Dolly Parton added another impressive accolade to her unparalleled list of honors, being named one of the newest inductees to the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) Hall of Fame. The recognition celebrates her role in creating and influencing Dollywood Parks & Resorts through her partnership with Herschend. Dolly and four other inductees…
Dollywood has officially revealed its next record-breaking addition, and it’s one for the history books. Opening in Spring 2026, NightFlight Expedition will debut inside Wildwood Grove as the largest single attraction investment in Dollywood’s history, a more than $50 million project blending coaster thrills, river rapids, and immersive storytelling into one unforgettable journey. Created in…
The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is making waves with the debut of a world-exclusive exhibit featuring personal artifacts from Isidor and Ida Straus—two of the RMS Titanic’s most memorable passengers. For the first time ever, visitors can view rare, never-before-seen items including Isidor Straus’s pocket watch and a heartfelt letter penned by…
As the Smoky Mountains awaken with springtime color, Dollywood is once again transforming into a vibrant celebration of blooms, bites, and breathtaking entertainment. The award-winning theme park ushers in the season with the return of its annual Flower & Food Festival, showcasing more than one million blossoms, creative cuisine, and a full lineup of shows…
In a major move within the themed entertainment industry, Herschend the owner of amusement parks such as Dollywood, Silver Dollar City and Kentucky Kingdom, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all U.S. properties operated by Palace Entertainment from Parques Reunidos. This strategic acquisition enhances Herschend’s presence in the family entertainment sector while enabling Parques…
Dolly Parton along with officials from the Dollywood amusement park opened The Dolly Parton Experience — the park’s eagerly anticipated new attraction. Thousands of Dollywood guests eager to see inside also were able to enjoy the multi-faceted experience, which is comprised of multiple buildings at the award-winning Smoky Mountain theme park. “Our old museum really…
Dollywood’s entertainment team is already hard at work preparing for the 2024 season by starting their auditions process a little early. With the head start, the team hopes to cast entertainers ready to find their place in the spotlight at entertainment icon Dolly Parton’s world-famous theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Dollywood’s award-winning entertainment team…
Dollywood’s newest roller coaster, Big Bear Mountain, continues toward its Spring opening, as the last piece of track was put into place on Tuesday afternoon. Big Bear Mountain, with a track length of 3,990ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at Dollywood and marks the latest attraction in the parks newest area, Wildwood Grove — a $500…
It’s that time of year again! This week industry professionals from across the globe tuned in online to honor the best of the best in the amusement industry. The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to experienced and well-traveled amusement park experts…
This morning, Dolly Parton took the stage and announced the newest addition to her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge Tennessee. The $25 million Big Bear Mountain, a nearly 4,000 ft. long roller coaster which allows guests to embark on an unforgettable expedition through the Smokies in search of the elusive “Big Bear.” Big Bear…
After having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company held a press conference today to announce an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination expand over the next decade as part of a $500 million investment. One of the first projects in the campaign is a 302-room Dollywood…
Dollywood kicked off its 2021 calendar with today’s Season Passholder Day which hosted a number of excited guests ready to experience everything the Pigeon Forge family destination had to offer for its 36th season. After receiving stellar guest reviews throughout 2020 about the overall park experience, Dollywood has a bright outlook for 2021. The Company…