PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee —(Nov. 9, 2026) — Dollywood and Allegiant partnered for a first-of-its-kind experience for Orlando travelers ready to visit one of the industry’s leading theme parks. The special fan flights, numbered #925 and #2925 in a nod to one of Dolly’s most iconic songs, took off from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) on Friday, Nov. 6, to deliver passengers to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) and one of the nation’s leading vacation destinations, the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
Travelers aboard both flights enjoyed unique Dollywood-themed experiences that included gate celebrations, live entertainment, an in-flight trivia contest, merchandise and more. Passengers then enjoyed special experiences just for them at Dollywood on Nov. 7, 2026, with exclusive ride times on several rides, including the park’s newest addition, NightFlight Expedition. They also were able to celebrate the opening weekend for the park’s iconic Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana, the 15-time and only winner of the Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Christmas Event.
The traveler-favorite airline and Dollywood partnered to provide an exclusive experience for customers looking to disconnect from the world’s distractions and reconnect with each other amid the natural beauty of the Smokies. The flights were announced in February with Flight #925 quickly becoming one of the fastest selling flights in Allegiant’s history.
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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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