Dollywood Named Favorite Amusement Park By National Amusement Park Historical Association

Dollywood Named Favorite Amusement Park by National Amusement Park Historical Association

Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, just added another “Nation’s Best” award to its collection, fresh off the heels of opening the highly anticipated Dolly Parton Experience!

The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) recently revealed the results of their annual survey, and Dollywood fans were likely unsurprised. Dollywood was voted the favorite theme park in the country by NAPHA voters. The park’s Big Bear Mountain roller coaster, opened in 2023, was also voted the best new attraction.

NAPHA members are experienced theme park enthusiasts who’ve visited countless parks worldwide. Their votes hold weight, considering the average member has been to over 100 parks and ridden more than 340 roller coasters. In 2023, members averaged visiting 14 parks annually.

Dollywood’s dominance in the theme park industry has grown rapidly over the past decade. The park consistently wins top awards from both guests and industry insiders. Those who’ve visited understand the unparalleled quality of the Dollywood experience, a key factor behind their recent award success.

In 2023, Dollywood received five Golden Ticket Awards, including Best Park in the World and Best Guest Experience. The latter award highlights employee friendliness and overall value, areas where Dollywood shines. Dollywood was also named the #1 attraction in the world that former guests most want to revisit, and #27 on Forbes’ first-ever Top 300 Best Companies for Customer Service in 2024. That’s impressive!

“We focus on providing an exceptional value to our guests,” said Dollywood Parks & Resorts President Eugene Naughton. “We offer a world-class experience for every family member, at a competitive price. That’s why we’ve seen so much success in award competitions lately.”

For those wanting to experience Dollywood’s Flower & Food Festival, it ends on June 9th. The park offers plenty to do rain or shine, including the new “From the Heart—The Life and Music of Dolly Parton” musical and “Heidi Parton: Kin & Friends” show in The Dolly Parton Experience.

While the Flower & Food Festival is ending, Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is heating up. The Gazillion Bubble Show returns, mesmerizing guests of all ages. Sweet Summer Nights Dance Party and Drone Show also returns, transforming Wildwood Grove with music, dancing, and drones creating a unique Dollywood story in the sky.

The Pines Theater features new shows this summer, Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience and Phat Cat Swinger. The Imagination Playhouse offers classic children’s stories brought to life on stage, including “Coat of Many Colors,” “The Little Engine that Could,” and “Violet the Pilot.”

For more information or to plan your next visit to Dollywood, click here!

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