amount sits behind the park’s military page, so confirm it there.
Bad weather has a fix too. If a storm cuts your day short, stop at any ticket booth before you leave. Ask for the complimentary return ticket, good on any operating day for the rest of the season.
Silver Dollar City Season Pass
The 2027 passport is the one to price now, but it does not cover this Christmas. Silver, Gold and Diamond run from March 12, 2027 through January 1, 2028. Early pricing applies to purchases through November 2, 2026. Ages 4 to 11 and 65 and up pay $10 less per pass.
Buying a 2027 passport now still helps with this Christmas. The park’s Christmas page offers new 2027 passholders a one-day ticket for $47.50 plus tax. It is good on any operating day except Saturdays and November 22.
| Passport | Pay once | 10-month plan | Bring-a-Friend tickets | Food and drink discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $119.99 | $11.99 a month | 2 | 10% off |
| Gold | $199.99 | $19.99 a month | 5 | 20% off |
| Diamond | $259.99 | $25.99 a month | 8 plus 1 bonus | 20% off |
Diamond is the only tier that includes White Water; Silver and Gold can add it for $60. The 10-month plan is online only. Before I buy a day ticket for any park trip, I run the pass arithmetic. A two-day ticket costs $115 before tax, so a Silver passport costs $4.99 more and covers the whole 2027 season. A third visit puts you ahead. Gold and Diamond also include TrailBlazer ride access for the first hour of each day. Their Bring-a-Friend tickets cover a group.
The 2026 passport, from $175, is still listed. It expires January 2, 2027. Two consecutive days are cheaper on the $115 two-day ticket. The 2026 passport only wins if you plan three or more days before then.
Silver Dollar City Christmas
An Old Time Christmas runs November 7, 2026 through January 2, 2027. The park lists more than 6.5 million lights and an 8-story animated tree in the Joy On Town Square show. Its Stars, Lights & Christmas Nights Parade now runs double its old length, with new floats. The Grand Fir tree lighting takes place in The Plaza.
Shows include A Dickens’ Christmas Carol and the return of Heart of Christmas. Reserved seats for select shows start at $15 plus tax. The VIP Parade Experience is $45 plus tax and adds reserved seating and a meet-and-greet, on top of park admission. A Christmas Tasting Ticket of five tasting-sized items is $38 plus tax, and an all-day mug is another $17.
Breakfast is a separate ticket. Santa’s Pancakes & PJs Cruise on the Showboat is $49 for ages 2 to 9 and $59 for ages 10 and up, plus tax. It sails December 5, 12, 19 and 22 at 8:00 a.m. It also sails December 6, 13 and 20 to 23 at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The experience starts an hour before cruise time, and children 1 and under ride free.
The Showboat dinner cruise has adult seats from $69 at the back, sides and upper balcony. Main-floor seats near the stage start at $75, and Captain’s Club at $110. Children 4 to 11 pay $49, $55 and $80. Buy everyone’s tickets in one transaction to sit together.
Silver Dollar City Hours
The 2026 season opened March 13. The park is open on select dates through January 2, 2027, so not every day in November and December is an operating day. Its calendar page loads live. Confirm your date there before you drive.
Per the park’s visitor guide, ticket booths and turnstiles open at 8:30 a.m. on operating days, whatever time the park itself opens. Molly’s Mill serves a breakfast buffet until 11 a.m. The park recommends a full day, or two days during festivals, and it lists more than 40 rides and attractions. Harvest Festival ends October 31, then An Old Time Christmas starts a week later.
December weather can slow the hill roads around Branson. Before a Christmas visit, check MoDOT’s traveler information map for road conditions. The National Weather Service office in Springfield has the local forecast.
Silver Dollar City Parking
Most parking at the park is free, and trams and buses carry you from the lots to the ticket courtyard. To skip the shuttle, pay for a closer lot. Preferred Parking is $22 and sits a short walk from the front gate. Premier Parking is $67 and sits just steps from the entrance. Both prices include tax, and both sell subject to availability.
Guests with a disabled parking tag get reserved spaces closest to the park. More sit in lots 2, 3, 4 and 5. When those fill, an attendant can direct you to drop passengers at the front. Season passholders can add all-season Preferred Parking for $94.99.
Set your GPS carefully. The park lists its address as 399 Silver Dollar City Parkway, Branson, MO 65616. Its map link uses 399 Indian Point Road in Reeds Spring. Coming from the west, take MO-76 East for 3.1 miles and turn right onto Indian Point Road. Making this part of a longer drive? Our Missouri Ozarks road trip guide covers the route, and Table Rock Lake is an easy second-day stop.
Silver Dollar City Trailblazer
TrailBlazers are the park’s paid line-skipping add-on, starting at $45 plus tax for expedited access on select rides. Show Lovers, from $15 plus tax, guarantees seats at the most popular shows. Other costs add up around the edges, so budget for them before you set a daily number.
| Extra | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| TrailBlazers | From $45 plus tax | Expedited access on select rides |
| Show Lovers | From $15 plus tax | Guaranteed seating at popular shows |
| Marvel Cave Lantern Light Tour | $17 plus tax | Ages 8 and up; needs park admission |
| Stroller rental | $24 single, $28 double | Tax included; one day |
| Electric convenience vehicle | $55 a day | Reserve two weeks ahead for fall weekends |
| Locker | $12 standard, $16 family size | Per day |
| Refillable popcorn bucket | $12 plus tax | First fill free; discounted refills in 2026 |
| All-season tumbler | $50 plus tax | Unlimited fountain refills through Jan. 2, 2027 |
Outside food and drink are allowed, including small coolers, but glass containers and alcohol are not. Only service animals can come in. Bags are screened at the gate.
Frequently asked questions about Silver Dollar City tickets
How much is a one-day ticket to Silver Dollar City?
A one-day ticket is $95 before tax on any operating day. On select days it is $85 if you buy online 24 hours ahead. A second day adds $20.
Can you bring food into the park?
Yes. Outside food, snacks, drinks and small coolers are allowed. Glass containers and alcohol are not.
Are pets allowed in the park?
No. Only service animals are allowed, and the park asks that pets not be left in vehicles. Plan a kennel for dogs.
Is parking free?
Mostly. The park says the majority of its parking is free, with a tram or bus to the ticket courtyard. Preferred Parking is $22 and Premier Parking is $67, both with tax.
Do the tickets work in Christmas season?
Yes. The $95 one-day ticket is valid on any operating day through January 2, 2027. That covers An Old Time Christmas from November 7. The park is not open every day, so check its calendar for your date.
Prices are approximate, current as of publication, and change frequently — confirm the latest price with the retailer before buying.
Published October 21, 2026.
Photo credits: (1) featured, Time Traveler roller coaster track winding… — Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; (2) Entrance to the Wildfire roller coaster at… — Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; (3) Frisco Silver Dollar Line steam locomotive… — Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; (4) Cathedral Room inside Marvel Cave at Silver… — Shane Adams from Olathe, KS, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons; (5) TrailBlazer Pass entrance at the Powder Keg… — Jeremy Thompson, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.