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 [...]

There is absolutely NOTHING my kids love more than spending a hot summer day cooling off on some crazy-cool water attractions at Dollywood’s Splash Country. That’s why I am relieved to know that when I take my kids to Splash Country, (while I do my part to keep alert to where they are and [...]

I recently toured the new calming area at Dollywood’s Splash Country. As a mom of a child with sensory issues, I can tell you I instantly teared up. The area, while outside and not totally quiet, is well thought out and well equipped. Splash Country has managed to carve out a calm, peaceful place [...]

When the hot temperatures hit the Smoky Mountains, you’ll find my family keeping cool at Dollywood’s Splash Country. We all LOVE the water park because it’s the perfect place to spend the day. There’s no reason to leave - they have great food, great places to take a rest, and of course, great places [...]

Dollywood’s Splash Country is open and ready for summer fun. To help you be ready I recently hung out with veteran lifeguard Brianna and asked her all kinds of questions about what to wear at her water park. Let’s just say the No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service rule does not always apply. Shoes [...]

Summer is here and that means it is time for some fun at Dollywood’s Splash Country! Like Dollywood, Splash Country has great refillable mugs available for guests to purchase. However, this offer is a little different than Dollywood mugs—including an option for free refills and skipping check-out! To explain everything you need to know [...]

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘water park’? Whatever it is, I can just about guarantee Dollywood’s Splash Country water park will blow it out of the water! (pun intended) I wouldn’t be a Dollywood Insider if I didn’t give you the scoop on the newest attraction at Splash Country: TailSpin [...]