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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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