Do you like to know a little bit about a place before you visit? I sure do! My family loves to stay at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa when we are visiting the Smokies, and I’ve always been a little curious about the spa! What does The Spa at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort look like? How intimate is it? What services ar…
It’s the Dollywood off-season, and I am missing the park! The sights, the sounds, the rides, the shows, the shopping—and you guessed it, the cinnamon bread. This iconic treat is a must-have when you visit the Smokies, and my family loves it. So, I decided to try to make it at home. After a few attempts, we found a recipe th…
Though Dollywood has many amazing rides for kids of all ages, that’s not all that you should anticipate will have your children entertained. There are many hands-on activities for your kids as well! My children took the challenge to see how many different things they could find to do at Dollywood that were not rides, and they were very impressed wi…
A trip to Dollywood doesn’t always have to mean giving up an entire weekend, or a few days. In fact, if you are within at least three hours of Dollywood, a day trip is very feasible for you! No, you definitely won’t get to do all the amazing things that Dollywood offers, but you can certainly hit the highlights! Here is…
Have you ever been to Dollywood and wondered what makes this place so wholesome? Why is this theme park so special? I know now. In my work as an educator, I have collaborated with many leaders in the past 21 years. Some have been exemplary, and some have not. I have seen firsthand how an effective leader can create an in…
Last November, I wrote this blog about how I believed that Dollywood Season Passes were a great savings for any family! So, I thought I would provide you an update on a rough estimate of how much money we have saved as passholders! For my family of five, we have one Diamond Pass (for me) and three of the Two-Park Gold Passes (for my husband and twin 11-year-old boys. My toddler doesn't need a…
People often ask me to name my favorite Dollywood ride. The truth is, there are many amazing, fun rides to pick from, but I really love Dragonflier! What makes it so much fun? Let me tell you about it!
Hands down, Dollywood has some of the most incredible entertainment available to guests at any park. Were it not for my family's many trips to Dollywood, I may have never heard of a musical group that I have come to love, the Kingdom Heirs. These guys are an incredible musical group, having won numerous national awards and are as personable as…
Are you missing Dollywood as much as I am? With a week to go before the season starts, here are the things I am doing right now to get ready for a great year of visits to Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country.
