On the heels of a successful launch, Dollywood’s Splash Country’s Dining Pass is available again for the 2021 season. In case you are unfamiliar with this exclusive water park opportunity, allow me to remind you: with the one-time purchase of this pass, you receive one meal PLUS one snack every time you visit Dollywood’s [...]
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a time for being with family, reflecting on our many blessings, kicking off the Christmas season and of course, enjoying incredible food. At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, our chefs have perfected the Southern comfort food we expect on turkey day. This year, our chefs in Song & [...]
Dollywood is a park that is always improving. We listen to our guests and have our eyes open for new offerings our visitors will love. Food is a great example of this. While there are beloved favorites you can count on, you’re also sure to spot something new to try. This fall, our culinary [...]
Now that I’ve had some time to sample more of our 2020 Harvest Festival menu items, I’m ready to tell you my favorites. [Full disclosure: you could probably sway me to choose other options—they’re all pretty good.] Sit-Down Meal I love that Dollywood is a theme park where one of the memorable moments is [...]
Sometimes, it’s the simple tips that make the biggest difference in your experience. Example: I’m going to tell you about a pizza you need to try before Dollywood’s Splash Country season ends in a few weeks. It’s going to make your water park experience even better. I happened to be at our water park [...]
Red’s Drive-In has been a Dollywood fan-favorite since it opened with Jukebox Junction in 1995. The menu boasts thick, frosty shakes and the best burgers in town. Apart from being a well-themed eatery (with great food!), this spot serves as a nod to some Dolly Parton history. In 1946—the year Dolly was born—a man [...]
Obviously, food is a huge part of our Flower & Food Festival. Curious about what’s on the menu? This is a brand-new festival with never-before-offered cuisine. You can choose from appetizers, entrees, drinks and dessert. I’ll list all festival dining items for you by location. Spotlight Bakery Flower & Food Festival Cookies- Dollywood’s [...]
We’re ready to welcome the world! Believe it or not (I can’t), but it’s already time for the new season to begin here at Dollywood! This is a special season—our 35th to be exact—and a year that we have packed full of great events and experiences for you and your friends and family to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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