When I first heard that Dollywood’s new Wildwood Tree in Wildwood Grove was going to have a “unique nighttime experience,” I was curious. Not a “show,” but an “experience.” What would that look and sound like? I got to enjoy it recently and decided to share my thoughts with you: It is a great [...]
Although it may not be the norm, my family has benefitted from the decision to go to church when we’re on vacation– it is fun to see how people from different traditions worship and conduct their Sunday morning services, and visiting new congregations offers a chance to meet people you might not have otherwise. [...]
I recently had the opportunity to attend a company outing—and it was at Dollywood, which happens to be one of my favorite places on earth. It was such a fun day, I thought I’d share a little about what I learned from Teri Lux, one of Dollywood’s Group Sales Managers, in case a day [...]
There are so many things that go into making Dollywood the beautiful and unique theme park that it is. As someone who loves flowers, one aspect of Dollywood that I always notice and enjoy is the landscaping. Have you never really paid attention to that detail? Read on and hopefully you will find a [...]
I recently visited one of Dolly Parton’s Pigeon Forge shows—Smoky Mountain Opry—and what a pleasant surprise! Full disclosure here: I pretty much love any kind of show like this – professional or amateur. Singing, dancing, fancy costumes… what’s not to love about that?! But honestly, I was not prepared for this show. I have [...]
Do you have a special occasion coming up? An anniversary or honeymoon? A Girls Weekend or Bachelorette Party? Do you want to celebrate a birthday, promotion or retirement? What about an upcoming graduation? I have an idea for you: come to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa to celebrate! Aside from the beautiful mountain getaway [...]
Did you get an engagement ring for Christmas? Or do you have a friend whose engagement you want to celebrate? These ideas could even work for a bachelor party, if that is coming up for you or someone you know. My daughter Annie’s bridesmaids planned a very special bachelorette party for her at Dollywood, [...]
You may have walked right by these a dozen times, but you will thank me if you pause on your next trip to Dollywood to notice these things that I like to think of as “hidden treasures.” Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum - This is on the far left side as [...]
One of the things those of us who love Dollywood enjoy most about the park is the unique atmosphere. An invaluable element that contributes to the charm of the Dollywood properties is not only the friendliness of the employees, but also their themed costumes. So what is it like to dress 3800 Dollywood hosts? [...]
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