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Dollywood has released their 2026 Operating Calendar and Festival Information - Let's dig in to it!
Things I noticed...
- Dollywood is open for 280 Operating Days in 2026/Jan '27!
- This 2026 Calendar looks pretty consistent with what we saw in 2025's calendar.
- I'm hearing Passholder Preview Day is not happening in 2026, which is a good idea in my opinion. It has felt like a chaotic mess the past few years.
- NightFlight Expedition Grand Opening - Date To Be Determined
- Harvest Festival will feature a NEW Great Pumpkin LumiNights and Dance Party!
- Open on Halloween proper, October 31, 2026. Will we see anything special???
- Not mentioned on the calendar, but the Run Dollywood Race Weekend is April 24-26, 2026.
- Inaugural race event featuring a 1-mile kids' run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon course running through the park and surrounding community.
- All participants will enjoy:
- Exclusive inaugural race medals.
- An event-specific T-shirt and race bib.
- Live music and festive on-course entertainment.
- Post-race food and refreshments (for the Half Marathon).
- The opportunity to spend the rest of the day enjoying the park.
NightFlight Expedition - This will open in the spring (I think) of 2026! I haven't seen any updates to the planned opening date.
Above, you will find my video comparing NightFlight Expedition to the world's only other Mack Rocking Boat ride, Mission Bermuda at Futoroscope Park in SW France.
I also have a blog post with lots of details as well. Click Here for that post.
🏃🏼➡️Run Dollywood Race Weekend🏃🏼
Race Schedule-
Bib Pick Up and Expo: Held in the ballroom at Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort from 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Note: There will be no race day pickup.
Saturday, April 25 (7:00 AM Start):
1-Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 4–12)
5K
10K
These events are chip-timed and run on scenic routes through Dollywood's park rides and attractions.
Sunday, April 26 (6:30 AM Start):
Half Marathon
This headline event begins and ends at Dollywood's Splash Country and includes a scenic journey that runs through the Dollywood Theme Park.
Registration is expected to open soon on the dedicated event page:
Dollywood.com/RunDollywood.
SPLASH COUNTRY'S 2026 CALENDAR
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| Link to SC Calendar: https://hfe.widen.net/s/rrrswjffvf/dsc26_general_operatingcalendar According to this article from WATE... For the first time, Dollywood’s Splash Country will also be having Neon Nights during the upcoming season. The separately ticketed high-energy, glow-themed event featuring a live DJ, vibrant neon vibes, and unlimited access to select attractions. |
2026 Season Pass Information
Blog Post - Click Here
🔵Blog Posts and other Helpful Trip Planning information -
- Dollywood's 2026 Ride - Hidden Hollow Aviation - Updates, Photos, Videos of it Under Construction.
- Getting To Dollywood by Plane
- Hotels with High Ratings in Pigeon Forge. I have created a spreadsheet that incorporates ratings from different reliable sources and ranked hotels in the area. I've listed out columns for things like indoor pools, hot tubs and more on the spreadsheet. Very helpful if you, or someone in your group is looking for a specific amenity.
- Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge. I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources and ranked them in my blog post.
- 30 Great Places to Eat In Pigeon Forge that are open after 2pm! A list of highly rated establishments that are open past 2pm.
- Guide To Mountain Coasters - A look at all the types of mountain coasters in Sevier County.
- Dollywood's 2025 Operating Calendar +MORE - speculation, guesses on future projects, etc.
- Dollywood's 2026 Operating Calendar +MORE - Calendar + Much More!
- Exclusive Ride Time, Golden Hours, Golden Events - What's the difference??
- Navigating to Dollywood from North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene.
- 8 Things to do at Dollywood if you don't care for rides - There's a lot to do!
- Pigeon Forge Trolley Info You'll Want to Know!
- Trip Advisors Top 10 Budget Friendly Hotels in Pigeon Forge.
- Tons of YouTube videos - I have so many YouTube videos of Dollywood including every festival and lots of general park updates as well as Big Bear Mountain footage.
- Check out my 2024 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2024.
- Check out my 2023 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2023.
- Check out my 2022 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2022.
- 2024-2025 School Break Calendar - includes Fall, Christmas & Spring Breaks for regional schools.
- Link to Dollywood's TimeSaver Info Page - click Here.
- GrayLine Day-Long Tours from downtown Nashville to Dollywood and back to Nashville - click here
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