Updated March 13, 2026, 3:46 p.m. ET
Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton takes the stage with Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, at the forty first opening of Dollywood on March 13, 2026.
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A household takes an image in entrance of the doorway to Dollywood throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton talks with with Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, at the forty first opening of Dollywood on March 13, 2026.
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A household braces for a splash on the Smoky Mountain River Rampage throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton blows a kiss to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton followers put on wigs for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A crowd swarms the Dollywood entrance after the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Crowds stroll below the celebration sky throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton takes the stage at Dollywood’s forty first season opening on March 13, 2026.
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Henry, Amelia, Emma smile for an image throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Riders take flight on the Sky Rider throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A Dolly butterfly signal is added to a service canine for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton laughs with Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, inside Celebrity Theater throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Aidan, 6, throws a ball whereas enjoying a recreation in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A younger parader, Farrah, performs along with her pom pom on News Sentinel videographer Sophie Szydlik’s head earlier than the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A parader waves earlier than the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton laughs subsequent to Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, inside Celebrity Theater throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A younger Dolly Parton fan exhibits off her pink indicators throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to the group subsequent to Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, inside Celebrity Theater throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A household rides the Scrambler throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton says goodbye to the group as Eugene Naughton, president of Dollywood, escorts her off stage contained in the Celebrity Theater throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A household rides Rockin’ Roadway throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton blows a kiss to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A crowd gathers at Dogs & Taters throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A parader smiles at the digicam with pink pom poms in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Family members play a recreation throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Brinkley and Ferryn carry out earlier than the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Paraders smile earlier than the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A younger parader strains up for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A crowd gathers below the celebration sky for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Young Dolly Parton followers showcase their indicators for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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An indication for Dolly Parton for the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Dolly Parton waves to followers in the course of the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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News Sentinel’s Sophie Szydlik and Devarrick Turner wave pink pom poms earlier than the DeWitt Tour throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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The journey car for NightFlight in entrance of the NightFlight emblem throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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Crowds at the doorway throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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A fan takes a selfie at the LOVE signal throughout opening day of Dollywood’s forty first season in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., on March 13, 2026.
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