When arriving at Dollywood Splash Country most folks make a beeline for the nearest body of water so that a day of fun in the sun can begin. But don’t overlook Riverside Trading Post, a very well-appointed gift shop near the entrance to the park that carries useful products you need and several brands [...]
Have a sweet tooth, but can’t put your finger on what you want? I know just what you need! It’s a treat you can find ONLY at Dollywood’s Splash Country: a MoonPie BeaverTail®! Dollywood’s Splash Country introduced BeaverTails® a couple seasons ago—and since then, they’ve offered menu staples like Cinnamon & Sugar as well as [...]
Waterpark season is in full swing – or slide – and that means thrill junkies will be lining up to slide down the craziest waterslides that Dollywood’s Splash Country has to offer (hint: there are many). Below are some tips I share with my fellow aquatic daredevils when they visit: Ride RiverRush first. As [...]
Dollywood’s Splash Country has lots of new offerings this season—from new food to new slide colors. One of my favorite new things is the Luxury Lounger that my family got to test out. They’re $45—so, is it worth it? I say YES, especially as the sun moves to your back later in the day [...]
Dollywood’s Splash Country provides the ideal setting to cool off and create summer memories. As guests, we love the thrill rides, relaxing on the lazy river, and taking in the lush surroundings of this mountain oasis. But the staff has one thing top of mind: our safety. Guest safety is paramount, and hosts want us [...]
What does it take to train hundreds of lifeguards so they are ready to keep your family safe at Dollywood’s Splash Country? I found out it all starts in a classroom. The Aquatics Supervisor invited me to sit in on the first step of training to find out what’s expected of these award-winning guards. [...]
Dollywood’s Splash Country is home to sky-high water slides and thrills galore, of course. But do you know about all of the fun activities for the younger set? There are multiple play areas, family-friendly spots, kid-approved foods, and all of it sits under the watchful eye of the highest ranked lifeguards in the state. [...]
When the nights are long, And the days are cold, I will dream, Yes, I will dream, Of Splash Country. Okay, so maybe the cold has snapped my brain, because I’m now singing odes to Dollywood’s Splash Country. Here in Tennessee we had a brief glimpse of spring followed by weeks of cold, and [...]
Who would ever dream of visiting a water park in the middle of February, right before a snow storm? Seriously? Well, I would! As one of your intrepid Dollywood Insiders, I’ll brave the cold (or any weather) to bring you all the behind-the-scenes information about Destination Dollywood. During my visit to Dollywood's Splash Country, [...]
I recently took a trip with the kids to Dollywood and the beautiful Pigeon Forge area for some end-of-summer break fun. Grandma came along too! As a mom of two young kids and as a registered nurse, I have to admit that I've had reservations in the past about water parks. Health standards are [...]
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