Dollywood Closes Three Hours Early for Weather

Overview

• Dollywood announced it would close at 5:00 p.m. on March 16 due to inclement weather, three hours before its scheduled 8:00 p.m. closing time.
• The park communicated the change in an Instagram story, stating it plans to open on March 17 with regular operating hours.
• The early shutdown is described as a single-day disruption rather than a broader schedule change.
• The ongoing “I Will Always Love You” Music Festival will continue as planned despite the temporary closure.
• The weather-related adjustment comes three days after the 2026 season opener on March 13, when Dolly Parton appeared in the opening-day parade.