PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee— (Nov. 10, 2026) — Newsweek has named Dollywood Parks & Resorts as the #1 theme park company in the United States for customer service. Following a recurring trend for the Smoky Mountain family destination, the award follows several recent honors that have recognized the park and its resorts as the best-of-the-best. Dollywood […]
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, […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Nov. 3, 2026)—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 the top spot. Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is also […]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs through Jan. 3 PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Monday, Nov. 2, 2026) – Holiday joy fills every corner at Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana starting Friday, Nov. 6. More than 6 million twinkling lights, glistening decorations, memory-making entertainment, delicious dining options and many more festive experiences turn the theme park […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Oct. 27, 2026) — Sevier County residents have an opportunity to help their neighbors while also enjoying the festive environment of the nation’s #1 theme park Christmas event. Dollywood hosts Sevier County Days each operating day Nov. 6-15, allowing anyone who lives or works in the county to visit the park’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented […]
Five winning fifth grade classrooms will win a trip to Dollywood to experience NightFlight Expedition PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026) – With the first half of the fall semester in the books, a fun educational contest gives teachers a new way to engage their students and help them learn about one of […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (Oct. 15, 2026) — Travelers looking for memorable locations to add to their 2027 plans should plan a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and landmark theme park destination, Dollywood. Leading travel guide publisher Frommer’s has named Dolly Parton’s Tennessee as one of its “Best Places to Go in 2027,” recognizing […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Oct. 14, 2026) — Dollywood—the reigning Golden Ticket winner for Best Theme Park Guest Experience in the world—is set for a thrilling 2027 as the Smoky Mountain destination celebrates a landmark year filled with new special events, many guest favorites and even more unforgettable experiences for families to enjoy together. Returning season passholders can lock […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026) – After serving as an associate sponsor for Quinn Davis during this season’s ARCA Menards East Series races, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is aboard Davis’ No. 41 Jan’s Racing Ford for the ARCA Menards West Series race tomorrow night in Las Vegas. Prior to the Bush’s Best 200 […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – (Sept. 15, 2026) – The iconic Dollywood butterfly has found a new place to spread its wings this year—flying around several of the country’s most legendary race tracks. The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park has served as an associate sponsor on City Garage Motorsports’ No. 85 ARCA Menards Series East race car and driver […]