Overview
- Dollywood confirmed on Tuesday that Smoky Mountain Christmas will run November 6, 2026 through January 3, 2027, marking the park’s first holiday season after Dolly Parton’s death in August.
- Park leaders said the celebration will keep its full holiday scale with more than six million lights spread across the roughly 160-acre property and the park’s full collection of more than 50 rides and attractions.
- Dollywood plans dedicated exhibits focused on Parton’s career, including the Dolly Parton Experience, Behind the Seams costume displays, Home on Wheels touring-bus access, and the Songteller Museum of memorabilia.
- Published visitor details list single-day tickets starting near $94.99, two-day options around $124.99, typical operating hours near 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on-site resort links at DreamMore Resort & Spa and HeartSong Lodge for seasonal stays.
- For fans and the local tourism industry, the season blends continuity and commemoration and will serve as the primary public space where visitors can both celebrate Dollywood’s holiday traditions and engage directly with Parton’s legacy.