During Dollywood’s off-season, I love to give you a peek behind the curtain at all the work in progress. And though there are several construction projects happening right now, some teams are business as usual. Our craftsmen, for example, continue to produce hand-made wares even when there’s no audience. Craft demonstrations may draw you [...]
Did you realize that Dollywood can help you when it comes to hosting family and friends through the holiday season? Yes, you can load up your guests and spend a bulk of their visit at Dollywood rather than your home, but I’m talking about Dollywood actually helping you beautify your home for you and [...]
*Editor's Note: All pictured merchandise available when blog was written Jan. 11, 2021. One of my favorite things to do at Dollywood is shop, but did you know Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa has a great shopping option as well? Pokeberry Lane is open all year just like the resort. Not only does it [...]
What started as a hobby when Rob Parkin was 10 years old turned into a career crafting unique items and creating lasting memories for countless guests in Dollywood Parks & Resorts for four decades. His first job crafting glass was at Disneyland in California, and then he was sent to Disney World to work. “I [...]
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, [...]
Christmas memories are often wrapped up in special gifts from past holidays. For that festive gift that gives you the holiday feels, Dollywood has options galore that will provide you an easy way to accomplish the gift giving “To Do” list! Decors For the Tree Ornaments are great keepsakes that offer enjoyment year after [...]
Ready for a new season? ME TOO! (In more ways than one. I bet you can relate!) I’ve written about fall merchandise before—we have some really great shopping options! From décor to apparel and gifts, if you love this season you should check out this post. I get excited when I start to see [...]
Do you have your Christmas shopping done? I hate that question. Mostly because my answer is no until maybe Dec. 23. I’m the type of person who really likes to think of unique gifts as well as take time adding to my list of things to do this Christmas. I shudder when my mom [...]
The holidays are here. You know what that means. We all are thinking of things to do this Christmas while having sugar plums dancing in our heads and long Christmas lists to fulfill. To make life a little easier, why not do some shopping while you are out enjoying Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas? I [...]
I don’t know about you, but for me, the rise of Pinterest has caused a decline in my self-esteem. Man! There are a lot of creative people out there. I am not one of them. Where is this going and how is it related to Dollywood? I’ll tell you: I have a secret that [...]
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