As we celebrate 35 years of Dollywood during this 2020 season, we’re reminiscing some of the great additions to our world-class park. Dollywood has been faithful to give guests new experiences every season since it opened. Here’s a look at the expansion our park offered from park opening in 1986 through the first decade [...]
Thirty-five years of Dollywood equates to three-and-a-half decades of rich park history. As our sweet, once-upon-a-time regional park has grown into a popular family destination for families around the globe, the landscape and offerings have evolved with our guests’ expectations. Previously, we looked at the annual additions from Dollywood’s opening in 1986 through the [...]
I’m just going to say it. I’m proud of the place I get to work. I grew up coming here and made so many memories of this place that I’m glad I’m able now to help families make those same memories. It always makes me happy to see other people experience Dollywood for the [...]
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. [...]
Dollywood is not a cookie-cutter theme park. It’s highly themed with its location in the Smokies and that makes it a truly unique experience. As you walk through our park, there are several sights, sounds and smells you will only find here. Can you identify these sounds? Better than popcorn—it’s Dollywood’s Kettle [...]
One of the fun parts about our job on the PR team is that we get to visit a lot of different towns and cities to share about the great events, festivals and happenings here at Dollywood. While it is enjoyable for us to get out to spread the word, our company vehicles might [...]
Editor’s note: This guest post is written by Madi Mayfield, who just joined the Dollywood PR team in January. She had never visited Dolly Parton’s Stampede, so she documented her experience to share with you. It’s not every day that you get to enjoy dinner with a side of racing pigs, longhorn cattle, live music [...]
Every year, thousands of people have some part of the Smoky Mountains experience on their list. But I can tell you that if it’s not part of your winter “must do” list, you’re missing out on a great time of year to experience this area’s attractions, outdoor, shopping and dining options. Ski and Soak [...]
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