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This article includes all of my Videos from Opening Week AND A Photo Trip Report. Some of the pics from my visit. I want to try and include a Photo Trip report in my blog for every visit this season!
These two signs grabbed my attention.
I have gathered up all of my videos so far from Dollywood's Opening Week - their 40th Season!
If they were put in chronological order, they would go this way.
Tram Ride In
Part One
Part Two
Glass Shop
From The Heart
Emporium
Emporium Short
A short about Dollywood's Project 2026.
Includes the Media Day Teaser video from Dolly and Eugene Naughton, park president....and a little construction zone footage from 3/18/25.
photo trip report - random order
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| Country Fair splashpad and enhancements |
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| new permanent home for Imagination Playhouse, the Village Area |
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| Country Fair - new signage and a new path - that used to be there a long time ago. |
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| Country Fair - Fresh paint everywhere |
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| Construction Update from 3/18/25, New Wilderness Pass Restaurant |
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| Construction Update from 3/18/25, New Wilderness Pass Restaurant |
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| Construction Update from 3/18/25, New Wilderness Pass Restaurant |
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| Construction Update from 3/18/25, New Wilderness Pass Restaurant - outdoor dining area |
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| Construction Update from 3/18/25, New Wilderness Pass Restaurant - this will be the Mobile Ordering Window. |
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| Featured Menu Items |
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| Celebration Sky, part of IWALY celebration |
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| LOVE photo opp, part of the IWALY celebration |
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| Face Paint and Henna Prices 2025 |
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| I doubt this is new, but new to me! |
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| Some of the 40th merch - see my videos for lots more merch video. |
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| This is happening later in the season. |
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| The Depot Stage, where The Tones typically perform, has been removed. |
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| Dollywood has placed these anniversary medallions on the buildings that have been around since day one of Dollywood, such as the Little School House seen here. |
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| Seen at the Glass Shop |
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| Seen at the Glass Shop |
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| Seen at the Glass Shop |
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| Seen at the Glass Shop |
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| Seen at the Glass Shop |
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| Seen at the Blacksmith Shop |
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| Seen at the Blacksmith Shop |
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| Here's #192 being prepped for service later in the season. Cinderella is pulling the train until then. |
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| This sign is at the Junction - you can't get close to it. |
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| This sign is interesting - it has a hole where the train headlight is, and I think its a couple of LED lights in there, but not positive. It will be awhile before Dollywood is open after dark to see wether or not its a light. Wonder what this is connected to - a larger project or just a one-off thingy? This is between Blazing Fury and Tennessee Tornado. |
I hope you enjoyed this visit to Dollywood! Let me know in the comments your favorite part, or least favorite parts! I would really love to hear from you!
