It was a jam-packed day at Dollywood last season. Our family had arrived about two hours after the park has opened, and we could already tell that today would be a BIG day within the hallowed grounds that Dolly built. My first order of business was to march directly to the TimeSaver location to [...]

“Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing.” It’s no secret that Dolly is a big fan of butterflies and Dollywood is full of butterfly inspiration. From signs and treats, to actual butterflies fluttering around! And before you even arrive to Dollywood, the butterflies start to appear. This is how you will [...]

My kids and I ventured out for our first trip back to Dollywood! We are learning how to adapt to mask life right along with the rest of you. I created a video with some tips we found helpful to look beyond the mask and enjoy your day with family at Dollywood! [...]

I’ve always loved taking pictures and video. When I was five, I started using cameras at home. I took pictures and shot everything that I could. The cameras used film, so I was limited on how much I could capture. In the digital age, the only restriction is running out of space on a [...]

One of my favorite things about Dollywood is the chance to make amazing family memories. My girls and I recently did just that. While my husband was hard at work, we girls got to sneak off to Dollywood. Our main focus for this visit was Santa Land. The girls got to write letters to [...]

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of the year! Even though it sometimes can be overlooked as one of the “less important” holidays, it’s become especially meaningful and more important to me with each passing year. Special people, special times, special memories—these are the things that I find myself grateful for on a [...]

My most treasured Christmas tradition is spending time at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and Dollywood during the holidays with my children. Since we homeschool, we often sneak away before the rest of the world is on winter break to enjoy a nice, quiet getaway.  This past winter, we discovered that the first week [...]

This quiz will prove if you’re a true Dollywood expert. It’s for Dollywood lovers who know their Tennessee Tornado from their Thunderhead. Those who have soared on the wings of eagles, have belted out a Heartsong or two, and remember rides of the park’s past. Good luck!

I have this memory. It's actually a couple of snapshots of a memory. I can play them fast enough in my mind that they move like a movie. Or I can focus on the individual moments and let them linger for a while. One memory in particular pops up often. I was about four or five, I'm on [...]

Something for everyone? Even babies? You may think you should wait until your children are a little older to take them to a theme park—but don’t wait to go to Dollywood! Stroll through the park with us and check out all of the fun things that you won’t want to miss during baby’s day out [...]