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 [...]
One thing that impressed me about Dollywood on my very first visit was the scenic landscape of the park. Dollywood isn’t simply 150-acres of metal and wooden rides on hot asphalt. This scenic theme park incorporates the natural rolling hills of the surrounding area and strives to welcome the natural beauty of Pigeon Forge [...]
There is one short week – six days actually – that allows all the Dollywood “elves” to transform the park from fall harvest decor to a twinkling one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain Christmas experience. I’ve gotten the inside scoop on just how this amazing transformation takes place in such a short amount of time and how [...]
Don’t you just love when you discover something great about a place you love? I heard a radio promotion inviting first responders for a special weekend with discounted ticket prices at Dollywood, and I couldn’t help but think, “what a wonderful way to thank the community.” Then I heard about a fundraising drive at [...]
Fall is my favorite season to visit Dollywood. I love the cooler weather and the Smoky Mountains backdrop as the leaves change color. Dollywood’s annual Harvest Festival kicks off, and the park is decorated with magnificent pumpkins and seasonal décor and is a feast for your eyes. Dozens of artisans from across the nation [...]
When I was growing up in New Hampshire, we lived in a 200+ year old house that was heated partly by a huge coal stove that sat in the living room. It had a window that sported an eerie orange glow from burning coals, and a cast iron pan of water sat on top [...]
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