PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–(March 26, 2026)–Dollywood is putting a “spring” in the steps of runners at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park next month with the first Run Dollywood race weekend, April 25-26. The fun doesn’t stop there, however, as a brand-new half-marathon weekend is scheduled Sept. 26-27 during the Harvest Festival. Dollywood Parks & Resorts President […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee– (March 25, 2026) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts guests looking to bring a piece of Tripadvisor’s #1 U.S. theme park home now have a fun new way to do it! The MONOPOLY: Dollywood Edition, under license from Hasbro, a leading games, IP and toy company, is now available for purchase at several retail locations […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.–(March 23, 2026)–Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned 11 nominations across ten categories in the latest USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. All Dollywood properties are represented through the nominations. A panel of experts and USA Today 10Best editors selected Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country to receive multiple nominations, while Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (March 13, 2026) —Dolly Parton welcomed season passholders and members of the media to the first day of Dollywood’s 41st season during a special media event today, setting high expectations for what will be the Smoky Mountain theme park’s most exciting year yet. With a brand-new, one-of-a-kind attraction set to open later this spring, the […]
Year includes debut of first-of-its kind indoor adventure coaster, nighttime events, half-marathon PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026) — Fresh off another consecutive season of record-breaking attendance, Dollywood theme park is gearing up for a season unlike any before in its 40-year history. All indications suggest 2026 will be another landmark year for […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Feb. 20, 2026) — Newsweek has recognized Dollywood as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” following the results of a recent survey. It is the second consecutive year Dollywood Parks & Resorts has earned the Top Workplace for Women award. The “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2026” award is based on a nationwide, […]
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 […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee–(Feb. 5, 2026) – Following a milestone 10th anniversary last year, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa continues to shine as one of the nation’s leading resort destinations by earning a spot among the top spas in North America for 2025. The Spa at DreamMore Resort has been named one of Spas of America’s Top […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Feb. 4, 2026) – When visiting the Smokies in 2026, the first step in charting a course for adventure and fun begins at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. This swashbuckling show brings guests close to the exciting exploits of pirate legends and lore as its eighth season sets sail on Friday, February 6. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee–(Feb. 2, 2026) — With daydreams of warmer weather and fun springtime activities on everyone’s minds, USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice has included Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival as one of the nominees for its Best Flower Festival award. Dollywood fans are asked to vote early and often to help this guest-favorite tradition earn the […]