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Dollywood Announces 2026 Season Schedule Through Jan 3 2027
Dollywood in Pigeon Forge will keep its gates open through January 3, 2027, after which the park will close for its annual winter maintenance period.
The park’s 2026 lineup includes the debut of the NightFlight Expedition attraction, which opens to all guests on August 19, 2026, following preview days for season‑pass holders from August 15‑18.
The Harvest Festival returns September 14 and runs through October 31, featuring seasonal décor, food and the Great Pumpkin LumiNights display. A new after‑hours Halloween offering, Harvey’s Boo Bash, will operate on select October evenings as a separately ticketed event.
Smoky Mountain Christmas begins November 6, 2026, transforming the park into a holiday‑themed destination until the final operating day on January 3, 2027.
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Dollywood · Harvest Festival · Harvey's Boo Bash · NightFlight Expedition · Smoky Mountain Christmas
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Harvest Festival will run from September 14 to October 31, 2026. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dollywood will remain open through January 3, 2027. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Season‑pass holders can preview NightFlight Expedition from August 15‑18, 2026. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Harvey's Boo Bash will debut as a separately ticketed after‑hours event on selected October evenings in 2026. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Smoky Mountain Christmas will begin November 6, 2026 and continue through January 3, 2027. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The NightFlight Expedition attraction will open to all guests on August 19, 2026. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net