I have visited Dollywood every year for my entire life. I would like to think I know a lot about the park. But when I visited my favorite theme park this past summer with a friend, I learned something from her that I had no clue about—how to use lockers at Dollywood! To be [...]
Waiting in line (especially with young kids) isn’t as much fun as the payoff of getting to swoosh around on your favorite roller coaster. But, lines are a part of any theme park experience. So, let’s chat about how to maximize your time RIDING! That way, you will get the most enjoyment from your [...]
People often ask me to name my favorite Dollywood ride. The truth is, there are many amazing, fun rides to pick from, but I really love Dragonflier! What makes it so much fun? Let me tell you about it! It Lives Up to Its Name! If you have ever daydreamed about what it would [...]
Dollywood's Gold and Diamond Season Passholders enjoy many benefits, such as dining and merchandise discounts and access to exclusive events, but my family’s favorite benefit is Golden Hour. During the first hour of each operating day at Dollywood, Gold and Diamond Passholders can use the TimeSaver entries for all TimeSaver-eligible attractions. This means that [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted Oct. 21, 2020. I love that Dollywood is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests who visit the park. Hosts who work at The Ride Accessibility Center are available to serve guests who have an accessibility need and would like to enjoy Dollywood’s [...]
You’ve likely seen signage at every Dollywood roller coaster entrance indicating loose articles are not permitted on the ride. If you’ve ever lost a hat, lanyard or cell phone on a roller coaster, you understand why – speed and loose articles are not an ideal combination. The good news is Dollywood makes it easy [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted Sept. 27, 2021. As a Dollywood Insider, I field a lot of questions about Dollywood. This question is what I hear the most often: when is the best time to visit Dollywood? And, my answer is always the same: when it rains! Yes, you read that correctly. [...]
While there are so many elements that draw tourists to Dollywood each year (the train, the shows, the music, the cinnamon bread…need I say more?), the top item on every thrill-seeker’s list is the rides—specifically the roller coasters. If you are new to Dollywood and you aren’t familiar with the roller coasters that the [...]
In June, I wrote a blog (What is Thrills in the Hills and Why Should You Go?) to encourage people to check out Dollywood’s behind-the-scenes event. In this blog, I want to give you an overview of what we did, and why you should make plans to be there next year. Check In and [...]
The first year that I invested in a Dollywood season pass, my children were 4 and 2. Other young stay-at-home moms balked at the idea of taking their children to a theme park on a weekday morning, without dad’s help. But I went on solo trips to Dollywood with my children on a nearly [...]
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