BIG things are happening at Dollywood, shaping to be one of the busiest seasons yet!
First, two impressive projects- the Big Bear Mountain roller coaster and Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort—are scheduled for completion this year. Bookings for HeartSong Lodge & Resort start in June, with stays beginning in November.
Big Bear Mountain adds to Dollywood's impressive portfolio of world-class roller coasters. At $25 million, the ride is the largest single attraction investment ever at Dollywood, while its 3,990 ft. length makes it the longest roller coaster at the park as well. The ride also features onboard audio, a first at Dollywood, and plenty of thrilling moments, including three separate launches, multiple airtime hills, high-speed carousel turns and tunnels, and a pass behind a waterfall. In addition, big Bear Mountain features a 39" height requirement and takes guests to a top speed of 48 mph.
The 302-room HeartSong Lodge & Resort, the newest element of the company's growing hospitality program, provides a space of awe and inspiration for guests thanks to thoughtful details that await around every turn. From spacious accommodations to well-planned amenities, guests can enjoy a variety of spaces to recharge and relax. HeartSong Lodge & Resort is the perfect complement to Dollywood's first-in-class resort property, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa. The resort also features the HeartSong Meeting and Event Center, which features 26,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space. The resort is accepting inquiries now for group booking beginning in January 2024. Interested parties can contact [email protected] or complete the request for proposal at https://www.dollywood.com/heartsong/group-interest.
In addition to kicking off Dollywood's 38th season, guests at Dollywood can experience the I Will Always Love You Celebration. This event honors the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton's writing of the iconic song.
Did you know she wrote that famous song Whitney Houston sang?
The I Will Always Love You Celebration takes place through April 8, kicking off the season with a festive event commemorating the art of songwriting and the stories behind the songs. To celebrate the power of songwriting and storytelling, guests can enjoy an exceptional lineup of performances each Saturday throughout the event in DP's Celebrity Theater. The Celebrity Concert Series includes Natalie Grant (March 11); Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (March 18); Jo Dee Messina (March 25); Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers (April 1); and Lauren Alaina (April 8). All concerts are included with park admission.
And during passholder/media preview day, Dolly Parton unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art guest attraction that showcases her legendary life and career. This experience is planned to open in 2024.
It's always an exciting time at Dollywood! The girls and I love taking our annual trip to the Great Smoky Mountains to experience Dollywood, and all this mountain town offers.
Check out what's going on at Dollywood this 2023 season.
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