🌷🌺Photo Trip Report/Vlogs/Blog - Dollywood's Flower + Food Festival for 2025🌺🌷

Hi Everyone!

This article includes all of my visit to Flower + Food Festival AND A Photo Trip Report that include some of the pics from my visit.  I want to try and include a Photo Trip report in my blog for every visit this season!

Let's start with the videos, and below that the Photo Trip Report!

If they were put the videos in chronological order, they would go this way....

TRIP REPORT PHOTOS FROM PART ONE VIDEO

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UMBRELLA SKY

UMBRELLA TOPIARY

DOLLY'S MOM MAKING THE COAT OF MANY COLORS

RACOON FAMILY TOPIARIES

RACOON

DOLLY'S TENNESSEE MOUNTAIN HOME

'DOLLYWOOD' SIGN UP ON HILLSIDE

TURTLE TOPIARY

TURTLE AND FROG TOPIARIES

BLACK BEAR FAMILY TOPIARIES

DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS PASSING BY

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

SMOKY MOUNTAIN RIVER RAMPAGE

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS -UPPER LOOP

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS - WILDWOOD GROVE

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS - PROJECT 2026

Link to my Blog Post about "Hidden Hollow Aviation" - Some Guesses and other details!  Click Here.

AKA - 'HIDDEN HOLLOW AVIATION'

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS

RIDING DOLLYWOOD EXPRESS - GRIST MILL

NEW SIGN

PULLING INTO THE DEPOT

AWESOME JOB!

#70 CINDERELLA

#70 CINDERELLA

TRIP REPORT PHOTOS FROM PART TWO VIDEO

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SKY OF MANY COLORS - FOR SUMMER FESTIVAL

GRIST MILL

DUCK TOPIARY

WATER WHEEL AND PRETTY LANDSCAPING

PRETTY LANDSCAPING IN C.VALLEY

PORK RINDS

BLACKSMITH SHOP

DAREDEVIL FALLS

DAREDEVIL FALLS

DAREDEVIL FALLS

DAREDEVIL FALLS

DAREDEVIL FALLS

TENNESSEE TORNADO

LOOKING BACK AT 'ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN', WHERE
FIRECHASER NOW SITS

LOOKING BACK AT 'ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN', WHERE
FIRECHASER NOW SITS

LOOKING BACK AT 'ADVENTURE MOUNTAIN', WHERE
FIRECHASER NOW SITS

FIRECHASER EXPRESS

FIRECHASER EXPRESS

NEW WILDERNESS PASS RESTAURANT

NEW WILDERNESS PASS RESTAURANT

NEW WILDERNESS PASS RESTAURANT

PROJECT 2026 - 'HIDDEN HOLLOW AVIATION', AS SEEN FROM WILDWOOD GROVE/BBM.

WILDWOOD CREEK

DUCKS IN THE FOUNTAIN

SHOWSTREET

UMBRELLA SKY W GREAT LIGHTING

NEW TOPIARY

COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE IN RIVERTOWN LAKE

EMPORIUM MERCH

EMPORIUM MERCH

EMPORIUM MERCH

EMPORIUM MERCH

🔵Blog Posts and other Helpful Trip Planning information - 

• Getting To Dollywood by Plane
• Hotels with High Ratings in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a spreadsheet that incorporates ratings from different reliable sources and ranked hotels in the area.  I've listed out columns for things like indoor pools, hot tubs and more on the spreadsheet.  Very helpful if you, or someone in your group is looking for a specific amenity.
• Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources and ranked them in my blog post.
  
• 30 Great Places to Eat In Pigeon Forge that are open after 2pm! A list of highly rated establishments that are open past 2pm.
• Guide To Mountain Coasters - A look at all the types of mountain coasters in Sevier County.
• Dollywood's 2025 Operating Calendar +MORE - speculation, guesses on future projects, etc.
• Navigating to Dollywood from North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene.
• 8 Things to do at Dollywood if you don't care for rides - There's a lot to do!
• Pigeon Forge Trolley Info You'll Want to Know!
• Trip Advisors Top 10 Budget Friendly Hotels in Pigeon Forge.
• Tons of YouTube videos - I have so many YouTube videos of Dollywood including every festival and lots of general park updates as well as Big Bear Mountain footage.
• Check out my 2024 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2024.
• Check out my 2023 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2023.
• Check out my 2022 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2022.
• 2024-2025 School Break Calendar - includes Fall, Christmas & Spring Breaks for regional schools.
• Link to Dollywood's TimeSaver Info Page - click Here.

🌻🌺🌸Summer Celebration Festival Tasting Pass 2025🌸🌺🪷

Hi Everyone,

Dollywood has unveiled the details for their Summer Celebration 2025 Tasting Pass. 

Running from Saturday, June 14, to Sunday, August 3, 2025, the event offers plenty of time to experience it all. Let’s dive into what’s in store!  Notice that the park will maintain the same operating hours throughout this festival - 10am to 9:30pm.

Here's the link to ''BUY NOW'' - click here to do that, if you wish.  All of this info is found on this page at Dollywood.com - Click Here.

A few tips for the tasting pass....

• You can use all five menu items in one visit, or over several visits.  Just use it before the festival ends on August 3rd.
• If you are looking for a lightish date night meal, you may want to split one pass with your bestie and sample different things.  Get creative, you can each get two 'entree' items, and split a dessert treat!

If you're a Gold & Diamond Passholder, take advantage of your discount entitlement.

Beverages

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Savory Bites

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Desserts

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SCENES FROM AROUND THE PARK
DURING SUMMER CELEBRATION

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Check out my videos from last year's festival

What are your thoughts on the offerings for the Summer Celebration Festival? Share your opinions in the comments.

🔵Blog Posts and other Helpful Trip Planning information - 

• Getting To Dollywood by Plane
• Hotels with High Ratings in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a spreadsheet that incorporates ratings from different reliable sources and ranked hotels in the area.  I've listed out columns for things like indoor pools, hot tubs and more on the spreadsheet.  Very helpful if you, or someone in your group is looking for a specific amenity.
• Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources and ranked them in my blog post.
  
• 30 Great Places to Eat In Pigeon Forge that are open after 2pm! A list of highly rated establishments that are open past 2pm.
• Guide To Mountain Coasters - A look at all the types of mountain coasters in Sevier County.
• Dollywood's 2025 Operating Calendar +MORE - speculation, guesses on future projects, etc.
• Navigating to Dollywood from North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene.
• 8 Things to do at Dollywood if you don't care for rides - There's a lot to do!
• Pigeon Forge Trolley Info You'll Want to Know!
• Trip Advisors Top 10 Budget Friendly Hotels in Pigeon Forge.
• Tons of YouTube videos - I have so many YouTube videos of Dollywood including every festival and lots of general park updates as well as Big Bear Mountain footage.
• Check out my 2024 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2024.
• Check out my 2023 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2023.
• Check out my 2022 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2022.
• 2024-2025 School Break Calendar - includes Fall, Christmas & Spring Breaks for regional schools.
• Link to Dollywood's TimeSaver Info Page - click Here.

⭐Dollywood's TimeSaver Passes for 2025 - Use it for Rides + Shows! ⭐

Hi Everyone,

Let's take a look at Dollywood's TimeSaver Pass for 2025.  The biggest differences in this year's system are that the selected ride offerings have been updated.  

Here's the page you need at Dollywood's website.  See more info and advance purchase at this link.    👉🏼 Dollywood Theme Park | TimeSaver Pass Info | Dollywood Parks & Resorts

⭐Use your season pass for an additional discount!⭐

This information seems to change from season to season.

Click this Dollywood Link to See the Daily Schedule for Shows and Performances.  Note that the process for seeing shows is different from rides - read below in the first FAQ.  To reserve, you need to visit the Reservation Center where TimeSavers are sold.

Below you'll find some of the FAQ's for TimeSaver...

On social media I see lots of folks asking if TimeSaver is worth it or not?  For most people, it really seems to boil down to a time issue.  So, you'll have to evaluate for yourself.  I typically suggest waiting to get to the park and get a feel for what the crowds are going to be like.  One Dollywood anomaly is that even if the park appears crowded, the ride lines can be short, depending on the types of crowds there on a given day.  It is hard to predict.   

If you're staying with Dollywood at DreamMore or HeartSong Resorts, then you will receive the Resort Timesaver included in your lodging package.  Click here for more info, admission not included.  Notice that the Resort Timesaver (see orange/blue chart above), that you get One Entry (out of the Five) on Big Bear Mountain and/or Lightning Rod.

To help gauge Crowd Levels - You can also use Queue-Times.com Crowd Calendar for Dollywood and many other parks.  They use historic data to predict crowds, but they do not account for a '40th Anniversary Event' for example...or how many Field Trips will be at the park on a given day....or when Dolly is appearing at the park - which always draws huge crowds despite what the Crowd Calendar says.   It is far from perfect, but it's one of the few resources available currently to help you plan.  Additionally, this same website shows you live waiting times at Dollywood and other parks.  It's a handy tool.

What do you think about Dollywood's TimeSaver?  I'd love to know.  

🔵Blog Posts and other Helpful Trip Planning information - 

• Getting To Dollywood by Plane
• Hotels with High Ratings in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a spreadsheet that incorporates ratings from different reliable sources and ranked hotels in the area.  I've listed out columns for things like indoor pools, hot tubs and more on the spreadsheet.  Very helpful if you, or someone in your group is looking for a specific amenity.
• Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge.  I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources and ranked them in my blog post.
  
• 30 Great Places to Eat In Pigeon Forge that are open after 2pm! A list of highly rated establishments that are open past 2pm.
• Guide To Mountain Coasters - A look at all the types of mountain coasters in Sevier County.
• Dollywood's 2025 Operating Calendar +MORE - speculation, guesses on future projects, etc.
• Navigating to Dollywood from North Carolina post-Hurricane Helene.
• 8 Things to do at Dollywood if you don't care for rides - There's a lot to do!
• Pigeon Forge Trolley Info You'll Want to Know!
• Trip Advisors Top 10 Budget Friendly Hotels in Pigeon Forge.
• Tons of YouTube videos - I have so many YouTube videos of Dollywood including every festival and lots of general park updates as well as Big Bear Mountain footage.
• Check out my 2024 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2024.
• Check out my 2023 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2023.
• Check out my 2022 End of Year Recap to see all of my Dollywood videos from 2022.
• 2024-2025 School Break Calendar - includes Fall, Christmas & Spring Breaks for regional schools.
• Link to Dollywood's TimeSaver Info Page - click Here.