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The Dollywood theme park has been named America’s favorite by the National Amusement Park Historical Association.
Dollywood was named the favorite theme park in 2022 and 2023, People magazine reported. The No. 2 park was Disneyland in ...
Dollywood was just crowned America’s favorite theme park—here are Dolly Parton's top five tips on how to experience the Smoky ...
Kennywood and Dollywood are now owned by the same company. Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation finalized its ...
In addition to being a legendary singer-songwriter and font of positivity, Dolly Parton also makes a chicken salad sandwich ...
Dolly Parton became a joint owner of the park when it was rebranded as Dollywood in 1986 Emily Blackwood is a writer and editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. Her work has ...
Not every celebrity has their own theme park — but Dolly Parton isn’t every celebrity. The iconic country music star, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has co-owned Dollywood since ...
What started as a small roadside attraction in 1961—a simple train ride through the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—has now become an innovative force within the theme park industry.
Dolly Parton poses with a sign celebrating the 40th season of her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. PIGEON FORGE, Tenn, May 02, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What started as a small ...
Dollywood can celebrate its spring festival with a few more awards! The theme park is one of the best in the country and has 2025 USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards recognition in several ...
I've been to Disney World more than 100 times and only recently made my first trip to Dollywood. Dolly Parton's Southern theme park impressed me with its entertainment and photo opportunities.
Herschend Family Entertainment, the company that partners with the music icon to operate the Dollywood park in Pigeon Forge ... I love the skull-and-tentacles logo. I love the indoor pyrotechnics. I ...