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The Dolly Parton Experience Now Open at Dollywood

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星期五, 五月 24, 2024
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    Dollywood guests get a special look at Dolly Parton's unique style inside "Behind the Seams," part of The Dolly Parton Experience, an all-new attraction at Dollywood theme park.
  • The entire Adventures in Imagination area was completely transformed to create The Dolly Parton Experience.
  • “I think we can all agree there is no one else in the world like Dolly Parton,” said Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton.
  • I think The Dolly Parton Experience is going to truly move our guests when they see it.

Dolly Parton Greets Season Passholders and Media During 2024 Preview Day

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星期五, 三月 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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星期五, 十一月 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.
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    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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星期一, 九月 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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星期五, 五月 12, 2023
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    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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星期五, 三月 10, 2023
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    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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星期二, 十一月 1, 2022
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    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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星期四, 九月 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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星期一, 九月 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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星期五, 八月 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.
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    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.