*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 four decades. His first job crafting glass was at Disneyland in California, and then he was sent to Disney World to work. “I was there for the grand [...]
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! For the Tree Ornaments are great keepsakes that offer enjoyment year after year, [...]
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Yeah, me neither. The last few years, my wife has really started talking more about getting each other and our kids experiences for Christmas. The more we discuss it, the more it makes sense (She’s pretty smart; how about that for scoring brownie points?). We know our [...]
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. I shudder when my mom tells me to buy socks for my dad or a gift certificate for my brother. But, [...]
The holidays are here. You know what that means. We all have 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 hit the pavement and came up with this gift [...]
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 [...]
Now that it’s September, it’s socially acceptable to gush about my love for fall: changing leaves, scarves and PUMPKINS. Speaking of, do you know we have pumpkins at Dollywood? Like thousands and thousands of pumpkins? Great Pumpkin LumiNights is one reason to visit, but a lesser-known reason to enjoy Dollywood in the fall is [...]
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