If you’re looking for family-friendly entertainment that includes a great meal, awesome pre-show, and plenty of awe-inspiring moments, look no further than Dolly’s Stampede. Relax in our comfortable, climate-controlled arena and enjoy a meal that’ll leave you full, and a spectacle that’ll have you grinning ear-to-ear. There are even opportunities for the audience to participate, whether you’re rooting for your side of the competition or competing with others in the arena!
What would a 250th celebration be without the grandeur and pageantry of horses and talented riders? We have plenty to spare, as you’ll witness stunts and tricks along with red, white, and blue costumes during our patriotic grand finale. The entire show is really a tribute to this great land, and Dolly’s appreciation for all it has given us. There’s no doubt you’ll leave feeling patriotic and wholly inspired by the spectacular performances, including a song recorded just for the show by Dolly, “Color Me America.”
You’ll also be reminded of Dolly’s commitment to our future, the children of the USA, and her work with her Imagination Library, which began in 1995 and has now given away more than 318 million books over more than 30 years!
At Stampede's Pigeon Forge location, a new four-legged star made her debut: Buttercup, a Highland cow, brings an extra measure of cuteness everywhere she goes. Meanwhile, Dolly's beloved "Butterfly Dreams" segment continues to soar, taking guests on a visual journey of special effects, costuming, and lighting that brings majestic butterflies to life.
So come on down to the Stampede, stomp your feet for your side, fill up on great food with our four-course meal, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We’ll be happy to see you! Show times and reservations are available by visiting dpstampede.com.
As summer heats up, so do the shows at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show featuring a stunt spectacular awash with memorable moments, thrilling fun, and tasty food. From the moment you walk into Buccaneer Bay, you’ll be transported to the exotic shores of the imagination, inspired by Dolly’s own childhood memories of swashbuckling adventures she read about in books and saw in movies. Every ticket includes a four-course feast, so you can fill your belly and your scrapbook with memories of dinner and a show while feeling like a kid again.
And what a show! This year, South Pacific Celebration can be found at all our locations—Pigeon Forge, Myrtle Beach, and Panama City Beach— adding fire dancing, colorful costumes, and exciting vocal and musical exclamations to the swashbuckling adventures your family won’t forget. An adventurous crew of characters combines heroics and high-flying fun that will have guests cheering and experiencing thrills around every corner in an epic battle for lost treasure on land, on deck, and in the water of the show’s 15-foot-deep indoor lagoon.
You and the kids can even play a part, but Captain Blackbeard says we’ve got to “keep a little mystery,” so we’ll just add that there are opportunities to help the crew with their quest to be the best as they playfully battle in the bay and offer competition between the captains. Join Calico Jack as the uniquely exciting Pirates Voyage showcases the thrill of sword fights, cannons blasting and pirates scaling high above two full-sized pirate ships as the Crimson and Sapphire crews fight to win Davy Jones’ coveted sunken treasure. Beautiful mermaids gracefully perform high above the water in Buccaneer Bay, while a couple of castaways, that include a “Salty” sea lion, win a battle with Captain Blackbeard through clever antics and pirate wit.
Visitors who enter the hideaway lagoon for this dinner and show spectacular are served a hearty four-course feast straight from Captain Blackbeard’s galley. Guests will start the delicious part of this Pirates Voyage with voyager creamy vegetable soup and buccaneer biscuit, continuing with our main course, and capping it off with our signature dessert, all of which are served with unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee to complete the meal. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available by request.
Show times and reservations are available by visiting piratesvoyage.com.
When visiting the Smokies in 2026, the first step in charting a course for adventure and fun begins at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. This swashbuckling show brings guests close to the exciting exploits of pirate legends and lore as its eighth season sets sail on Friday, February 6. The always daring and dramatic tale features pirates, mermaids, high seas escapades and romance, complemented with a captain’s feast to fuel the epic voyage.
The show’s newest adventure finds the swashbuckling pirates veering slightly off course and landing in an unknown port in their never-ending search for more treasure. There, they find a talented and energetic group of South Pacific islanders who combine rhythmic movement, colorful costumes, roaring voices, and exciting vocal and musical exclamations for a South Pacific Celebration that is epic and not to be missed on any trip to Pigeon Forge.
"My crew at Pirates Voyage have everything ship shape as we get ready for this season’s adventures with our cast of pirates, mermaids, islanders, sea lions and so much more," said Dolly. "The incredible performers in my Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show bring to life an adventure that I just know families will love as much as I do. Watching the show with all the music, the special effects and those amazing performers makes me feel like I’m a kid again! If you’re visiting Pigeon Forge, you won’t want to miss all the fun, the action and one of the heartiest, tastiest meals in the Smokies!"
From the show’s Buccaneer Bay, a colorful and fearless crew of characters create an immersive adventure combining acrobatics, pyrotechnics, animals, music and all things pirate for a treasure chest of memories. The uniquely-exciting Pirates Voyage showcases the thrill of sword fights, cannons blasting and pirates scaling high above two full-sized pirate ships in a “fight” to win Davy Jones’ coveted sunken treasure. Beautiful mermaids gracefully perform high above the water in Buccaneer Bay, while a couple of castaways that include a “Salty” sea lion win a battle with Captain Blackbeard through clever antics and pirate wit. An adventurous crew of characters then combines heroics and high-flying fun that will have guests cheering and experiencing thrills around every corner in an epic battle for lost treasure on land, on deck, and in the water of the show’s 15-foot-deep indoor lagoon.
As visitors enter the hideaway lagoon for this Dinner & Show spectacular, guests are served that hearty four-course feast straight from Captain Blackbeard’s galley. Guests will start the delicious part of this Pirates Voyage with voyager creamy vegetable soup and buccaneer biscuit. The feast fit for a pirate – or mermaid – continues with the crew’s secret recipe cracklin’ pan-fried chicken, swashbucklin’ sugar-cured ham, buttery corn on the cob and matey’s mac and cheese. For dessert, there’s a choice of either a flaky apple turnover or chocolate coconut cake, served with unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee to complete the meal. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available by request.
Show times and reservations are available by visiting www.piratesvoyage.com.
When Dolly Parton’s Stampede opens for its 39th season on February 6, guests quickly will understand why a trip to this most-visited dinner attraction in the world is unlike any entertainment experience they’ve ever encountered. The Stampede features an exciting combination of equestrian expertise, vibrant music and storytelling, colorful butterflies, comedic escapades and a delicious four-course feast that all come together to make up the unique and entertaining dinner show. There’s also a cute new animal star whose comedic antics with Skeeter are sure to become an audience favorite. This perennial favorite attraction opens on Friday, February 6 and holds the distinction of being the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction.
"When I first dreamed up my Stampede, I wanted it to have delicious food that people could feast on while being swept up in a thrilling, fun and entertaining show – something the whole family could experience together," Dolly said. "Every time I see the show, I find myself grinning from ear to ear – watching our talented riders and beautiful horses never gets old. And I always get a kick out of the friendly competitions with folks from the audience. But my favorite part? You probably won’t be surprised that it’s the 'Butterfly Dreams' segment. Seeing our horses turn into magnificent butterflies is one of my dreams come to life, right there in the arena."
Dolly Parton’s Stampede isn’t just a dinner show; it’s an unforgettable experience that elevates any outing or special occasion, creating memories for its guests that will be treasured for a lifetime. The Stampede experience begins before the show starts with an opportunity for guests to meet some of the show’s equine stars at the Horse Walk. Next, the much-loved pre-show entertainment is bigger and better than ever, with a variety of bluegrass and country music performed live in the Saloon.
Guests then enter the 35,000 square-foot arena where the main show unfolds. The talented cast leads the show’s 32 elegant and skillful horses through a sequence of extraordinary equestrian feats. A stunning LED backdrop wall creates an immersive experience for guests that is reminiscent of the nation’s Great Plains of yesteryear, where live buffalo, thunderous longhorns and settlers bring the American West alive. Singing, dancing, aerial acts, special effects and extraordinary displays of horse-riding skills transport guests to the American frontier nestled under a starry night sky.
A new four-legged star makes her debut this season, as Buttercup, a Highland cow, joins the cast and gets into some hilarious adventures with Skeeter’s comedic antics. Skeeter decides that the show needs a magic act, and things go hilariously off course with Buttercup at the center of magic moments that is sure to become a new favorite part of Stampede’s show. Dolly’s favorite "Butterfly Dreams" segment will continue to soar, taking guests on a visual journey with special effects, costuming and lighting that bring majestic butterflies to life.
Stampede’s delicious four-course feast is the other big star of the show, inviting guests to indulge and delight in the culinary lineup of savory creamy vegetable soup, a buttery biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, pulled BBQ pork, buttery corn on the cob and mashed potatoes. The meal concludes with a choice of two specialty desserts – an apple turnover or chocolate coconut cake - and unlimited beverages including Coca-Cola® products, tea and coffee. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals available upon request.
Show times and reservations are available by calling 865-453-4400 or visiting www.dpstampede.com.
Are you ready to have a Christmas to remember? Visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! The Pigeon Forge location is the perfect spot for unforgettable memories with loved ones, while the Myrtle Beach and Panama City Beach locations both put on action-packed Christmas performances. You’re in for a treat whichever location you choose to visit this holiday season!
When you visit Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach during the holiday season, you’ll get to enjoy a swashbuckling twist on a Christmas classic. The Mystical Christmas Spirit takes Captain Scrooge on a journey through time and space to find the true meaning of Christmas. Along the way, they’ll encounter giant Christmas toys that come to life and perform acrobatics above the lagoon, a comical castaway and her sea lion companion, and a live nativity. Guests will also get to watch an epic battle between the Crimson and Emerald crews as they enjoy their four-course holiday feast. The feast includes Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O’ Roasted Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and a delicious dessert.
Pirates Voyage in Panama City Beach is introducing its own Christmas show this year, and you can be one of the first to see it! On Christmas Eve, a traveler’s gifts go missing, and the Crimson and Emerald crews fight for the loot on land, on deck, in the water, and high above their full-sized pirate ships. Watch to see if Captain Blackbeard can find the true treasure in the spirit of Christmas! While you enjoy the show, feast on a mouth-watering holiday dinner that includes Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O’ Roasted Chicken, Me Hearties Pulled Pork, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mashed Potatoes, and Apple O’ Me Eye Pie for dessert.
The holiday season is all about creating special memories with loved ones, and that’s exactly what you’ll do when you visit Pirates Voyage in Pigeon Forge. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you’ll be swept away in a swashbuckling adventure that leads to priceless memories. Start the evening off by joining the crew with pirate and mermaid makeovers before the show! Then, take your seats to watch an action-packed battle between the Crimson and Sapphire crews. You’ll witness sword fighting, acrobatics, high diving, animal tricks, and a special luau celebration that includes fire dancing, heart-pounding rhythms, and jaw-dropping performances. While you watch, dig into a feast of Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Cracklin’ Pan-Fried Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, and dessert. Before you leave, stop by the gift shop to find the perfect holiday surprise for the pirate-lover in your life!
Are you ready to set sail to Pirates Voyage for the holiday season? Visit the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show website, and get your tickets today.
