This blog has a different tone than most others I write. As a mother of young boys, I’m keenly aware of the statistics: drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children 1 – 4 years old. It’s the second leading cause of death (only behind car wrecks) in children 1 -14 [...]
Early Ride Time (ERT) is a fantastic perk we offer Season Passholders. At Dollywood’s Splash Country, ERT is available every Saturday morning from 9 – 10 a.m. for Gold Two-Park and Diamond Season Passholders and Dollywood lodging guests. What does that mean? These guests get a head start on their day with some of [...]
Yes, we may be in the doldrums of January (28 degrees with a chance of precipitation as I sit to write this blog), but I’m excited about the coming season for Dollywood’s Splash Country. Typically, January isn’t the prettiest time to walk through a water park that’s located in the Smoky Mountains. But there’s [...]
Now is the time to squeeze every bit of summer fun you can before it’s gone! We rounded up a list of Dollywood’s Splash Country 2021 FAQs to aid you in your last-minute trip planning. Dollywood’s Splash Country closes for the season after Labor Day (this year, that’s Monday, Sept. 6), so use these [...]
Dollywood’s Splash Country is a leader in aquatic safety. I hope you’ve heard about our high scores on our unannounced audits. I also hope you know that after the initial training and certification, our lifeguards are required to attend four in-services for continued education every month. Now, I want to tell you about another [...]
I’m always on the lookout for two things: money-saving deals AND offers that benefit my family. When I find things that fit this bill, I am eager to share. This blog is about great food deals you can find at Dollywood’s Splash Country. The food game is strong at Splash Country, so you really [...]
Last summer, tens of thousands of children in our community missed the opportunity to participate in formal swimming lessons, creating an urgent need for water safety education in 2021. Drowning remains the leading cause of accidental death in children ages 1 - 4, and it’s the second leading cause of injury-related death of children [...]
Editor's Note: This post was written by Kayleigh Johnson, Dollywood Parks and Resorts Hospitality Intern. I love summer. If it involves sunshine, the water and an opportunity to get some new tan lines, you can count me in. As the weather gets warmer, I get more and more excited about all the summer fun [...]
As the summer heat arrives in the Smoky Mountains, the region’s friendliest and most-trusted water park is open for its 21st season. Dollywood’s Splash Country offers its guests a resort-style getaway—with a splash of new menu and entertainment offerings. On the heels of a successful first year, the Water Park Dining Pass is back [...]
You know when you’re on a high following a great success? That’s how our Dollywood’s Splash Country team is feeling right now. They opened our water park in record time (just a few weeks after getting the green light during a pandemic), and they received top scores for cleanliness and guest satisfaction throughout the [...]
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