Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park launched its Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration last weekend, including the fan-favorite Gazillion Bubble Show.
But this year, the show features something new: A fantasy segment that offers a tribute to Dolly and her childhood in the Smoky Mountains.
For those who aren’t familiar with Dolly’s upbringing, she was one of 12 kids growing up in the rural wilds of Tennessee. Though the family was poor, it was filled with music: Dolly’s mother played guitar and sang, and a young Dolly first started singing in church. She started performing at just 10 years old and made her Grand Ole Opry debut only three years later.
Dolly’s childhood in the Smokys has inspired several of her most popular songs, including her classic single “Coat of Many Colors.”
Dollywood’s Gazillion Bubble Show is back this year for the first time since 2017. For more details on the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration and to plan your visit, visit the theme park’s website.
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