PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood’s 2009 season features the new Adventure Mountain attraction and Imaginé presented by Le Grand Cirque, the new show that will headline Dollywood’s annual Festival of Nations in the spring.
Adventure Mountain celebrates the great outdoors and natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which marks its 75th anniversary in 2009. Dollywood is located near the entrance to the national park, the most-visited in the country, which welcomes more than 10 million guests annually.
“The beautiful Smoky Mountains have long inspired me and my music, and they’re certainly at the heart and soul of my Dollywood theme park,” Parton said. “My new Adventure Mountain attraction not only lets families explore the great outdoors together, but it’s a way for all of us to celebrate these mountains and the folks like me who call them home.”
Adventure Mountain, a two-acre outdoor terrain, will be located in Wilderness Pass, home of Dollywood’s award-winning coasters Thunderhead and Mystery Mine. The $5 million addition features three different courses to challenge the strength and skill of every member of the family. Each course, ranging from easy to expert, features different elements that are a few inches above ground to more than 26 feet in the air. Guests will encounter rugged rope trails, net ladders, swinging bridges, and moving beams. Participants can engage in individual pursuits or family competitions. Rugged mountaineers can choose to tackle a variety of nature’s challenges to test their skill and agility, while young tenderfoots can explore Camp Teachittoomee located at the base of Adventure Mountain.
During Dollywood’s Festival of Nations, the park unveils Imaginé presented by Le Grand Cirque. A cast of world-class international athletes, performers and acrobats combined with beautifully executed costumes and sets perform feats to dazzle the eye and stretch the boundaries of the imagination. Imaginé delivers acts that include pole climbing, contortionists, men’s bungee, mime artists, hand balancing, unicyclists, silk ropes and a Diablo act. Imaginé also is renowned for its dramatic lighting effects, which include one act performed under an ultra-violet light. Dollywood’s Festival of Nations begins March 28, 2009, and concludes April 28, 2009.
Dollywood is a 130-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Open nine months a year (March 21, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009), Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions; award-winning live entertainment featuring country, bluegrass, gospel and mountain music; and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary.
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