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DOLLYWOOD


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WATCH: Dollywood has summer fun for the whole family!

Read full article: WATCH: Dollywood has summer fun for the whole family!

The summer season is well underway, and a great way to spend a day is out in Tennessee at Dollywood!

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Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season marked by award wins

Read full article: Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season marked by award wins

Dollywood is celebrating a successful 40th anniversary season with notable achievements in the recent Newsweek Readers’ Choice Awards.

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WATCH: Jeff Haniewich celebrates 40th anniversary of Dollywood

Read full article: WATCH: Jeff Haniewich celebrates 40th anniversary of Dollywood

It’s a big year for Dollywood, as its been 40 years since the park’s first opening day.

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Dollywood celebrates 40th Anniversary

Read full article: Dollywood celebrates 40th Anniversary

Dolly Parton celebrated the 40th anniversary of Dollywood’s first opening day on Friday!

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WATCH: Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dollywood

Read full article: WATCH: Country music icon Dolly Parton celebrates the 40th anniversary of Dollywood

The Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, is celebrating a major milestone.

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Dolly Parton makes an appearance at Dollywood for the park’s 40th anniversary

Read full article: Dolly Parton makes an appearance at Dollywood for the park’s 40th anniversary

Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season officially kicked off this weekend with the park’s namesake herself, Dolly Parton, making an appearance.

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Over 700 people attend world's largest swimming lesson at Dollywood's Splash Country

Read full article: Over 700 people attend world's largest swimming lesson at Dollywood's Splash Country

Over 700 people attended the world's largest swimming lesson at Dollywood's Splash Country.

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration kicks off June 15

Read full article: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration kicks off June 15

Dollywood is welcoming guests of all ages to experience an authentic Smoky Mountain Summer from June 15- August 11

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Dollywood opens for 39th season; here’s what you can expect this year

Read full article: Dollywood opens for 39th season; here’s what you can expect this year

You know it’s springtime because the Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge has just opened for the season.

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Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas returns for holiday season

Read full article: Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas returns for holiday season

It’s Christmas time in Pigeon Forge and that means Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is officially underway!

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Celebrate fall at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, kicking off in September

Read full article: Celebrate fall at Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, kicking off in September

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival celebrates the beauty of fall in the Smokies with thousands of carved pumpkins, spirited performances from talented artists and the fun of Great Pumpkin LumiNights.

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New roller coaster set to open at Dollywood

Read full article: New roller coaster set to open at Dollywood

Dollywood’s largest-ever park expansion, Wildwood Grove, gets even bigger with the $25 million Big Bear Mountain that opens to the public on May 12.

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Dollywood’s ‘Flower and Food Festival’ underway

Read full article: Dollywood’s ‘Flower and Food Festival’ underway

Dollywood PR Manager Ellen Liston joins us in the kitchen to talk about the park’s Flower and Food Festival, which runs through June 11.

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Dollywood’s ' I Will Always Love You Celebration’ underway

Read full article: Dollywood’s ' I Will Always Love You Celebration’ underway

Dollywood is kicking off the season with a brand new event - the I Will Always Love You Celebration.

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Dolly Parton to attend Dollywood opening weekend

Read full article: Dolly Parton to attend Dollywood opening weekend

Dollywood opens for it's 38th season this weekend. Dolly Parton will be at Dollywood for the celebration on Saturday, March 11.

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Dollywood preps for ‘biggest ever’ season ahead

Read full article: Dollywood preps for ‘biggest ever’ season ahead

Dollywood’s 2023 season is being called one of the biggest ever because of two new massive projects.

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Here is your chance to vote for Dollywood in Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards

Read full article: Here is your chance to vote for Dollywood in Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards

After winning Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Award 14 times, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is on the ballot once again!

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Dollywood Harvest Festival underway as thousands of pumpkins adorn the park

Read full article: Dollywood Harvest Festival underway as thousands of pumpkins adorn the park

With thousands of pumpkins, tasty treats, and a new addition, the Dollywood Harvest Festival is underway.

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Dollywood wins three most sought-after theme park industry awards

Read full article: Dollywood wins three most sought-after theme park industry awards

Just before the holiday season takes full effect, Dollywood takes home more awards – again.

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Big Bear Mountain coaster coming to Dollywood

Read full article: Big Bear Mountain coaster coming to Dollywood

On Friday, Dolly Parton announced new additions to Dollywood, including a massive coaster named Big Bear Mountain that is expected to be open in the spring of 2023.

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Dollywood named best theme park in the US by Tripadvisor

Read full article: Dollywood named best theme park in the US by Tripadvisor

The park was named the best theme park in the country during the 2022 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards and was even ranked eighth in the world.

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Dollywood set to cover 100% of college costs for its employees

Read full article: Dollywood set to cover 100% of college costs for its employees

Dollywood is working to make its employees’ dreams a reality.

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Dollywood announces ‘Care More Initiative’ to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday

Read full article: Dollywood announces ‘Care More Initiative’ to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday

As Dolly Parton celebrates her 76th birthday, she only has one birthday wish: to spread kindness.

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Dollywood has new attractions for their Smokey Mountain Christmas to celebrate the holidays.

Read full article: Dollywood has new attractions for their Smokey Mountain Christmas to celebrate the holidays.

Celebrate the holiday season at Dollywood their Smokey Mountain Christmas.

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Dollywood earns Best Christmas Event for 13th consecutive year along with three other Golden Ticket Awards

Read full article: Dollywood earns Best Christmas Event for 13th consecutive year along with three other Golden Ticket Awards

On Thursday, an esteemed Tennessee park won more awards than any other park during the Golden Ticket Awards virtual ceremony.

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Dollywood introducing drone light show as part of summer celebration

Read full article: Dollywood introducing drone light show as part of summer celebration

Ending a fun-filled summer day with a light show? That’s exactly what Dollywood is doing with its new show — but with drones!

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Dollywood to open new resort in 2023 as part of $500 million expansion

Read full article: Dollywood to open new resort in 2023 as part of $500 million expansion

A well-known Tenessee amusement park known for its attractions, food and music will be getting a new resort in two years.

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Announcing the winners of Daytime Blue Ridge’s Dollywood contest

Read full article: Announcing the winners of Daytime Blue Ridge’s Dollywood contest

Join Megan and Lindsey as they chat about a Florida couple trying to have a wedding at someone’s private mansion, the Vinton Dogwood Festival, and announcing the winners of Daytime Blue Ridge’s Dollywood contest!

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Tips on how to incorporate more plants in your diet

Read full article: Tips on how to incorporate more plants in your diet

Join Megan and Lindsey as they chat about ways to break the habit of stress eating, how you can win tickets to Dollywood, and tips on how to eat more plants and less meat.

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Kicking off Dollywoods Flower & Food festival

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Rachel and Lindsey chat with Dollywood’s spokesperson Ellen Liston about the upcoming Flower & Food Festival! For discounted tickets, click here and use the code 10NEWS

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Enter to win a family pack of Dollywood tickets!

Read full article: Enter to win a family pack of Dollywood tickets!

Five lucky winners will get four tickets to the park!

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Southwest Virginia visitors are 10th highest in attendance at Dollywood

Read full article: Southwest Virginia visitors are 10th highest in attendance at Dollywood

For many in southwest Virginia, that means heading to Dollywood. According to the latest numbers from Dollywood, visitors from Southwest Virginia rank as Dollywood’s 10th highest population of guests. Crowds of people poured into the park, excited to get outside and back to a life that resembles some sort of normalcy. AdIt didn’t take long to find guests there from Southwest Virginia. Dollywood spokeswoman Ellen Liston said park attendance from Southwest Virginia is up, even in the middle of a pandemic.

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Dollywood kicks off 2021 season with new attractions

Read full article: Dollywood kicks off 2021 season with new attractions

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – Spring is the perfect time to plan a getaway to the Great Smokey Mountains, and Dollywood is now open for its 2021 season just in time. The first weekend will be packed with several shows like “Harmonies of the Heart,” featuring Dolly Parton’s family and more. Some attractions that had to be closed last year are back, like Dolly’s Museum and the Lightning Rod rollercoaster. new shows, new culinary items, new decor and a couple of our rollercoasters got a facelift so to say. Even if you came to Dollywood in 2021, lots of new things to do this season,” said Ellen Liston with Dollywood.

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What to know about Dollywood’s 2021 season ahead of Saturday’s reopening

Read full article: What to know about Dollywood’s 2021 season ahead of Saturday’s reopening

Dollywood is reopening for 2021 this weekend! Ellen Liston, Public Relations Manager of Dollywood, is telling us what you need to know for your next visit.

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What’s News Today: Mast General opens, Dollywood reopens

Read full article: What’s News Today: Mast General opens, Dollywood reopens

ROANOKE, Va. – Dollywood and Splash Country reopen today. There’s a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning for the new Mast General Store in downtown Roanoke. Traffic on Greenview Drive in Lynchburg will be reduced to one lane between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays, starting today. Starting today, the dining room is open, so you can sit down and order an R’ Burger and World’s Greatest Fries. The dining areas are open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Dollywood opening postponed and resort closed until May

Read full article: Dollywood opening postponed and resort closed until May

– A famed Tennessee destination known for its festivals and special events won’t open until later in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. Dollywood officials say the park’s opening is postponed until at least May. Operations at the DreamMore Resort and Spa are also suspended as of Tuesday. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins will stay open, according to Dollywood officials. Guests with resort reservations or tickets for this period of temporary closure, are asked to contact 1-800-DOLLYWOOD for rescheduling information.

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Dollywood features 5 million holiday lights during Christmas festival

Read full article: Dollywood features 5 million holiday lights during Christmas festival

Pigeon Forge, TN – There’s nothing quite like Christmas in the mountains. Dollywood’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Festival has been named the Best Holiday event in the country for the last 12 years. Ellen Liston visited 10 News to talk about the celebration. Featuring more than 5 million Christmas lights, Liston said the festival has something for all ages including holiday food, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer plus all the rides and attractions that Dollywood offers each year. New this year, Wildwood Grove, the newest addition to the park which opened in May, will be decorated for the holiday.

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Tennessee Lawmaker Goes on Homophobic Rant, Says White Men Have 'Very Few Rights'

Read full article: Tennessee Lawmaker Goes on Homophobic Rant, Says White Men Have 'Very Few Rights'

A Tennessee elected official went on a homophobic rant during a public meeting and then claimed white men in the United States "have very few rights." His remarks prompted Sara Thompson, chair of the Sevier County Democrats, to rebuke Hurst. "The statements made by Commissioner Hurst at the Sevier County Commission meeting of October 21, 2019, do not reflect the opinion or position of Sevier County administration," the post said. "Sevier County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status in any other group protected by law." RELATED STORIESKevin Hart's Ex-Wife Insists He's Not Homophobic: Today on Inside EditionActress Who Played Cindy on 'The Brady Bunch' Fired for Homophobic Rant: ReportOpenly Gay Pastor Admits He Wrote Homophobic Slur on Whole Foods Cake

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Dollywood hosts annual fall festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights

Read full article: Dollywood hosts annual fall festival and Great Pumpkin LumiNights

Fall is such a beautiful time in the Great Smoky Mountains up in east Tennessee and it's also a very special time of year at Dollywood. Ellen Liston, is Dollywood's senior publicist and she showcases all they have coming up! Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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Ellen from Dollywood stops by to give a look at the Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin Luminights

Read full article: Ellen from Dollywood stops by to give a look at the Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin Luminights

Ellen from Dollywood stops by to give a look at the Harvest Festival and Great Pumpkin LuminightsCopyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

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Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights named nation's best theme park Halloween event

Read full article: Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights named nation's best theme park Halloween event

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. - If you're looking for a scare this Halloween, why not take a trip to Dollywood? The theme park's Great Pumpkin LumiNights was named the nation's best theme park Halloween event in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. The family-friendly event in Pigeon Forge also includes giant sculptures, pumpkin-themed food and live entertainment. Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights finished second to Dollywood, with Halloween Haunt at Kings Island third. "We knew Great Pumpkin LumiNights was a hit during the first few evenings of the event in 2017," said Pete Owens, Dollywood vice president of marketing and public relations.

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Become a Dollywood insider, receive tickets, behind-the-scenes access and more

Read full article: Become a Dollywood insider, receive tickets, behind-the-scenes access and more

ROANOKE, Va. - If you love Dollywood and you're social media savvy-- you could become one of the next park insiders. Dollywood is in search of its next panel of park insiders who share experiences and tips through online content. For the past three seasons, park guests have found helpful information on Dollywood blogs and social channels thanks to this group of seasoned Dollywood veterans. Dollywood intentionally selects panelists from diverse walks of life to best represent Dollywood park visitors. Dollywood Insiders are tasked with pitching and executing creative blogs and videos that help others learn about Dollywood, Dollywoods Splash Country, Dollywoods DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Cabins.

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