Dollywood Theme Park

Name: Dollywood Theme Park
Address: 2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, TN, Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge, US
Telephone: 18003655996

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Dollywood is a theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains, with thrill rides, crafts, food and Smoky Mountain music.

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Why go

Big Bear Mountain, the park’s longest roller coaster, is a launched family coaster in Wildwood Grove.
America’s first wing coaster, Wild Eagle, is in Wilderness Pass.
Mystery Mine’s dark ride sections, fire effects and 85-foot drop are in Timber Canyon.
The Dollywood Express is a narrow-gauge steam train in The Village.

Opening hours

Today09:00 – 23:00Show all

Monday09:00 – 23:00

Tuesday09:00 – 23:00

Wednesday09:00 – 23:00

Thursday09:00 – 23:00

Friday09:00 – 23:00

Saturday09:00 – 23:00

Sunday09:00 – 23:00

Don't miss

Dolly Parton ExperienceExplore the Behind the Seams and Song-teller Museums.Dolly Parton Experience
Wildwood TreeSee the 50-foot lighted tree.Wildwood Grove
Dolly’s Tennessee Mountain HomeSee the replica of Dolly Parton’s childhood cabin.Rivertown Junction

With kids Tips for your visit Best time to visit

With kids

Owens Farm has soft play areas and a splash pad.
The Village groups its carousel, Imagination Playhouse and steam train together.
Wildwood Grove has two family coasters: suspended Dragonflier and launched Big Bear Mountain.

Tips for your visit

The open walking area between Craftsman's Valley and The Village has space to rest and views of the Dollywood Express.
Many attractions explore Southern Appalachian history and culture across 11 themed areas reflecting East Tennessee.
Concerts and musical events feature Dolly Parton and other national and local performers; dates vary.
Showstreet has Showstreet Palace Theater and Celebrity Theater; Back Porch Theater is in Rivertown Junction.
Till & Harvest Food Hall is in Wildwood Grove.

Best time to visit

During Summer Celebration for nighttime rides, shows, a 3D light and drone show, and nightly fireworks set to music.
In late spring for the festival pairing bluegrass music with barbecue.

Facilities

Parking A one-way circuit separates tram lanes from guest traffic lanes.

Shorts

History

Dolly Parton said she wanted the park to bring jobs to her home region.

1961The site opened as Rebel Railroad with a steam train and frontier-style shops.
1964It became Goldrush Junction and adopted a Wild West theme.
1977The Herschends renamed it Silver Dollar City Tennessee.
1985–1986Dolly Parton partnered with Silver Dollar City in 1985, bought an interest in 1986, and reopened the park as Dollywood on May 3. The relaunch included a museum about her life and career, and the first season drew over one million guests.
1998After the season, the antique carousel was replaced by a new Chance Rides carousel.

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1999Tennessee Tornado, a looping coaster, opened where Thunder Express had stood.
2016Lightning Rod opened as the world’s first launched wooden coaster.
2023The I Will Always Love You Festival began, replacing Festival of Nations.

Rides and age limits

FireChaser Express: Launches riders forward and backward
Daredevil Falls: Water ride with a 62-foot drop
Thunderhead: Wooden roller coaster
Rivertown Junction whitewater ride: Whitewater rafting ride
Barnstormer: Giant swing in Owens Farm

Sources: Dollywood - Wikipedia · Dollywood - Wikipedia (part 2) · Dollywood - Wikipedia (part 3) · Dollywood - Wikipedia · Dollywood - Wikipedia · checked 27 Sep 2026

Where

2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, TN, Pigeon Forge

Website: dollywood.com/
Phone: 18003655996

Plan from here: Evening walk →

Questions and answers

What happens at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival?

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival features Southern Gospel music, craftspeople and Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

What happens during Dollywood’s Christmas festival?

It features holiday shows, five million lights, Glacier Ridge and a nightly parade.

What does Dollywood’s Summer Celebration include?

It features nighttime rides and shows, nightly fireworks set to music, and a 3D light and drone show.

What happens at Dollywood’s late-spring festival?

The festival pairs bluegrass music with barbecue.

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