When you hear the words theme park, the first thing that might come to mind is rides and roller coasters. If that’s your thing, great. But, if you’re not into roller coasters, you might not get too excited. Luckily, if your family has planned a trip to Dollywood and you’re not much of a [...]

While visiting a theme park is an exciting, highly-anticipated event for most families, it can also be a source of frustration and anxiety for families who have loved ones with sensory processing disorders. There are many factors in a day spent at a theme park or water park that might trigger meltdowns: Crowds Wait [...]

Are you a VIP? You can be at Dollywood. Just in time for the popular fall season, a guest favorite add-on experience is back. The VIP Guided Tour offers an especially unique and memorable way to enjoy Dollywood. Your tour guide will tailor the day to your preferences. You want to see something behind [...]

These days, everyone wants to not only enjoy their vacation, but have amazing and fun photos to show for it and post on social media. It’s fun, it’s unique, and a great way to make memories that last a lifetime. Dollywood has done an amazing job of having so many beautiful locations for photos [...]

Summer heat doesn’t mean you have to avoid the fun at Dollywood. There are plenty of ways to stay cool at this Smoky Mountain theme park! Here is a list to get you started: See Indoor Shows One of the great things about Dollywood is the plethora of shows offered throughout the day, many [...]

Do you have a new puppy you can’t leave alone? Do you worry about leaving your dog behind when you go on vacation? If you’re headed to Dollywood, then there’s no need to stress! Doggywood offers Dollywood and Dollywood’s Splash Country guests onsite pet cottages and kennels. Look for this location by Guest Services [...]

Assuming you are familiar with my favorite theme park, there are a few things we all know about Dollywood: you will have numerous options for dining, there are dozens of rides and attractions, and there’s not a place inside the gate that doesn’t offer breathtaking views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood’s natural mountain [...]

You’ve made all the plans. Your hotel stay is booked. You have park tickets, and you have a solid game plan to tackle all the rides and shows Dollywood has to offer. The only thing left to plan might be the biggest challenge of them all: what to wear. More specifically, what shoes should [...]

A trip to Dollywood doesn’t always have to mean giving up an entire weekend, or a few days. In fact, if you are within at least three hours of Dollywood, a day trip is very feasible for you! No, you definitely won’t get to do all the amazing things that Dollywood offers, but you [...]

As a mom of two young children, I like to plan my Dollywood visits to be as child-friendly as possible! No matter the season, festival, or day of the week we attend, my first step in planning is to make sure we get to the park EARLY! Some mornings I get to the park [...]