Dollywood’s 2026 ride revealed: NightFlight Expedition coaster/whitewater hybrid
Dollywood 2026 ride will be the world’s first indoor family hybrid coaster and whitewater river raft ride.
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Dollywood’s appreciation days return as theme parks get strategic with deals
Dollywood is bringing back its Public Employee Appreciation Days for spring 2026, offering $59 one-day tickets to military members, first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and other public employees. Available for visits April 13 through May 17, the limited-time offer also includes savings on season passes and on-site resorts, giving guests multiple ways to extend their experience. As part of a growing industry trend, Dollywood’s promotion highlights how theme parks are creating more deals tied to specific audiences.
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Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel is a ‘love letter to Nashville’
When it opens, the 245-room SongTeller Hotel will be Dolly’s love letter to Nashville, featuring themed suites, 2 entertainment venues, and a dedication to southern hospitality and service that runs through the veins of all of Dolly’s projects.
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AI, smaller parks, and rising costs: the future of attractions according to executives
From AI to smaller parks and rising costs, industry leaders from Universal Destinations & Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lionsgate, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Falcon’s Beyond are helping shape the future of theme parks in ways guests will actually feel. That could mean more experiences closer to home, new ways parks create immersive moments beyond big rides, and a growing focus on accessibility and flexibility.
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Dollywood expands one-day-only themed experience
Dollywood will host the 925 “fan flight” from Orlando with in-flight Dolly Parton-themed trivia, entertainment, and discounts.
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Dollywood nighttime Halloween event coming in 2026
Dollywood will introduce a new nighttime Halloween event called Harvey’s Boo Bash in October 2026 as an after-hours, separate-ticket party.
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‘Run Dollywood’ to debut in 2026 as inaugural race weekend
Run Dollywood, a series of running events, will launch in 2026 featuring a half-marathon race as well as a 5k, 10k, and 1-mile fun run.
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Rumor: Is Dollywood’s new ride for 2026 a rocking-boat system?
Dollywood’s new 2026 ride hasn’t been announced, but we have clues about the “revolutionary experience” coming to the park in 2026.
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Dollywood 40th anniversary documentary now streaming
A new documentary commemorating the Dollywood 40th anniversary traces the history of the Tennessee theme park.
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Dolly Parton surprises fans as Dollywood celebrates 40th season, teases 2026 ride
The Dollywood 40th Anniversary celebration opened the 2025-2026 season. Here’s what you need to know before your visit this year.
