Dollywood kicks off 40th season with surprise appearance by Dolly Parton in the Smokies
Dollywood's 40th season is officially underway as of March 14. According to a release, the park's namesake and Dreamer-in-chief, Dolly Parton, welcomed guests on its opening day, marking her first public appearance since her husband,
Will Dolly Parton be at Dollywood opening day for the 40th season? What fans should know
After her husband's death, Dolly Parton’s involvement in opening day at Dollywood became less of a certainty. But guests could still get a surprise.
Dolly Parton speaks with News Channel 11 at Dollywood opening
Dolly Parton will ride through Dollywood on Friday afternoon to celebrate the start of the park’s 40th season. Earlier on Friday, Dolly spoke at an event to
Dolly Parton gives guests a sneak peek of Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season
Dollywood is opening for it’s 40th anniversary season this year, with the park, and Dolly Parton herself, giving season passholders a first peek at the exciting additions to the park this
Dolly Parton joins season passholders to celebrate Dollywood’s 40th opening day
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Friday was opening day at Dollywood and the park celebrated their 40 th season alongside Dolly Parton herself. Between people coming to check out the new improvements made to the park, and Dolly joining the festivities, hundreds of seasons pass holders attended.
Dolly Parton and a huge crowd celebrate Dollywood’s 40th: ‘It just does my heart good’
Not only was it the start of the theme park’s 40th season, but it was Dolly Parton’s first public appearance since losing her husband of nearly 60 years not quite two weeks ago. "Can you believe that it's been 40 years?
Dolly Parton surprises fans at Dollywood to kick off the theme park’s 40th season
Dolly Parton couldn’t let her fans down! The star makes her first public appearance at Dollywood after losing her husband of nearly 60 years.
Dolly Parton honors late husband, thanks fans for support at Dollywood 40th anniversary celebration
At Dollywood’s 40th anniversary event, Dolly Parton took a moment to reflect on her late husband’s passing and expressed gratitude for the love and support from fans.
Dollywood Parade Celebrates 40th Anniversary Season
Dolly Parton waved to park visitors at Dollywood during the park's parade as opening weekend for the 40th anniversary season is well underway.
Dollywood's 40th: Season kickoff, 2026 previews!
Dollywood kicks off its 40th anniversary with its 2025 Season Passholder and Media Day, bringing together media and season passholders to see what 2026 looks like for the park.
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New attraction to allow Dollywood guests to ‘take flight’ in 2026
In a little over a year, Dollywood is looking at opening a new Great Smoky Mountain themed attraction, Dolly Parton revealed at the park’s 2025 season preview day.
Dollywood 40th anniversary merchandise: Bubble wands, ears, ornaments and more
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When does Dollywood open? How much are Dollywood tickets? What to know before opening day
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Dolly Parton Makes First Public Appearance Since Husband’s Death
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