Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, has issued an official closure notice. The shutdown takes effect on October 18, 2026.Dollywood Issues Closure NoticeCredit: DollywoodLate last week, Dollywood posted a closure notice to its official Instagram story, announcing that two attractions would close for the rest of the 2026 operating season. The statement from @dollywood read:“Starting on Saturday, Oct. 18, Daredevil Falls and Smoky Mountain River Rampage will be closed for the rest of the Dollywood operating season.” Credit: Story Screenshot, Instagram, @dollywoodNotably, there is a typo in the statement: October 18, 2026, is Sunday, not Saturday. However, as of Sunday, October 18, Dollywood’s website confirms that both Daredevil Falls and Smoky Mountain River Rampage are “CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2026 SEASON.”The Last Few Months of 2026 in the Smoky MountainsCredit: DollywoodEven though Dollywood has closed two of its water rides as cooler weather creeps into the Smoky Mountains, there’s still plenty for guests to enjoy at Dolly Parton’s beloved theme park. The park itself, as well as Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, is currently celebrating the annual Harvest Festival & Great Pumpkin LumiNights.The 2026 season brought the first-ever ticketed after-hours Halloween event at Dollywood, Harvey’s Boo Bash. Guests can enjoy treat trails, dance parties, themed snacks, rides under the stars, and character meet-and-greets with Harvey and friends. Two more dates remain: October 23 and 30.Only one week left until the first night of Harvey’s Boo Bash, Dollywood’s NEW exclusive limited-capacity nighttime celebration! Grab your Boo Bash tickets now using the link in our bio! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dollywood Parks & Resorts (@dollywood)After Harvest Festival & Great Pumpkin LumiNights end on October 31, the annual Smoky Mountain Christmas celebration will take over the entire Dollywood property. The event begins on November 6 and continues through the end of the operating season on January 3, 2027.Has an attraction closure ever impacted your theme park vacation? Share your story with Inside the Magic in the comments! The post Dollywood Issues Official Closure Notice, Effective October 18 appeared first on Inside the Magic.