05/26/2026
Dollywood has done it again! The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) once again has named Dollywood the top theme park in the country thanks to the results of its 40th annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey!
The results of the survey should not be taken lightly. The survey is the oldest of its type and the association’s members are also experienced theme park enthusiasts who have visited countless parks around the world. The average member has visited more than 110 different theme parks. In 2025, members went to an average of 12 parks during the year. Dollywood has been named NAPHA Favorite Theme Park since 2022. NAPHA members voted Disneyland in Anaheim, California, their second best.
The park was also named Tripadvisor’s #1 U.S. theme park for 2022, 2024 and 2025.
Last year, Dollywood earned three Golden Ticket Awards, including Best Guest Experience, Best Kids’ Area and Best Family Coaster. The Best Guest Experience award considers friendliness of employees as well as the overall value for the money paid in bestowing the honor, two areas where Dollywood truly shines. Late last year, Forbes named Dollywood as having the Top Customer Service of all theme parks in the United States. So far in 2026, the park earned a spot on Newsweek’s List of Greatest Workplaces for Women and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry Level Employees. Dollywood Parks & Resorts also was honored with seven awards in the 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Excellence & Industry Awards!
Way to go Dollywood! Keep on shining with that mountain hospitality! Do you prefer Dollywood over Disney? What’s your favorite theme park?
