Summer is kicking in to high gear at Dollywood this weekend. Dollywood’s Summer Celebration features everything from nightly fireworks, extended park hours (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and thrilling new entertainment. First, let’s cover what different entertainment activities families can enjoy throughout the event. International touring sensation DRUMLine LIVE will be at the park with […]

Dollywood’s Season of Showstoppers really heats up during the annual Barbeque & Bluegrass festival, thanks to a stellar lineup of bluegrass music’s best artists as well as expertly-prepared barbeque from Dollywood’s Golden Ticket Award-winning foods team! The opening weekend of the annual festival kicks off with The Gibson Brothers (May 25) and the “Queen of […]

As Dollywood’s 2018 season begins to kick into gear, you might notice a few changes around Aunt Granny’s All-You-Care-To-Eat Buffet. With help from Lodge Manufacturing Company, the restaurant has been recast as Aunt Granny’s Restaurant presented by Lodge. It features not only an updated look, but a new menu as well. The name “Aunt Granny” […]

The Spectacular Dinner and Show at Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures debuts on Friday, March 16 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Before entering Celebration Ridge guests can enjoy family fun at the Outpost. The Outpost contains old time games, Dolly trivia, and Magical Memories. Magical Memories is an experience where children can transform into fantasy characters! Inside […]

Dollywood is expanding their park in a big way for the 2019 season. According to documents submitted to the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission, Dollywood is planning to add a 5 acre expansion behind Thunderhead for the 2019 season. Crews are already developing five acres of property on the Dollywood campus for the expansion that includes […]

Dollywood’s Entertainment Team is all set to hit the road in search of their 2018 talent line-up. This year, Dollywood took home the Golden Ticket Award for Best Theme Park Shows for the ninth year in a row. They’ll be conducting auditions throughout the Southeast to find talent to create their world-class shows and productions. […]

Today, Dolly Parton announced an unprecedented entertainment lineup to ensure the spotlight remains solely on her Dollywood theme park. The performing icon unveiled her unwavering commitment to Dollywood’s family entertainment offerings with an extraordinary investment for 2018. Hailing the year as a “Season of Showstoppers,” Parton announced an entertainment lineup which represents an investment $1 […]

The Golden Ticket Awards by Amusement Today are like the Oscars for amusement parks. Each year, a detailed survey is sent to a database of experienced and well-traveled amusement park fans around the world. The surveys are sent out in balanced geographical regions asking enthusiasts to rate the “best” in 23 categories. Amusement Today then tallies up those votes and presents Golden Ticket […]

Dollywood goes all out decorating for fall and Christmas events, and 2017 will not disappoint! Along with the park’s new holiday additions, a new music album project is also on the way! Dolly Parton, co-owner of Dollywood theme park, recently spoke to the media about how much she loves fall at Great Smoky Mountains, and […]

On Labor Day weekend, the Smoky Mountains will rock with the sounds of contemporary Christian hits during Dollywood’s popular Rock the Smokies music festival. If you enjoy the family aspect of Dollywood, you’ll love the addition of the concerts to the park’s atmosphere. For a limited time, you can purchase Early Bird discounted tickets, but […]