As the season unfolds with its vibrant energy and long, lazy days, Dolly dives headfirst into the joy of summer, infusing it with her own special brand of magic. With days filled with sunshine, laughter, and the sweet melodies of summer, she invites you to join in the joy and experience everything she loves about this vibrant time of year.
"Summer is like a big ol' party that nature throws every year," Dolly says. "It's a time to be a little more carefree, feel the sunshine on your face, and enjoy the simple pleasures with those you love."
Take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store this summer!
Guests to Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, happening now through August 11, can enjoy all the Smoky Mountain sights, sounds, and tastes, as well as the brand-new Dolly Parton Experience and the returning favorite Sweet Summer Nights Dance Party and Drone Show.
Celebrate summer at the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction®, featuring thrilling horse riding stunts, phenomenal musical productions, incredible special effects, and a mouthwatering four-course feast.
Set sail on an action-packed summer adventure at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show, where you'll witness epic pirate battles and high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a delectable four-course feast.
Dolly’s childhood literacy program celebrates reaching a new milestone, now gifting over 3 million books per month to children worldwide, while expanding its bilingual program to five additional states and launching a statewide expansion in Oregon.
Dolly announced from the stage of the CMA Fest in Nashville that she will partner with ATG Productions to bring a new musical inspired by her life and trailblazing career, titled Hello, I’m Dolly, to Broadway in 2026.
Dolly introduces her first collection of wines, Dolly Wines, hitting stores in July 2024 and now exclusively available for pre-sale through Vivino on DollyWines.com.
Dolly, in collaboration with Owepar Entertainment, is thrilled to announce an unprecedented exploration of her rich family heritage with the upcoming release of 'Dolly Parton & Family: Smoky Mountain DNA – Family, Faith & Fables,' set for release on November 15. Additionally, a companion four-part docuseries chronicling her rich family heritage is currently in production.
Building upon the success of two GRAMMY® nominations and coming off the first leg of a national tour with Lauren Daigle, two-time DOVE Award winner Blessing Offor has released a brand-new song collaboration with Dolly Parton, titled “Somebody’s Child.”
Whether you’re hosting a girls' night or a backyard barbeque, Dolly's collections of partyware are the perfect theme for your event. From festive paper plates to decorated napkins, wooden cutlery and décor, find items from the "I Beg Your Parton" and "Patriotic Butterflies" design collections on Amazon today!
As we bask in the warm glow of summer and embrace its carefree spirit, let's celebrate the joyful moments, both big and small, that make this season truly magical.
Sittin’ on the front porch on a summer afternoon
In a straightback chair on two legs, leaned against the wall
Watch the kids a playin’ with June bugs on a string
And chase the glowin’ fireflies when evening shadows fall
In my Tennessee mountain home
Life is as peaceful as a baby’s sigh
In my Tennessee mountain home
Crickets sing in the fields near by
Love,
Leaving the gang plank for the deepest depths of the ocean, guests will plunge into a glowing wonderland just below the water’s surface where colorful giant sea turtles, jellyfish and seahorses will take visitors to depths of adventure, amazement and family fun.
"Everyone knows that one of my favorite things to do is dream up new things, and this time I went on a 'deep dive' for my Pirates Voyage in Myrtle Beach," Dolly said. "It’s like magic how the ocean comes alive in so many beautiful colors in our Buccaneer Bay with special sea creatures and so much more. The new Deep Sea Wonders just adds to the great adventure of the show, and I know families are going to love it as much as I do."
While guests will be thrilled by the new segment, the excitement of the show taking place in Buccaneer Bay features pirates, mermaids, live animals and an abundance of adventures on the quest to find a coveted pirate treasure. Guests are immersed in the captivating endeavors of pirate legends, where a daring and diverse cast of characters skillfully blend acrobatics, pyrotechnics, music, and all things pirate into a riveting evening of adventure.
Of course, no Pirates Voyage show is complete without its famous four-course feast. This bountiful banquet fit for a pirate – or mermaid – starts with a hearty helping of voyager creamy vegetable soup and a buccaneer biscuit, followed by half o’ roasted chicken, swashbucklin’ sugar-cured ham, cob o’ buttery corn and matey’s mac ‘n’ cheese. Guests will finish off the unforgettable meal with an apple o’ me eye pie for dessert, and unlimited Coca-Cola® products, tea or coffee to complete the meal. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals are available by request.
Visit the Pirates Voyage website to get your tickets.
As spring blooms all around, Dolly dives headfirst into the season's joy, infusing it with her own special sparkle and boundless energy. With flowers blooming and the sun shining brighter, she welcomes you to join in the springtime fun and share in everything she loves about this season.
"Spring is like nature's big 'hello' after a long winter nap," Dolly says. "The flowers bloomin' and birds chirpin' make us all feel like kids again, reminding us to soak up the sunshine and spread love wherever we go."
Take a closer look at everything Dolly has in store this spring!
Dolly kicked off the 39th season at Dollywood on March 8, introducing some of the new entertainment offerings and giving guests a preview of what's in store for 2024, including the opening of The Dolly Parton Experience and an extra 23 operating days.
Recently named one of the South’s Best Attractions by Southern Living, Dollywood welcomes guests this spring with The I Will Always Love You Music Festival (now–April 14), featuring three new shows celebrating Dolly’s career. Her remarkable story is told in “From the Heart—The Life & Music of Dolly Parton,” while “Sing-a-long with Dolly” invites guests to belt out the lyrics to some of her most-loved songs. Finally, “Trio, Again featuring Three Times A Lady” honors the “Trio” albums released by Dolly, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt.
Dolly Parton’s Stampede, in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, welcomes families to celebrate spring at the World’s Most Visited Dinner Attraction, featuring daring feats of trick riding, friendly competition, music, dancing, and a mouthwatering four-course feast.
Set sail on a swashbuckling adventure at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! With locations in both Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO, families will witness epic pirate battles and high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a delectable four-course feast.
Dolly’s childhood literacy program celebrates its 2024 Blue Ribbon Book Selections, springing forward into 2024 with a colorful selection of new books! The Imagination Library now gifts over 2.9 million books per month, totaling over 235 million books worldwide since inception!
You can now stream "Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala" on Paramount+! This CBS variety special, which aired on February 21, features musical performances of Dolly Parton's iconic songs and showcases the finest in doggy fashion.
Dolly lends her legendary talents to Zach Williams' newest single "Lookin' For You", accompanied by a brand new music video. Available now on all digital and streaming platforms!
In Good Lookin' Cookin', available Sept. 17, Dolly and her sister Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.
Dolly announces the launch of her first multi-category home collection featuring a wide array of home, kitchen and tableware products inspired by her Tennessee roots and global legacy. The collection kicks off with the launch of cast iron cookware developed in partnership with Lodge Cast Iron, available in stores and online retailers March 2024.
Available now on all digital streaming platforms, 'Rockstar Deluxe' features 39 tracks, 5 bonus tracks previously released as partner exclusives and 4 never-before-heard songs.
As the world begins to burst with new life this spring, keep an eye out for the rainbows that start to appear through the clouds. Let this amazing time of year put a big smile on your face and a song in your heart.
Together you and I can stop the rain and make the sun shine
Paint a pretty rainbow brushed with love across the sky
Together you and I belong like a songbird and a song
And we’ll always be together you and I
Love,
Who’s ready to spring forward into fun and adventure? Plan a visit to Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! With locations in both Pigeon Forge, TN and Myrtle Beach, SC, you have two opportunities to experience this action-packed show. When you visit Pirates Voyage this spring, you can witness everything from epic pirate battles to high-diving mermaids, all while enjoying a four-course feast. It’s the perfect way to kick off the spring season!
Here’s what you have to look forward to this spring when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show:
You’re in for a treat when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show! Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, will keep you entertained all evening long as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in the air, and high above their full-sized pirate ships. You’ll witness acrobatics, pyrotechnics, diving, animal tricks, and more when you visit this dinner show. We recommend arriving early to Join the Crew — this popular attraction offers pirate and mermaid makeovers for all ages for an additional fee!
Calling all hungry pirates and landlubbers! You’ll definitely want to bring your appetite when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show this spring. The four-course feast is served right as the action begins, so you’ll get to enjoy the meal while you watch the dramatic tale unfold.
The Myrtle Beach location offers Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Half O’ Roasted Cackler (Chicken), Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Apple O’ Me Eye Pie, and Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee.
The Pigeon Forge location offers Voyager Creamy Vegetable Soup, a Buccaneer Biscuit, Cracklin’ Pan-Fried Chicken, Swashbucklin’ Sugar-Cured Ham, Cob-O’ Buttery Corn, Matey’s Mac ‘n’ Cheese, Apple O’ Me Eye Pie, and Unlimited Coca-Cola®, tea, or coffee.
Both locations have vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free meals available upon request.
Hours of family fun and adventure await when you visit Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show this spring. You’ll love being some of the first to witness the new season and be captivated by sword fighting, cannons blazing, and pirates swinging from ship to ship. After leaving Pirates Voyage, you and your loved ones will be talking about both the dinner and the show for days to come. Be sure to take home a photo of you all together in Buccaneer Bay and a souvenir from the gift shop so you can remember the special evening forever!
Are you ready to start the spring season off the right way at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show? Visit the Pirates Voyage website to get your tickets.
Land has been acquired at Pier Park in Panama City Beach to build a new venue for the popular dinner show concept, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show.
“I’m so excited about bringing this show to such a great destination,” Dolly said. “With pirates, mermaids, exciting acrobatics, pyrotechnics, and even a few songs that I wrote, it’s a show that is perfect for all ages. My Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show has been a huge success in Myrtle Beach, SC, and in Pigeon Forge, TN, and I knew that Panama City Beach was the perfect spot to open our third location.
“Everyone knows that I dream big, so we are going ‘overboard’ with the details as we prepare everything – from the show to the four-course pirates feast to the exterior of the building itself. I told my folks to get started as soon as possible, so we’re breaking ground for construction in January!”
The 60,000 square foot indoor theater will have more than 1000 seats. Guests will be treated to a dinner and show where the Crimson and Sapphire pirates battle on deck, in the water of the 15-foot-deep lagoon, and in the “sky” above the two full-sized pirate ships that serve as the swashbuckling stage for adventure, excitement and fun for everyone.
The new dinner show is anticipated to create 300 jobs, and an extensive nationwide talent search will begin in mid-2024 for the cast. The total cost for the project is estimated at $60 million. More information on the Pirates Voyage experiences in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is available at piratesvoyage.com.
