Mountain Waves is a 500,000-gallon attraction smack dab in the middle of Dollywood’s Splash Country. It’s a popular spot for guests of all ages: just grab a tube and float in the rolling waves!But, have you ever wondered what creates those waves? The alarm goes off and, suddenly, you’re rocking. It’s an air compression system. [...]
Have you ever held on to a really good secret? That feeling you get when the time is finally right to share your news—that’s how it feels to be on the Dollywood Marketing team right now. WE CAN FINALLY SHOUT ABOUT WILDWOOD GROVE FROM THE MOUNTAIN TOPS! Hip hip hooray!! 2019 is going to [...]
Dollywood’s Splash Country lifeguards are among the best in the industry. And I can prove it. Earlier this week, we received our 17th consecutive EXCEEDS score. Let me explain why that is impressive: Our water park and lifeguards are certified through Jeff Ellis & Associates (E&A), a company that specializes in international aquatic safety [...]
I remember the first time I heard Andy Stanley say it: “Do for one what you wish you could do for everyone.” That simple thought gave me permission to say yes more. There’s no way I can buy lunch for everyone I know, but I can do it for one. This principle can be [...]
When Dollywood’s Splash Country introduced Accessibility Tubes in 2017, it enabled guests with limited mobility the opportunity to enjoy water attractions they had never been able to experience before. What a joy it was watching kids and adults float down the lazy river for the first time! For the 2018 season, our Aquatics team [...]
First things first: A Gold Season Pass is always going to be the best value if you visit Dollywood two or more times in a season. Always. See this page for why. If you find yourself Googling “Dollywood Deals” (looking for information other than Season Passes), then this post is for you. Check Our [...]
Dolly’s Nights of Many Colors has become the sound of summer. This 10-minute fireworks show caps off every night with pizazz during Dollywood’s Summer Celebration. I had the opportunity to watch a couple of the pyrotechnics set up one afternoon and learned how it all comes together. I wanted to share with you to [...]
Have you ever seen a dancer in an electro-luminescent suit or a pixel LED suit? The answer is no, because it’s brand new technology iLuminate is debuting in their latest show. And, Dollywood guests will be the first to see it! You may remember iLuminate as finalists on America’s Got Talent. Their creator, Miral [...]
Guests have told us our friendly hosts are our “secret sauce” and set us apart in the theme park industry. I tend to agree. Take Mike Hall, for example. He’s worked at Dollywood’s Splash Country for 12 years and it’s obvious this retirement gig gives him great joy. He says Saturday mornings are his [...]
Thrills in the Hills is Dollywood’s chance to showcase our world-class roller coasters in our one-of-a-kind theme park. This is the 10th anniversary we’ve hosted Thrills in the Hills—and it always gets better. I just saw the schedule of events for this year; I thought you may want to get a peek, too! [...]
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