Dollywood’s Harvest Festival featuring Great Pumpkin LumiNights is a must-see event for me each year. I love exploring the park and walking through Craftsman’s Valley, Wilderness Pass, Timber Canyon and new this year, Wildwood Grove! But my very favorite thing is the Pumpkin Spice Funnel Cake. It is only available during this festival, so [...]

While you’re running around the park wondering how long the line is at Wild Eagle or Lightning Rod, I am walking around wondering how long the wait is at Till & Harvest or Aunt Granny’s Restaurant. Your food might be secondary or an afterthought, but the food experience is the focal point of my [...]

There’s a lot of truth in the saying that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” It fills you up after a good night’s sleep, and fuels you through the first half of your day. When spending a day at the Dollywood or Dollywood’s Splash Country, you’re going to need all the [...]

Have you ever been enjoying a big bowl of ham ‘n’ beans at Dollywood and wondered “Who is Granny Ogle?” The last time we visited, my husband asked me this question and it got me thinking about the stories behind these amazing park restaurants. One thing I really enjoy about Dollywood is how they [...]

Dollywood is known for having spectacular food; just look at our Dining Guide here. How are you ever supposed to choose when you have these amazing options? If you’re feeling indecisive or are arguing with your group members over where to eat, just take this handy quiz! After all, wherever you eat at Dollywood [...]

The opening of Wildwood Grove means more exciting and delicious food options in Dollywood! We recently visited Dollywood to check out the new, beautiful expansion. If you have not gone yet, book your trip now! The rides are so much fun for the whole family. We could have spent all day just in Wildwood [...]

Treating yourself and your loved ones to scrumptious snacks throughout the park can be one of the big highlights of a day spent at Dollywood. But if you are the one paying for all of those yummy treats, you might be trying to figure out how to maximize the amount of snacks you can [...]

Dollywood is well-known for its thrilling rides, high quality entertainment and family-friendly atmosphere. Did you know that it’s becoming quite a foodie destination, too? With great events like Festival of Nations and Barbeque & Bluegrass, it’s no wonder that some people come to Dollywood just to sample the food. Personally, I am a huge [...]

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is a never-miss event for my family. It’s incredible for many different reasons. I’ll give you five: 1.) The lights are spectacular—and there are even more this year. 2.) The shows are fantastic. 3.) The stores are full of unique gifts. 4.) Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are [...]