My love of pressed pennies stems from road trips I took with my grandparents as a young child. With more than twenty grandchildren and normally several in tow, they didn’t have a lot of money for souvenirs when we stopped at attractions. But Grandpa always dug through his change jar and gave each of [...]

Where would we be without signs? At Dollywood, signs guide us around the park from point A to point B and beyond. They send you to your next ride, show or meal. Other Dollywood signs, however, tell a story about the people and history of the park and the surrounding region. I got some [...]

Winter can be a challenging season for adventure-seeking families, as it’s the time when some of our favorite destinations (like Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country) are hibernating until the weather warms back up. But I’ve found that it doesn’t mean there aren’t really special experiences available; you’ve just got to know where to look [...]

*This guest post is written by Dollywood Publicist and blogger, Amber Davis. 2017 was a great year for Dollywood. We hope you made lots of fun memories with your family. We asked our Dollywood Insiders to share what stands out from their visits this season. Check out the video to see if you have [...]

If you’re looking for a memorable, festive, fun, tasty, entertaining, and exciting way to celebrate the holidays, we can agree that Dollywood has those bases covered, right? Where else can you go to experience a jolly holiday amidst the splendor of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with thrilling rides and attractions; plenty of [...]

Have you ever wondered who wins those huge prizes at theme parks? That’s my family during most of our visits to Dollywood. We’ve been the ones trying to figure out how to fit a 4-foot stuffed “something” into a Prius on a number of occasions! Playing games and winning prizes has become a bit [...]

It’s Christmas at Dollywood! The whole park is decked out in fine holiday décor, but it wouldn’t be complete if Dollywood didn’t host a certain jolly man dressed in red. Where can you find him? My family went in search of Santa Claus when we visited. We found him where you expect to find [...]

Christmas is a magical time of year, and feels even more so when you have small children. Dollywood offers many exciting options for little ones, including playgrounds, rides, shows, and character meet and greets. Santa Claus himself is known to make an appearance! Here are my mom tips for taking a young family to [...]

Like many families, we visit Dollywood several times a year. There is always a new reason to visit, and thanks to changing festivals and an amazing group of designers, the park looks different each time! The winter décor is beautiful, whimsical, and fun. Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs now through Jan. 3 with more [...]

Every year my husband and I plot and plan to come up with meaningful traditions to make the Christmas season extra special for our entire family. A few years ago, December rolled around once again, yet we found the wells of inspiration running dry and had trouble getting into the “Christmas spirit.” Then I [...]