Making a reservation before visiting a theme park? Yes, it’s still something we’re all getting used to. To help control crowd size, we’re requesting you let us know you’re coming. That’s because currently there is a limit on daily attendance and we want you to know if you can get in before you load [...]
Two things I really love are traveling and finding savings for things I like-and like to do. Coupons and cabins, bargains and the beach, discounts and dining out – okay, I’m sure you get the picture of my almost obsession with finding ways to save and do activities with friends and families that we [...]
I know, I know. I’ve said it in the majority of the blogs I’ve written. But I really do mean it—Dollywood is an awesome place to work. I’m also not the only person to say that. Just consider all of our employees who have been here for two, three and four decades; that’s proof [...]
Dollywood’s 36th season kicked off today with our Passholder Preview Day at the park. The year holds lots of promise. What should you expect when you visit Dollywood in 2021? Let’s dive right in with what you want to know. What’s New Whatever your driving motivation for going to Dollywood, you’re going to enjoy [...]
Heads up, Dollywood fans! There are some changes with TimeSaver Passes this year—but, I think you’re going to love what’s new. Quick aside for those who are asking what is TimeSaver? It’s Dollywood’s version of line management for park guests who like to save time. There are a limited-number of daily passes available for [...]
Dollywood opens Saturday—Friday for Season Passholders! —so, this will be the last off-season-work update. As I walked around the park to snap some pictures for you to see the progress, I was reminded how synonymous Dollywood’s opening is with spring. I mean, we kind of kickstart the calendar: Dollywood opens March 13, and then [...]
When I am on vacation, I want to make sure I am doing everything I can to maximize my time and fit in as much fun and relaxation as possible. One of the best ways to do that during a trip to Dollywood is by staying at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. The resort [...]
There are lots of reasons to purchase a Dollywood Season Pass. Usually those reasons fall into one of two categories: the money-saving, pragmatic reasons or the fun benefits reasons. Because I think the financials speak for themselves, today, I want to focus on a key benefit Season Passholders enjoy: Early Ride Time, or ERT. [...]
We’re two weeks (and some change) from opening for the 2021 season. The buzz of excitement is evident in Dollywood offices and as you walk around the park. Today, we invited the media in for a sneak peek of our plans for the year. We were so grateful to have had a strong finish [...]
When I (and maybe you!) think about experiences at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, my mind goes straight to bedtime stories in the barn, roasting marshmallows for s’mores around the fire pit, the mac and cheese in Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery, the Dolly Album cover wall, and so much more – the [...]
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