Dollywood Halts Dollywood Express Indefinitely for Unscheduled Maintenance
The park has not given a reopening date for the 1961 steam train.
Overview
- Dollywood said on Dec. 20 that the Dollywood Express is offline for “unscheduled maintenance” in an official Instagram story.
- The park has not provided a reopening timetable for the attraction.
- Dollywood updated its website to show the ride’s current nonoperational status for guests planning visits.
- The announcement encouraged visitors to enjoy other offerings during the Smoky Mountain Christmas event.
- The steam-powered railway began service in 1961 and received scheduled work in summer 2025, with no indication the issues are connected to the current shutdown.