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Dollywood is planning new experiences dedicated to Dolly Parton following her death in August 2026. The theme park’s announcement, reported by Blooloop, does not yet include details about the attractions or when they may open.
Dollywood will introduce a Dreammaker character in Wildwood Grove, add a guitar sculpture and other enhancements near the Robert F. Thomas Chapel, and update The Dolly Parton Experience for the 2027 season. The chapel-area work is expected to open in early March 2027.
Tokyo DisneySea will celebrate its 25th anniversary on September 4, 2026. Theme Park Insider’s weekly roundup also points to upcoming announcements from Dollywood and Six Flags Magic Mountain, the opening of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood, and several scheduled attraction closures.
Theme Park Insider’s August 29 roundup highlighted the ongoing closure and uncertain future of Six Flags Magic Mountain’s X2, while also noting new construction, openings, and expansion plans across the theme park industry.