Tuesday, October 28, 2025

πŸ”ΆπŸ“† Dollywood's 2026 Operating Calendar and more! πŸ“†πŸ”Ά

 October 28, 2025

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.

    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.


    πŸƒπŸΌ‍➡️Run Dollywood Race WeekendπŸƒπŸΌ

    Race Schedule-

    Friday, April 24:
    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.


  • 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.

  • Registration is expected to open soon on the dedicated event page:
    Dollywood.com/RunDollywood.


SPLASH COUNTRY'S 2026 CALENDAR
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


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πŸ”ΆπŸ“† Dollywood's 2026 Operating Calendar and more! πŸ“†πŸ”Ά

 October 28, 2025 Dollywood has released their 2026 Operating Calendar and Festival Information - Let's dig in to it! Things I noticed...