PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Nov. 18, 2025) – Dolly Parton added another impressive accolade to her unparalleled list of honors, being named one of the newest inductees to the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Hall of Fame. The recognition celebrates her role in creating and influencing Dollywood Parks & Resorts through her partnership […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Nov. 18, 2025) – As the most anticipated new attraction in the history of Dollywood Parks & Resorts nears its opening next spring, officials with the park and from manufacturer MACK Rides unveiled one of NightFlight Expedition’s cutting-edge ride vehicles on Tuesday morning. Theme park industry media and attendees at the IAAPA […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 10, 2025) — With Christmas just 45 days away, Dollywood has several special ticket offers designed to make finding the perfect gift to put under the tree a little easier. Currently, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days are under way, offering a $59 one-day ticket for members of the military, first responders, school […]
Voting for award runs through Monday, Dec. 1 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 3, 2025) — With Dollywood’s popular Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana underway, USA Today 10Best has once again nominated the festival for Best Theme Park Holiday Event, and Dollywood fans are asked to vote early and often to help the guest-favorite tradition earn […]
Groundbreaking new attraction, debut Harvest events, seasons of family fun highlight calendar PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, October 28, 2025) — Dollywood—Tripadvisor’s #1 U.S. theme park—is gearing up for a 2026 season unlike any year before in its rich history, complete with the opening of its largest attraction ever, a new harvesttime special event and […]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs through Jan. 4 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, October 27, 2025) – At Dollywood, the holidays start this Saturday, November 1, with the 35th celebration of the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, the 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event. With the shimmer and shine of more than […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025) —Sunlight shines through the bright orange and red leaves of the Smoky Mountain trees, setting the perfect backdrop for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Presented by Humana (now–Oct. 27). Dollywood welcomes a number of guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival including returning artists, Dailey & Vincent (Oct. 15-19). Formed in […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, Oct. 3, 2025) – Seven States Power Corporation (Seven States), in partnership with Sevier County Electric System (SCES) and Dollywood Parks & Resorts, is proud to announce the ribbon cutting and official unveiling of seven new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with 14 charging ports and 10 solar-powered umbrella charging units […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025) — As the nights get cooler and the Smoky Mountain leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and red, the joyous sounds of live music fill the air during Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (now-Oct.27). Dollywood welcomes a number of guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival, including East […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, September 29, 2025) — Crisp-mountain breezes drift through the Smoky Mountains, bringing Dollywood’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (now – Oct. 27) to life. Dollywood welcomes many guest-favorite artists during the Harvest Festival, including Rhonda Vincent & The Rage (Oct. 5-7, 13-14). In 2008, Vincent joined forces with The Rage, whose […]