There may be frost on the ground right now, but East Tennessee is anticipating some exciting spring growth – both at Dollywood and within the winding trails of the Smoky Mountains! This May, Dollywood will unveil its largest expansion ever - Wildwood Grove! This new area will echo the spirit of the Great Smoky [...]

I love Dollywood because it holds special memories from my childhood—but what I love about it even more now is that my kids love it, too. From the moment we leave the park, my boys are already asking when we’ll get to go to Dollywood again. To help them get through the off-season wait, [...]

Before I ever set foot on Dollywood soil, I remember a dear friend telling me about the wonderful work the hosts at Dollywood do to make their theme park accessible for their guests with special needs. It was one of the very first things that endeared me to Dollywood and solidified my love for [...]

Did you get an engagement ring for Christmas? Or do you have a friend whose engagement you want to celebrate?  These ideas could even work for a bachelor party, if that is coming up for you or someone you know. My daughter Annie’s bridesmaids planned a very special bachelorette party for her at Dollywood, [...]

Smoky Mountain Christmas may just be my favorite Dollywood season. As a huge Christmas nerd, Smoky Mountain Christmas calls to my heart. But how do you keep yourself and your family warm during a Tennessee winter? Here are my top tips for staying warm at Dollywood during this season! Know how to dress! Check [...]

Whether you’re beginning a fitness journey for the first time, or you’ve been at the wellness game for a while, you know that finding ways to stay fit on vacation can present a challenge. But your fitness goals don’t have to take a vacation, even when you are! Staying fit can be an attainable [...]

Dollywood has so many amazing activities and experiences for everyone, but let’s be honest, most of you are going for the rides, right? Whether or not you’re a thrill seeker, there’s something fun for everyone when it comes to attractions. I asked my fellow Dollywood Insiders what their families’ favorite rides are that are [...]

Getting to Dollywood should not be stressful. While Pigeon Forge has become a popular destination, that doesn’t mean you will have to sit in traffic. There are several routes you can take—I’m going to try to make it easy for you and list what I believe are the best options and tips! Here’s the [...]

Fall is great and Dollywood makes it even better. Do you know what I’m talking about? Have you visited during Great Pumpkin LumiNights? It’s twice the size of last year’s footprint—and that means there are even more pumpkins than last year. My family loves it and we think you’ll want to make it a [...]

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival is in full swing, and it’s not over yet! Even though we are closing in on the end of October, the Harvest Festival runs through Nov. 3, so you’ve got plenty of time to plan your family’s trip! I asked my fellow Dollywood Insiders what some of their “must do” items [...]