PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 23, 2026) — Dollywood’s Resorts are kicking off the summer season with seasonal food and beverage offerings, along with special entertainment experiences inspired by Dollywood’s Summer Celebration presented by Food City. From refreshing, themed spa treatments to parties by the pool and grand patriotic chocolate displays, Dollywood’s Resorts are the perfect home-away-from-home during a summer Smoky Mountain getaway.
At DreamMore Resort, guests can taste the flavors of summer in The Lounge with the DreamMore Original Chicken Salad, Smoked BBQ Brisket Quesadilla, Garlic Parmesan Wings and more. At High Note: Casual Dining & Drink inside HeartSong Lodge, guests can savor handcrafted cocktails inspired by Summer Celebration. Also at HeartSong Lodge, an intricate 4th of July display created entirely out of chocolate by the lodge’s culinary team pays a unique tribute to America’s 250th birthday.
On July 4, guests are invited to celebrate Independence Day with a festive buffet in Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery inside Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort. Summer favorites include a carving station with 12-hour Smoked Beef Brisket and Southern-Style Pork Ribs, Made-to-Order Pork Sliders, a Build-Your-Own Hamburger and Hot Dog Station, Southern Fried Chicken and Catfish, and more. The 4th of July Buffet is open to resort guests and non-resort guests. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by visiting www.dollywood.com/dreammore/dining/songandhearth.
A variety of live entertainment options delight guests at both resorts this summer. On Fridays and Saturdays at HeartSong Lodge, live music is featured in the lodge’s main lobby and outside in the Cove area. At DreamMore Resort, guests will find singer/songwriters performing in the atrium. Featured artists at both resorts this summer include Maggie Tharp, Shayla McDaniel and Robinella.
In the Spa at DreamMore Resort, guests can treat themselves to Summer Celebration-inspired services including manicures, pedicures and signature body wrap treatments, as well as special treatment enhancements and add-ons.
For those looking for a peaceful escape with a competitive edge, HeartSong Lodge is hosting Mahjong in the Smoky Mountains presented by Tile Travelers Mahjong Retreats. This tile-based game of luck, skill and strategy pairs perfectly with the serene atmosphere of the Smokies. Taking place Sept. 27-29, this retreat is the perfect place for social and competitive players alike. Event registration is now open and includes a two-night stay at HeartSong Lodge, elevated meals, raffle prizes, an optional tournament and more. For more information or to register, visit https://www.dollywood.com/resorts/offers/mahjong-retreat.
Looking ahead to the cooler months, guests can now make reservations for the Harvest Festival Chef’s Dinner at HeartSong Lodge & Resort. Chefs from Dollywood theme park and both Dollywood resorts collaborate to curate an elevated menu inspired by fall in the Smokies. Taking place on Oct. 24 at 6 p.m., guests can indulge in five expertly crafted courses with wine pairings, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and dinner paired with seasonal tablescapes and live entertainment. Room packages and event-only tickets are available and can be found by visiting https://www.dollywood.com/resorts/events/harvest-chefs-dinner. Discounted tickets are available for Dollywood Season Passholders and those who purchase early.
Dollywood’s Resorts’ guests with Dollywood Theme Park or Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Park tickets receive special perks and privileges included with their stay. These perks include exclusive trolley service to Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country, preferred parking at both parks, parking at both resorts, Dollywood TimeSavers and Dollywood’s Splash Country TimeSaver H20 passes, package pick-up and more.
For more information on Dollywood’s resorts or to make Spa, dining or stay reservations, please visit www.dollywood.com/resorts.
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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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