Dollywood today announced plans for Big Bear Mountain, a new-for-2023, nearly 4,000-foot-long family triple-launch coaster to open in the Wildwood Grove section of the park. According to the park, “Big Bear Mountain’s massive structure hugs six acres of undulating topography...
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Dollywood 2023 Construction Update June 2022
We’re back with another 2023 construction update from Dollywood where the park is preparing for what is believed to be a new roller coaster. I visited the park over the weekend to see how the construction site had changed since...
Continue reading...What’s New and Different at Dollywood in 2022
Last month, I kicked off my 2022 coaster season in the best way possible — with a trip to Dollywood. While there are no new rides or attractions opening at Dollywood in 2022, there were still plenty of updates and...
Continue reading...Dollywood 2023 Construction Progress – April 2022
Dollywood has yet to announce its 2023 theme park plans (it did announce HeartSong Lodge & Resort last June), but dirt is already moving for the (likely) 2023 expansion of Wildwood Grove, anchored by a new roller coaster. With last...
Continue reading...Dollywood 2022 Project Updates
Dollywood recently shared an update with us on the current status of all their ongoing improvement projects for the 2022 season. “As the stature of Dollywood—and our area in general—continues to increase, our guests’ expectations elevate also,” said Eugene Naughton,...
Continue reading...Dollywood Offering All Employees Free Tuition
Dollywood this week announced that it will cover 100% of tuition to all employees beginning on their first day of employment. Starting Feb. 24, 2022, Dollywood Parks & Resorts and operating partner Herschend Enterprises will cover 100% of tuition, fees...
Continue reading...Back at Dollywood for Smoky Mountain Christmas 2021
Last weekend, I traveled to Dollywood for my annual visit to the park’s award-winning Smoky Mountain Christmas event. Each year, the park is blanketed in over 5 million lights and decorations as far as the eye can see. I hadn’t...
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces 2022 Festivals and New Season Pass Structure
Dollywood today unveiled plans for the 2022 season, including expanded festival offerings, the return of guest-favorite experiences and a new season pass structure. The park will open for the 2022 season on Saturday, March 12. Dollywood 2022 Festivals Dollywood’s 2022...
Continue reading...Brick-by-Brick Legoland New York Review
I recently surprised my Lego loving kids with a trip to the first major theme park to open in the northeast in over forty years – Legoland New York. The brand new park is located in Goshen, New York, about...
Continue reading...Dollywood Announces New Resort and Major Investment Plans
Dollywood today announced plans for a 302-room “HeartSong Lodge & Resort” hotel, which will kickstart the company’s 10-year, $500 million investment strategy. Scheduled to open in 2023, the new HeartSong Lodge & Resort will be located adjacent to Dollywood’s DreamMore...
Continue reading...Dollywood Launching Drone Light Show Summer 2021
Dollywood today announced plans for a nightly drone 3D light show as part of its upcoming Summer Celebration 2021 event, which runs from June 25-July 31. Presented by Intel, the multisensory drone light show will give guests a “symphony of...
Continue reading...7 Potential Locations for Gerstlauer’s Mystery Coaster
Yesterday, Gerstlauer, through their partners at Ride Entertainment, announced that they would be building a “One-of-a-Kind” record breaking coaster in the United States. The coaster is scheduled to open in May of 2022, and will be announced formally in the...
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