Theme Park Vision

09/04/2026

Riding River Rampage over and over with so many amazing friends was SO much fun! We laughed, got absolutely soaked, and made some memories I’ll never forget.

It also felt like the perfect way to celebrate Dolly by doing exactly what she wanted everyone to keep doing at Dollywood: having fun, making memories, and enjoying the place she loved so much!

Now the important question… how many times in a row could YOU ride River Rampage before calling it quits?

09/04/2026

Harvest Festival Early Ride Time (ERT) Tickets are now available in the MyDollywood account!

09/04/2026

The Dream Maker is coming to Wildwood Grove in 2027! Inspired by Dolly Parton, this new character will encourage kids to dream big, believe in themselves, and spread a little kindness along the way.

Are you excited to see the Dream Maker come to Wildwood Grove in 2027?

09/03/2026

🚨 DOLLYWOOD EARLY RIDE TIME TICKETS!

Dollywood Gold and Diamond Season Passholders can claim early ride time entitlements in the My Dollywood account beginning September 4th!

ERT DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Attractions: Wildwood Grove (Black Bear Trail, Dragonflier, Frogs & Fireflies, Great Tree Swing, Hidden Hollow, The Mad Mockingbird, Treetop Tower, Big Bear Mountain)

Quantities are limited. You will scan your ERT action-required entitlement event ticket and Season Pass at the turnstiles starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 19. Check-in at the turnstiles will end at 9 a.m.

09/02/2026

Here’s a better look at what’s coming to Dollywood!

Dollywood shared new photos showing the new bridge that will lead into The Dolly Parton Experience, along with a look at the new cascading mountainside waterfall coming to Craftsman’s Valley next to the Robert F. Thomas Chapel. The waterfall will be part of a peaceful reflection area honoring Dolly and her legacy.

I’m really looking forward to seeing both of these additions come together.

What do you think of the new designs?



📸 Dollywood

09/02/2026

Dollywood has announced plans to celebrate and remember the incredible Dolly Parton and the legacy she created.

There’s no better place to remember Dolly than the place that meant so much to her and continues to bring people together.

Dollywood will also have a special tribute kiosk where guests can digitally share their own Dolly stories and memories. Guests will have the option to keep their tribute private or share it publicly.

Dollywood also announced a new character coming to Wildwood Grove … the Dream Maker!

It’s going to be special seeing all the different ways Dollywood continues to celebrate Dolly and the impact she had on so many people.

What are you most excited to see as Dollywood celebrates and honors Dolly’s legacy?

09/02/2026

🚨 NightFlight Expedition Operating Update

Dollywood has confirmed that NightFlight Expedition will operate from 10AM - 8PM today, Wednesday 09/02/2026.

Please plan accordingly!



📸: DOLLYWOOD

09/02/2026

I will be heading to Dollywood today to learn more about Dollywood’s plans to Honor Dollywood’s Dreamer-in-Chief, Dolly Parton. 🩷

09/01/2026

🚨 September 2026 Passholder Perk!

Dollywood has revealed the September Passholder perk is a $25.00 one-time preferred parking pass valid for the month of September!

Passholders should see the entitlement in their MyDollywood account for purchase!

08/31/2026

What a special day at Dollywood! I took on my 2-hour River Rampage marathon, got absolutely soaked, and had an amazing time with some incredible friends. I also spent the day enjoying the shows, remembering Dolly, and celebrating the place she created for all of us to enjoy. It was a day filled with lots of laughs, some emotional moments, and memories I’ll always cherish.

What is one of your favorite memories you’ve made at Dollywood?

What a day at Dollywood! We took on our 2-hour River Rampage marath...