From Southern comfort food to live shows and a nostalgic train ride, here are some ideas of what to do at Dollywood — no ...

Dollywood is more than just a theme park. It's Dolly Parton's childhood dream to showcase the beauty of the Smoky Mountains ...

Today there are over 50 rides and attractions at Dollywood. Some have been there since the park's inaugural season or even ...

Dolly Parton first shared her desire to build a theme park near the Great Smoky Mountains in a 1982 interview. Dollywood opened May 3, 1986. On May 2, 2025, Parton and other partners in the ...

and the community supports us in so many ways that it is important for us to be able to give back to the people who do so much for us,” said PR Director Dollywood Parks and Resorts Wes Ramey.

For Parton, the next 40 years will be what Dollywood has always been about: Family. “We love the fact that we cater to families, that this is a family vacation destination and everything we do ...

There are a few special events planned to celebrate the official anniversary, including a panel with Dolly and park officials to look back at memorable moments.

Dollywood Dreamer-in-Chief walked down memory lane to commemorate the popular theme park’s May 3, 1986, opening ...