Have you ever wondered what’s inside Dolly’s Closet? (Not the one at Dolly’s house. The store at Dollywood!) You may imagine lots of boots and bling! Allow me to give you a closer look through the aisles of Dolly’s Closet. It’s a store originally fashioned by Dolly’s personal costume designer, located just across from [...]
My kids and I kicked off Dollywood’s 36th season with a fun-filled day including the debut of a NEW foot-stomping show. This heart-warming, hopeful performance, A Brighter Day, is a must- see. I cried. I sang. I wanted to dance. It truly has it all. This show is a unique blend of inspirational [...]
Grab your friends and family and mark your calendars to visit Dollywood frequently during its 36th season! The new season brings with it hope, faith, fun and as Dolly would say, brighter days! I visited the park during Dollywood’s media day a couple weeks ago to catch a glimpse of new construction and other [...]
One of my favorite places to stop while visiting Dollywood is the caricature stand to watch the Kaman’s Art Shoppes’ artists at work. During our recent visit, we met Eric, an artist, who is in his ninth year at Dollywood. Eric is a screen designer and puts his skills to work capturing personalized drawings [...]
The sun was just setting over Dollywood when my kids and I waited for the Candlelight Carolers performance during our last visit. This new show takes place on the steps of the iconic Robert F. Thomas Chapel. It’s a remarkably breathtaking spot nestled at the foot of the mountain in Craftsman’s Valley. This Christmas [...]
We love to visit Dollywood to take a break from our routine AND learn outside our homeschool classroom. Did you know that Dollywood takes education at the park a step further by providing curriculum you can use before and during your visit? Check out the educational resources available to families in this overview video: [...]
Our absolute favorite time of year at Dollywood is Christmas. When I was invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at lighting preparations for the holiday season, I didn’t hesitate! I was curious to see how the magic of the season comes to life – literally strand by strand. Did you know Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain [...]
It was a sunny fall afternoon. The smell of fresh baked apple pie burst from the Spotlight Bakery on Showstreet. Jerry and his wife Kay, a life-long friend of our family, sat across from me at a nearby table. A few weeks earlier, I discovered a picture Kay’s daughter posted of their recent trip [...]
Summer fun has begun at Dollywood’s Splash Country! We enjoyed a much-needed day of water play during one of Dollywood’s Splash Country’s Season Passholder preview days. It was the perfect time to check out the new safety measures in place during the water park’s phased reopening. As expected, we were greeted by safety staff [...]
It’s impossible to visit Dollywood without enjoying an array of tasty treats. I took a deep dive into Dollywood guests’ favorite foods, and it left me hungry for more! Cinnamon Bread The aroma through Craftsman’s Valley makes me throw my diet into the wind and run for the nearest entrance to the Grist Mill. [...]
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