Dollywood is the perfect place for families to visit during their trip to Pigeon Forge. The 150-acre theme park is full of exciting rides for people of all ages. There is even a number of rides designed just for kids to enjoy! Here are 7 of the best rides at Dollywood for kids:
Continue ReadingDolly Parton has made a surprise Easter announcement that she has partnered with Royal Caribbean to launch a brand new faith-based cruise ship to be called "Parton of the Seas." Representatives from both companies are very excited to bring something completely new to the Caribbean with Dolly's mix of faith and southern hospitality that has made her Smoky Mountain attractions so popular over the years. We have gathered as many details as possible about this exciting new cruise ship to share below! Why Dolly Parton? Royal Caribbean is known for naming their ships in such as way that all end with "of the Seas" such as "Allure of the Seas", "Symphony of the Seas", "Harmony of the Seas", etc. As the team began preparing to name their next cruise ship, they started seeing a trend in their names with "Harmony", "Symphony", "Radiance", "Allure", "Serenade", "Endurance", etc. and began brainstorming around the idea that these words could actually describe a single person. Veteran Royal Caribbean cruise director, Marc Walker, chimed in with his experience at Dollywood and being blow away with the southern hospitality at her attractions. The "wink" in his facebook post was apparently a huge clue that we missed years ago! The...
Continue ReadingFor those looking for a thrill, Pigeon Forge is the perfect place to be. From roller coasters to ziplines, Pigeon Forge has it all. If you’re searching for adrenaline-pumping, heart-dropping fun, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are the top 5 thrilling things to do in Pigeon Forge:
Continue ReadingWhen you visit Pigeon Forge, you’ll be surrounded by fun and exciting things to do. If you’re wanting to try something a little different this vacation, you’re in luck! Pigeon Forge has unique attractions that allow you to step outside your comfort zone and create magical memories. Here are 5 unique attractions in Pigeon Forge you don’t want to miss:
Continue ReadingThe first indoor snow tubing park in the nation has opened in Pigeon Forge! Pigeon Forge Snow is a 35,000sqft indoor snow tubing park featuring over 10 tubing lanes with real snow. Pigeon Forge Snow is open year-round, which means this is the perfect attraction for hot summer days, or even rainy days! The temperature inside the building stays between a comfortable 60-70 degrees all year long, so there is no need to pack a winter coat to enjoy playing in the snow! Things to do at Pigeon forge Snow Snow Tubing - The primary attraction at Pigeon Forge Snow is the indoor snow tubing. After you grab a tube, you step onto a moving walkway (kind of like a conveyor belt) that moves you up to the top of the slope, which is great because there are no stairs to climb! Once at the top, you pick one of the snow-covered lanes to slide down. The snow is completely natural and not synthetic...
Continue ReadingWe have exciting news regarding Dollywood's plans for 2019! Over the years, we have brought you breaking details on some of the biggest and most exciting additions in Pigeon Forge including the world record-breaking Lightning Rod, Firechaser Express, Margaritaville, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, Hard Rock Cafe, Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud, and so much more. This, however, is perhaps our largest reveal yet as it features a 5 acre expansion to Dollywood! As we have done in past breaking stories, this will be a "live" post that we will continually update as we get new & confirmed information from various sources. We post the date along with the details we receive on that date so that we can piece together clues as to what will be included in this new expansion. We hope you love finding clues and piecing together everything just as much as we do! So let's get started! Feb 27, 2018 Dollywood representatives met with the Pigeon Forge Planning Commission to review a 5 acre site plan for the Dollywood expansion. The location of the expansion is described as being located near the Thunderhead roller coaster and the parking area. We have drawn an area on the aerial map below...
Continue ReadingIf you’re craving something sweet, you’ll have no problem finding the perfect treat in Pigeon Forge! From ice cream to baked goods, Pigeon Forge has it all. You can enjoy mouth-watering fudge, homemade ice cream and more! Here are 4 of the best places to eat in Pigeon Forge to satisfy your sweet tooth:
Continue ReadingYou can’t get much better than a great meal and great entertainment. When you visit Pigeon Forge, you’ll be able to enjoy both at one of the many dinner shows in the area! You’ll have the perfect evening out when you go see a show with your family. Here are the top 4 Pigeon Forge dinner shows:
Continue ReadingPigeon Forge will soon have another show with a popular blonde, southern lady's name in the title...
Continue ReadingRumors have been swirling about Dollywood no longer offering their "Arrive after 3pm and get the next day free" deal that they have offered for years. We have now confirmed that this rumor is true after speaking with multiple reps from Dollywood. This deal has been utilized by visitors for many years in order to maximize the number of rides and shows for the price of admission. Dollywood has not made this "public" yet, so please help us spread the word by sharing this article with your friends and family. We do not want people to show up at Dollywood after 3 expecting the deal they have always gotten only to be shocked that it no longer exists. Also, there's always a chance that Dollywood could change their mind before the season starts, and if they do we will happily update this article and share it immediately! Dollywood Ticket Changes for 2018 With the "arrive after 3pm, get the next day free" no longer being offered, Dollywood has changed their ticket options for 2018. Here is the breakdown along with prices for each. 1 Day, 1 Park: $69 - This is their standard ticket 1 Day, 2 Parks: $79 - Visit Dollywood & Splash...
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