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Dollywood's new attraction, Hidden Hollow Aviation, a $50 million investment, is set to open in 2026. The five-story indoor attraction will be the park's largest and most expensive project to date.
Though it’s No. 1 to us, Dollywood did not get the top spot in the best theme park category, unfortunately. In fact, it dipped a spot from last year’s 10BEST showing. “Dollywood has all the ...
Of the around $5 million budgeted for Dollywood's pre-opening renovations, $2.3 million went to building the Smoky Mountain River Rampage, according to a May 1986 News Sentinel article.
Dollywood continues its winning streak in 2025, with Dolly Parton’s theme park receiving numerous awards and accolades, including beating Disneyland as the country's favorite theme park.
Visitors watch the train on May 2, 1989, at Dollywood. The Dollywood Express is the oldest ride at Dollywood. It dates back to the first park on the property, Rebel Railroad, which opened in 1961.
WEST MIFFLIN, Pennsylvania – The parent company of Dollywood, which is often ranked as the country’s top amusement park, has purchased Pittsburgh’s historic Kennywood Park. The sale also ...
The Dollywood Express is the oldest ride at Dollywood. It dates back to the first park on the property, Rebel Railroad, which opened in 1961. Ahead of its opening, several locomotives were ...
Dollywood was crowned the favorite theme park in the county by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Disneyland took the No. 2 spot. The theme park also recently collected several ...