Hershey Park has apologized after its official social media account used a tribute to Dolly Parton to promote the amusement park’s discounted ticket prices.
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Dollywood Owner Sells California Theme Park Assets in Strategic Exit
The parent company of Dollywood, Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), has completed the sale of its California-based park assets. The transaction marks Herschend’s exit from the West Coast market and was confirmed through company filings and public statements.
Dollywood Defeats Disneyland, Named America’s Favorite Theme Park for Third Year Running
Dolly Parton just got another major victory in her legendary career—this time not on the music charts, but in the Smoky Mountains where Dollywood just defeated Disneyland to be named America’s favorite theme park.
Dolly Parton Leads 40th Anniversary Celebration at Dollywood in Person With a Parade, Big Dreams, and a Monumental New Ride on the Way
This past weekend, That Park Place had representatives on location in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to cover the 40th anniversary of Dollywood only to discover that Dolly Parton herself would be in attendance! Fans packed the streets on Friday, May 2, to catch a glimpse of the country music legend as she waved from a parade near the park’s entrance. Signs, cheers, and pure joy filled the air as visitors came not only to celebrate a milestone, but to honor the woman whose vision turned a small mountain attraction into a global destination.
Kid Has Meltdown of Pure Joy After Dolly Parton Notices Him at Dollywood Parade in Feel-Good Viral Video
Somewhere deep in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, a young boy’s life just peaked — and the internet was lucky enough to witness it. During the Dollywood season-opening parade in Pigeon Forge, one kid had a full-on emotional supernova when none other than Dolly Parton herself locked eyes with him. Not a cardboard cutout. Not a distant impersonator. The Dolly Parton. The moment was caught on video, and it’s everything your heart didn’t know it needed.
Dolly Parton and Dollywood Family Comment on Death of Carl Dean, Parton’s Husband of Sixty Years
On the day she moved to Nashville, 18-year-old Dolly Parton met Carl Dean outside the Wishy Washy Laundromat. She described being, “surprised and delighted,” that, “he looked at my face,” and, “seemed to be genuinely interested in finding out who I was and what...
Dollywood Will Have More Classic Muppets Than Walt Disney World After MuppetVision 3D closes
Very soon, Dollywood will have more classic Muppet content created by Jim Henson than Walt Disney World after the House of Mouse bulldozes Jim Henson’s legacy with the closure of MuppetVision 3D.
Dollywood Beats Disney & Universal To Win Award For Best Theme Park Customer Service
The theme park supremacy battle battle of Dollywood vs Disney World just got more interesting. In the world of theme park resorts, customer service is still one of the most important factors in determining where families will vacation. For many, a stellar customer...
Hurricane Helene Causes Closures At Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, And Even Dollywood
As the Southeastern United States braces for the arrival of Hurricane Helene today, a few of the area's theme park destinations are suspending operations in preparation for the storm. This includes Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Sea World, Busch...
Dollywood Releases Details and Schedule for The Flower and Food Festival Launching This Month
Dollywood Resort in Tennessee has become much more than a regional theme park. Boasting hotels, cabins, a theme park, a water park and more, Dollywood has become a tourist destination! Now they're preparing to celebrate spring with the Flower and Food Festival! Coming...
The Unique Shared Histories of Dollywood and Silver Dollar City
When people think of Dollywood, they often just believe it was opened by Dolly Parton at some point in the past, straight out of her imagination. But... that's actually not true. And did you know that Dollywood has a sister theme park somewhere in North America?...
Dollywood’s 2023 Flower and Food Festival Menu Released
Theme parks across the country have caught on to the culinary strategy of limited-time events. Families turn out in droves so that kids can ride rides and adults can taste fun samplings. The 2023 Dollywood Flower and Food Festival is on the way and there are a...
Dollywood’s Hidden Gems: Ten Things to Discover on Your Next Trip
Every theme park has a number of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered. Dollywood is no different and we're here to help you find them all! Nestled in the picturesque Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, Dollywood is a theme park that attracts millions of visitors every...