PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 17, 2026) — Allegiant today announced a first-of-its-kind experience for Orlando travelers ready to visit one of the industry’s leading theme parks. Specially numbered flight #925—a nod to one of Dolly’s most iconic songs—takes off from Orlando on Friday, Nov. 6, to deliver passengers to one of the nation’s leading vacation destinations, the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
Travelers who book Allegiant flight #925 from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, will enjoy a unique Dollywood-themed experience that includes gate celebrations, live entertainment, an in-flight trivia contest, exclusive merchandise, and themed food and drinks. Passengers who purchase park tickets will enjoy a special experience just for them at Dollywood on Nov. 7, 2026.
“Flight #925 is all about embracing the joy of travel,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Partnering with Dollywood Parks & Resorts allows us to deliver a unique experience that reflects the best of both brands: great value, unforgettable moments, and the chance to create memories from the second you step on board.”
The traveler-favorite airline is collaborating with Dollywood to provide exclusive experiences for customers looking to disconnect from the world’s distractions and reconnect with each other amid the natural beauty of the Smokies. More announcements and special details will be announced as the flight date approaches.
“We’re honored that Allegiant asked Dollywood Parks & Resorts to partner with them for their first-ever themed flight for fans,” said Eugene Naughton, Dollywood Parks & Resorts President. “Allegiant has long provided travelers in the Orlando area with a convenient, high-value way to visit the Smoky Mountains, one of the nation’s leading family vacation destinations.
“This route to Knoxville’s McGhee Tyson Airport is among Allegiant’s most popular, so creating a Dollywood-themed flight made perfect sense. Guests aboard flight #925 will enjoy a fast—and fun—way to reach the Smokies, where they can experience NightFlight Expedition, our brand-new adventure coaster, along with our award-winning Christmas festival featuring more than 6 million lights. We’re excited to welcome our Orlando-area friends with several exclusive, behind-the-scenes park experiences to add even more memories to their Smoky Mountain vacation.”
After purchasing Dollywood admission tickets, flight #925 passengers will receive complimentary exclusive ride time opportunities, as well as special treats, reserved show seating and more surprises during the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, the 15-time and only winner of the Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Christmas Event.
Once their boarding passes are secured, Flight #925 passengers also have an opportunity to purchase a special lodging package at either of Dollywood’s award-winning lodging properties, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa or Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. The offer includes up to 25% off each night (Nov. 6 and Nov. 7), a $100 credit for food & beverage or merchandise at the resorts, as well as two Dollywood tickets, complimentary TimeSavers and trolley transportation to the park.
Dollywood has earned Tripadvisor’s #1 U.S. theme park designation three of the last four years, and in 2025 won three Golden Tickets at the industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony, Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards. The park claimed the top honors for Best Guest Experience, Best Kids’ Area and Best Family Coaster.
All indications suggest 2026 will be another landmark year for the park when it opens for the season on Friday, March 13, and Dollywood is a prime location for visitors looking for the top spots to celebrate America’s 250thanniversary. Condé Nast Traveller recently named East Tennessee as one of the 14 “best places to go in the US in 2026,” with Dollywood and its groundbreaking new immersive indoor adventure coaster NightFlight Expedition listed as one of the chief reasons to visit.
According to the article, “For fun the whole family can enjoy, head to Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Parks & Resorts in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee: Spring 2026 sees the debut of the park’s most Smoky Mountain-inspired attraction yet: the $50 million NightFlight Expedition, which pays homage to the epic shows of bioluminescence put on by the Smokies’ synchronous fireflies every summer.”
For more information about Dollywood’s 2026 season, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.
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About Dollywood Parks & Resorts: A highly awarded and widely recognized leader in the amusement industry, Dollywood Parks & Resorts consists of the 165-acre Dollywood theme park; the 35-acre Dollywood’s Splash Country; and two award-winning resort properties: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. As unique as its namesake and owner Dolly Parton, Dollywood opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, on May 3, 1986, and earned the theme park industry’s highest accolade, the Applause Award, in 2010. Dollywood has earned 67 Golden Ticket Awards and 28 Brass Ring Awards for live entertainment. In 2022, 2024 and 2025, Dollywood was named by Tripadvisor as the #1 theme park in the country based on actual guest reviews. The park is located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park and has been recognized as a top U.S. theme park by USA Today on multiple occasions. Dollywood is open mid-March through early January and offers rides, attractions, shows and crafters inspired by and authentic to the East Tennessee region. Dollywood’s Splash Country, recognized by the Travel Channel and Tripadvisor as one of the country’s most beautiful water parks, operates from mid-May to mid-September. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa as well as Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort provide guests with spectacular mountain views and family-friendly amenities next door to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country. For more information, visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.
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Pete Owens: Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations, (865) 428-9486, (865) 755-7972 or [email protected]
Wes Ramey: Public Relations Director, (865) 428-9484, (865) 640-3805 or [email protected]
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