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Dolly Parton Greets Season Passholders and Media During 2024 Preview Day

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.

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  • This year's festival features three new shows including From the Heart- The Life and Music of Dolly Parton.
  • “I’m so excited for everything we have in store for our guests in 2024,” Dolly said.
  • The Dolly Parton Experience provides guests more Dolly than ever, as it is three times the size of the former Chasing Rainbows Museum.
  • For more information about Dollywood’s 2024 season or season passes, please visit Dollywood.com or download the Dollywood app.

Dolly Parton Officially Welcomes Guests to Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its official grand opening Friday with a visit from Dolly Parton.

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  • Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort celebrated its official grand opening Friday with a visit from Dolly Parton.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103417999/en/
    Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort, the theme park company's second resort property, now is open in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
  • Inspired by Dolly’s love for the Great Smoky Mountains, HeartSong Lodge & Resort invites families to explore nature, create memories and discover the heartsong within themselves.
  • “Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort takes me back to when I was a little girl exploring my beautiful Smoky Mountains,” said Dolly.

Cedar Fair Parks Win Three Golden Ticket Awards for 2023

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).
  • With 51 attractions across 70 acres, Schlitterbahn remains a fan favorite and a one-of-a-kind family waterpark and resort experience.
  • Other Cedar Fair coasters in the top 10 spots were King Dominion’s Intimidator 305 (#9) and Cedar Point’s Maverick (#10).
  • Other notable rankings from the Golden Ticket Awards:
    Best Water Ride in a Park: #4, Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

Dollywood’s Big Bear Mountain Now Open, Sending Riders to Search for “Big Bear”

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230512005051/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain, the theme park's longest roller coaster, officially opened on Friday, May 12.
  • Dollywood guests are invited to assist Wildwood Grove’s resident wilderness explorer, Ned Oakley, in his quest to find Big Bear.
  • In addition to the opening of Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort is slated to open this November.
  • For more information about Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, and the 2023 operating season, please visit dollywood.com .

Dolly Parton Kicks Off “BIG” 2023 Season at Dollywood, Announces Opening Details for Upcoming Projects

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005009/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230310005009/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain is just one of the reasons the park's 2023 season is the biggest yet!
  • Dolly Parton shared details about the award-winning park's year, including when the new ride will open, during an event for media and season passholders on Friday morning.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly is shaping up to be one of the busiest years in the park’s history.
  • The experience is planned for a 2024 opening in the area surrounding and including the former Chasing Rainbows museum.

America’s Favorite Christmas Tradition Begins at Dollywood on Nov. 5; Now Features 6 Million Lights

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005119/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005119/en/
    Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana features more than 6 million lights for guests to enjoy.
  • The 14-time Golden Ticket winner for Best Theme Park Christmas event begins Nov. 5 and runs through Jan. 1, 2023.
  • It is my wish that our guests celebrate the light of the Christmas season while they are here with us at Dollywood.
  • The new elements add 1 million lights to the parks already-impressive total, meaning guests will enjoy 6 million lights during this seasons festival.

Six Flags Honored with Three Golden Ticket Awards

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Jeffrey Siebert, an industry veteran with over 28 years of experience, has been Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas since 2016.

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  • Jeffrey Siebert, an industry veteran with over 28 years of experience, has been Park President of Six Flags Fiesta Texas since 2016.
  • As further testament to Sieberts vision for Fiesta Texas, the park received its own Golden Ticket accolade.
  • In addition to Dr. Diabolicals Cliffhanger at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags unveiled an incredible line-up of thrill rides including Wonder Woman Flight of Courage at Six Flags Magic Mountain, the parks 20th coaster; Cat Woman Whip at Six Flags St. Louis; and Sidewinder Safari at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.
  • Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests.

Cedar Fair Wins Three Golden Ticket Awards For 2022

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Todays annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).

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  • Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Todays annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).
  • And Carowinds in North Carolina took home the highly coveted Best Steel Coaster for its giga coaster Fury 325, marking the seventh time it has won a Golden Ticket.
  • A total of 22 rides, attractions and events throughout Cedar Fairs portfolio of amusement parks and water parks were recognized by the GTA in 2022.
  • Cedar Points Steel Vengeance and Millennium Force finished second and third in the Best Steel Coaster category, giving Cedar Fair a clean sweep of the top three.

Big Bear Mountain Roller Coaster Set to Open at Dollywood in Spring 2023

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Friday, August 5, 2022
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Big Bear Mountain, which at 3,990 ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park, marks the expansion of Dollywoods newest area, Wildwood Grove.

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  • Big Bear Mountain, which at 3,990 ft. becomes the longest roller coaster at the Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park, marks the expansion of Dollywoods newest area, Wildwood Grove.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220805005005/en/
    Dollywood's Big Bear Mountain, set to open in 2023, becomes the longest roller coaster at the park.
  • In addition to becoming the longest roller coaster at Dollywood, Big Bear Mountain also marks the first attraction at the park to feature on-board audio.
  • With an anticipated opening date in the spring of 2023, daring adventurers will not have to wait long to join Ned Oakley on his search for Big Bear on Big Bear Mountain.

NAPA AUTO PARTS Makes Driving to Dollywood a Breeze Thanks to Parking Lot Vehicle Assistance Program

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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NAPA also will sponsor the Dollywood parking lot vehicle assistance program, a concierge service to help guests who may experience minor automotive misfortunes during their time at the Pigeon Forge park.

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  • NAPA also will sponsor the Dollywood parking lot vehicle assistance program, a concierge service to help guests who may experience minor automotive misfortunes during their time at the Pigeon Forge park.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220524006021/en/
    A member of Dollywood's safety and security team assists a park guest by providing a jump start from the Vehicle Assistance Program provided by NAPA AUTO PARTS.
  • As our first foray into the theme parks and entertainment space, NAPA AUTO PARTS could not be more excited to bring the parking lot vehicle assistance program to life at Dollywood, said Marti Walsh, vice president, marketing, NAPA AUTO PARTS.
  • Dollywood guests can find solace knowing the NAPA AUTO PARTS parking lot concierge is ready to help them get back on the road quickly.