Dollywood just opened its largest expansion yet: Wildwood Grove! This six-acre land offers family fun for all ages. The enchanting new area offers six new rides, including the new coaster, Dragonflier. With so much to do and many new experiences, check out my video for a few of my favorites from my first look at [...]

There’s something truly special about experiencing life through the eyes of your children—taking my boys to Dollywood is one of those simple pleasures for me. Specifically, I hope you get the chance to explore Wildwood Grove through a child’s innocence and imagination. Dollywood’s newest addition is an incredible playground for families. I know you’ll [...]

Taking toddlers to an amusement park can be challenging both physically and emotionally. When planning a trip to Dollywood, it is important to remember that the park is designed for all ages. The park offers rides, splash pads, play areas, and more for toddlers. In my video, I give you a handful of ideas to [...]

It won’t be long before many of us get to take a time out for spring break. One of my family’s favorite things to do during this March vacation is to plan a weekend road trip to Dollywood and Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. We love road tripping to Dollywood because not only is [...]

Can you believe spring break is just around the corner?! When I asked the kids where they wanted to go for spring break it was a unanimous, “Dollywood!” If you don’t have plans yet, you do now! Dollywood is an easy last-minute trip. Here are a few tips when planning your Dollywood spring break. [...]

I recently had one of the very best dates EVER with my husband of 16 years. He took me to Dollywood for the day, and the kids were NOT invited to come with us. Of course we’ve been to the park many, many times and we always enjoy ourselves. Let me tell ya, though, [...]

Dollywood is THE Christmas destination. It’s the 11-time Golden Ticket winner for Best Christmas Event in the theme park industry! With the competition that’s out there, you know that recognition means a lot. I love that my family can pack up and head to Dollywood when we want, and this is one of our favorite [...]

Glacier Ridge is Dollywood’s largest Christmas expansion since the festival began in 1990! The area stretches from Timber Canyon to the top of Craftsman’s Valley (it mirrors the footsteps of Great Pumpkin LumiNights). This addition will definitely put you in the Christmas spirit. While the entire park is decorated beautifully and sparkles with five [...]

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas featuring Glacier Ridge is the most beautiful holiday addition yet! There’s no better way to spend your holiday season, and there’s no place quite as uniquely beautiful as Dollywood. On opening day of this festival, we explored the park to see what Dollywood has in store for families, especially families [...]

With more than 40 rides and attractions to enjoy while you’re at Dollywood, it’s hard to know which will be the best fit for your family – especially if you have family members who are, shall we say, less than enthusiastic about thrill rides. In our family, we’re split right down the middle, half [...]