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 [...]

Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted May 25, 2021. If you are bringing kids to Dollywood, I wanted to share some helpful tips my family discovered. The planning usually starts before the trip. If you download the Dollywood app, you can get everyone involved in deciding what you want the day to look [...]

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 [...]

Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted April 25, 2019. From accessible bathrooms, accommodating Dollywood hosts, ride accessibility, calming spaces, and much more — folks with special needs can travel to Dollywood and have an enjoyable visit. If you or a loved one has any accessibility needs be sure to check out my video. [...]

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 [...]

Editor's Note: This blog was originally posted April 19, 2019. When your Dollywood trip is getting close enough for you to check the forecast and you see a high chance of rain, your first reaction may be disappointment. But for me, rain in the forecast is a blessing. Rainy days at Dollywood are my [...]

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 [...]