Coca-Cola and Dolly Parton have come together for an exclusive soda drop, only available at her theme park, Dollywood.
Dollywood is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2026, and in celebration, fans can whet their whistles with a new Coke flavor, called 40th Pop Fizz (via All Recipes).
It’s safe to say that Parton herself had a hand in crafting this unique flavor for Dollywood, as she is the official “Dreamer-in-Chief” of the park — the one who gets final say on food and drink options that people will remember.
Park-goers who are visiting the park and finding the new Coke drink are saying nothing but great things about it.
Let’s start with the flavor of 40th Pop Fizz: People describe it as a cherry, creamy Coca-Cola taste, with some comparing it to the popular Southern staple Cheerwine, a sweet drink out of North Carolina.
If you are planning a trip to Dollywood and want to try 40th Pop Fizz, it is offered at Coca-Cola Freestyle machines and other soft drink stations throughout Dollywood, but only for a limited time.
One TikTok user was able to get his hands on a cup, but he had his wife try it first. She couldn’t get a grasp on what she was tasting, saying: “I don’t know what it tastes like.”
They land on a drink that is: “3-punch Coca-Cola, or like a dreamsicle.” The wife graded it a 7/10.
The comments section is packed with others who’ve been able to taste it, and most of them say they loved it, while others were just so-so.
How Much of Dollywood Does Dolly Parton Own?
Parton owns exactly half of Dollywood, 50 percent of it. The other half is owned by Herschend Family Entertainment.
No decision can be made without Ms. Parton’s input.
How Old Is Dolly Parton?
The country icon is 79 years old. Her birthday is January 19, 1946.
Dolly Parton has been a fixture in country music and really, all of entertainment, since the 1960s. The only thing that has changed about the icon is her age — she’s as radiant as she’s ever been! Check out these pictures of a young Dolly Parton.
Gallery Credit: Evan Paul
Dolly Parton’s surprisingly humble former home in Nashville has finally sold, after many years on and off the market. Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, purchased the 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in 1980, and they owned it until 1996. It’s been on and off the market for 12 years, finally selling for $849,000 in December of 2021.
Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker