There are several ways to get to the gates at Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country. I have observed some guests trying to figure out which trolley to board when leaving the park, so I thought I would get some answers from the ones who know best! I spoke with Lance Ridley, Operations Manager and [...]
Many of you have probably heard of the Enneagram, which is a system of personality typing that describes nine patterns in how people interpret the world and manage their emotions. You can learn more by searching “Enneagram types” on the internet, but for this blog I will give you a short definition of each [...]
I am fortunate to live only about 45 minutes from Dollywood, making it relatively simple to hop over for the day or even for a couple of hours. But as I was walking through the parking lot a few weeks ago, I was amazed to see so many license plates from out of state! I [...]
How many readers of this blog have refillable mugs from Dollywood or Dollywood’s Splash Country? I see a LOT of refillable mugs every time I go to the parks, so I am assuming a lot of you are like me and buy one every year for the value and convenience. But I also know [...]
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” This was the song ringing through my mind on a recent visit to Dollywood. It was a treat to be there during the week they are closed between Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas to see all the preparations being made to add that holiday sparkle [...]
This is a blog I never anticipated writing—or for that matter, ever wanted to write! But this summer I found myself with a broken ankle after having surgery where a plate and seven screws were installed. I faced two months of being wheelchair-bound soon after Dollywood reopened after being closed due to COVID-19, but [...]
Details are more than just “little things” … they often make the difference in good and great - and details are something in which Dollywood and its associated properties excel! In my visits to Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, I have noticed some “hidden treasures” I think are worth pointing out. Some of them [...]
Dollywood is finally open and is starting off with a bang by presenting the vibrant Flower & Food Festival, delayed from its debut which was originally scheduled for mid-spring. Obviously, there are two significant parts to this festival: flowers and food. Another blog will delve into the unique food offerings, but I have the [...]
I wonder how many of Dollywood’s visitors notice the music playing in the background throughout the park? I always notice it, and I have observed how it has changed over the 30-plus years I have been visiting. A friend once told me her cousin had never visited Dollywood because they didn’t care for the [...]
Most of us who are familiar with Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa are aware it is a fun place to take children. With Camp DW, swimming pools, play areas and Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country nearby, a family trip to this great destination is a "no-brainer." But what about some time at this resort [...]
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