PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee—(Aug. 10, 2026) —For Dollywood resorts’ guests, the journey to find Secret Lake begins at Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. During their stay, guests of Dollywood’s resorts will enjoy NightFlight Expedition themed décor, experiences and activations throughout both lodging properties. Special NightFlight Expedition room packages also are available. […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (Aug. 6, 2026) – As students head back to the classroom and anticipation builds for the Aug. 19 public opening of Dollywood’s NightFlight Expedition, a new educational contest gives teachers a fun way to engage their students and help them learn about one of nature’s most fascinating wonders—bioluminescence and biofluorescence. Dollywood, Smokies […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (July 14, 2026) –Pigeon Forge city officials recently unveiled plans to expand the multi-purpose LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The project includes an additional 58,000 square feet, with 33,000 square feet specifically earmarked for exhibit space. The city-owned event center will remain open and host events during the two-year construction project. Since […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee —(July 8, 2026)—Dollywood Parks & Resorts continues to earn remarkable accolades this summer with another announced this morning. TIME has named the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, destination to its inaugural list of the top 500 privately held companies in the United States. Dollywood was the only theme park on the list. According to TIME, […]
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee–(July 29, 2026)–As summer travel season continues throughout July and August, vacationers are looking for attractions and destinations that provide a variety of entertainment and experiences that won’t break their summer travel budget. According to a recently released study from digital platform Achieve, Dollywood Parks & Resorts is ranked #2 among tourist attractions […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 23, 2026) — Dollywood’s Resorts are kicking off the summer season with seasonal food and beverage offerings, along with special entertainment experiences inspired by Dollywood’s Summer Celebration presented by Food City. From refreshing, themed spa treatments to parties by the pool and grand patriotic chocolate displays, Dollywood’s Resorts are the perfect […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (June 19, 2026) – Run Dollywood is going the extra mile with an expanded three-day race weekend that lets runners “fall” in love with the beauty of Dollywood and the Smoky Mountains during the award-winning Harvest Festival presented by Humana. The race weekend takes place Sept. 25-27, and participant registration is now […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — The Old Mill invites guests to step directly into the stories that helped shape Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), the Great Smoky Mountains, and one of Tennessee’s most recognizable landmarks through a new interpretive experience called Standing In History. Installed throughout The Old Mill property, the self-guided walking experience features historically researched signage […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – (June 15, 2026) – As summer heats up in the Smokies, Dollywood’s Splash Country wants to remind its guests the best tips and tricks for safe summer fun. For the 16th season, Dollywood’s Splash Country is hosting Water Safety Day presented by Blue Lizard Sunscreen. This year’s event occurs on Thursday, June […]
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee — (June 12, 2026) — One of Dollywood’s long-standing promotions has been extended into the summer to thank those who work tirelessly each day to serve our country and communities. Dollywood’s Public Employee Appreciation Days has been a popular promotion this season, with qualifying guests from across the country taking advantage of this special offer. […]