Listen, if you've never been, you'll probably like it at least once. But if you've been in the past, prepare to be SORELY disappointed. There is zero storyline. I've watched them take away the southern belles in their big dresses outside, the lit up southern belles dancing from the ceiling, the native Americans, the ostrich races, the fire juggler, the big White House with the fountain, the wagon races, the north and south had to change colors. The show used to be phenomenal!! It had an actual story! Even when they took away the story of the southern belle and her suitor they still had some semblance of a storyline. But now? Nothing. Random woman and man dancing on silks. Random butterflies that look half dead. Buffalo rounded up by nondescript "cowboys" (not even in actual costumes) instead of the native Americans. And they don't even attempt to connect any of it together into a cohesive show. They've cut down on the actual riding competitions and trick riding. Idk just so so so disappointing watching it go so far down over the last 25 years. Even the food has went WAYYYY down. Soup is watery. No more cheddar biscuit. Just meh. I always made it a point to visit and even convinced my family to go so many times because I loved it! Never again. I added pictures of the GOOD show, not the waste of money it is now. read more

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A fun and unique dinner experience! I've never done a dinner and show before, so I was excited to see what the hype was about for this show. I was expecting it to be very cheesy, but the horse riders and whole production is actually very impressive. There were bison, pigs, mini horses, and birds all trained for the show and added to variety of excitement. I really liked how they made the show a "competition" between the two sides of the arena. It kept us all engaged and cheering for our teams, as well as having some audience members participate throughout the night. All the food was brought to us quickly, without interrupting the show and servers refilled our drinks consistently. The food was surprisingly good! The soup was delicious and flavorful, chicken seasoned perfectly, biscuit warm and fresh, and mashed potatoes smooth and buttery. The pulled pork was a bit chewy, but the bbq sauce helped, and the corn on the cob a bit plain. The meal finished off with a choice of dessert, which I got the apple strudel. It was warm and filled with cinnamon coated apple slices, but the pastry was chewy and tough to cut, instead of flaky. Overall a great experience and left very full and entertained! read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Performing Arts Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Couldn't ask for better food, service and a great show. Kids and Adults loved the good times. read more

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The show was fantastic! The entertainers did a great job! The food was okay and the arena was great. Arrive early and enjoy the pre show. read more

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Our first visit here last night for the 8:00 pm dinner show. And I have to be completely honest when we got there we was expecting so much more entertainment then what we actually got. So we first got to the waiting room till they called everyone into the show. And we got drinks. My husband had a mixed drink that was good. I had a sweet tea and it was so sweet I couldn't even drink it. So they did a preshow while we wanted and that was really good. We got into the auditorium and we got seated everything was good. The food was really good. To be honest it was the best part. The show started really good with them coming out with the horses and carriages and then they started flying around there was more acrobatics then the horses coming out and performing the show. Then they brought out a butterfly effect that really didn't even go with the show. Seems like there was more dancing and comedy than there was stampedes and horses. We was very disappointed in the show and won't be returning read more

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This place was incredible, and I believe it always will be. I have enjoyed it and I have been about 3-4 times I believe. I enjoy the people who work there, their cheery attitudes, the show is enjoyable to watch, and the food is unlike anything else. It is true Appalachian fancy comfort food. The vegetable soup is incredible, and I remember truly enjoying the corn. read more

Celebrated our last night in Tennessee at the stampede. We had a blast. The entertainment was wholesome, patriotic and fun. The food was good and exceeded our expectations. Our server was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend for a family night out. read more

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Family of four. Frequent visitor. Christmas show is great. Performers are excellent. It's a shame dolly chooses alcohol and allows obnoxious foul mouthed people to ruin it. Problem is for 4-500 hundred dollars it should Be family friendly all round. Not messed up with rude crude obnoxious drunks. Can't get Away from them once seated. Going to have to rethink future visits until alcohol is removed. Unless you are a drunk, you can go two hours without. Or some way not to expose my family to obnoxious foul mouthed drunks again. Ruined what should have been a great evening. The food is decent enough. read more

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Save your money, the food made 3 of us ill. We literally had to use the restroom after the show. No alcohol involved for us. The "soup" is a thin milk. Some thought it was gravy not soup. The waiter told us he couldn't give all of us water. There were 9 of us. Some only ordered water with the meal. I didn't get water. The food was not warm. Soggy corn, cold chicken& cold pork. Thin mashed potatoes, definitely not homemade. The best part was the biscuit. The show was a 4 out of 10. It was a real disappointment. The show was better than the food. Service was mediocre. read more

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Aside from a crush of people waiting for the doors to the arena to open, our experience was outstanding! They really have the routine down! Dinner quickly served & cleared, glasses topped off & a yummy dessert to boot! The show was Christmas themed and very fun & enjoyable. Just a good wholesome experience! read more

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Yee Haw! We had a great time at Dolly Parton's Stampede dinner show. The food was surprisingly good and discreetly served so we could watch the show. I ordered a glass of wine, and the bartender asked me if I wanted a double. A double of wine? What's that I asked? She said it's two glasses poured into one large souvenir glass, for a dollar less than two separate glasses. I said, Yes! It was ok for house wine, and the cup is a fun reminder of the night. The arena and dining area are clean and comfortable. I do suggest you try to get an end seat if you need to get up during dinner. The arena has benches for dining, and it's difficult to get out if you're not on an end. The show was entertaining. It was their Christmas show, and they include a living manger with real sheep and camels. It was stunning! We recommend this dinner show, especially if you like horses and riding tricks. We had a good time. read more

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If you are looking for the best show in Pigeon Forge with the best food and service, you have found it. These performers and servers are amazing at their jobs. This is one of the tastiest meals in the area. The wait staff goes beyond with more food than most people can eat. You will thoroughly enjoy ever moment. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything about the experience was top-notch. The food was delicious--hearty, flavorful, and more than enough to fill you up. The show itself was spectacular, full of energy, talent, and excitement. We were cheering loud and proud because our team--the South--won! The moonshine cocktails were the cherry on top--smooth, tasty, and hit just right. Between the great entertainment, fantastic food, and fun drinks, there wasn't a single thing I didn't enjoy. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting--worth every minute! the service was great read more

10 STARS! I highly recommend you see the show! It's pure Americana!!! The pre-show band is very entertaining and got the juices flowing! Seats were easy to find and the wait staff took beverage orders and the show started! The food was very tasty - a hen, mashed potatoes, pork, and apple turnover! YUM! LOVED the master of ceremonies - he was wonderful! The show mixed horses, long horn cattle, piglets, comedian, more horses, expertise riders, bison and butterflies! It was thoroughly entertaining - the little girl next to me was enthralled and cheered, clapped and stomped! ;) The trick riders were thrilling, and the storyline kept the audience engaged. The ending was my favorite part... pure American entertaininment and pride. read more

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We went to the 8:30 pm show on a Saturday night. The parking lot was very busy, but we were able to find a really good spot. The entrance and waiting area are pretty confusing. Basically, hundreds of people in not organized lines waiting to buy alcohol/beer, etc. We grabbed our drinks - you can buy a Dolly boot cup for $4 extra - and barely made it to our seats in time. The seating is pretty cramped, really disorganized and hard to get to. We had to inconvenience two other couples who were kind enough to scoot down so that we could just sit on the end of our row. The show itself was ok, some funny parts, there were a lot less horse parts and scenes than we hoped for. The food was pretty good, the servers were attentive and friendly. Overall, it was ok. Was it worth $85 a ticket? Not really. We actually left about 5 minutes early to beat the rush of hundreds of people trying to get out and also beat the mess of leaving the parking lot. Overall, a 3 out of 5. read more

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My fall vacation with family was awesome We started the vacation with Dolly's World. Fabulous, good food, excellent entertainment with the show, VIP services across the board! I recommend doing the show if you plan to visit Gatlinburg. read more

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Food was excellent, cloves were nice. Foot was hot and Service was excellent. Ambiance was fine.

The stampede show is tons of fun. Its bright and colorful and keeps the audience engaged. The waitstaff are efficient and are great at using humor to interact with the guests. The food is awesome. Always well cooked and flavorful without being overseasoned. If you enjoy family friendly entertainment, animals, and good food I highly recommend Dolly Pardon's Stampede. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Rotisserie chicken, pulled pork, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. - Performing Arts Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We had a great time at the Stampede! The food was delicious and the show was very entertaining. Order the apple dessert! read more

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Dolly Parton's Stampede and Dinner Theater was an enjoyable night out for my girlfriend and I. The show was entertaining and the meal was very good. The staff was very helpful and friendly. It seemed as though a family atmosphere was the goal and they reached it. The preshow began after your souvenir photos are taken. You are escorted to large room with a stage in the middle. The stage can be seen from two levels and there is a concession/bar available on the lower level with snacks and drinks for kids and adults. Three Gentlemen stood on the stage singing and playing instruments while telling jokes and playing pranks on each other. It was a lighthearted way to begin your night. Once in the theater, you are seated in long rolls next to other visitors giving you the opportunity to be a friendly neighbor. Your host will introduce themselves give you an idea of what to expect during your experience and serve your meal. I especially enjoyed the chicken and the soup but the whole meal was wonderful. The show kept my attention the whole time which was not an easy thing to do with food in front of me. The action-packed event includes horses, buffalo, cattle, talented singers, and dancers as well as comedy. There is so much that can be said about the show but I do not want to give the surprises away. I do want to remind you to take cash so that you can tip the servers, they definitely deserve it. read more

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I thought the food wasn't bad, and the show wasn't bad. The animals were well taken care of, and the staff friendly. The experience was enjoyable. I field the storyline is week. I truly believe this was an attempt to get away from the Civil War previously featured. I would be interested to know if the local Cherokees were involved in the cultural aspects reflective of them. The dances and songs were cute. The comic relief was enjoyable. I feel that the Pirates show had better food. Now, my child adored it. That made it worth the money-I probably wouldn't pay to go by myself. read more

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We took our daughter for her 9th birthday. Loved that there was a lot for children. Would be great to have more hands-on activities before entrance. My daughter felt a little intimidated by the bar room vibe at first. If this were more child-friendly I think y'all would have more customers. Food wasn't okay. The brisket was terrible, just terrible. read more

Getting in to the event is a bit hectic because there is so many people so be there on time and with patience. Once you are inside they have a great pre-show with bar accessibility. The kids loved the pop corn & pre show. The main show is awesome. The food is served quickly as the servers try to stay out of view of the show, everything tasted really good. A bit over priced but I'd definitely return. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Seating is bench style and they can fit perfectly right next to you. - Performing Arts Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

We have been annual visitors to Stampede since 1991. Have had some great memories made there. We have always enjoyed the pre show almost as much as the main. We heard it was making a comeback since it had been removed during Covid. So we booked. $69 per adult for 5 adults. Two days before going, we found that they had changed up some items in the menu. Potato wedges are now mashed potatoes. Pork loin is now pulled pork. Sounded good. We arrived. The process of getting in is a nightmare. They now have VIP entrance (why??) and it makes everything confusing. We finally got upstairs in the saloon and sat down in the same spot we always do. That's when we noticed they lowered the stage and you can't see the musicians from upstairs unless you stand. Not good for the people behind you. The musicians themselves were talented, but they appeared to wish they were anywhere else but there. We finally entered the main arena. Our server seated us and proceeded to take drink orders. She also informed us that they now have two desserts. Apple turnover or coconut chocolate cake. I am not a fan of coconut, so I opted for the turnover. While waiting on things to get started, a woman came to try and sell us our photo package. It's too pricy, so we didn't. But... not to disparage or ridicule... I and my spouse both had to turn our heads away from her when she spoke. Her breath was... she needed hygiene lessons. How's that? Most teeth were missing and it was clear she didn't care. I don't belittle people, but if you are working in food industry... hygiene is very important! I wish there was a better way to have written this. I don't feel good about it. But... something needs done. Food started coming our way. The cream of vegetable soup was tasty, but the portion size was much less than before. Then the buttery, garlicky biscuit arrived... except it wasn't buttery or garlicky. It was an every day grands roll. I can enjoy a grands roll... but... WHAT?!? Then the pot came. Instant. No butter. No salt or pepper. Plain. Bland. Instant. Potatoes. The Cornish game hen was good but very greasy. The pulled pork? Sawdust. Dry. As. Sawdust. One bottle of bbq sauce for every ten people. Was not edible. The turnover was hot, so there was that. The show has had some changes. But.. not the ones needed. They took out the most interesting parts and replaced them with cheesy animation. So disappointing. We've loved Stampede for so many years. But... we won't be going back. read more

Great food, outstanding service and a relaxed and fun atmosphere! That sums up the Dixie Stampede. The soup, biscuit, chicken, pulled pork, and dessert were amazing. Our servers worked their tales off to keep us happy. The performance was amazing! Everyone was well trained and knew their roles! Highly recommended! read more

Honestly, I did not like Dolly Parton's Stampede and the meal served as part of the experience. It was like a cowboy show with a weird North vs South theme and a little "Hee Haw" television show corn pone humor thrown in (those old enough to remember that old show will understand what I mean). Everyone received the same meal. A dinner served for one was plentiful enough to feed three people, way too much food, but not that delicious. During my service in the U. S. Navy, we had cooks who could serve up better meals prepared for thousands. The show might be better enjoyed by those who have young children or grandchildren to take with them. read more

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This was a magnificent show and the most excellent meal I've had in ages. Highly recommend!

What a great time. We went during the Christmas season and absolutely loved it. The food was yummy service was great and the show was fun! Not sure we needed to expensive seats but either way we had fun and will be back. read more

Staff was great. But it was a lot of money for an underwhelming dinner, a ridiculous North/South civil war (it's 2025, everyone), and cheap cups that we payed extra money for. You can take the Dixie off the name, but it is still here. I find it shocking that Dolly Parton puts her name on this. Has she even been here or eaten the food? read more

Family friendly fun event. I took my toddler and she loved it. Very interactive, the show was half horses, half entertainment which was good enough. The food was surprisingly great. The veggie soup was creamy and flavorful, biscuit was soft buttery deliciousness. The chicken was very juicy, pork was also served and it was tasty as well. The sides were nice, lots of portions so make sure to come hungry. I do think the kids get served way too much food as more than half of it goes to waste, I think serving a smaller portion or different simple menu for them would be less food waste on their end. I purchased the tickets through a 3rd party vendor and had no issues with my vouchers. I would suggest doing this instead of any other touristy things in pigeon forge. read more

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This was a fun show! We saw the Christmas show and even though it was after the holiday, they still had everything decked out for Christmas. The show was fun and the riders and entertainers were very good. The food was great, but then real stars of the show are the waiter/staff. They were able to feed everyone and clear the dishes single handedly. They were all very kind and accommodating as well. The location was hard to find parking but once we did it was a great time. read more

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This place is family friendly and fun all around. I took my family to see a show. The food is all served at the same time as the show. The service is super nice they fill your drinks every time they come around. This is dinner and a show and the kids loved it, they even come around and ask if your kids want to participate in the show. That makes it even better. When you go in there a wait to get everyone checked in. They have a bar where you can get pop corn and cocktail or just a coke water or anything pretty much you desire. Very touristy place to eat. They do have BBQ sauce on the table to add to the pulled pork they give you. The sides they give you with your food are delicious and so was the main course. Now this is more of an experience than anything. But don't take my word for it, stop in and enjoy a show with some delicious food. Now you don't get much options in what type of food you get. I think they do that to make sure everyone is served fast. So there is that. Just like any show some of the draw back for going to large shows like this is that the bathrooms are far away and the food choices are set up to feed large groups fast as you can as you can see from the amount of people at the show. Getting in to park was easy, but getting out after the show was a train wreck. It's about the same thing if you go to a concert because of all the people that go. Tipping at the end. Make sure you take some cash with you as you can't add that to your bill. It's not like you get a bill at the end. You pre pay for your show. During the show they tell you to take care of the wait staff. read more

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The food is amazing! Mash potatoes, chicken,bbq! And even potato soup! Mmm the service is the best service I've ever seen in 19 years! The atmosphere felt good, not the best but I liked it:) read more

I've been coming to Dollywood since 2010, and until this year I've been able to avoid this "attraction." It was everything I knew it would be - boring (made for children), mediocre food, and over-priced. With tip, we paid $450 for a family of 5. SAVE YOUR MONEY, AND DO SOMETHING FUN IN YOUR OWN HOMETOWN. I would have given this experience 1 star, but I love Dolly too much, and I'm chalking it up to a donation to Dolly's Imagination Library. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede - The arena. - Performing Arts Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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1-star food. 3-star show. 4-star service. The food wasn't great. The chicken was dry. The soup tasted like warm milk. The rolls were like eating a cold stale package from the grocery discount rack. The pork was like chewing on jerky. The apple turnover was like from vending machine microwaved or the one at McDonalds but larger portion. The service was good. The show was amusing but not worth repeating. The waiting area was cramped but once you hit dining area it feels much better. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede is definitely a unique experience to try while visiting Pigeon Forge. The show is nice family-friendly entertainment, and our young children were entertained. It was a nice mix of impressive horse riding tricks, family friendly jokes, and pretty artistic scenes. I would hesitate to recommend the show to families with toddlers who still need a lot of help with cutting their food and eating, however, as it did seem like the adults in our group missed a lot of the show as we were busy with these tasks. I also was quite disappointed in the vegetarian meal option. It sounded pretty good on the menu, but in reality the roasted vegetables were just a steamed bag of frozen California mix with no seasoning whatsoever. read more

We went to see the Christmas show at dolly Parton's stampede and we really enjoyed it. It was fun and we enjoyed the food we got. The biscuit and vegetable soup were pretty good, I like dipping the biscuit in the soup. I didn't eat the corn, but that's because I'm not really into corn. The chicken was ok and the fried potato was pretty good. I really liked the apple turnover they served for dessert. The show was a lot of fun, the effects were nice, the actors were good, and the horse riders were pretty cool. Our waiters were pretty nice and friendly. If you want to check this out with your family or friends it's a pretty good time. read more

Dolly Parton's Stampede - Performing Arts Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

This place is special for sure. They always feed you so much food it's unreal. Only issue I have is you can't pick your seats anymore. It's still a great show!!! This place is Military friendly!!! read more

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Absolutely loved our experience at Dolly Parton's Stampede. They feed you an intense amount of food and great news for me--they had a vegetarian option! Our server Brittany was so good and on top of everything we needed. It is so hard to describe the spectacle of the show itself but it was wildly entertaining and we all had a great time. I would highly recommend the experience. read more

It was just okay. The food was acceptable and the performers were great but the show seems so dated and the costumes were really cheap looking. The servers were great. read more