Dollywood Proposals - from the Dollywood Insiders group

 Hi everyone,

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 :)

Source: here - dollywood insiders

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).

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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?

One park guest recently got engaged to her fiancé while taking a photo in front of the Showstreet Palace Theater. While she was smiling for the camera, her then-boyfriend dropped down on one knee and stunned her with his unexpected proposal. The Dollywood photographers were right there to capture that special memory for them on film!

Insider Tip

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.

By Rachel DeAngelis| August 3rd, 2022

Big Bear Mountain - Dollywood's Announcement for their 2023 attraction!!

 Hi Everyone,

Music Superstar Dolly Parton was on hand to announce Dollywood's 10th Roller Coaster and it is named Big Bear Mountain.  It looks to be made by Vekoma and will have three launches, which will make this their longest roller coaster at 3,990 feet!  The Highest point of the bright orange track is 66 feet with a maximum speed of 48 mph.  According to Eugene Naughton, there will be 23 airtime moments!  The ride will last under two minutes.  At least two, but maybe three 20-Passenger trains that look to be themed to jeeps will take passengers through twisty turns, past waterfalls and even a close encounter with a Big Bear!  Its height requirement is 39 inches - so many kiddos will be able to ride it.  It also features on-board audio, another Dollywood first for a ride.  It's reported to cost $25 million dollars - the most spent on a single attraction at Dollywood.

Check out the animated video...

Watch the entire announcement with Dolly Parton and friends...

The layout sticks pretty closely to what was leaked during planning approvals.  

courtesy @sketchyattractions on instagram

Station and first launch

Second Launch

Passing by waterfalls

Passing by waterfalls

Just after the third launch, going into the second half of the layout.

Below-grade Big Bear encounter

Check out Dollywood's page for Big Bear Mountain to learn more information - here..

This looks pretty exciting, and it should appeal to families and young coaster rides, but I think roller coaster enthusiasts will enjoy it too as it is a long coaster, which Dollywood needed.  

I'll be back a few more times this season to update this blog with images and video from the construction site in Wildwood Grove.  Be sure to follow my blog for updates!

Until next time!

Dollywood Has Big Plans! - Major Projects / What's Coming Up?

 Hi Everyone, 

Dollywood is always changing; I mentioned that in my welcome post, that Amusement Parks absolutely must undergo changes - like them or not - to keep the public interested, wanting to come back and experience new and different things, to grow and to improve their bottom line - they're businesses after all - damned your nostalgia!  Some parks do it better and more successfully than others.  It comes as no surprise to anyone who has followed Dollywood for any length of time, that there are always projects in the pipeline.  Dolly herself says she gets up in the wee early hours of the day to write songs and make future plans for herself and her business endeavors.  

“I always say, I wake up with new dreams every day. And so do the dreamers here at Dollywood.” - Dolly (1)

So, what's coming up at Dollywood and the rest of the Dollywood resorts?   Quite a bit actually.  Recently, the company announced a $500 million dollar investment plan for the next several years.  This is the largest such plan announced.  Back in 2013 they had a similar $300 million/10-year investment plan that included the FireChaser Express Roller Coaster, Lightning Rod Roller Coaster, DreamMore Spa & Resort, Wildwood Grove, and River Rush Water Coaster at Splash Country, as some of the biggest examples.  They made many other upgrades that are not ''exciting'' exactly, but necessary to keep the guest experience above par.  It's my feeling that they've done quite well with their choices as attendance and interest in Dollywood continues to climb impressively each year.

Projects that they've announced or discussed so far: 

• Resort #2 - HeartSong Resort.  Brand new 302 Room Resort geared more towards larger groups.  Scheduled Opening September 2023.
• Resorts #3, #4 and #5....All TBD although Dolly has mentioned that a Campground or Glampground was going to be one of the resorts.(2)  I would envision a high-end camping experience.  Also mentioned is a RV Park as well - Dolly loves the RV lifestyle.
• Suite 1986 - Dolly's last tour bus, available for booking now, by request at the link, where you'll find lots more info.  Suite 1986 is a part of the DreamMore Resort.
• 2023 Roller Coaster - Big Bear Mountain (Click Here to See my Blog Post for the Announcement) Those of us who follow Dollywood have seen the construction, have heard all the rumors, seen documents etc. that reveal some details.  I've covered the construction site in three different videos on my YT channel and on this blog. Link to my Blog Post.  
• What is the coaster?  It is named Big Bear Mountain.  It is made by Vekoma and will have three launches, which will make this Dollywood's longest roller coaster at 3,990 feet!  The Highest point of the bright orange track is 66 feet with a maximum speed of 48 mph.  There will be 23 airtime moments, and the ride will last under two minutes.  At least two, but maybe three 20-Passenger trains that look to be themed to jeeps will take passengers through twisty turns, past waterfalls and even a close encounter with a Big Bear!  Its height requirement is 39 inches - so many kiddos will be able to ride it.  It also features on-board audio, another Dollywood first for a ride.  It's reported to cost $25 million dollars - the most spent on a single attraction at Dollywood.
• Phase 2 of Wildwood Grove - not yet announced, but land is cleared and prepped for construction at any second.  We may hear more at the 2023 Roller Coaster announcement on August 5th.
• Continued investments on restaurant capacity. (6)
• Large Music Venue (2) - In Dreaming/Planning stages. (2)
• They get a lot of mileage out of growing their various festivals incrementally year after year.  They did so with this year's Flower & Food Festival by adding a few new mosaiculture plant statues, new menu offerings, new entertainment. Dollywood grew their Summer Celebration by adding more shows and entertainment like the Bubble Show, the hilarious-to-watch Foam Pits and adding the colorful hose splash pad at Market Square.  For the fall festival, Great Pumpkin LumiNights, they've promised to add more to that festival and of course, the Smoky Mountain Christmas festival will grow this year with new offerings too.  
• Year Round Operations - "Making sure there are plenty of things to do in every season will position the company to entertain year-round, (Park President Ed) Naughton said, adding it's possible the park could open theaters and restaurants near the entrance during winter."(6)
• Front Gate Area -  Firstly, that last bullet point from Ed Naughton - Let's unpack that first. He said ''it's possible the park could open theaters and restaurants near the entrance during winter.''  I have to imagine that the big open blacktop/asphalt expanse in between security screening and the front gate will become what he has described.
• Parking Lot Improvements - I see what a hot topic this subject has become on the various Dollywood Facebook groups.  What people should know is that it is A WORK IN PROGRESS.  Parking space is an issue, and they'll continue to add to it.   Dollywood mentioned somewhere that they are interested in adding a road system inside the property so that the Dollywood Trolley that goes in between DreamMore and in 2023, The Heartsong Resort, will not have to travel on public roads to shuttle back and forth.  That may have already happened, I am not sure.  Beyond that, we'll have to wait for future announcements to learn about the parking lot.  My personal feeling is that the improvements made so far, are very good improvements.  The tram no longer crisscrossing with guest traffic is much safer for all involved.  More toll booths, also good.  The one-way traffic pattern works for me too, although if you were in Lot D, then that's a long way to go around to exit considering you're already at the exit area, so I can see the issue there.  Handicap Parking is also an issue with lots of discussions on FB.  Most of all it seems the walk from the parking lot to the ECV rental was a concern.  Dollywood immediately created a solution by adding a second ECV Rental location near the Tram Station and once again began taking reservations online for rentals.  Furthermore, they significantly added the number of ECV's and strollers available for rent.  That is a guest forward focus.  
• Employee Dorms.  At first glance this does not sound exciting, however, seeing the side-effect of what Covid did for many businesses Staffing, including Dollywood, having the appropriate level of staffing is a direct correlation between guests having fun and having to wait in lines as a result of low staffing.  So, this is an important improvement for Dollywood. The dorms are already under construction.(7)
• Employee Tuition - Employees at Dollywood who pursue a college degree will have their tuition, associated fees and books 100% covered by the Dollywood theme park. (8)
• A New Indoor Water Park.  In Dreaming/Planning Stages. (2)
• Additions to Splash Country.  In 2022 they created a new splash area for little kiddos, but the last major addition was the TailSpin Racer slide in 2017, and before that the River Rush water coaster in 2013.  Recently a new and larger waterpark has opened in Pigeon Forge called Soaky Mountain.  I have not visited Soaky Mountain yet to have any opinions, but to me it looks more thrill-oriented and adult-focused than Splash Country, so that does appeal to me somewhat.  I imagine Dollywood feels the impact of the competition and will respond in a Dollywood-type-of-way that maintains their more family-forward atmosphere of the water park.  (2)
• Snow Park??? - this is 100% speculation, fantasy and wishful thinking on my part, but with year-round operations it does leave somewhat of an attractions gap for our two to four cold months of the year.  Could Dollywood add a section of the park for winter activities?  Maybe.  I could see them closing much of Dollywood and leaving open this winter area which would allow them to do maintenance and major changes they usually undertake in the off-season of January, February, and the first half of March.  Then the winter area could close in March or April and re-open in the Fall - just wishful thinking on my part.  Way back when Dollywood wanted to partner with Gaylord (see image below) to jointly open a combo Water Park/Snow Park, and that deal soured after a hot minute - point being - they had some plans that could easily be installed at Dollywood if they desired.  So, it will be interesting to see how Dollywood works with year-round operations.

Remember this Snow & Water Park proposal with Gaylord-Opryland?  It didn't work out.  This idea fits nicely into the year-round operations.

So! As is abundantly clear - Dollywood has big plans!   If there's anything I've missed, please chime in, in the comments.

Until next time!

Footnotes & Resources for this blog post:

• (1) Dolly Parton on Being Dollywood's Dreamer-in-chief — And the Park's Future (travelandleisure.com)
• (2) How Dollywood plans to tell more of Dolly Parton's stories: 'It's just a dream in progress' (yahoo.com)
• (3) 10-year, $300 Million Expansion - Dollywood (dollyparton.com)
• (4) Economic impact of tourism in Tennessee (wkrn.com)
• (5) Theme Park Success in 2022-What Does it Look Like? (dailyherald.com)
• (6) https://www.eteda.org/news/600/dollywood-investing-500-million-as-part-of-a-10-year-strategic-plan
• (7) https://dollyparton.com/family_destinations/dollywood/dollywood-announces-new-housing-development-for-seasonal-workers/19682
  
• (8) https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/feb/10/dolly-parton-dollywood-pay-tuition-employees-college-degree

Getting to Dollywood by Plane

Hi everyone,

I've noticed that many people are asking about flying to Dollywood. I thought I would write an article that would be helpful.

As a Knoxville resident for 30+ years, I know that McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) can be expensive to fly in and out of. However, it is a great airport to fly in and out of, as it is compact and easy to navigate. If you are willing to add a road trip to your journey, there are some other airports that may be more budget friendly.

✈️The closest commercial airports to Dollywood:

👉Knoxville, Tennessee - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - Link Here.

TYS is the closest airport and is about 1 hour drive to Dollywood.

👉Chattanooga, Tennessee - Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) - Link Here

CHA is about 2 to 2.5 hours' drive to Dollywood.

👉Johnson City/Kingsport/Bristol, Tennessee - Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) - Link Here

TRI is about 1.5 to 2 hours' drive to Dollywood. 

✈️Further Away, you have these options:

👉Asheville, North Carolina - (AVL) - Asheville Regional Airport - Link Here.

Google maps says this is about 2 to 2.5 hours away from Dollywood.  You'll be driving through the Smoky Mountains where nighttime driving is dark, and the roads are curvy.

👉Charlotte, North Carolina - (CLT) - Charlotte-Douglas International Airport - Link Here.   

This is about 3 to 4 hours' drive to Dollywood, including going through the Smoky Mountains. 

👉Nashville, Tennessee - (BNA) - Nashville International Airport - Link Here. 

This is about 4.5 to 5 Hours to Dollywood, and about 2.5 to 3 Hours on the return trip.

Note that this airport is in Central Time and one hour behind Dollywood, which is in Eastern Time.  You'll add the extra hour going from Nashville to Dollywood and gain the hour on the return trip.  This road trip will take you over the Cumberland Plateau in East Tennessee.

👉Atlanta, Georgia - (ATL) - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - Link Here. At least 4 Hours away.

Some important notes about Atlanta Airport - It's in the Eastern time zone, as is Dollywood.  It's the world's busiest airport by passenger count and in 2023 it had 104.7 million, and in 2022 it had nearly 94 million passengers pass through it....so, yeah.  It's a very large airport and it seems like my connecting flights are always on opposite ends of the airport, making connections challenging.  It's located south of Atlanta, so your road trip North to Dollywood will likely include passing through downtown Atlanta and its notorious traffic.  Atlanta Airport is next to I-285, which is the perimeter highway circling Atlanta and that may be an option to avoid passing through downtown Atlanta.  Google maps says it is a 4 hour drive IN NO TRAFFIC, so add a bit more time for rush hours.  Atlanta is Delta's main hub, so you'll easily find Delta flights, but almost every airline flies in to ATL.  Atlanta airport is connected to Atlanta's 'subway' system, MARTA, which adds lots of options if you want to spend time in Atlanta first or on the return end of your trip, great for those budget conscious travelers.  Some of the Marta stations have car rentals at or near the stations.  This road trip does not include driving through any mountains.  Traffic aside, it's a fairly easy drive.

👉Lexington, Kentucky - (LEX) - Bluegrass Airport  -  Link Here.

This is a 3.5-to-4.5-hour drive to Dollywood.  This is in the Eastern time zone, so no time change.  You do have to drive through the Cumberland Mountains North of Knoxville on I-75 to get to Dollywood.

👉Cincinnati Airport - (CVG) - Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport - Link Here.

This is a 4.5-to-5-hour drive to Dollywood.  This is in the Eastern time zone, so no time change.   The airport is in Northern Kentucky - south of Cincinnati so you will avoid driving through Cincy. You do have to drive through the Cumberland Mountains North of Knoxville on I-75 to get to Dollywood.

KEY: Star=Dollywood, Circles=Featured Airports, Blue Line=Central/Eastern Time Zone

 

✈️Flying your own plane?

👉Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport - (IATA: GKT, ICAO: KGKT, FAA LID: GKT) is a county-owned public-use municipal airport in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. The airport is well north of the cities of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, but only two nautical miles (3.7 km) southeast of the central business district of Sevierville, and within its city limits.

This airport is 6 miles to Dollywood.

Wiki - Gatlinburg-PF Arpt

LINK HERE: https://www.gktairport.com/

👉Knoxville Downtown Island Airport or Knoxville Downtown Island Home Airport - (ICAO: KDKX, FAA LID: DKX), often referred to as Island Home Airport, is a general aviation airport located approximately one-half mile east of downtown Knoxville, in Knox County, Tennessee, United States.

This airport is included in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015, which categorized it as a reliever airport.^[3] Although most U.S. airports use the same three-letter location identifier for the FAA and IATA, this airport is assigned DKX by the FAA,^[1] but has no designation from the IATA.^[4]

Wiki - Downtown Knox Arpt

Runway Lighting was recently installed at Island Home Airport

LINK HERE: https://www.dkxairport.com/

Recent (October 2023) Article about the Island Home Airport ...read that HERE.

 

Where Can I Find ________ at Dollywood? Check Out This Handy List! - a post from Dollywood's Blog

 

I saw this post and it is full of great information!  By the way, if you're not already following the Official Dollywood Blog, please do so.  They post relevant information to your Dollywood visits.  Hopefully you have bookmarked or signed up for RSS Feeds for this blog too!  And my youtube channel (here!) It's greatly appreciated!

You can find this post from Dollywood's Blog Right Here!

On to their post - Where Can I Find ______???

Written by Amber Davis

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I want to make your Dollywood experience better, so I thought it would be helpful if I gave you a handy reference list for where can you find miscellaneous items you may have forgotten at home. Think: batteries, eye drops or (gasp!) deodorant. Similarly, I thought it may be of use to give you a list of certain kinds of foods you may be looking for. [Read: Help! My kids only eat three kinds of foods!] I hope you can file this information away for the next time you realize you need (fill in the blank) while you’re at Dollywood. I’m listing the stores/restaurants where you can find these items as well as which area of the park.

This is not an exhaustive list, though I tried to think of the most-commonly requested items. It’s current as of July 2022.

Baby Care (Diapers, Wipes, Pacifiers, Bottles)

Dollywood Emporium (Showstreet), Temple’s Mercantile (The Village), Hillside General Store (Craftsman’s Valley), Mountain Grove Merchants (Wildwood Grove), Mystery Mine Shaft (Timber Canyon)

Self-Care Items (Sunscreen, Over-the-Counter Medicine, Etc.)

Dollywood Emporium (Showstreet), Gazebo Gifts (Showstreet), Temple’s Mercantile (The Village), Hillside General Store (Craftsman’s Valley), Eagle’s Flight Outfitters (Wilderness Pass), Volunteer Supply (Wilderness Pass), Mountain Grove Merchants (Wildwood Grove), Mystery Mine Shaft (Timber Canyon)

Cold Weather Goods (Gloves, Hats, Sweatshirts, Etc.) and Heat Relief (Fans, Misters, etc.)

Dollywood Emporium (Showstreet), Gazebo Gifts (Showstreet), Temple’s Mercantile (The Village), Eagle’s Flight Outfitters (Wilderness Pass), Mystery Mine Shaft (Timber Canyon), Mountain Grove Merchants (Wildwood Grove)

 

Dolly Merchandise (Apparel, Perfume, Dolls, Etc.)

Dolly’s Closet (Adventures in Imagination), Dollywood Emporium (Showstreet), Temple’s Mercantile (The Village); if off-site, you can find Dolly merch at Pokeberry Lane, the retail shop inside Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Check the hours here.

Souvenir Mugs (Purchase and Refills)

While supplies last, you may purchase souvenir mugs at all dining locations.

You may refill souvenir mugs throughout the park—wherever you see a Coke fountain. Check out this video for an explainer on how the souvenir program works.

Coffee/Hot Chocolate

Starbucks coffee is available at Spotlight Bakery (Showstreet) and Splinter’s Funnel Cakes (Wilderness Pass).

Drip coffee is available at Front Porch Café (Showstreet), Aunt Granny’s Restaurant (Rivertown Junction), Grist Mill (Craftsman’s Valley), Market Square (Showstreet), Showstreet Ice Cream (Showstreet), Red’s Drive-In (Jukebox Junction), Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove), Lumber Jack’s Pizza (Timber Canyon), Dogs N Taters (Rivertown Junction)

Hot chocolate is seasonal and available at Spotlight Bakery (Showstreet), Showstreet Snacks (Showstreet), Showstreet Ice Cream (Showstreet), Front Porch Café (Showstreet), Aunt Granny’s Restaurant (Rivertown Junction), Crossroads Funnel Cakes (Rivertown Junction), Grandstand Café (Country Fair), Grist Mill (Craftsman’s Valley), Hickory House (Craftsman’s Valley), Splinter’s Funnel Cakes (Wilderness Pass), Sweets and Treats (Wildwood Grove), Red’s Drive-In (Jukebox Junction), The Dog House (Wilderness Pass), Lumber Jack’s Pizza (Timber Canyon), Market Square (Showstreet), Dogs N Taters (Rivertown Junction) and Kettle Corn (Rivertown Junction)

Frozen Drinks (ICEE and Frozen Lemonade)

ICEE- Mr. Jerry’s Sit N Sip Refreshments (Craftsman’s Valley), Midway Market (Country Fair), Skyview Snacks (Wilderness Pass)

Frozen Lemonade- Showstreet Lemonade (Showstreet) and Rampage Lemonade (Rivertown Junction)

Home-Cooked Meal (Sit-Down and Order from Menu)

Front Porch Café (Showstreet), Aunt Granny’s Restaurant (Rivertown Junction), Granny Ogle’s Ham N Beans (Craftsman’s Valley)

Pizza

Iron Horse Pizza (The Village), Lumber Jack’s Pizza (Timber Canyon)

Chicken Fingers

Grandstand Café (Country Fair), Hickory House (Craftsman’s Valley), Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove)

Barbecue

Hickory House (Craftsman’s Valley), Miss Lillian’s BBQ Corner (Craftsman’s Valley), Miss Lillian’s Smokehouse (Craftsman’s Valley)

Burgers

Red’s Drive-In (Jukebox Junction), Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove)

Mexican

Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove)

Hot Sandwiches

Market Square Big Skillets

Fish N Chips

Market Square

Corn Dogs

Dogs N Taters (Rivertown Junction)

Salads

Front Porch Café (Showstreet), Iron Horse Pizza (The Village), Lumber Jack’s Pizza (Timber Canyon), Hickory House (Craftsman’s Valley), Grandstand Café (Country Fair), Picnic in the Park (Grab and Go locations: Showstreet, The Village, Craftsman’s Valley, Wilderness Pass)

Wraps

Red’s Drive-In (Jukebox Junction), Picnic in the Park (Grab and Go locations: Showstreet, The Village, Craftsman’s Valley, Wilderness Pass)

Butterfly Pretzels

Showstreet Snacks (Showstreet), Skyview Snacks (Wilderness Pass), Wildwood Grove concession stand (Wildwood Grove), Midway Market (Country Fair)

Cinnamon Bread

The Grist Mill (Craftsman’s Valley), Spotlight Bakery (Showstreet); if off-site, you can find cinnamon bread 365 days a year at the DM Pantry inside Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. Check the hours here.

Ice Cream

Blue Ribbon Cones (Country Fair), Showstreet Ice Cream (Showstreet), Sweets and Treats (Wildwood Grove)

Gluten Free

Front Porch Café (Showstreet), Red’s Drive-In (Jukebox Junction), Hickory House (Craftsman’s Valley), Iron Horse Pizza (The Village), Lumber Jack’s Pizza (Timber Canyon), Till & Harvest (Wildwood Grove)

Special note for those with food allergies: as you plan your trip, please feel free to reach out to our Culinary Team with any questions about our dining options. You can reach them by phone at 865-428-9428 or by email at dollywoodfoodquestions@dollywood.com.

By Amber Davis