Guests have been asking, and now is the time: Dollywood’s Splash Country is offering Dining Passes to 2020 Season Passholders! Because this is our first year to roll out this program, we’re starting with the water park and there’s a limited number of passes we’re selling. This blog is designed to tell you WHY [...]
Our water park’s season runs from mid-May through Labor Day. Off-season work begins almost immediately to prepare Dollywood’s Splash Country for the next year. I’ve learned there’s a LOT of elbow grease that goes into maintaining a water park—especially when you consider the standards for all Dollywood properties! We pride ourselves on being the [...]
We’ve told you before how much fun Dollywood can be in the rain, but I’d hate to miss the opportunity to tell you why you should stick around our water park after a storm rolls in. The same logic applies—if it’s just rain and not lightning, the attractions will still be open. The lines [...]
To visit a water park or not? Sometimes your concerns have nothing to do with swimming ability, but rather water quality. As a mom of small children, I understand how important this topic is and I want to give you confidence when you bring your family to Dollywood’s Splash Country. Tennessee and local health [...]
When talking with mom friends, I often hear that visiting water parks is “too hard” with small children. I have two young boys, so I get it. At this point in motherhood, I feel like I’m finally getting out of the weeds a bit and am able to truly discover what my children enjoy. [...]
Lockers are an important detail during your water park visit, but they can get overlooked in the planning process. I want you to be well-informed, so here are my tips for renting lockers at Dollywood’s Splash Country: Where to rent your locker: There are lockers all over the park, but most people rent lockers [...]
How do I plan lunch for my family while we’re enjoying Dollywood’s Splash Country? I’ll tell you that my game plan is better than it used to be. Prior to this season, I would round up the crew, talk through our options and stand in line for what we want. Is that what you [...]
Let’s call this Retreat/Canopy 201. By now you already know why you want to reserve a shaded space for your next visit to Dollywood’s Splash Country, but you need a little help with strategy for choosing your spot. Great. You’ve come to the right place. (For those who need the refresher course on which [...]
Sweet summertime. I know it’s technically not summer. Yet. It’s coming, though. And, to help usher in the hottest season of the year, Dollywood’s Splash Country opens this weekend! With such a big year for The Dollywood Company, you know all our properties are kicking it into high gear. Our water park has big [...]
Have you ever wondered how people come up with new ideas for menu items? No? Me neither until I heard some of the hosts at Dollywood’s Splash Country talking about going to the “innovation lab” to do some food sampling in a taste kitchen. I invited myself to tag along (obviously). It sounded like [...]
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