PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, January 30, 2024) — One of the world’s foremost publications, National Geographic, has named Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort as one of the top 22 hotels across the globe for 2024. Nat Geo staff also named Dolly Parton as one of their nine “Travelers of the Year,” calling her the “Hospitality […]
Pigeon Forge, TENNESSEE– Get ready for an all-new adventure as the world’s first Epic Golf Adventure, “Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay,” opens its multi-million dollar attraction to the public this Winter on December 18. This highly-anticipated attraction, brought to life by Top Concepts- the creators of the Top Rated Mini Golf in the USA, Crave […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 17, 2023)—On the eve of Veterans Day, a music-filled veterans tribute, featuring a performance by the 101st Airborne (Air Assault) U.S. Army Band, will kickoff Pigeon Forge’s annual Smoky Mountain Winterfest celebration on Nov. 9. Veterans of all branches of the U.S. armed services are invited and encouraged to attend. Winterfest […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 16, 2023) — For Dollywood guests there’s more in store in ’24, including a busy operating calendar that brings even more fun to the Great Smoky Mountains. In addition to being able to enjoy the largest number of days ever during a season at Dollywood, guests also will be welcomed by the brand-new […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 17, 2023) – Jason Hudy believes in the magic of The Christmas season. The all new “Illusionation, Believe in the Magic” show starring internationally acclaimed magician Hudy, will open its first ever Christmas show on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023, at The Mountain of Entertainment Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Hudy’s magic will sparkle during […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Oct. 11, 2023) —Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is opening its doors to guests a few days early. Sneak preview days now begin tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, ahead of the official grand opening on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The spectacular HeartSong Lodge & Resort marks the second world-class resort created by […]
Additional booking dates may become available PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, September 29, 2023) —As construction on Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort nears completion, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is excited to offer guests 302 more reasons to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. The highly-anticipated 302-room lodge is now taking reservations for stays beginning Oct. 16, 2023. […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (Sept. 8, 2023) – National Teddy Bear Day is Saturday, Sept. 9, which offers the perfect reason to share news about some new arrivals coming to the Titanic Museum Attraction in the Smoky Mountain community of Pigeon Forge (Tennessee). Though “black bears” in these parts have fur in a variety of colors […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Saturday, September 9, 2023)— Dollywood guests were surprised on Saturday evening as globally-known entertainment icon—and the Smokies’ own—Dolly Parton arrived onstage in Showstreet Palace Theater during the 25th annual Golden Ticket Awards presented by Amusement Today. Not only did Parton receive her own award during the event, her namesake park earned a record five Golden […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—July 28, 2023 — The Mountain of Entertainment Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., proudly announces the induction of their talented “Array” cast member and headliner performer, Niels Duinker, into the prestigious International Jugglers’ Association (IJA) Hall of Fame. Recently in South Bend, Ind., Duinker was honored with the “Excellence in Education Award” by the IJA, recognizing his […]