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Dolly Parton Celebrates 2024 Pigeon Forge Family Challenge Champs

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(March 8, 2024)—Dolly Parton was on hand to celebrate the Falin family who took top honors in the 2024 Pigeon Forge Family Challenge. The seven-episode series aired on Pigeon Forge’s YouTube channel, where it is available for viewing at https://www.mypigeonforge.com/family-challenge. Dolly was on hand in the final episode which revealed the grand champion […]

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Southern Living Declares “Dollywood Is Better Than Any Other Theme Park”

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (March 6, 2024) — A new accolade has come Dollywood’s way just as the park prepares the grand opening ceremonies for its 39th season later this week. Southern Living named Dollywood as one of the South’s Best Attractions as part of its 2024 The South’s Best awards, with the article headline proclaiming “Why Dollywood is […]

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America’s Best Theme Park Christmas Event Begins Nov. 4

Guests can experience more than 6 million lights during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023) — Santa won’t be the only thing flying high above Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana this season. The 15-time winner for Best Theme Park Christmas Event boasts more than 6 million shining, shimmering […]

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More Operating Days, New Guest Experiences Highlight Dollywood’s 2024 Season

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 […]

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Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort Opens Mid-October Bookings

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. […]

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Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Now Open, Sending Riders to Search for “Big Bear”

Dolly Parton helps “launch” first riders during grand opening celebration  PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, May 12, 2023) — Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain, the largest single attraction investment in the park’s history, opened Friday to the general public with much fanfare, a nod to the Great Smoky Mountains, and of course, a visit from Dolly Parton. […]

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For King + Country Headlines Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies

Guest-favorite event takes place Aug. 19 PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Tuesday, May 2, 2023) — The Smokies “rock” this August thanks to Dollywood’s popular contemporary Christian event, Rock the Smokies. The event, which provides an inspirational way for families and church groups to end the summer, takes place Saturday, Aug. 19, and features headline performances in […]

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Dolly Parton Kicks Off “Big” 2023 Season at Dollywood, Announces Opening Details for Upcoming Projects

Season passholders and media enjoy opening day at Tripadvisor’s #1 theme park in America   PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, March 10, 2023) — During today’s annual Season Passholder and Media Preview Day, Dolly Parton unveiled several pieces of information that Dollywood fans have been longing to hear for quite some time. Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly […]

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Concert Lineups Set For Dollywood’s I Will Always Love You Celebration

Celebrity Concert Series includes Natalie Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Lauren Alaina PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 15, 2023) — Dollywood celebrates Dolly’s iconic status as a songwriter during the I Will Always Love You Celebration March 11-April 8. This festive event kicks off the 2023 operating season by observing the 50th anniversary of Dolly’s writing of her monumental […]

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Full Artist Lineup Announced for Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies

TobyMac, Newsboys headline Aug. 27 event PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (Friday, April 8, 2022) — Dollywood’s Rock the Smokies returns to the popular Pigeon Forge park for the first time since 2019, providing an inspirational way to put an exclamation point on the end of summer for families and church groups. Rock the Smokies takes place Saturday, Aug. […]