Dollywood − which celebrates its 40th season ... The Pigeon Forge park opened for its second season in 1977 with a new flooded mine ride. The president of Silver Dollar City Inc. had a $9 ...

But when Dollywood first opened, ride offerings were much different − and less extensive. Folks who visited the park during its early seasons might remember the Flooded Mine Ride, a holdover ...

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.