Dollywood and Allegiant Turn Two Flights Into a Smoky Mountain Christmas Kickoff
The “9 to 5”-inspired flights brought fans from Central Florida to East Tennessee for opening weekend, with live entertainment, in-flight trivia and exclusive ride time at Dollywood.
For passengers on two Allegiant flights out of Orlando Sanford International Airport, the Dollywood trip started at the gate. On November 6, Flights 925 and 2925 took off for McGhee Tyson Airport near Knoxville with a sendoff that included live entertainment. The theme carried into the cabin with a trivia contest and Dollywood merchandise. Both flight numbers nodded to Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” Dollywood’s recap
The second flight wasn’t part of the original plan. Allegiant announced Flight 925 in February, and it sold out within days. The airline added Flight 2925 in March, giving fans another way to make the same trip. Allegiant’s announcement
The next day, passengers who purchased park admission got exclusive ride time on several attractions, including NightFlight Expedition, Dollywood’s new indoor coaster and boat ride hybrid. The trip also put them in Pigeon Forge for the opening weekend of Smoky Mountain Christmas. Read our NightFlight Expedition review
The two themed flights were special departures and have already taken place. Smoky Mountain Christmas continues through January 3, 2027, with more than six million lights and holiday shows throughout the park.
