March 11, 2023
We’re open! The rope dropped for Dollywood Season Passholders to get a sneak peek yesterday, and this morning, the general public was invited to visit the park for its 38th season. It’s always exciting when it’s time to start a new year, but this year’s anticipation tops the norm. Between exciting new elements for the I Will Always Love You Celebration and the expectation of commissioning Big Bear Mountain in May, Dollywood hosts and guests alike are sharing warm smiles and hearty laughs as we all enjoy the first days of the 2023 season. Here’s a look at some of our favorite opening weekend moments.
Dollywood Season Passholders line up at the turnstiles on Passholder Preview Day.
Showstreet looks a bit different with Celebration Sky.
Music fills the streets as entertainment isn't just inside theaters.
Dollywood's 2023 season opens with the I Will Always Love You Celebration.
Dolly hosted a media showcase and shared the timelines for Big Bear Mountain (May) and the new resort (booking in June).
Guests enjoy the first day of Smoky Mountain River Rampage.
Miss Lillian delights in entertaining and taking pictures with guests.
Our craftsmen are eager to help guests with custom gifts.
And our guests are eager to line up for cinnamon bread made fresh at the Grist Mill.
FireChaser Express is ready for another great year!
Have you stretched out in The Plaza at Wilderness Pass?
A blue sky pairs perfectly with a ride on Wild Eagle.
Dolly toured the park in a vintage car during Friday's visit.
Wildwood Grove readies for its newest addition later this spring.
It was a fine March day for a theme park visit.
Some guests couldn't wait to wade in Wildwood Creek.
Dolly surprised everyone during one of Natalie Grant's concerts on Saturday.
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