All the questions surrounding what’s being built near Big Bear Mountain in Dollywood have been answered. And come spring 2026, guests will be in for a unique experience only found at Dolly Parton’s ...

Why this might be the best year yet to visit.

Dollywood visitors will “take flight” through the Great Smoky Mountains when the Pigeon Forge theme park’s newest attraction opens in 2026. Guests might want to prepare to dive into some water, too.

Dollywood's Splash Country water park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, opens for its 25th season on May 10. The park features 16 rides, a wave pool, lazy river, and live music performances. New food items ...

Theme park fans have a lot to be excited about in the coming years. Parks around the country are expanding and building on their legacy in major ways, from new rides and hotels to fully-immersive ...

If you’re looking for a fun way to escape the heat this summer, you might want to try rushing down Fire Tower Falls, taking the Big Bear Plunge or splashing in the water at the Mountain Waves wave ...

Fresh from a milestone year celebrating 40 years in 2025, Dollywood is gearing up for a record-breaking 2026 with inaugural ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood shared new details Wednesday morning about its attraction coming to the park in 2026. Via a skit, Dollywood — without its namesake, Dolly Parton — unveiled ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood shared new details Wednesday morning about its attraction coming to the park in 2026. While Dolly Parton was absent from Wednesday’s announcement, the 11 a.m.

Summer is almost here, and Dollywood’s Splash Country is ready to help you cool off. The award-winning Pigeon Forge water park opens May 10 for its 25th anniversary season. “When I think about 25 ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood shared new details Wednesday morning about its attraction coming to the park in 2026. Via a skit, Dollywood — without its namesake, Dolly Parton — unveiled ...