Dollywood’s 2018 Grand Opening Day is almost here, and I can’t wait to experience all of my favorites and everything new during their “Season of Showstoppers!” As you may know, Dollywood closes for a couple of months during winter in order to refurbish, renovate, and add exciting new things for the season ahead. Every [...]

Congratulations! You’ve upgraded to a Season Pass at Dollywood for 2018, and you’re almost all set for a year full of roller coasters, cinnamon bread, and world-class entertainment as often as you want. Did you purchase your passes online? If you’re like me, you squealed in excitement when your temporary Season Pass tickets arrived [...]

When my daughters were younger, we spent several spring breaks at Dollywood. I consider that plan a mom-win because the kids think we’re doing something fun, but I also know it’s educational because it just so happens that spring break coincides with Dollywood’s Festival of Nations. [See adorable pictures from when we visited years [...]

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 [...]