Dolly Parton inducted into IAAPA Hall of Fame
November 26, 2025
Dolly Parton was recently inducted into the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the IAAPA Expo in Orlando, Fla.
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Dollywood to debut $50 Million NightFlight Expedition in 2026
October 17, 2025
Dollywood Parks & Resorts announced the largest investment in the theme park’s history with a new $50 million attraction, set to debut in 2026. The new attraction marks the most significant addition since the park opened 40 years ago.
Dollywood to host inaugural Run Dollywood Race Weekend in April 2026
September 12, 2025
Dollywood Parks & Resorts will host its first Run Dollywood Race Weekend, April 25–26, 2026, offering participants the chance to race through the park and surrounding Smoky Mountain scenery during peak springtime.
Dollywood’s Splash Country celebrates 25th anniversary season
May 14, 2025
In celebration of its 25th anniversary on May 17, Dollywood’s Splash Country has announced special entertainment and dining offerings for guests to enjoy throughout the entire season. The waterpark features 40 rides and attractions across 35 acres, set against Tennessee’s beautiful Smoky Mountains.
Dollywood celebrates 40th anniversary with special events and returning favorites
March 14, 2025
Dolly Parton’s Great Smoky Mountains theme park will kick off its 40th anniversary season on March 15. It will include special events, new celebrations, and several returning favorite experiences for guests to relive.
Dollywood named America’s Best Theme Park Customer Service by Newsweek
November 13, 2024
Newsweek named Dollywood Parks & Resorts as the country’s best theme park for customer service. The award is based on an independent survey of more than 28,000 U.S. customers. These participants have either made purchases, used services, or gathered information about products or services in the last three years.
Dolly Parton and partners donate millions to support flood relief efforts
October 8, 2024
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dolly Parton, along with officials from Dollywood Parks & Resorts, The Dollywood Foundation, Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage, and Walmart, announced millions in donations to flood relief following Hurricane Helene. The announcement was made during a special event Friday, Oct. 4, at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tenn. The location has helped the local community by offering meals, showers, and laundry facilities to those affected by the unprecedented flooding from Hurricane Helene.
Dollywood wins six Golden Ticket Awards
September 16, 2024
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood recently won six Golden Ticket Awards after receiving finalist placement in eight total categories. The park’s six Golden Ticket awards in 2024 marked the most of any theme park in the world.
Work, play, stay: Choosing family-friendly destinations fills meeting rooms and guest rooms
February 12, 2024
Gone are the days when traveling for work meant leaving the family and hitting the road (or airport) alone. The rules of work and play changed with the rise in remote jobs and the boom in bleisure travel.
DreamMore Resort and Spa welcoming back Winter Music Series
December 5, 2023
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – A lineup of performers is set to take the stage during the Winter Music Series at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa.
The 2024 Winter Music Series is a ticketed event open to both resort guests and non-resort guests during winter weekends throughout January …
