The Dolly Parton Experience

The Dolly Parton Experience is a great area of the park with lots of displays of Dolly’s life. One of our favorite parts was Dolly’s retired tour bus. They feature a short tour of the interior of the vehicle with her bedroom and the interior fully explained. This is a very interesting insight into the star’s private life.

Dec 25, 2024

This is an incredible new exhibit at Dollywood. The park had been missing a true Dolly experience. There is the replica of her old house, her tour bus, and things she experienced growing up. But there was definitely an opportunity to showcase Dolly a bit more. This experience does just that! There are several different exhibits within the experience. Once building is a tour through Dolly’s life. There are pictures, videos, and lots to read. It’s kind of like a museum of Dolly. Her tour bus is still available to look inside. They’ve moved it from where it was before they built the Dolly Experience, but it’s still in the same general area. It is very cool to see how she spent her life on the road. It’s like peaking inside her home. It’s also a history lesson to see how technology has changed - she had some things in the bus that were probably high tech at the time. Then there is the glam exhibit. This building has so many of her dresses, wigs, and fun things for kids! You can see her old outfits, learn how they were made, the reasons behind the designs, and so much more. And it feels very “Dolly” inspired in there - a lot of pink and butterflies. The whole area takes less than an hour, and it’s in air conditioning. The bus only allows a few people on at a time, so there’s a good chance of having to wait outside in the sun for a bit. But everything else seems to have no lines. This exhibit is something that can not be missed on a trip to Dollywood. Dollywood needed an exhibit focused just on Dolly. And afterwards, you can get a burger at Reds and then hit more rides.

Aug 31, 2024

The Dolly Parton Experience at Dollywood is a must-see for any Dolly fan or anyone interested in country music history. It's a sprawling interactive exhibit that takes you through Dolly's life and career, from her humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to her global superstardom. Here are some of the highlights: * See Dolly's childhood home and her replica tour bus * Learn about her songwriting process and influences * Explore her signature style through decades of fashion * Sing along to her hits in a simulated recording studio * Experience a 360-degree projection show that tells her story The Dolly Parton Experience is a fun and informative way to learn more about this beloved entertainer. It's a great addition to a Dollywood trip!

Jun 29, 2024

First off I want to say this place is amazing, a lot to read & look at but so worth it. My reason for 2 Stars is the way they handle the drink situation. I totally agree with not being allowed to drink in there. My issue is where they expect you to place your beverages before you enter. You have to place them outside around the corner from the entrance. No one is watching your drinks, anyone can steal your cups, bottles, etc. My biggest issue over this is that anyone can put anything in your drinks, which is extremely dangerous. I hope that management sees this review and seriously takes into consideration of making a safer place for people's drinks at this attraction. I will change to 5 stars once something is done about this issue. I know I'm only one person but I would truly hate to hear of someone that put their beverages in the shelves around the corner and some psycho put something in their beverage(s) and when that person/child took a sip of their drink then has an reaction to whatever was placed in that beverage. Dollywood is a family attraction and a wonderful place to visit, let's please do something with this situation and keep the visitors of all ages safe.

Jan 03, 2025

It was a very enjoyable experience, especially since it was the Sunday after Christmas, 2024. I saw an amazing musical, got an amazing portrait, and went into fun shops. The staff was friendly, and they were helpful! Overall, a great experience!

Jan 04, 2025