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 [...]

Dollywood is a pretty enchanting place. And while you’d like to think this enchanting place is all sunshine all the time, there are days when nature just doesn’t cooperate. Being in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, this un-cooperation typically comes in the form of the wet stuff. That’s right…sometimes it actually rains [...]

Are you planning your first trip to Dollywood? I want to make sure you don’t miss out on the unique experiences that this Smoky Mountain park has to offer. Here’s my list for the top five must-dos for new guests to check out—even if you don’t like roller coasters. Check Dollywood's Website for [...]

I’m an East Tennessee native who grew up not having a lot of options for vacations. The destinations I wanted to visit were not necessarily in our family’s price range. There are a lot of different things that can influence how and where your trip takes you. So, if you are a local like [...]

I typically squeeze in my trips to Dollywood in one day, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. The one time I took two days to visit Dollywood, I enjoyed it even more! Some would say three days is even better! For some of us, however, we are burdened by time constraints and all [...]

If you know me and my family, you know we ALL love Dollywood! From small to tall, visiting with kids is part of the Dollywood experience for us! Because I often have little kids in tow, I like to plan out much of our trip up front so that we can maximize our fun [...]

Great theme parks have hidden Easter eggs that if you don’t look closely, you can easily miss. I have been going to Dollywood for years (living right down the road), and I still find all sorts of neat things every time I go! I wanted to share these three that you can look for [...]

The off-season is officially here. Dollywood is closed during January and February, meaning we miss our favorite rides, snacks and shows. As we count down the days until the park reopens in March, we can bring a little of the Dollywood fun home by creating our very own family Dollywood day. While there are [...]

Clearly, I like inside information. I applied for the Dollywood Insider program, because I’m pretty familiar with the properties and I enjoy sharing my tips with others. Having the inside scoop (especially when visiting a theme park) makes your experience even more enjoyable. It’s fun to visit like a pro, and something as simple [...]