Dollywood has shut down its thrilling roller coaster rides, emptied its theaters and locked its gates after Jan. 5, the last day of the past season. But that doesn’t mean the fun has to end.

The park has a downhome feel with singalongs and a museum dedicated to Parton's life, plus high-velocity roller coasters and thrill rides." On our first night, we strolled Dollywood's Smoky Mountain ...