Are you like me? Do you routinely walk (or drive) right by something so often that it becomes camouflaged? For years, I passed Lucky 7 Mine in Craftsman’s Valley without giving the shop a second thought. I was on my way to Blazing Fury, no doubt. But this is a good lesson to keep [...]
The holidays will be here before we know it, which means we will all have sugar plums dancing in our heads and long Christmas lists to fulfill. To make life a little easier, why not do some shopping while you are out enjoying Dollywood’s Harvest Festival this fall or Smoky Mountain Christmas this winter? [...]
Family-friendly fall fun is back during our Harvest Festival presented by Humana! We’re expanding Great Pumpkin LumiNights again this year by growing the glow in to Wildwood Grove. For those of you who have visited, you know that Great Pumpkin LumiNights has been an overwhelming guest-favorite since it was introduced in 2017. It is [...]
One of my favorite tips to share with people who are unfamiliar with Dollywood is to keep your eyes open: beyond the beauty, there’s a lot of fun at every turn. Whether you notice tongue-in-cheek signage, colorful characters, or an intentional mouse hole tucked away in Craftsman’s Valley, you will be delighted throughout your day. [...]
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 [...]
Dollywood’s chapel is an iconic fixture of the park. Think you know the Robert F. Thomas Chapel? Yep, there’s a weekly church service. And, yes, the building is named in honor of the doctor who delivered Dolly Parton. But there’s a lot more I bet you don’t know. I sat down with Dollywood’s Chaplain [...]
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 [...]
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