The off-season is officially here. Dollywood is closed during January and February, meaning we miss our favorite rides, snacks and shows. As we count down the days until the park reopens in March, we can bring a little of the Dollywood fun home by creating our very own family Dollywood day. While there are countless ways to bring the joy of…
You’re off to Dollywood, but what should you take? If your children are young enough to need a stroller, you may need to pack a bit heavier than the average theme park guest. With proper planning, you can be sure to have everything you need without weighing your stroller down with unnecessary baggage.
Is taking a toddler to Dollywood worthwhile? Absolutely! Although a toddler may not be able to experience all the thrills Dollywood offers, there is more than enough fun at the park to provide an incredible day for any age. While there is no wrong way to enjoy Dollywood, exploring the park in the following order has worked well for our fa…
Dollywood is home to some amazing rides, but have you checked out the playgrounds throughout the park? With six official play spaces to explore, the playgrounds at Dollywood are sure to be a favorite part of your child’s day. From fire trucks and sprayers to a giant indoor play structure, make sure to include play time in your visit to Do…
Dollywood is so much more than just rides! Throughout Craftsman’s Valley, you can find several interactive experiences, and one of our family’s favorites is gem mining at Lucky 7 Mine. With mining options at a range of price points, this is a fun activity for any age. Grab a bag of mining rough, sift away the dirt and see if yo…
Are you interested in creating a customized, unique souvenir on your next trip to Dollywood? Check out the Tin Sign Shoppe in Craftsman’s Valley! This shop offers hundreds of designs that you can personalize, allowing you to take home a one-of-a-kind treasure. So, how does the Tin Sign Shoppe work?
Any day at Dollywood is a great day, but there is something special about fall at the park. From the cooler temperatures to the amazing festivals to the gorgeous scenery, fall is my favorite time to visit Dollywood. If you haven’t already planned a fall trip, let me share five reasons fall at Dollywood should be on your to-do list.
Harvest Festival is a gorgeous time to enjoy Dollywood, and one of the Harvest Festival highlights each year is Great Pumpkin LumiNights. As the sun sets, the park glows with thousands of intricately carved pumpkins and large pumpkin sculptures.
Did you know that you can run through Dollywood’s five million Christmas lights? Dollywood’s Light the Way 5k happens in November and offers an exclusive opportunity to enter the park after hours and enjoy the incredible Christmas lights as you run or walk through Dollywood.
Dollywood's Gold and Diamond Season Passholders enjoy many benefits, such as dining and merchandise discounts and access to exclusive events, but my family's favorite benefit is Golden Hour. During the first hour of each operating day at Dollywood, Gold and Diamond Passholders can use the TimeSaver entries for all TimeSaver-eligible attractions. This means that Gold and Diamond Passholders can ride so…
Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas is packed with family fun! From lights to rides to shows, Christmas brings a wide range of seasonal experiences to the park.
Flowers come to life in Dollywood’s gorgeous Mosaicultures! As part of the Flower & Food Festival, you can find floral sculptures on Showstreet, in Rivertown Junction and in the lower portion of Craftsman’s Valley. With raccoons, a beekeeper, bears, Dolly’s mother creating her famous Coat of Many Colors and more, these Mosaicultures help make Dollywood gorgeous throughout the spring, and yo…
The water slides and rides at Dollywood’s Splash Country provide amazing summer fun, but they can also be intimidating for some of the little ones in your family. If your child wants to experience the fun of the big slides but needs a bit more encouragement before tackling them, this plan should help him or her build courage at Dollywood’s Sp…
Big Bear Mountain is open in Wildwood Grove, and it promises to become a new family favorite! With a height requirement of just 39 inches, the whole family can ride together and experience the fun of searching for the elusive Big Bear. This new coaster is smooth but thrilling—check out the reviews in this video from a mom and her ki…
Make your next summer visit to Dollywood even more special by having breakfast with favorite characters from the Imagination Playhouse! During the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration, you can eat a delicious breakfast buffet and meet a few characters from your favorite stories all before Dollywood officially opens. This exciting event takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturdays through August 5, 20…
It’s summer at Dollywood, and the Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration is packed with family-friendly fun! If you are traveling to the park with children, be sure to check out these five summer attractions before the festival ends on August 6.
