Corinna Allen

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Corinna is a “late in life” wife and mother, whose twenties lasted 20 years! A journalist by trade, she spent the better part of her career doing fun live shots for morning television. The adventure started on AM Northwest in her home state of Oregon. Later, it was on assignment for Better Mornings Atlanta that she visited Dollywood for the first time, and now she’s thrilled to be back as a Dollywood Insider. When Corinna isn’t driving carpool, you can find her updating her blog, The 40-year-old mommy, where she shares her fake-it-‘till-you-make-it strategies for “How to Look Like You Know What You’re Doing…with kids.” Blessed and grateful to be full-time homemaker, she lives with her husband and two girls in a log home on a lake in East Tennessee.

About Dollywood Insiders


Dollywood Insiders is a panel of folks who love all things Dollywood and enjoy sharing their knowledge of our theme park, water park, resort and cabins. They will reveal their favorite spots, how to pack for a Dollywood trip, tips on getting the best value and more!

Latest Posts by Corinna

Make Your Dollywood Photos Stand Out!

Make Your Dollywood Photos Stand Out!

Dollywood's beauty is award winning, literally. Amusement Today has recognized the park as one of the most beautiful theme parks in the world as part of its Golden Ticket Awards. So, there are plenty of spots to take a great photo. For some ideas, check out this blog post. But if you're looking for something off the beaten path, you've…

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Where to Find Your Next Cup of Coffee at Dollywood

Where to Find Your Next Cup of Coffee at Dollywood

At Dollywood, there are plenty of places to get your caffeine fuel for a fun theme park day. During Harvest Festival, I went in search of as many coffee spots as I could find, so you would have confidence that you're never far from your next cup. Check out this video for everything thing you need to know about coffee…

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NEW Hands-On Craft Experience at Dollywood

NEW Hands-On Craft Experience at Dollywood

Dollywood is offering a new hands-on experience for visitors this holiday season. There are lots of options for finding unique gifts when you visit this Smoky Mountain park, but I found an opportunity that gets the kids involved. Let me show you what my girls made on our last trip.

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Avoiding Bigger Crowds at Dollywood!

Avoiding Bigger Crowds at Dollywood!

When Dollywood is open, there is never a bad day to visit the park. Having said that, some days will be more popular than others and will attract larger crowds. That's where I come in: I'm going to give you the Dollywood Insider scoop on my recommendations for the best days to visit.

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Church and Sunday Supper at Dollywood

Church and Sunday Supper at Dollywood

If visiting Dollywood on the weekend is the best option for your family, consider going on a Sunday. Typically speaking, the crowds are smaller; and there’s something especially sweet about visiting on this day, because you have the opportunity to join a chapel service inside a theme park! That’s right. If you thought that going to Dollywood on Sunday meant…

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Experiencing Big Bear Mountain

Experiencing Big Bear Mountain

Insider Corinna Allen went in search of the elusive Big Bear herself and also talked with a Dollywood ride expert who explains that it’s designed so that the entire family can enjoy it the coaster together, even smaller children who are at least 39” tall! But folks who’ve ridden it say that aspect doesn’t mean it sacrifices any of the…

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Favorite Spots to Find Ice Cream at Dollywood

Favorite Spots to Find Ice Cream at Dollywood

Summer is here, and in our family, that means ice cream. Especially when we visit Dollywood! Take a look as we’ve rounded up some of our favorite spots to find frozen treats. I know - it’s a tough job, but somebody had to do it!

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