Every themed area at Dollywood has a story behind it. Dolly and our creative teams are very intentional when it comes to every piece of theming in the park. This year, one of our themed areas is celebrating a big anniversary--Jukebox Junction opened 25 years ago. While the area itself is turning a quarter [...]
Guilty. For years, I visited Dollywood and skipped right past some of the hidden treasures this park offers. Chasing Rainbows Museum opened in 2002. It’s a treasure trove of Dolly Parton history and memorabilia. While the museum is closed due to the Tennessee Pledge guidelines, I thought it would be fun to show you [...]
Anniversaries are fun. It’s a time of celebration and reflection. With this blog series, we’ve looked at the year-by-year additions to Dollywood. Breaking down the annual additions is a great way to display our park’s commitment to always improve. We aim to surprise and delight our guests. Just consider what Dollywood has offered guests [...]
Thrills in the Hills is here again! This is Dollywood’s 12th year for this behind-the-scenes event. Buying a Thrills in the Hills ticket grants you theme park admission for two days PLUS extras like exclusive rides, a train shop tour, a meal, snacks and swag. Want to know more? Here’s the 2020 tentative plan [...]
UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020. EDITS IN BOLD. COVID-19 rocked the world. We’ll feel the ripple effect for some time. I’m grateful to be back at work and be given the opportunity to reopen Dollywood for families to make new memories. But in order to regain some normalcy, our team worked with a lot of [...]
This is a blog I’ve been writing in my head for a couple months now: the blog announcing it is finally time to re-open Dollywood after an extended closure due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. With safety-first plans in place, we will begin the phased re-opening at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa on June [...]
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Whether you’re a Dolly Parton fan, a dreamer, or you just love cheering for the unlikely hero, Chasing Rainbows Museum is an attraction you need to see. Dolly and her team created this museum to tell the story of her life and career. It features interactive elements and behind-the-scenes collections and keepsakes—from her humble [...]
I’m not going to argue that there’s a substitute for experiencing Dollywood in-person because there isn’t. BUT, when being at the park is not an option, I do have a suggestion for you. We have several on-ride coaster videos that allow you to take a 360-degree adventure right where you are. It’s best-experienced on [...]
You + Dollywood = a perfect fit. We miss you! And, we know you miss creating memories at our park, too. Until we can be together again, we have a digital puzzle for you. How quickly can you piece together this picture of our grist mill? You know, the place where our hosts make [...]
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