Dollywood is proud to support our country’s armed forces. We offer a military discount on day tickets, Season Passes and on stays. Because we’re celebrating veterans this week, I thought it would be helpful to pull together information about military discounts in this blog. Thank you for your service! Who and How to Buy [...]
It is my professional opinion that the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee are the most beautiful place to visit during the fall. The rolling hills and picturesque mountains, painted in all shades of red, orange and yellow top any other destination during this time of year. As a local, I have spent many an [...]
Grab your magnifying glasses and keep your eyes peeled because there is something soon-to-be hidden at Dollywood. A familiar butterfly has decided to play a game of hide-and-seek throughout the 2022 season. Guests of all ages can participate in this fun scavenger hunt as they stroll through the park. Some will even win a [...]
Editor's Note: Information updated 5/24/22 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, [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted March 6, 2020. It’s a valid question. I get it. Is there enough for my children to do during our visit at Dollywood, or should we wait until they’re older? As a mother of two young boys, I weigh this question against what it requires to wrangle [...]
Preschool Mamas! You’re running out of time to register your child for Dollywood’s FREE Pre-K Imagination Pass. The deadline to get signed up is this Sunday, Feb. 7. There will be no extensions, so if you *think* you may visit Dollywood or Dollywood’s Splash Country sometime in 2021, then I encourage you to take [...]
I believe in Santa Claus. From as early as I can remember until last year, I have always believed in that wonderful man in the red suit with the white beard and the bag filled with presents and yumminess and the love that wraps it all up in a bow. But as the 2020 [...]
This time last year, I remember being so excited about our brand-new Pre-K Imagination Passes. Now, I’m excited to tell you that we’ve decided to bring them back for 2021! Here’s what you need to know: What is a Pre-K Imagination Pass? This Season Pass is designed for our youngest park visitors who require [...]
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 [...]
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