Editor's Note: Information updated 11/06/22. Dollywood does a lot of listening. Sometimes we get questions about why we do things a certain way, or why we can’t bend a rule. I can tell you that no decision is made without careful thought and consideration. Today, I want to utilize our blog to share with [...]
Editor's Note: This blog post was originally posted Sept. 11, 2019. One of my favorite tips to share with people who are unfamiliar with Dollywood or even for those looking for things to do this fall is to keep your eyes open: beyond the beauty, there’s a lot of fun at every turn. Whether [...]
Pigeon Forge is a small tourist town full of beautiful scenery, family attractions and mystery. Okay, the last thing maybe not so much. The town may not be the most mysterious in Tennessee, but I’d bargain that it is one of the most interesting. Now, I am a sucker for history and have picked [...]
We all know labor shortages plagued consumers everywhere in 2021. While we can’t control global pandemics and the ripple effects, we can commit to proactive steps toward retention, recruitment and care of our Dollywood family. Word is getting out because we’re proud to be named to a couple of great lists: Forbes Best Workplaces [...]
As any Dollywood host will tell you, our company is a special place to work. Not only do we produce one-of-a-kind experiences and memories, but we also have a great team. While some offices may advertise that they have a “work family” atmosphere, that comment could not be more truthful when speaking of the [...]
I don’t think I really have to explain to you that working at a theme park is pretty cool. I mean, even on your worst day, you still get to say, “I work in a theme park.” But we’re lucky because we work at (yes, I’m biased) one of the best theme parks in [...]
Dolly Parton is many things to many people. Regardless if they know her by her music, her movies or just by name, Dolly’s presence in pop culture has never been stronger. But, to people like me, we love Dolly not because of her fame, but because of what she has done with it. I [...]
It’s official! Light the Way 5K is returning in 2021, and runners will be able to dash through Dollywood in person once again! If running isn’t your speed (pun intended), walkers also are more than welcome to participate. The race will take place at Dollywood on Friday, November 12 starting at 11 p.m., with [...]
I’m not going to bury the lead here—we are looking for current Dollywood Season Passholders to appear in Dollywood commercials! I’m pretty jazzed about this new opportunity because not only would it be a pretty cool experience, but there are some perks I know you’ll be interested in, too. We pride ourselves in being [...]
I know, I know. I’ve said it in the majority of the blogs I’ve written. But I really do mean it—Dollywood is an awesome place to work. I’m also not the only person to say that. Just consider all of our employees who have been here for two, three and four decades; that’s proof [...]
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