“Dad, how many people can ride on the Dollywood Express?” “Dad, how many Christmas lights do they put up at Dollywood?” “Dad, how tall is Drop Line?” These were simple questions my inquisitive children asked during one of our recent family trips to Dollywood. These questions sparked my interest to discover the stats behind [...]
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 [...]
What is a Dollywood Insider? Although I have only been one since late August of 2019, it’s a question I get asked often. In this post I’ll answer that question as well as a few other questions myself (and probably the rest of my fellow insiders) have been frequently asked. So first things first, [...]
One of my absolute favorite things to do at Dollywood is to head to The Village section of the park to watch Heartsong: The Movie in the Heartsong Theater. In fact, I would say that it’s the best 20-minute break you can take during an adventurous day in the park! The film features Dolly [...]
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 [...]
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