Dolly Parton’s ’I Will Always Love You’ 50th Celebration At Dollywood

Dolly Parton kicked off the 38th season of Dollywood Theme Park with lots of ’BIG’ news at a media & passholders event. It is also the start of the I Will Always Love You Celebration inside the park. We check out new food, merch, shows & more on this beautiful March 10, 2023 passholder preview day! 🌎 Join Our Next Adventure & SUBSCRIBE Here ► 🔔 Videos mentioned: Dolly Singing I Will Always Love You Live ► The Dolly Parton Experience Video ► Big Bear Mountain Construction Tour ► HeartSong Lodge & Resort Construction Tour ► JJ’s Channel ► @jjbarrows ⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️ 0:00 - Intro 1:11 - IWALY Front Entrance Sign 1:35 - Park Map & Show Schedule 2:44 - Showstreet Bakery 3:05 - Celebration Sky 3:53 - IWALY Merchandise 5:26 - Lunch At The Front Porch Cafe 5:46 - LOVE Sign Photo Spot 6:13 - Dolly Parton 8:37 - New Coaster, Resort & Museum 8:58 - Dolly Parton Q&A 13:39 - Dolly Sings I Will Always Love You 15:01 - New Food At Market Square 15:15 - Lighting Rod & Dolly’s Home 15:40 - The Professor 16:14 - Dollywood Express & New Store 17:00 - IWALY Photo Spot 17:21 - Miss Lillian & Grist Mill 18:23 - Craftsman Valley 19:58 - Fire Chaser & Wild Eagle 20:38 - Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove) 21:12 - Walking Dolly Parade Route 22:21 - Waiting For Dolly Parton 23:08 - Dolly Parton Parade 24:12 - Final Thoughts 24:53 - Bloopers ⏰ Tik Tok | @RyanAndBrie 📸 Instagram | 👤 Facebook | 🐦 Twitter | ► Join Our Smoky Mountain Travel Group - 📬 Contact Us AdvOutThere@ Ryan & Brie PO BOX 4975 Sevierville, TN 37864 #dollywood #dollyparton #pigeonforge PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Friday, March 10, 2023) — During today’s annual Season Passholder and Media Preview Day, Dolly Parton unveiled several pieces of information that Dollywood fans have been longing to hear for quite some time. Dollywood’s 2023 season certainly is shaping up to be one of the busiest years in the park’s history. Two impressive projects—the Big Bear Mountain roller coaster and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort—are both scheduled for completion this year. During the event, Parton announced Big Bear Mountain’s opening occurs in May, while bookings for HeartSong Lodge & Resort start in June with stays beginning in November. In addition to kicking off Dollywood’s 38th season, Parton was able to experience the I Will Always Love You Celebration, an event that honors the 50th anniversary of her writing of the iconic song. She also unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art guest attraction that showcases her legendary life and career. The experience is planned for a 2024 opening in the area surrounding and including the former Chasing Rainbows museum. “They’re also starting the year with the I Will Always Love You Celebration, which is something that is very humbling to me,” she continued. “The song has been a very special part of my life and career, but I never thought about them celebrating it at Dollywood. I told them they didn’t need to do it, but when they explained it would be a celebration of songwriting and the talents of songwriters, I knew it would be something truly special.” The I Will Always Love You Celebration takes place now through April 8, kicking off the season with a festive event commemorating the art of songwriting and the stories behind the songs. To celebrate the power of songwriting and storytelling, guests can enjoy a special lineup of performances each Saturday throughout the event in DP’s Celebrity Theater. The Celebrity Concert Series includes Natalie Grant (March 11); Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder (March 18); Jo Dee Messina (March 25); Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers (April 1); and Lauren Alaina (April 8). All concerts are included with park admission. I Will Always Love You Celebration March 11 - April 8, 2023 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of Dolly’s biggest hits, I Will Always Love You, during this all-new event. This festive celebration kicks off the 2023 season commemorating the art of songwriting and the stories behind the songs. In addition to honoring Dolly’s iconic status as a songwriter, the event will recognize a number of noted and up-and-coming singers/songwriters with performances throughout the park. Look for special park décor, limited-time merchandise and more as we celebrate this momentous occasion.