The warmer temperatures outside might just be the Caribbean breeze brought from one of the headlining acts at this year's Festival of Nations at Dollywood. Hailing from the beautiful city of Havana, Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba's "Cuba Vibra!" show is 45 minutes of nonstop music, high-energy dancing, acrobatics, beautiful costumes and an array of [...]
Dollywood has been entertaining guests and serving as the backdrop to cherished family memories since it opened in 1986. If you’re a longtime visitor, you know how much the park has grown and changed over the last three decades. However, the park has retained much of its history and roots, and I have the [...]
How does Dollywood find all of their talented performers? Open call auditions! I got to be a fly on the wall for their first round of 2019 auditions on Jan. 12. To say these auditions are a big deal is a bit of an understatement! Dollywood is the industry leader in theme park entertainment, [...]
Warning: there are a few spoilers in this post. If you haven’t ridden Blazing Fury yet, you may want to come back after your first ride. Blazing Fury is Dollywood’s classic, family-friendly indoor roller coaster. Opened in 1978, it was the first coaster at Dollywood, which was then known as Silver Dollar City. Located [...]
Here we are—Thanksgiving week! You’ll probably consume some tasty items over the next several days. I have a question for you—do you like pie? Let me tell you about a one-of-a-kind apple pie at Dollywood. All 25 lbs. of it! Better yet, let me SHOW you how it’s made. [...]
At Dollywood, there is something for everyone—shows, rides, and delicious food top the list. One thing my family loves the most is the characters you get to know. In particular, we love the one (and only) ‘Chicken Lady.’ She clucks more than most. Her name is Miss Lillian and I want you to get [...]
One of the things those of us who love Dollywood enjoy most about the park is the unique atmosphere. An invaluable element that contributes to the charm of the Dollywood properties is not only the friendliness of the employees, but also their themed costumes. So what is it like to dress 3800 Dollywood hosts? [...]
I love Dollywood. And, I love telling you about Dollywood. Because I work here, you would expect that. So, we thought it would be beneficial for our guests to hear from other guests. That’s why we have a Dollywood Insiders panel. These folks are guests who don’t get a paycheck from us, but love [...]
Nearly 10 years ago, my family was a full-time RV family. For 18 months, my husband and I traveled with our three teenagers and rescued pound puppies in a 31-foot motorhome while my husband worked. Now that our kids are grown, my husband and I dream of returning to a life on the road. [...]
What does it take to train hundreds of lifeguards so they are ready to keep your family safe at Dollywood’s Splash Country? I found out it all starts in a classroom. The Aquatics Supervisor invited me to sit in on the first step of training to find out what’s expected of these award-winning guards. [...]
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