Dolly Parton Celebrates Dollywood’s 40th Season: ‘This Was a Dream of Mine’

The country singer’s Tennessee amusement park opened on May 3, 1986.

Dolly Parton attends the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., on April 3, 2016. David Becker/Getty Images

Country star Dolly Parton is celebrating the 40th anniversary of her beloved theme park, Dollywood.

On Friday, the “Jolene” singer made a special appearance at the family-friendly attraction, which first opened its doors on May 3, 1986, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.