Dollywood’s culinary team has been busy crafting a holiday menu that will delight you. New this Christmas season, Blue Ribbon Buffet is an all-you-can eat dining option located in Country Fair. The menu includes four meats and two carving stations (roasted and stuffed pork loin, herb-garlic roasted chicken, carved prime rib and spiral sliced [...]
Fresh out of candy at your house? Well, you can make some if you have these four common ingredients: potatoes, powdered sugar, peanut butter and water. Does that sound ridiculous? [Even for 2020!] Decades ago, it was resourceful. For Appalachian families who couldn’t afford the luxury of taking their children to the candy store, [...]
On the heels of a successful launch, Dollywood’s Splash Country’s Dining Pass is available again for the 2021 season. In case you are unfamiliar with this exclusive water park opportunity, allow me to remind you: with the one-time purchase of this pass, you receive one meal PLUS one snack every time you visit Dollywood’s [...]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a time for being with family, reflecting on our many blessings, kicking off the many things to do this Christmas season and of course, enjoying incredible food. At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, our chefs have perfected the Southern comfort food we expect on turkey day. This year, [...]
Dollywood is a park that is always improving. We listen to our guests and have our eyes open for new offerings our visitors will love. Food is a great example of this. While there are beloved favorites you can count on, you’re also sure to spot something new to try. This fall, our culinary [...]
One of the things that makes Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa so unique is the food. Our amazing chefs in Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery have the talent and capability to create a wide range of dishes. They have perfected the simple yet delicious Southern foods like fried chicken that you expect when [...]
Red’s Drive-In has been a Dollywood fan-favorite since it opened with Jukebox Junction in 1995. The menu boasts thick, frosty shakes and the best burgers in town. Apart from being a well-themed eatery (with great food!), this spot serves as a nod to some Dolly Parton history. In 1946—the year Dolly was born—a man [...]
Obviously, food is a huge part of our Flower & Food Festival. Curious about what’s on the menu? This is a brand-new festival with never-before-offered cuisine. You can choose from appetizers, entrees, drinks and dessert. I’ll list all festival dining items for you by location. Spotlight Bakery Flower & Food Festival Cookies- Dollywood’s [...]
So you’ve been to Dollywood and have experienced the typical (but still amazingly-delicious) desserts. Yes, most of us know the Cinnamon Bread is life-changing; the specialty funnel cakes are awesome; and truth is, you can never really go wrong with anything from Spotlight Bakery. But, sometimes it’s nice to branch out to other equally-amazing [...]
You know how a picture can sometimes bring back very specific, highly-detailed memories or questions—like how something tasted, what someone said to you or why I ever did that with my hair? One of my co-workers sent a photo to me from last December that immediately brought back the sweet, sweet smell of Dollywood [...]
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