Dollywood is celebrating its 40th season this year. Some of the park's rides have been amusing visitors for just as long. The more than 50 rides and attractions at Dollywood give visitors today ...

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 ...

The iconic country music star, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist has co-owned Dollywood since 1986 and has helped it grow into one of the most popular attractions in her home state of ...

How does Dolly Parton celebrate 40 years of Dollywood? By popping out of a giant cake! At Dollywood on May 2, Parton went back to when it all started. The moment was a nod to the first May 3 ...

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 ...

It was Good Friday afternoon, and Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, was cloaked in flowers as if the entire 165-acre theme park was outfitted in its most festive Easter attire. Guests flocked ...

Parton’s perfect day in Dollywood includes family and friends and food - but not the roller coasters. Parton says innovation and Southern hospitality are instrumental to Dollywood’s next 40 years.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Dollywood confirms an employee was injured in "an incident" at the park Monday morning. Pigeon Forge Fire Chief Tony Watson said they were dispatched to Dollywood for a ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Dollywood employee was airlifted to a medical facility following an incident, NBC affiliate WBIR reported Monday. Pigeon Forge Fire Chief Tony Watson said crew ...

“Dollywood was really the talk of the town ... “The park has grown like crazy. There’s a few old rides that went away,” Lewis said. “But they’ve improved a lot.” ...

Her renowned Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. The year will mark four decades since the theme park grand opening in May 1986. In commemoration of the ...