Every fall, the Smoky Mountains turn beautiful shades of gold, orange and red. And though it happens every year, each autumn we are still just as awestruck by the natural beauty of the Smokies. At Dollywood and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, we are surrounded by this fantastic fall foliage—the park is quite literally [...]
We’re not shy about letting you know that pumpkins are the stars of our Harvest Festival at Dollywood. We have nearly 15,000 pumpkins on display, so you might even say we’re gourd experts! We thought sharing some carving tips would only perpetuate pumpkin passion, and that could only be a good thing—right? Now that [...]
One of my favorite things about taking a Smoky Mountain vacation is, well, the Smoky Mountains. And luckily, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just minutes away from Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Cabins. As much as I love the hustle and bustle, sometimes it’s nice to slow down, take [...]
Though the novel coronavirus pandemic has forced us to postpone the opening of our 35th season at Dollywood, our hosts are not just sitting at home waiting for those brighter days. They’re getting to work in a different way—a way that’s safe AND supports our community. Because there’s a shortage for all medical supplies [...]
I know families are looking for outside-the-box learning opportunities right now as we all try to figure out how to carry on our lives (including education) during this global COVID-19 pandemic. When you think of Dollywood, do you think of educational opportunities? I think I know the answer to that. I bet you are [...]
Dolly’s dream of having her very own theme park came true when Dollywood opened in 1986. But Dolly’s dream wasn’t to have a park with her name on it; it was to provide the people in her beloved home of Sevier County with jobs, opportunities—and sometimes—very real and needed help. Thirty-five seasons later, we [...]
If you don’t come visit the Smokies and take advantage of some of the great Dollywood Season Pass bonuses to be found during the winter months, you really are missing out. I love the slower pace of life in our tourism town that starts at the beginning of the year and lasts until early [...]
Dollywood saw a lovely dusting of snow this morning. While we are located in the foothills of the mountains, snow in November is a bit unusual for us in East Tennessee. In fact, I can’t remember accumulation this early in recent memory. Last night, I left the office without a jacket enjoying temperatures in [...]
I just read that Sevierville, Tennessee is the best place in the country to purchase a vacation home. Obviously, I agree because of its proximity to Dollywood, but peel back my bias and there’s still good reason to give the Smokies a second look if you’re in the market. The article published on CNBC [...]
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 you notice tongue-in-cheek signage, colorful characters, or an intentional mouse hole [...]
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