The cause of death for country music legend Dolly Parton has now been revealed, one day after the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist died at the age of 80. Parton died following a brief battle with cancer, according to her representatives,...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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 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...
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?...
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...
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...
Dollywood is kicking off their 2023 season with an all-new musical series that features a number of big names in country and bluegrass. Music City isn't far away, that being Nashville, and Pigeon Forge is about to play a number of tunes that harken back to...