When it comes to why I recommend staying at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, the reasons seem endless. The short distance to both Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country, complimentary trolley service to both parks (that means no paying to park, yes please!), complimentary TimeSavers, THE CINNAMON BREAD… I could go on and on. If [...]
COVID-19 rocked the world. We’ll feel the ripple effect for some time. I’m grateful to be back at work and be given the opportunity to reopen Dollywood for families to make new memories. But in order to regain some normalcy, our team worked with a lot of experts (including doctors, government officials and theme [...]
Last summer may seem like a distant memory, so we want to revive those thoughts of warmer, brighter days. We decided it would be fun to play a game of “Memory” with images from Dollywood’s Splash Country. We can’t wait until we can open for our 20th anniversary season! Until then, play along with [...]
Our water park’s season runs from mid-May through Labor Day. Off-season work begins almost immediately to prepare Dollywood’s Splash Country for the next year. I’ve learned there’s a LOT of elbow grease that goes into maintaining a water park—especially when you consider the standards for all Dollywood properties! We pride ourselves on being the [...]
My little boy was born in 2015—that means he is eligible for Dollywood’s Pre-K Imagination Pass! Because it’s new, I thought it would be helpful to do a video-explainer covering what it is, who’s eligible and how to register. And for those who aren’t familiar with all there is for preschool-aged kids to do, [...]
I’m a mom on a budget. There’s an unlimited wish list my children have—and then there’s reality. [Side note: parents, isn’t it SO FUN when kids reach that age when they want everything they see on TV and the internet?] That’s why I’m a big supporter of experiences over things. Instead of amassing junk, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Let’s call this Retreat/Canopy 201. By now you already know why you want to reserve a shaded space for your next visit to Dollywood’s Splash Country, but you need a little help with strategy for choosing your spot. Great. You’ve come to the right place. (For those who need the refresher course on which [...]
Sweet summertime. I know it’s technically not summer. Yet. It’s coming, though. And, to help usher in the hottest season of the year, Dollywood’s Splash Country opens this weekend! With such a big year for The Dollywood Company, you know all our properties are kicking it into high gear. Our water park has big [...]
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