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DOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES MILESTONE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN 2025
One of Dolly Parton’s greatest dreams—the little theme park named Dollywood that opened in her home county in 1986—has now become one of the world’s leading family destinations and is set to celebrate its 40th season in 2025
TRIPADVISOR USERS RECOGNIZE DOLLYWOOD AS TOP UNITED STATES THEME PARK
Park finishes #10 in the world; only North American park on international list
Dollywood 2024 Passholder Preview Day
Dolly Parton Visits to Welcome the Most Dedicated Passholders
WINTER MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO DOLLYWOOD’S DREAMMORE RESORT AND SPA
Country music performances delight guests during January and February
DOLLYWOOD NAMED TO FORBES’ NEWEST LIST: BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE
Smoky Mountain theme park ranks in top 1% of brands evaluated nationally
DOLLYWOOD’S SPLASH COUNTRY OPENS FOR 23rd SEASON ON MAY 13
New Shade Areas, Food Locations and Entertainment Offerings Headline 2023
Final Piece of Track Installed at Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain
The final piece of track has been installed!
DOLLYWOOD’S SPLASH COUNTRY HONORED WITH ANOTHER PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL AQUATIC SAFETY AWARD
Dollywood’s Splash Country Recognized for Exceeding Industry Standards
AMERICA’S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS TRADITION BEGINS AT DOLLYWOOD ON NOV. 5 FEATURING 6 MILLION LIGHTS
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs through Jan. 1
LIGHT THE WAY 5K CELEBRATES A DECADE OF HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH TENTH ANNUAL RACE ON NOV. 11 AT DOLLYWOOD
Proceeds to benefit Keep Sevier Beautiful and Share It Forward, an assistance program for Dollywood employees
ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR “BIG” 2023 SEASON AT DOLLYWOOD
New roller coaster, Dolly Parton celebration just part of the excitement
DOLLYWOOD NAMED A FAVORITE THEME PARK BY NATIONAL AMUSEMENT PARK HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Dollywood again has earned a top honor from the National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA), being named as one of the association’s favorite theme parks in the country.
DOLLYWOOD’S SPLASH COUNTRY OPENS FOR 22ND SEASON
Expanded Dining Options, Park Comforts and New Splash Area Make Debut
DOLLYWOOD ENCOURAGES PUBLIC TO LOOK FORWARD TO VACATION
National Plan for Vacation Day effort takes place today
DOLLYWOOD’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS NOMINATED FOR USA TODAY 10BEST AWARD
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana—the 13-time and only winner of Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Christmas Event—has been nominated in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards for Best Theme Park Holiday Event. The contest, which now is live, runs through Monday, Dec. 6 at 11:59 a.m.
DOLLYWOOD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF THE SMOKIES
Guest-favorite festival features fall fun, immersive music, thousands of pumpkins
DOLLYWOOD ANNOUNCES NEW RESORT PROPERTY, HALF-BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort marks first project in new 10-year, more than half-a-billion dollar investment plan
DOLLYWOOD COLLABORATES WITH INTEL TO LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE DRONE LIGHT SHOW THIS SUMMER
Intel Drone Light Shows to light up the evening sky during Dollywood’s Summer Celebration