At Dollywood, this year has been called “The Year of the Family.” Dollywood believes that “the world would be a better place if we could make more time, family time.” But where does this belief come from? To understand this, we have to understand the people behind The Dollywood Company. Dollywood is owned via a [...]

I find the older my children get, the harder it can be to keep them wanting to learn in the summer. Once school lets out, my kids prefer to sleep, visit the pool or hang out with their friends rather than follow my suggestions to read or complete a page or two in a [...]

Navigating a theme park or a water park evolves as your family grows. That’s something I’m learning with my own family. Where it used to depend on how well I planned in advance, now it’s become important to use my improv skills. The kids want to explore on their own? Okay, but let’s set [...]

I know how it is—as soon as your family get through the turnstiles, everyone wants to rush off in the direction of their favorite ride. But, let me encourage you—before you get too far from the entrance, pause to take the kids by Centralized Measuring. It’s sure to help you have a smoother day. [...]

Dollywood is hailed as a family-friendly park. And, my family of seven always puts that to the test. Parent Swap is one of the programs Dollywood offers that exemplifies why I love this theme park so much. Have you taken advantage of Parent Swap? Do you know what it is? Watch this short clip [...]

One of the reasons my family loves Dollywood is because we truly enjoy the opportunities the park gives us to try new things together. How many theme parks can you visit and make your own blown glass ornament?! My family recently did this together and we documented it for you. I recommend you check [...]

*This guest post is written by Dollywood Insider Becky Mansfield’s husband, Mickey. Father’s Day is less about thanking dad and more about making memories with your family. As a dad of four kids, I know that my favorite gift for Father’s Day is that question and answer sheet where my kids say that I [...]

I love visiting Dollywood, so Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity each year to go with my family. I have some favorite things that I like to do there and on Mother’s Day weekend, I get to pick. 1 - Stay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa Dollywood’s resort is amazing and I enjoy [...]

We have talked about Dollywood with Littles. Now it is time for Dollywood with Middles, those guests who are “too big” for the Busy Bees but not quite ready for Wild Eagle. If your child falls somewhere in the 39 to 48 inch ranges it is still be a good idea to stop by [...]

My parents have been taking me to Dollywood since I was a little girl. I spent many, many weekends of my childhood camping in Pigeon Forge and riding the trolley over to the theme park for the day. It's always been one of my family's favorite things to do as long as I can [...]