PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 10, 2026) —For Dollywood resorts’ guests, the journey to find Secret Lake begins at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. During their stay, guests of Dollywood’s resorts will enjoy NightFlight Expedition themed décor, experiences and activations throughout both lodging properties. Special NightFlight Expedition room packages also are available.
During NightFlight Expedition, riders will follow the glowing roots of the Wildwood Tree to discover the mysterious Secret Lake. At DreamMore Resort and HeartSong Lodge, those roots start at the ticket desk and lead guests to board the resorts’ exclusive trolley to the park. Guests also will find NightFlight Expedition theming throughout other areas of the resorts, immersive photo opportunities, NightFlight Expedition-inspired Camp DW activities and a special in-room video message from NightFlight Expedition characters Cora and Jasper. In The Spa at DreamMore Resort, guests can choose from NightFlight Expedition-themed nail polish for manicures and pedicures.
The search for Secret Lake continues at Dollywood resorts dining locations. At The Lounge inside DreamMore Resort and High Note inside HeartSong Lodge, guests can enjoy colorful NightFlight Expedition-themed cocktails. Each drink also can be made as a flavorful mocktail. Our youngest explorers can feast on a NightFlight Expedition-inspired grab-and-go breakfast complete with a NightFlight Expedition souvenir cup.
Guests also have the opportunity to book NightFlight Expedition exclusive resort packages. The NightFlight Expedition Experience package includes in-room NightFlight Expedition décor, merchandise, baked goods and two one-day Dollywood admission tickets. The NightFlight Expedition VIP Experience package includes in-room NightFlight Expedition décor, merchandise, baked goods, two complimentary one-day Dollywood admission tickets, and a VIP Tour of Dollywood for two people that includes a ride on NightFlight Expedition. Room packages are now available for stay dates Aug 21-Oct. 31, 2026. Packages are subject to availability. For more information on NightFlight Expedition packages, click HERE.
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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