To visit a water park or not? Sometimes your concerns have nothing to do with swimming ability, but rather water quality. As a mom of small children, I understand how important this topic is and I want to give you confidence when you bring your family to Dollywood’s Splash Country. Tennessee and local health [...]
In a few weeks, we’ll be rockin’ the Smokies for the fifth summer in a row. This Christian music festival has become a Dollywood guest favorite as some of the genre’s top artists take the stage for incredible jam sessions. Here’s everything you need to know to be ready to rock with us. WHAT [...]
Dollywood is a versatile experience. You can tailor it to very specific interests—focusing on food and shows one visit and exclusively jumping from coaster to coaster the next. Even your lodging quarters can vary when you stay with Dollywood. From nine different room types at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa to countless options through Dollywood’s [...]
I love bragging on our hosts. We say that’s Dollywood’s special sauce: the people who work here. I want to introduce you to Pat who works at Doggywood. She’s been here since we first opened accommodations for dogs. Pat loves all her furry guests. I was over there one day recently when Pat was [...]
If you are able to travel light—you have a gift. I remember the days of leaving the house with my sunglasses, wallet and cell phone. Those days are over. Now, it’s diaper bags, backpacks, sippy cups, snacks, entertainment, changes of clothing—just about everything but the kitchen sink, as they say. I get it now: people [...]
When talking with mom friends, I often hear that visiting water parks is “too hard” with small children. I have two young boys, so I get it. At this point in motherhood, I feel like I’m finally getting out of the weeds a bit and am able to truly discover what my children enjoy. [...]
Dollywood’s crafts and master craftsmen distinguish the theme park from other attractions in the industry. Sure, you may be able to hop on a coaster in another park—but, can you learn about the culture and trades of Appalachian people in the late 1800s? You may be able to find good food—but, can you make [...]
Working at Dollywood has a lot of perks. One of the most obvious highs is working with a legend. Here’s the understatement of the year: Dolly Parton is a dynamically-talented woman whose legacy is going to live a long, long time. But what I love about her the most is the way she loves [...]
A few years ago I had an idea—we should select a panel of “Insiders” who know the Dollywood guest experience best and ask them to share tips to maximize others’ experience. So, we posted applications, conducted interviews, selected 10 Insiders, and the rest is history. If you’re planning a trip to Dollywood, this site [...]
Allow me to set the scene: You’ve had a full day of fun at Dollywood. Now your family is ready to retire for the evening. You’re laughing as you trudge back to the car. Then your spouse asks you for the car keys. “I thought YOU had the car keys,” you reply. Uh-oh. Yep. You [...]
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