Every year, during Dollywood’s Summer Celebration the park offers another fun opportunity: Thrills in the Hills. I like to call it a roller coaster extravaganza! This special event gives Dollywood enthusiasts some really cool perks for a select summer weekend each year. In 2021, buying a ticket to this behind-the-scenes-event granted theme park admission [...]
One of the unique things that sets Dollywood apart from other theme parks is its location. The park is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains—the most-visited national park in the country! These mountains, I would argue, can provide some of the best sunsets and views anywhere. As a Dollywood roller coaster [...]
Dollywood's annual Thrills in the Hills event treats roller-coaster fanatics and Dollywood enthusiasts to a weekend of extended ride time on some of the park's top attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, great food, reserved seating at shows and much more. This year, attendees had the chance to climb (yes, climb) to the top of Thunderhead's 100-foot-tall [...]
When it opens next month, Dragonflier will be one of the star attractions at Wildwood Grove—Dollywood’s largest expansion ever. As Dollywood's ninth roller coaster, Dragonflier will offer a totally new experience unlike any other coaster at the park. Below are five reasons why Dragonflier is unique and why it will be a must-ride at [...]
It’s hard to be the youngest, and shortest, kid in the family! It also can be a struggle to keep all the children happy and entertained. There were many years when we split up our time between attractions where the lower height restrictions rule and rides where our thrill-seeking older children could find thrills [...]
Warning: there are a few spoilers in this post. If you haven’t ridden Blazing Fury yet, you may want to come back after your first ride. Blazing Fury is Dollywood’s classic, family-friendly indoor roller coaster. Opened in 1978, it was the first coaster at Dollywood, which was then known as Silver Dollar City. Located [...]
Dollywood is home to nine amazing roller coasters. Whether you're a seasoned thrill seeker or a newcomer on the search for your first coaster ride, Dollywood has roller coasters that range from kid-friendly to world record-breaking. So which Dollywood coaster are you? Take this quiz to find out!
Sometimes, watching Dollywood’s roller coasters and other thrill rides is just as fun as riding them. So if you’re hanging back while others in your group ride, there are plenty of places near many of Dollywood’s most thrilling attractions for you to take photos and enjoy the view. Below are some of my favorite [...]
Waterpark season is in full swing – or slide – and that means thrill junkies will be lining up to slide down the craziest waterslides that Dollywood’s Splash Country has to offer (hint: there are many). Below are some tips I share with my fellow aquatic daredevils when they visit: Ride RiverRush first. As [...]
There's something about spinning that just makes you laugh. Regardless of the speed, twirling around and around is something many of us have done since we were kids: on a swing set, a merry-go-round or even in a swivel chair. The giggle-inducing, out-of-control sensation that spinning gives us goes hand-in-hand with many of the [...]
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