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Dollywood, the award-winning theme park! I don't think this comes as a big surprise to anyone who visits Dollywood. It's a fantastic park and I feel fortunate to call it my home park, and blog/vlog about it is more fun than I could have imagined. Congrats to Dollywood for your accolades!
This is an interesting post from the Dollywood Insiders Blog, which I highly recommend you follow - along with this bloggy-vlog!, to keep up with What's Up At Dollywood :)
While I have not personally witnessed a proposal at Dollywood, apparently, they happen frequently, and after reading this story, I can easily see why this is a great choice to ask the one you love to commit to forever and ever!
If you would like to see any videos I've produced to scope out a special location inside Dollywood or DreamMore Resort - check out my Dollywood playlist on YOUTUBE (link).
Dollywood Proposals
Dollywood is known for being one of the best family-friendly vacation destinations in the country, but did you know that it’s also a popular venue for romance as well? The proposals that have taken place at Dollywood have been prolific. Here are a few fun ideas if you’re also looking for a special way to pop the question:
Take advantage of a photo op. Getting a photo of your wedding proposal can be tricky. Unless you’ve got a hidden camera installed somewhere, it can be challenging to come up with an excuse for having a photographer lingering in the periphery. Why not use one of the Dollywood photo ops at the front entry for your picture-perfect moment?
Group rates are available if you would like to purchase tickets for the entire family to join you at Dollywood and share in the joy of your proposal.
There’s nothing more magical than a Dollywood festival. Smoky Mountain Christmas is an especially popular opportunity for popping the question! There are beautiful spots all over the park where you can set the stage for romance. Why not use the glistening lights of Glacier Ridge (on the pathway from Craftsman’s Valley into Wilderness Pass) as a backdrop for your magical moment?
The 50-foot Christmas tree in The Plaza at Wilderness Pass would also be the perfect backdrop. Imagine getting down on one knee at the end of the Christmas tree light show, just as the artificial snow begins drifting down from the sky. I can’t imagine a more enchanting way to begin a new life together!
Wedding bells are ringing at the Robert F. Thomas Chapel. Many guests appreciate the overt symbolism of embarking on the road to matrimony in or near the quaint chapel located in the heart of Craftsman’s Valley. Christmas is a particularly popular time to pop the question, when the chapel is decked out in hundreds of twinkling string lights.
Insider Tip
Dollywood no longer hosts weddings inside the Robert F. Thomas Chapel, but Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa is right next door and would make the perfect venue for your special day!
Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa can set the scene for both your engagement and your wedding. The resort has become a vacation destination in its own right, and it is chock-full of beautiful backdrops that would complement your engagement moment, with the added advantage of being open during Dollywood’s off-season.
One resort guest recently got engaged right next to the beautiful fountain that graces the entrance to the resort. The stunning photo op is even more memorable at night when it is lit up with a variety of changing colors. Another guest had a surprise proposal after taking a scenic walk through the resort grounds and pausing to rest at the fire pit at the rear of the property. The proposal happened in December, so the pavilion was decorated with lights and Christmas decor, making the atmosphere feel even more festive!
Don’t forget that fall is incredibly beautiful in the Smokies. It’s a great time for an engagement and/or a wedding!
Dollywood is already a nostalgic place for so many people. Having a significant life event like a proposal happen at Dollywood makes it even more special. Many “Dollywood couples” celebrate their anniversary by making an annual trek back to the park where it all started. What a beautiful yearly tradition and the perfect excuse to visit Dollywood!
Insider Tip
During the Christmas season, look for bride and groom ornaments at Mountain Laurel HOME. They can be personalized with your names and/or the date that you were married or engaged.
The tour bus, known as Suite 1986 at Dollywood DreamMore Resort & Spa in Pigeon Forge, is taking reservations.
Guests must drop $10,000 for a two-night stay in the colorful, cozy space that's full of Dolly's belongings and custom amenities, from a sparkly guitar to a cabinet for her many wigs.
"(I) decided to retire it because I wasn’t touring that much anymore and it just was sitting there," Parton told the Knox News, part of the USA TODAY Network. "And I thought this could be put to really good use."
Got the cash to be the first guest? A portion of the proceeds from every stay will be donated to the Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
“If you’ve got money – and a lot of people do – they just want to experience that,” Parton said.
What is Dolly's Suite 1986 like inside?
The 45-foot bus includes a couch, kitchen, dining table, two separate toilets, a tub and a large bedroom. It's full of warm colors, cozy pillows, fresh flowers and quite a few sparkles.
Parton customized the bus with a full-size refrigerator, electric doors and a wig cabinet (the wigs were replaced with colorful cowboys hats during our tour).
She tore out three of the six bunk beds to build a closet, which displays Dolly's attire, including sky-high Christian Louboutins, shiny gowns and butterfly jewelry.
The walls are adorned with custom murals depicting life on the road and the bedroom features floor-to-ceiling pink and purple decor, from the bedspread to the custom-painted ceiling.
Guests of Suite 1986 will get special culinary creations, dedicated concierge service and exclusive Suite 1986 swag to take home.
The tour bus sleeps two guests, and the reservation comes with an additional DreamMore room that sleeps four.
It's located in a gated space just outside DreamMore with easy access to its restaurant and amenities.
The space was created for Dolly to use during her visits to Dollywood Parks & Resorts, but now she's giving others the chance to stay instead.
How did Dolly Parton spend her time on the tour bus?
Parton traveled an estimated 360,000 miles in the 45-foot Prevost from 2008-2022. She said the suite really reflects how she lived while on the road.
She wrote several songs and albums on the bus, according to Dollywood Parks & Resorts, including "Backwoods Barbie" and "9 to 5: the Musical."
Much of her time there was spent doing ordinary things, too. She watched TV, reheated meals she cooked at home, and kept her show clothes and show wigs on the bus.
Because she almost always stayed on the bus instead of a hotel and does not enjoy flying, the bus had to feel like home during her tours.
“I loved all my time on the bus, I was traveling with my friend Judy (Ogle), my best friend from Sevierville. We’ve been friends since we were in the third grade and we just traveled all those miles together," Parton said. "But we’ve had lots of wonderful memories of people that would come on the bus to visit, when we traveled around, dignitaries, stars, everybody, but all the memories are special to me."
She often traveled from her home in Nashville to places like Los Angeles or her hometown in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Watch my video tour of DreamMore Resort. I've included some info from Dolly herself talking about Suite 1986 (at 16:54) DreamMore Resort & Spa video tour.
June 29, 2022 Update from the Dollywood Blog.
Media members also had an opportunity to tour Suite 1986—Dolly’s former tour bus which has been turned into the ultimate hotel suite. Now located at Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa, the Suite 1986 Tour Bus Experience illustrates another facet of the country music icon’s life—the free-spirited traveler.
The Prevost was Dolly’s home away from home as she traversed the country throughout the last 15 years. This unique sanctuary is where Parton wrote dozens of songs and worked on a number of hit projects that continue to cement her status as an international superstar.
Suite 1986 guests enjoy these special accommodations as well as additional experiences which can be added to the stay. Guests also have the chance to indulge in special culinary creations from the award-winning staff of the resort. The suite features a dedicated concierge service for the entire length of stay, as well as a number of exclusive Suite 1986 items that guests are able to take home as a keepsake from this incredible experience.
The tour bus sleeps two guests. In addition, stays include a DreamMore Resort guest room to accommodate up to four additional guests. The Suite 1986 Tour Bus Experience is a two-night minimum and starts at $10,000. The profit from every stay will be donated to The Dollywood Foundation. Requests for bookings are available now. For more information about how to book this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please visit dollywood.com/suite1986.
Our Dreamer-in-Chief is always dreaming up new ways for guests to enjoy time together, create memories and get a glimpse into her world. Stay tuned for more on HeartSong Lodge & Resort and Suite 1986!
Courtesy The Dollywood Blog
Courtesy The Dollywood Blog
See The Dollywood Blog for the rest of the story, here.