Dollywood

Winners of the prestigious industry-focused 2022 Brass Ring Awards were announced today, November 17, 2022, at the IAAPA Expo. Walt Disney World walked away with nine awards this year while SeaWorld and Universal parks also fared well.

Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. is getting a major new roller coaster, and attendees at Orlando’s big IAAPA convention have been given a first-look at the attraction’s sleek ride vehicle.

“Smoky Mountain Christmas” will return to Dollywood from Nov. 5, 2022 – Jan. 1, 2023. New lighting displays will enhance the park’s already impressive display of over 5 million lights. With the new display additions, Dollywood will boast over six million lights.

Although Dollywood has been having a great year, the popular Pigeon Forge, Tennessee theme park isn’t resting on its laurels and has announced big plans for its upcoming season. Here’s what you can look forward to when you visit next year.

Big Bear Mountain roller coaster has just been announced by Dolly Parton, and will be coming to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge in Spring 2023 as the park’s longest coaster and the first with on-board audio.

Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival runs from April 22-June 5, 2022, bringing spring blooms and tempting tastes to the Pigeon Forge theme park.

Ahead of the season opening on March 12, 2022, we were invited to take part in a construction tour across the Dollywood property. The award-winning theme park destination is in an exciting period of growth. Over the next decade, half a billion dollars will be invested into expansions, including a new resort.

Dollywood Company and Herschend Enterprises have announced they will cover 100 percent of tuition, fees, and books for employees seeking to further their education.

Guests visiting Dollywood early on in 2022 can enjoy a new offering at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa — the Winter Music Series.

To celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday today, Dollywood has announced the “Care More Initiative” in honor of her legacy of philanthropy.