As a self-confessed foodie, I am constantly thinking about meals and menus, and Dollywood is where I do most of my dining daydreaming. There are so many culinary delights across all of Dollywood’s properties that you’ll always be discovering new treats and dishes, and with menus changing with the festivals, you’re getting the best [...]
I’ve heard stories about Dolly’s influence on the design of Song & Hearth: A Southern Eatery (located inside the resort), but I wanted to find out for myself. And, tell you, of course. I spoke with Brian Angello, Dollywood’s Director of Hospitality Marketing, about Song & Hearth’s design. What is Dolly’s Recipe for Life? [...]
Dolly Parton famously said, "My weaknesses have always been food and men—in that order." As a Dollywood Insider, I’ve been lucky enough to attend a handful of media events with Dolly herself. She has an electric magnetism that people gravitate toward. The more I learn about her, the more I’m impressed and in awe of her [...]
Dollywood may be famous for their amazing Southern foods, but did you know that they offer a large selection of healthy options that are just as yummy as... err... less-healthy ones? Recently, my little buddy Julius was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Being a lover of all-food-Dollywood, like me, we set out on a [...]
How many readers of this blog have refillable mugs from Dollywood or Dollywood’s Splash Country? I see a LOT of refillable mugs every time I go to the parks, so I am assuming a lot of you are like me and buy one every year for the value and convenience. But I also know [...]
To give you a peek at some Christmas treats, I was able to go behind the scenes at Dollywood’s Spotlight Bakery to watch pastry chef Giget decorate some of Dollywood’s infamous sweets. Here are a few of my takeaways: *The gingerbread cookies are a crowd favorite: they’re made from scratch and then individually decorated. [...]
The amazing and vast selection of dining options at Dollywood Parks and Resort is often what brings guests to (and back to) the park. Dollywood has something for everyone from the kickin’ pork rinds in Craftsman’s Valley to the down-home country cooking at Aunt Granny’s – there are foods and feasts galore and there [...]
So, you’ve heard all the hype about the AMAZING food at Dollywood, right? But, you have to eat a special diet, and you aren’t sure you will have a chance to try any of it? Believe me, I’ve been there. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease about 15 years ago, and I know for [...]
With the Harvest Festival now in full swing, fresh food and fine produce is in abundance throughout Dollywood and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Limited-edition cinnamon breads are now available, Thanksgiving staples such as apple-glazed carved ham, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and sweet potato casserole are being served at Aunt Granny’s Restaurant and festival food booths [...]
If there’s anything that can help make this crazy year a little better it’s football, cooler weather and Harvest Festival at Dollywood. It’s hard not to like fall and all the amazing decorations at the park this time of year. If you see me at Dollywood, chances are you’re going to find me either [...]
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