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 [...]
As we are now a couple weeks into the New Year and reflecting on the previous year, 2019 brought many new and exciting aspects to Dollywood. We LOVE being a part of our guests’ fun and memorable moments. Spring: We started the 2019 season with our Festival of Nations. This festival is all [...]
My little boy was born in 2015—that means he is eligible for Dollywood’s Pre-K Imagination Pass! Because it’s new, I thought it would be helpful to do a video-explainer covering what it is, who’s eligible and how to register. And for those who aren’t familiar with all there is for preschool-aged kids to do, [...]
I’m here to tell you that even as a Dollywood veteran, I experience #momfail at the park. Last weekend, I planned a trip with my family. I thought I had it all figured out. I thought I had it all covered—all the important Christmas must-dos for my boys. But… there were a few things [...]
We’re trying something new. Maybe I’ve said that before on this blog? At Dollywood, we’re always on the lookout for new experiences that will make our guests smile. This year, for our 12 and younger guests who visit us on Oct. 31, we will have candy stations in addition to all the other attractions [...]
I think many parents will agree with me—you gotta do what you gotta do to keep your sanity when you have a baby in the house. In my case that means getting out of the house frequently, and my 3-year-old is grateful that we still enjoy outings! From experience, I can tell you that [...]
One of the reasons I love Christmas so much is because it’s a season. It’s not a one-day deal. And it’s a time I’m motivated to be intentional with my family. I have been gifted with an incredible husband and two precious boys. We should slow down and enjoy each other. We should laugh [...]
I can’t help but smile when I tell people I work at Dollywood. And, I could possibly argue that there’s no season I’m more proud of our theme park than during Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. It truly is a place that inspires wonder, excitement and awe of the holidays. We’re intentional [...]
Dollywood is hailed as a family-friendly park. And, my family of seven always puts that to the test. Parent Swap is one of the programs Dollywood offers that exemplifies why I love this theme park so much. Have you taken advantage of Parent Swap? Do you know what it is? Watch this short clip [...]
Father’s Day is less about thanking dad and more about making memories with your family. As a dad of four kids, I know that my favorite gift for Father’s Day is that question and answer sheet where my kids say that I weigh 20 pounds and I’m 8 feet tall. My favorite thing to [...]
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