By Kimberly Hood

It was going to take more than a cold, rainy day to keep season pass holders from flocking to Dollywood in hopes of catching a glimpse of Dolly Parton herself on opening day.

By 10:30 a.m. the parking lots were full, and guests who didn't already have their season passes in hand were cued in lines that stretched around the building.

Parton didn't disappoint, making appearances at various shows over the course of the day to discuss upcoming Dollywood attractions.

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