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 [...]
Have you ever wondered how people come up with new ideas for menu items? No? Me neither until I heard some of the hosts at Dollywood’s Splash Country talking about going to the “innovation lab” to do some food sampling in a taste kitchen. I invited myself to tag along (obviously). It sounded like [...]
I get to hang out with this fun team at Dollywood’s Splash Country. It’s a perk of the job. These folks work hard year-round to give our guests the best possible pool day memories. They love guest feedback because it helps them make plans with you in mind. What they accomplish in the off-season [...]
It’s the biggest year in the history of Dollywood. [Have you heard us say that yet?] And, with so much going on, I keep hearing people asking questions about when things are happening. I thought it may be helpful to make a list with everything in one place. SEASON DATES Dollywood is open- [...]
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. [...]
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