Editor’s Note: This blog was written by Brooke McCarter, Dollywood’s Season Pass Manager Things are going to be BIG in 2023 thanks to our newest addition to Dollywood, Big Bear Mountain! With an attraction this big, you’re not going to want to miss out on a single second of adventure. We know next season [...]
Days like today are so much fun! Hopefully, you’ve seen it already, but if not, I’ll be more than happy to share the “BIG” news. Dolly visited us today to help announce the newest addition to Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Big Bear Mountain! Big Bear Mountain is nearly 4,000 ft. long and takes guests [...]
Intrigue, confusion and a whole mess of dirt. This is what perfectly describes the current state of the back lot of Wildwood Grove. For months, guests have speculated about what could be happening in this area of the park. Are they digging for gold? Are they expanding the Grove? Did Dolly really lose her [...]
It’s that time of year again! Dollywood is currently accepting applications for our next panel of Dollywood Insiders. I thought I’d take a few minutes to explain the program and what we’re looking for in our next panel. What is a Dollywood Insider? Each year, Dollywood puts out an open call for park guests [...]
For most of us, hosts and guests alike, we know that Dollywood is a really special park. There are a lot of things that make it unique, but one of the most popular qualities is our incredible coasters. From flying on Wild Eagle to racing over the mountains on Lightning Rod, Dollywood’s coasters are [...]
It’s March, and that means two things: Dollywood has re-opened for its 37th March Madness is officially here to dominate daytime TV for the next three weekends. For the combination sports fan and theme park junkie that I am, this might possibly be my favorite time of year. The Dollywood off-season has officially ended, [...]
I polled our Contact Center hosts who take guest calls to put together a helpful Q&A for you. Here’s a list of the most-commonly asked questions we’re getting lately—with answers! I divided it into three main categories. Questions Season Passholders Ask Bring-A-Friend tickets are a treasured perk for Dollywood’s Season Passholders. To use these, [...]
For a few months now, you’ve been hearing about Golden Events and Golden Hours for Dollywood’s 2022 Gold and Diamond Passholders. Today, I’m able to give you a better idea of what to expect. I’ll focus mostly on the Golden Events we have already nailed down (more are coming!), but I’ll quickly explain Golden [...]
With Dollywood’s new Season Passholder options, guests can choose which of their favorite perks they want included with their pass. One of the great benefits of being a Dollywood Season Passholder is Early Ride Time on Saturdays. Quick lesson: Season Passholders with Gold or Diamond Passes (as well as Dollywood’s lodging guests) are able [...]
Dollywood is closed, and for that reason, it felt very fitting that there was snow on the ground when I walked the park to see the off-season projects already underway. Our operating calendar takes us through the first of the new year, but we close shortly thereafter because it can get pretty chilly in [...]
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