Editor's Note: Information updated Nov. 15, 2022. As the Dollywood brand has grown, so has the diversity of markets from whence our visitors hail. What was once a sleepy, regional theme park is now a popular family destination featuring a 160-acre theme park, 35-acre water park, resort and cabin properties. With the caliber of [...]
Like many other parents, I have to budget my family’s fun throughout the year (sports, activities, entertainment, trips, etc.). To make these decisions, it always helps to do some research and make a pros and cons list. I thought it would be helpful if I give you that kind of side-by-side information when it [...]
Editor’s Note: This blog was written by Brooke McCarter, a Dollywood Marketing Manager. Dollywood's 2023 Season Passes officially go on sale Oct. 31, and we are offering all treats and no tricks! We are rewarding the early planners out there with the opportunity to purchase a 2023 Season Pass at the lowest price with [...]
Theme parks are seasonal businesses. At Dollywood, we are blessed with a beautiful location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. One of the joys of being in the mountains is experiencing four seasons. Thankfully, our weather is mild enough that we’re able to open to guests nine months of the year—mid-March through [...]
September is a month that I always welcome when I see the calendar turn. I know that these 30 days provide remnants of summer and its warm days complemented by a glimpse of the coolness of fall at night all in one package – and it’s also a great time to explore Dollywood, the [...]
There’s a common misconception that holidays at Dollywood are extra busy. Aren’t you glad you have me to set the record straight? With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, I wanted to give you confidence before you finalize your plans on things to do this fall. In the theme park world, big crowds usually follow [...]
I want to make your Dollywood experience better, so I thought it would be helpful if I gave you a handy reference list for where can you find miscellaneous items you may have forgotten at home. Think: batteries, eye drops or (gasp!) deodorant. Similarly, I thought it may be of use to give you [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was last updated 7/22/22. One of the most common types of questions our call center receives is about our Season Pass payment plan. This option truly is a great way to budget 10 months of fun for your family. Here are the answers to some of our most-asked payment plan [...]
If you are able to travel light—you have a gift. I remember the days of leaving the house with my sunglasses, wallet and cell phone. Those days are over. Now, it’s diaper bags, backpacks, sippy cups, snacks, entertainment, changes of clothing—just about everything but the kitchen sink, as they say. I get it now: [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted May 22, 2020. Dollywood is located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The name of the town comes from a local blacksmith shop that was established in the early 1800s. It was an influential business named after the Little Pigeon River. The name of the forge became synonymous with [...]
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