Dollywood news

Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to its selection of rides in 2023. With a track-length of ... More

Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction to the group's growing portfolio of properties. The aquarium has ... More

Country singer Dolly Parton's latest vision at her Dollywood theme park has been brought to life, with Wildwood Grove opening to the public at the ... More

The Themed Entertainment Association has reported increased attendance for the attractions body’s annual Summit and Thea Awards Gala. Taking place between 11-13 April, members of ... More

Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Summit in Anaheim, California, US ‒ ... More

A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this month, with a number of prestigious awards handed out during ... More

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood theme park took home the Thea Classic Award, while the ... More

Country singer Dolly Parton has announced plans for the US$37m (€32m, £28.5m) expansion of her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. To feature new ... More

IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of companies at the annual IAAPA expo for their achievements in ... More

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has pledged US$1,000 a month for the next six months to “all of those families who lost their homes” in the ... More

UPDATE: Gatlinburg officials say the Ripley's Aquarium is intact and generator power was used to keep the animals safe during the fire Wildfires in Tennessee ... More

Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in Mexico, will appear on a new US Public Broadcasting Service ... More

Country music legend Kenny Rogers has floated the idea of developing his own theme park, with the musician hoping to emulate the success of Dolly ... More

Coaster fans can now experience the world’s fastest ever wooden rollercoaster – four months before it’s due to open. Lightning Rod, which will also be ... More

The 307-bedroom Dollywood DreamMore Resort has opened next to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash Country in Tennessee, US, and it includes an 1,861sq ft ... More

Joel Manby has been appointed the new president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainments, amid hopes the former Herschend Enterprises president and CEO can turn around ... More

The Firechaser Express roller coaster is the newest ride to open at Dollywood after its launch on 21 March at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, ... More

Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has announced the first new projects which will form part of a US$300m (£192m, €225m), 10-year expansion. The first ... More

Image: RiverRush will include twists and turns Dollywood's Splash Country, the waterpark located adjacent to the Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US, has unveiled plans ... More

Dolly Parton, owner of Dollywood theme park in Tennesee, US, has teamed up with Gaylord Entertainment to operate a 114-acre family attraction in Nashville, US. ... More

Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US, will add to its collection of roller coasters this spring when the new Wild Eagle opens in March. Wild ... More

Dollywood - the Tennessee, US theme park part-owned by entertainer Dolly Parton - is to unveil its US$20m (£12.5m, EUR14.2m) Wild Eagle steel wing coaster ... More

A theme park might not seem like the usual type of attraction to invest in guides, but Dollywood in Tennessee, US has done just that. ... More

Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US has unveiled its plans for a new ride for the 2011 season. Barnstormer - built by S&S ... More

Dollywood's Splash Country will be welcoming guests for the 2010 season with new turn-free, touch-free entrance gates. The magnetic retractable gates aim to improve guest ... More