Dolly Parton tells Knox News to his biggest hopes for the next 40 years of Dollywood
Dolly Parton tells Knox News to his biggest hopes for the next 40 years of Dollywood when the park opens for its 40th season on March 14, 2025.
- Dollywood was crowned the County favorite themed park by the National Amusement Park Historical Association. Disneyland took place n ° 2.
- The theme park has also recently collected several Newsweek Readers’ Choice prizes.
- Dollywood’s position as a leader in the themed park industry has increased in the past decade.
Dollywood continued her victory sequence in 2025, with the Dolly Parton theme park receiving numerous prizes and distinctions, in particular by beating Disneyland as the theme park of the country.
Dollywood was crowned themed park preferred by the Historical Association of the National Amusement Park. It is the third consecutive year that Dollywood received the honor. Disneyland in California took place n ° 2.
Last year, Dollywood beat Disney World in Florida.
Dollywood arrived second in the most beautiful category of Association’s amusement park 39th annual study of the amusement park and attractions. Busch gardens in Virginia were n ° 1.
The members of the National Amusement Park Historical Association are experienced theme park lovers who have visited countless parks around the world. The average member visited more than 130 themed parks different from their lives, and most of the members went to an average of 13 parks in 2024.
Dollywood remains a leader in themed park industry
Dollywood, who is Celebrate his 40th season This year, this year has become an eminent leader in competitive theme park industry, especially in the past decade, as evidenced by his constantly increasing trophy.
Themed park also collected Several prices for choosing Newsweek players Recently, dominating the restaurant category.
Best live show of themed park
Best themed park restaurant
- No. 1 | Aunt Granny’s Restaurant
- No. 2 | Granny Ogle’s Ham ‘N’ Beans
- N ° 4 | House Mill Mill of Miss Lillian
Best Global Themed Park
Newsweek also appointed Dollywood among America’s largest workplaces in 2025 in the group of entertainment suppliers. Dollywood is one of the only three themed parks on the list.
“Dollywood hosts are what makes this park special,” said Susan Loveday, Vice-President of Dollywood Human Resources, in a press release recognizing the price and Praising Dollywood employees.
“We always strive to make sure they receive the care and support they deserve so that they can take care of our guests in a world -class manner,” continued Loveday. “We were fortunate to have a number of prices for our customer experience, but each of these prices begins with hosts who love where they work and are ready to provide the best atmosphere for those who visit the park.”
Until now in 2025, the park has received distinctions USA TODAY 10bires listsList of forbes of the best average employers in the United States, the best workplaces in the USA Today, the largest Newsweek workplaces for women and the largest workplaces in the United States for Gen Z.
Devarrick Turner is a news journalist. E-mail Devarrick.turner@knoxnews.com. On X, formerly known as Twitter @ dturner1208.
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