I have always loved roller coasters—even as a child. So much that I’ve been known to take motion sickness medicine at the first sign of wooziness after a day full or riding so that I can keep riding! I am always intrigued with what it takes behind the scenes on my favorite attractions. So, [...]
Where are they now? All over the place! That’s where Dollywood’s alumni performers are! One of the unique opportunities guests of Dollywood have is to make a special connection—a friend even—with performers from various shows throughout the park. As we enter into the 35th season, Dollywood continues to be a leader in the theme [...]
One of the coolest things I have gotten to do as a Dollywood Insider is to learn more about the theatrical productions in Dollywood. Last winter, I was able to observe auditions for the many different performing roles. While talking to the actors waiting to audition, I learned what a coveted position it was [...]
When I think of Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas, experiencing ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas with my family is a must! The beautiful story of the Baxter family and their Christmas miracle makes my heart smile, but seeing the show through my children’s eyes is the icing on the cake. Year after year, my son [...]
For the past 29 years, Dollywood’s “Christmas in the Smokies” musical stage show has been a guest favorite—so much so, in fact, that it’s the park’s longest-running show! With a cast of 15 talented singers and dancers, eight live musicians, and about a dozen stage crew members, the Christmas-Americana production runs four times daily, six days [...]
I joined a handful of my fellow Dollywood Insiders to participate in the inaugural Behind the Glow Tour! What is a Behind the Glow Tour? I made a video for you to find out! We followed our fearless host, Dalton, around as he told us all about the amazing displays you see during Great [...]
Have you ever noticed all of the interesting jobs at Dollywood? I came across the jobs page on their website and out of curiosity took a look. I found the listings fascinating. So, I reached out to Sunny Larkin-Woody, Dollywood’s Talent Acquisition Manager, and I learned about some of the fun and unusual jobs [...]
Dollywood's annual Thrills in the Hills event treats roller-coaster fanatics and Dollywood enthusiasts to a weekend of extended ride time on some of the park's top attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, great food, reserved seating at shows and much more. This year, attendees had the chance to climb (yes, climb) to the top of Thunderhead's 100-foot-tall [...]
Every year, Dollywood gives coaster enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the park and some of its most popular attractions. In 2018, as part of the 10th-annual event, attendees had the chance to tour the park's large rides maintenance shop, where many of Dollywood's roller coaster trains are inspected, cleaned and rebuilt. Dollywood's growing operating [...]
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 [...]
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