One of my favorite perks of being a Diamond Season Passholder this year has been getting to participate in Dollywood’s Golden Events. When I first learned about these exclusive Season Passholder only opportunities, I immediately marked my calendar to plan a visit or two to make sure I didn’t miss out. One of the [...]
At Dollywood, Miss Lillian is a character who is also known as “The Chicken Lady.” With her impressive improv skills, she’s a poet and a performer—you should make it a point to look for Miss Lillian during your visit. She plays her one-of-a-kind banjo-lele and sings songs “on the fly” about guests. (Miss Lillian [...]
Dollywood is the home to an array of friendly characters waiting to meet you. Who is who, and where do you find them? Let me break it down for you, and come meet them for yourself! The Locals: Benjamin Bear This cheery black bear lives in Wildwood Grove at Dollywood. He became friends with [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted Sept. 22, 2021. Eagle Mountain Sanctuary is a true Dollywood gem. It fits so naturally with the theme park mountainside, it’s easy to miss as you walk through Craftsman’s Valley. I encourage you not to, though! In partnership with the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), Dollywood is home [...]
Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted Aug. 23, 2021. Dollywood is celebrating a special milestone in 2021 with the 30th anniversary of the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary. Opened in April of 1991, the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary is a 30,000-square-foot aviary that houses the country's largest presentation of non-releasable bald eagles. Along with the sanctuary, [...]
Back in January, I had the unique opportunity to chat with Brooke East, a Dollywood performer, stage manager and entertainment host who oversaw a brand-new character callback during the annual audition process. During our time together, Brooke let me know that she was really looking for fresh new talent for the different festivals that [...]
You may have heard of Gazillion Bubble Show Aurora that’s on stage at Dollywood now through Aug. 7. I had the coolest experience with this show! My niece, Kedaja, and I participated in a Q&A with the host, Deni Yang. This opportunity is a Golden Event, so it’s open to all Dollywood Gold and [...]
I have been a self-proclaimed Dollywood Entertainment fanatic since I was a little girl. I still remember the excitement I felt way, way (way) back in 1992 when I first sat down in Showstreet Palace Theater to watch “Fire on The Mountain” when the Showstreet area first opened. And back in the ole days, [...]
During my first year of being a Dollywood Season Passholder, I made some incorrect assumptions. One thing that I automatically assumed is that I wouldn’t be able to take my two very young children to see any of the amazing shows that Dollywood has to offer. Kids struggle to sit still and stay quiet [...]
Whether you’re a parent, are young yourself or are simply young at heart, you have to make plans to see Gazillion Bubble Show Aurora at Dollywood! Returning to Dollywood for the first time in several years, this show is one of the most spectacular, mesmerizing and jaw-dropping shows in the park. Over the course [...]
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