Dollywood is a versatile experience. You can tailor it to very specific interests—focusing on food and shows one visit and exclusively jumping from coaster to coaster the next. Even your lodging quarters can vary when you stay with Dollywood. From nine different room types at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa to countless options through Dollywood’s [...]
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: people [...]
Dollywood’s crafts and master craftsmen distinguish the theme park from other attractions in the industry. Sure, you may be able to hop on a coaster in another park—but, can you learn about the culture and trades of Appalachian people in the late 1800s? You may be able to find good food—but, can you make [...]
Working at Dollywood has a lot of perks. One of the most obvious highs is working with a legend. Here’s the understatement of the year: Dolly Parton is a dynamically-talented woman whose legacy is going to live a long, long time. But what I love about her the most is the way she loves [...]
A few years ago I had an idea—we should select a panel of “Insiders” who know the Dollywood guest experience best and ask them to share tips to maximize others’ experience. So, we posted applications, conducted interviews, selected 10 Insiders, and the rest is history. If you’re planning a trip to Dollywood, this site [...]
Thrills in the Hills is Dollywood’s chance to showcase the world-class roller coasters in our one-of-a-kind theme park. This is the 11th anniversary of Thrills in the Hills—and it always gets better. I just saw the schedule of events for this year; I thought you may want to get a peek, too! Friday, July [...]
Dollywood has become a destination for foodies. This year alone we’ve attracted the attention of People Magazine, Food & Wine, Forbes.com, and BuzzFeed because of our culinary offerings. (Yes, you should click on each link to read about the yummy food throughout our properties!) We also work with foodie influencers. I got to hang [...]
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 [...]
So, we did a thing here at Dollywood today, or rather Dolly did. She opened a little land called Wildwood Grove. Have you heard of it? And really, as I’m sure many of you know, it’s not a little land at all. Years of planning, months of hard work and $37 million later, Dolly [...]
For my little boy’s 4th birthday this year, I had a stroke of genius—though, I can’t truly take credit. He has not [yet] asked for a “real” birthday party, so in the previous three years, I’ve just hosted family and friends at our house for a celebration. This year, we were talking about what [...]
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