Mountain Waves is a 500,000-gallon attraction smack dab in the middle of Dollywood’s Splash Country. It’s a popular spot for guests of all ages: just grab a tube and float in the rolling waves!But, have you ever wondered what creates those waves? The alarm goes off and, suddenly, you’re rocking. It’s an air compression system. [...]
Guests have told us our friendly hosts are our “secret sauce” and set us apart in the theme park industry. I tend to agree. Take Mike Hall, for example. He’s worked at Dollywood’s Splash Country for 12 years and it’s obvious this retirement gig gives him great joy. He says Saturday mornings are his [...]
Swimming lessons save lives. Because of its passion for safety, Dollywood’s Splash Country once again is hosting Water Safety Day to raise awareness and is offering a discounted ticket so more guests will take advantage of this opportunity to learn. This ninth annual event includes a free 30-minute swim lesson on Thursday, June 21. [...]
I love pools and water parks. I always have. I’m part of that generation of little girls who grew up imitating Ariel from The Little Mermaid (I see all of you nodding your heads—you know what I’m talking about!). Too bad my fair skin and hair just can’t take the summer sun for very [...]
At Dollywood’s Splash Country, summertime is playtime! Children are out of school and families have the opportunity to spend more time together making memories. In celebration of the water park opening on May 19, Dollywood is offering a weeklong sale to kick off the season: purchase a two-day Dollywood ticket and upgrade to a [...]
Pull out your calendars. I have some Dollywood intel to share with you. These dates may help you save some money, or help you better plan—either way, it's good info to know early in the year! SEASON DATES Dollywood is open- March 16 — Jan. 5 Dollywood's Splash Country is open- May [...]
You blink and it’s gone. Summer is almost gone! How did that happen? [How does it ever happen??] Okay, here’s what you need to do: be truly intentional with your time over the next six weeks and you still have the opportunity to squeeze out every drop of fun in the sunshine that you [...]
I can pretend to need an excuse to talk about ice cream (National Ice Cream Day is always the third Sunday in July—which means THIS weekend!), but between you, me and everyone who knows me—I don’t need an excuse. I love ice cream. And, they say you talk about what occupies your thoughts, [...]
Growing up in East Tennessee, summer has always been synonymous with long days by the pool, lake or local swimming hole: find your nearest body of water and park yourself for a refreshing day of aquatic fun. This summer, I’m even more determined to have a game plan for staying cool. Why? By the [...]
Father’s Day is less about thanking dad and more about making memories with your family. As a dad of four kids, I know that my favorite gift for Father’s Day is that question and answer sheet where my kids say that I weigh 20 pounds and I’m 8 feet tall. My favorite thing to [...]
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