If you don’t have a Season Pass (or Super Pass), I recommend you buy your tickets online before you come to Dollywood. If you forget to purchase in advance, I have another tip—find a ticket kiosk. Watch the quick video below and I’ll show you what they look like.

Dollywood's new mobile app has changed the way I experience the park — I consider it my own personal tour guide and trip planner. After using the app during my recent visits to the park, I've found these five features to be some of my favorites: 1. Live Ride Wait Times I love roller [...]

Our dogs are part of our family, and we like to take them with us when we travel. But what are you to do when you want to spend a day or more at Dollywood or Dollywood’s Splash Country? You take them to Doggywood! When we visited Dollywood, for the park’s Harvest Festival to [...]

This is the place for insider tips—and I have a fun one for you today. Did you know that you can bring mail to Dollywood’s Hillside General Store? Be sure you already have postage. This is a great way to share a little Dollywood love with your friends and family as you enjoy the [...]

My first visit to Dollywood was with my husband and kids. While the amusement park has a lot to offer families, it’s also the perfect playground for us empty-nesters looking for a fun date night getaway- especially during the Christmas season. My husband and I had the opportunity to see the park all decked [...]

It’s a joke, but it’s true—don’t like the weather in East Tennessee? Wait five minutes. Being from this area, I can remember 70 degree Thanksgiving gatherings and turkey days with spitting snow. So, how do I recommend you pack/dress for a trip to Dollywood this time of year? L A Y E R S. [...]

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas is here again! Holiday shows, Christmasy treats, more than four million lights, and the Parade of Many Colors have returned to the park, making it 100 percent merry. With all these beautiful holiday decorations, you don’t want to miss the opportunity to get some great photos with your family and [...]

Dollywood, with its world-class shows, outstanding food and wonderful family-style attractions, is an incredible place to visit with families. But what about a group of guys who want to tackle Dollywood's seven big roller coasters and other thrill attractions, like Drop Line? Well, that means it's time for a guys' trip to Dollywood! Now, [...]

Editor’s Note- This post is specifically about smaller gatherings. Dollywood also has options for larger, corporate events. Anyone who knows me, knows I like to plan, so it was no surprise when I ended up coordinating a trip to Dollywood for our family reunion. Some people may think that sounds like a headache, but [...]

While in Chasing Rainbows museum, all of the hosts can tell you facts about Dolly. These men and women are always quick with a warm smile, directions, or suggestions for what to see next. I get a lot of interaction with hosts here, but I have one more example that stands out. On one [...]