Dolly Parton's Stampede

Dolly Parton's Stampede
Dinner Attraction
TypeDinner attraction
IndustryTourism
Founded1988; 38 years ago (1988) in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States
FounderDolly Parton
Number of locations
2 current, 2 former
ParentWorld Choice Investments, LLC
Websitedpstampede.com

Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Attraction is a chain of dinner theaters located in the United States. Dolly Parton's Stampede is owned by the estate of entertainer Dolly Parton and managed by World Choice Investments LLC, a joint venture between The Dollywood Company, Fred Hardwick, and Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.

The attraction was originally known as "Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede" and the show was themed to an American Civil War competition between the Union and the Confederacy. In January 2018, the attraction was renamed to "Dolly Parton's Stampede" and removed the Civil War-era theming. Parton released a statement saying that "attitudes change" and that the name change was done to "remove any confusion or concerns about our shows and will help our efforts to expand into new cities."

Locations

Current

Pigeon Forge

The first location opened in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 1988, just outside the entrance to Parton's theme park, Dollywood.

Branson

A Branson, Missouri location was announced in 1994 and opened in 1995.

Former

Myrtle Beach

A second location opened in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1992. In September 2010, Parton announced the Myrtle Beach theater would close after 18 years for refurbishment changing from the Civil War theme to a pirate-themed Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. This included installation of a 15 foot (4.6 m) deep, 750,000 US gallons (2,800,000 L; 620,000 imp gal) pool, theatrical lighting and rigging for acrobats. During November and December, the show includes Christmas elements.

Orlando

Opened in June 2003, the Orlando location closed January 2008 following what a company spokesman called "our best Christmas season". The property was purchased by Orlando Premium Outlets and the 1,086-capacity theater was torn down in 2012 to make way for an outlet mall.

Food

During the performance, guests are served a fixed, four-course meal prepared on-site. The standard menu consists of a creamy vegetable soup, a biscuit, a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory-smoked pulled pork, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, a specialty dessert, and unlimited Coca-Cola products, tea, or coffee. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if requested prior to the show. Guests are encouraged to eat with their hands, but silverware is available upon request.

References

  1. ↑ "World Choice Investments LLC". Bloomberg. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ Feit, Noah (January 9, 2018). "In a sign of the times, Dolly Parton changes name of popular tourist attraction". The State. Archived from the original on August 26, 2025. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ Palma, Bethania (January 10, 2018). "FACT CHECK: Was 'Dixie' Taken Out of Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction?". Snopes.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ Plautz, Jessica (February 18, 2015). "Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede unveils $2.5-million redesign". Mashable. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Dolly not horsing around with new Brason Show". Sedalia Democrat. April 9, 1994. p. 5.
  6. ↑ Replogle, Christopher (August 25, 2026). "Operators of the Stampede in Branson, Mo., share statement on the passing of Dolly Parton". KY3. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  7. 1 2 Richardson, Terri (August 26, 2026). "Dolly Parton has history of visits to Myrtle Beach, but did she own a home here?". Myrtle Beach Sun News. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ Zay, Libby (June 6, 2011). "Dolly Parton's 'Pirates Voyage' replaces 'Dixie Stampede' in Myrtle Beach". Gadling. Archived from the original on August 9, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Myrtle Beach's Dixie Stampede Closing". MyrtleBeach.com. September 23, 2010. Archived from the original on January 18, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Pirates Voyage all settled in former Dixie Stampede location, enjoying holiday shows". Myrtle Beach Sun News. December 20, 2013. Archived from the original on January 20, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  11. ↑ Lundine, Susan (November 12, 2012). "The night they tore old Dixie down". The Orlando Business Journal. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ Boyd, Christopher (January 8, 2008). "Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede dinner theater in Orlando sold, closed". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 20, 2019. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ Scott, Blake (January 8, 2008). "Orlando's Dixie Stampede shuts down". floridatoday.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2008. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  14. ↑ "The Fabulous Four-Course Feast at Dolly Parton's Stampede". Dolly Parton's Stampede. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  15. ↑ "How to Recreate Our Pigeon Forge Dinner Show Feast at Home". Dolly Parton's Stampede. February 20, 2024. Archived from the original on September 30, 2026. Retrieved September 29, 2026.