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13 Dec 2022
Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, will add a new steel roller coaster to
16 Apr 2021
Herschend Enterprises has acquired Vancouver Aquarium from the Ocean Wise Conservation Association, adding the attraction
21 May 2019
Country singer Dolly Parton's latest vision at her Dollywood theme park has been brought to
26 Apr 2019
The Themed Entertainment Association has reported increased attendance for the attractions body’s annual Summit and
20 Feb 2019
Universal Parks and Resorts executive Mark Woodbury is to deliver the keynote address at April’s
20 Nov 2018
A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this
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16 Nov 2018
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has revealed the winners of this year's Thea Awards. Dollywood
06 Aug 2018
Country singer Dolly Parton has announced plans for the US$37m (€32m, £28.5m) expansion of her
17 Nov 2017
IAAPA has announced its winners for this year’s Brass Ring Awards, recognising a number of
31 May 2017
Funtime has completed an installation of its Skyfall drop ride at Dollywood, Tennessee. The ride,
01 Dec 2016
Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has pledged US$1,000 a month for the next six months to
29 Nov 2016
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Spa and wellness industry icon Deborah Szekely, co-founder of the iconic Rancho La Puerta in
23 Dec 2015
Country music legend Kenny Rogers has floated the idea of developing his own theme park,
17 Nov 2015
Coaster fans can now experience the world’s fastest ever wooden rollercoaster – four months before
04 Aug 2015
The 307-bedroom Dollywood DreamMore Resort has opened next to Dollywood theme park and Dollywood’s Splash
20 Mar 2015
Joel Manby has been appointed the new president and CEO of SeaWorld Entertainments, amid hopes
28 Mar 2014
The Firechaser Express roller coaster is the newest ride to open at Dollywood after its
27 Aug 2013
Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has announced the first new projects which will form
19 Jun 2012
Image: RiverRush will include twists and turns Dollywood's Splash Country, the waterpark located adjacent to
23 Jan 2012
Dolly Parton, owner of Dollywood theme park in Tennesee, US, has teamed up with Gaylord
05 Jan 2012
Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US, will add to its collection of roller coasters this
09 Sep 2011
Dollywood - the Tennessee, US theme park part-owned by entertainer Dolly Parton - is to
17 Mar 2011
Lo-Q, which provides virtual queuing systems for theme parks and major attractions, has signed a
08 Sep 2010
A theme park might not seem like the usual type of attraction to invest in
04 Aug 2010
Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park in Tennessee, US has unveiled its plans for a new
07 Jun 2010
Dollywood's Splash Country will be welcoming guests for the 2010 season with new turn-free, touch-free
31 Oct 2008
Ken Bell has been appointed president of the Dollywood Company. Bell joined the company in
21 Nov 2007
Australia-based Warner Village Theme Parks won two awards at the IAAPA Spirit of Excellence awards
24 Sep 2007
Cedar Point amusement park and resort in Sandusky Ohio has been named best amusement park
20 Jul 2007
Work has begun on a new water adventure ride at the 130-acre Dollywood theme park
21 Mar 2007
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has added a US$17.5m (£9m, 13.1m euro) steel rollercoaster
27 Jul 2005
Dollywood’s Splash Country in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, US, has added a US$2m (£1.15m, 1.67m euros)
21 Dec 2004
Canadian themed attractions design firm, Forrec, has been retained by Herschend’s Family Entertainment Corporation –
27 Jan 2003
The parent company of Silver Dollar City is changing its name to reflect its growing
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