Discover Dolly Parton’s Dollywood: A Gift to Tennessee
American singer and songwriter Dolly Parton is beloved by many. She has used her fame to give back in remarkable ways. One of her biggest contributions is the Dollywood theme park, located in the heart of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains.
Dollywood has become a major attraction, drawing millions of visitors every year. It’s a place where Dolly’s love for her community shines through, offering both entertainment and economic support to the small town where she grew up.
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Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is an upscale, family-friendly destination.
Parton expanded the Dollywood experience with two lodge-style resorts near the theme park: Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort. These resorts bring the magic of Dollywood beyond the park. Although they share many similarities, each offers unique amenities. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best resort for your next Pigeon Forge getaway.
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is the more upscale option of the two Dollywood resorts.
Since opening on July 27, 2015, it has offered unique experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains. The resort features a charming butterfly theme and plenty of Dolly’s personal touches. One highlight is the album corridor, showcasing a vast collection of her album covers and a large portrait of Dolly singing.
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa features an album corridor showcasing Dolly’s iconic album covers.
The resort offers a luxurious spa and a range of amenities, creating the perfect vacation spot for all ages. Designed as a home away from home, guests can unwind on porches with rocking chairs or gather around the fireplace in the grand living room to enjoy games like checkers.
The spa at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is a haven for adults who need rest and relaxation as part of their vacation.
There are 299 guestrooms and suites at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. There’s a grand lobby with two indoor fireplaces. The 20-acre resort has live entertainment, a grand pool complex, and an onsite restaurant. There’s also an outdoor pool with fire pit areas for guests to enjoy the outdoors in cool and warm weather.
A wide range of accommodations are available at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa.
And did you ever wish you knew what it was really like to be a touring superstar? In 2022, the resort added Dolly’s Suite 1986 Tour Bus Experience. You can book an overnight stay in the tour bus that Parton used from 2008 to 2022. And it’s all for a good cause! The net proceeds from every stay in Dolly’s tour bus are donated to the Dollywood Foundation.
Dolly Suite 1986 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans.
If you’re visiting during the holidays and love extravagant décor, you’ll want to stay at the DreamMore Resort and Spa. It goes all out for the holidays. From the awe-inspiring gigantic Christmas tree in the lobby to the set-up for the perfect holiday card family photo, this resort is extra special during the holidays.
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge and Resort embraces its Smoky Mountains surroundings.
With a modern lodge feel and homey atmosphere, Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort shows off the nature and hospitality that welcome visitors to Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains. According to CNN, Parton described the resort’s aesthetic as “high-fashion rustic”.
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort has communal spaces for guests to enjoy time together.
It’s quite grand, too. When you walk in the lobby, your eyes are drawn to the four-story stone fireplace with a depiction of a young Dolly with trees and butterflies. There’s also a portrait of an adult Dolly in the lobby on the opposite side of the lobby.
Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, which opened in 2023, is a charming destination inspired by Dolly Parton’s 1994 song “Heartsong.” The resort, with its dragonfly theme, features Dolly’s personal touches throughout its public spaces and accommodations. It offers 302 guestrooms and suites, many with balconies to enjoy the scenic Smoky Mountains.
Located in Pigeon Forge, HeartSong Lodge & Resort is just minutes from Dollywood, Dollywood’s Splash Country, and other attractions in Gatlinburg. It shares its location with Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, both offering the popular Camp DW summer program for families. Activities include arts and crafts, pool parties, and storytelling.
Guests of both resorts enjoy complimentary trolley service to Dollywood parks, free daily parking, and hydration stations. Extra perks for theme park visitors include one complimentary TimeSaver pass per day, expedited entries to attractions, early park access, and preferred parking. Additionally, purchases over $25 in the parks can be delivered directly to your resort room.
Both resorts offer ADA and hearing-accessible rooms, and Dolly Parton has expressed her love for all Dollywood expansions, describing them as equally cherished.