Did you notice that Dollywood is offering a new experience guide this Christmas season? Though Smoky Mountain Christmas is immersive in holiday spirit, there’s another new opportunity for you to check out: Dollywood through Dolly’s eyes. This guide explains how different places and events in the park relate to Dolly’s life story. It is [...]
If you’re anything like me, you’re a sucker for a good graphic tee. Dollywood’s Emporium does not disappoint in the t-shirt department. The store is packed to the brim with Dollywood goodies. They have so many good graphic t-shirt options that it is hard to leave with only one in your bag. Some people [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted March 9, 2018. It sparkles—no, I’ll even go as far as to say it GLOWS—with personality and warmth. How many hotel suites can you say that about? The Dolly Parton Suite at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa was even more than I could have imagined. Are you [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted Jan. 6, 2020. Dollywood is by far the most popular ticketed attraction in the Great Smoky Mountains. But do you know how the top destination came to be Dollywood? Here is a little history about this beloved park. Rebel Railroad Before it was Dollywood, three other parks [...]
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is unparalleled to any other Christmas event. The park is trimmed with Christmas lights, heart-warming tales are brought to life in great musical productions and the smell of warm cinnamon bread wafts through the cool mountain air. These are just a few of the highlights. Along with all these things [...]
I am curious: How many Dollywood visitors have made the same mistake I made for many years? I noticed the replica of Dolly Parton’s Tennessee Mountain Home (just past Aunt Granny’s Restaurant in the heart of the Rivertown Junction area) and marveled at how Dolly had grown up in such a humble way. Yet, [...]
If you’ve spent any time researching Dollywood, you know that this theme park is known for its down-home charm. Born and raised in Northeast Tennessee, I found myself wondering if this description makes you want to visit? According to the dictionary, down-home means “of, relating to, or exhibiting the simple, familiar, or folksy qualities [...]
Included in Dolly Parton’s portfolio of brands is Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Because I am a Dollywood Insider, I want to be sure you know about all the incredible Pigeon Forge properties. Today, I’m giving you a peek behind the curtain of the world’s most-visited dinner theater! Established on the heart of Pigeon Forge’s Parkway [...]
On Jan. 19, two amazing humans were born. At first glance they may appear vastly different. One of them I know very well and one I have only waved to from a distance. One is simple and quiet while the other is all bling and making her presence known. One is only recognized and [...]
Recently on a spectacular autumn day, three of my fellow Dollywood Insiders and I had the unforgettable opportunity to take part in a special press conference at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Dolly Parton was there to celebrate the upcoming launch of her new Netflix series Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings. The eight-movie series is a [...]
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