PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee –(Nov. 11, 2026) – Dollywood Resorts invites families to ring in the season with festive Christmas celebrations and joyful New Year’s Eve events, creating unforgettable moments and continuing cherished Christmas traditions. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort invite families to celebrate the holidays in the Smokies with guest-favorite entertainment, decadent culinary offerings, all-new events and more.
On Dec. 11, resort guests are invited to join Dolly’s niece, Heidi Parton, as she sets the stage for the most wonderful time of year during HeartSong Lodge’s beloved annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Heidi and the Pink Betty Band welcome the wonder of Christmas with their rendition of Dolly’s “A Smoky Mountain Christmas,” as guests sing along and enjoy Christmas treats and cheer. This special annual event welcomes the holiday season with warmth, wonder and tradition.
Ferryn & Brinkley return to HeartSong Lodge for special Christmas weekend performances. The dynamic duo is captivating audiences during the current season of The Voice as part of country artist Riley Green’s team. The sister pair, whose timeless harmonies capture the heart of classic country music, has been an entertainment staple and fan favorite at Dollywood Parks & Resorts. Ferryn & Brinkley will perform Christmas favorites and classics in the lodge’s Acoustic Lobby Dec. 25-26.
New this year, HeartSong Lodge is ushering in 2027 with the debut of Midnight in the Smokies in the HeartSong Ballroom. This special New Year’s Eve gala allows adults to indulge in a grand chef-crafted buffet, dance to the spirit of the season with the Kim Kelly Orchestra, enjoy a midnight champagne toast and more. HeartSong Lodge guests who are 21 years and older can book the Midnight in the Smokies Room Package to receive two event tickets. For HeartSong Lodge guests looking for a celebration everyone can enjoy, a variety of children’s activities and all-ages entertainment in the Inspiration event rooms offer a fun-filled way for the whole family to ring in the new year together. Guests at DreamMore Resort also have an incredible line-up of family fun including performances by guest-favorite Run Katie Run.
Returning this year to DreamMore Resort is the Christmas Eve Service. Celebrating the true reason for the season, the service begins at 9 p.m. on Dec. 24 in the DreamMore Resort lobby. It is led by Dollywood Parks & Resorts Chaplain Joey Buck and features live performances by Amy Hall.
In the Spa at DreamMore Resort, the best holiday gift is a Smoky Mountain Christmas-inspired treatment. The Smoky Mountain Christmas Signature Manicure and Pedicure features peppermint mocha and chocolate infusions with a softening soak and gentle body scrub followed by a chocolate mask and hydrating body milk massage. Other Smoky Mountain Christmas festival-inspired services include a signature hot stone massage, signature facial and a pro peel facial enhancement. For guests looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, Spa gift cards provide the gift of relaxation. From Nov. 6 to Dec. 24, guests who spend $200 or more in Spa gift cards will receive a complimentary gift while supplies last. Gift cards must be purchased in store to receive gift.
At HeartSong Lodge, resort chefs are reimagining a beloved Dollywood landmark with impressive culinary craftsmanship. Dollywood’s iconic Grist Mill comes to life in a grand 7-by-6-foot gingerbread display in the lodge’s lobby area. This confectionary centerpiece showcases one of the park’s most recognizable sights and the sweet celebration of Christmas in the Smoky Mountains. Resort culinary and engineering teams spent 280 hours crafting the display using 75 lbs. of gingerbread, 120 lbs. of fondant, 80 lbs. of royal icing, 2200 graham crackers, 20 lbs. of chocolate and 60 lbs. of isomalt for the water. Guests can see this delicious work of art now until Jan. 4, 2027.
Families looking for a place to gather during the holidays are invited to enjoy heartwarming holiday dinners and buffets at Dollywood’s resorts. On Dec. 24-25, Song & Hearth inside DreamMore Resort is serving Christmas Eve and Christmas Day buffets. These special holiday offerings feature a variety of holiday classics and unique dishes including prime rib and stuffed pork loin, as well as a scampi station with shrimp and chicken. Traditional country favorites include sweet potato casserole, pot roast with carrots and potatoes, Southern fried chicken and more.
For New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, guests can celebrate the beginning of 2027 with buffets at Song & Hearth that include prime rib, jumbo shrimp, black-eyed peas and assorted desserts. At HeartSong Lodge, an indulgent three-course New Year’s Eve dinner at Ember & Elm featuring options including chicken and dumplings, rosemary garlic lamb chops, mason jar cheesecake and other delicious options creates an exceptional way to ring in the New Year.
Reservations for holiday meals are highly encouraged and open to resort and non-resort guests.
Guests can add a little more Christmas magic to their stay with the Christmas Tree Décor package at both Dollywood Resorts, which includes a three-foot faux Christmas tree and décor, baked Christmas cookies, Christmas ornament and more. Packages are on sale for stays now through Jan. 3, 2027.
For further information on holiday special events, dining reservations, room reservations and more at Dollywood resort properties, visit https://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 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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