Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park just opened a new $37 million attraction — take a look (via CNBCMakeIt)
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Cult favorite vacation destination Dollywood — musician Dolly Parton's 150-acre theme park destination in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee — has opened aexpansion, called Wildwood Grove. The new attraction area covers about 6 acres and cost $37 million, according to Dollywood, its largest capital investment in a single project.
Wildwood Grove was inspired by Parton's "daydreams and imaginations" from her childhood, Parton said in a statement, calling the attraction "so special to me." The new section has lots of kid-friendly rides and is intended for families to enjoy together, according to Dollywood.Upon entering Wildwood Grove, visitors will see the 52-foot-tall Wildwood Tree, which features nearly 650 lighted butterflies and almost 9,000 faux leaves, according to Dollywood.
Wildwood Grove opened to visitors on May 10. A one-day pass is $74. For kids ages 4 to 9 a day pass is, $61 and for those 62 or older it's $69.
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