Dollywood Discussion Thread

[jray21Why do I still have a donkey title???]

I'm surprised not much has gone up since the TPR trip. Must be a lot bigger than I thought. It will be interesting to see what discounts they offer. I may have to make a special trip out there.

[I love DWIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

Adventure Mountain updates:
The park has added information to the courses and Camp Teachittoomee portions of the Adventure Mountain site.

Some park updates:

2010 pre-season prices have lowered. You can now upgrade your Smoky Mountain Christmas one day ticket for $25, which is $9 cheaper than the upgrade was to 2009 passes this summer.

If you visit Dollywood during Christmas stop by SkyZip to register for the 25th Anniversary Sweepstakes valued at $4000. The prize pack includes:

You can enter to win Dollywood's 25th Anniversary Adventure SkyZip Sweeptakes, an exclusive prize pack valued at $4,000! One lucky winner will receive 25 SkyZip tours, 25 Dollywood admission tickets, 25 Dollywood meals for your group, and 25 Kodak souvenir photos to commemorate your experience. This exciting prize pack celebrates Dollywood's 25th anniversary season in 2010. Enter to win now through Jan. 2, 2010, at the SkyZip location in Wilderness Pass. Winner will be announced Jan. 25, 2010.

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

NATION’S BEST CHRISTMAS EVENT BEGINS NOV. 7
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn.—Dollywood unwraps its 20th anniversary holiday season on November 7th
with the opening of its award-winning festival Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana,
which continues through January 2, 2010.

Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas festival recently won its second
consecutive Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event. The awards are
presented annually to the “best of the best” in the amusement industry by
Amusement Today magazine from an international poll.

“I just love spending the holidays with family and friends, so I hope my
Smoky Mountain Christmas festival brings families closer together this time
of year.” Dolly Parton said. “My wish is for everyone to be wrapped in
warm holiday memories, just like the ones of my family that I cherish and hold
so dear.”

The Golden Tickets also honored Dollywood for Best Shows, which includes
the park’s lineup of holiday entertainment. Dollywood’s live stage shows
feature Dollywood’s Babes in Toyland, Christmas in the Smokies, O’ Holy
Night, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs,
and An Appalachian Christmas. Multiple performances are featured each day,
and all shows are included with park admission.

Set amid a colorful display of four million holiday lights, Dollywood also
offers guests more than 20 rides and attractions, including The Polar
Express 4-D Experience™ which takes guests on a magical journey to the North Pole.
Guests can enjoy the world-renowned Thunderhead and Mystery Mine coasters,
as well as the Dollywood Express, a 110-ton steam engine that takes a nostalgic
railroad journey into the foothills of the Great Smoky
Mountains.

Santa’s Workshop is Santa’s home-away-from-home at Dollywood where a
larger-than-life-sized display of toys awaits visitors. Santa also appears
twice each evening in the Parade of Lights, joined by a cast of fun characters
and brightly colored floats. Breakfast with Santa is featured from
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Saturday during the festival. Seating is
first-come, first-served for the meal which includes bacon, sausage,
eggs, sausage gravy and grits. Prices are $15.99 for adults,
$7.99 for children ages 4-11. Dollywood admission is required.

Seasonal favorites and special recipes from Dollywood’s best chefs are on
the menu at the park’s many restaurants. Endless buffets featuring
oven-roasted turkey and dressing with all of the trimmings are holiday favorites.
Each year welcomes new additions, like this year’s chicken pot pie served at
Backstage restaurant, all sure to become classic dishes offered for
years to come.

Dollywood is a 150-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. For
more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit dollywood.com. Operating
days and hours vary.

[PKI JizzManJizzy jizz jizz jizz jizz]

I'll be there December the 19th! I can't wait to see the park all lit up.

[TheRapidsNerdMullets never go out of style!]

For those who haven't gone, it really is a fun event. Our family had a terrific time last year and I even got to meet up with fellow TPR member carolinacaniac and his friends.

If you get the opportunity, especially with friends and family, go for it.

And OMG the food...

[LcHg5265“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

I went two years ago with my family. It was a wonderful event, one that I hope to make a tradition with my family some day.

[CTU AgentThai Hedrick]

I went last year and it was my favorite time at Dollywood. It's definitely going to become a family tradition to go to this event. Hopefully I will get there early enough to check out The Polar Express.

[wlmoorerThere is no such thing as a donkey punch.]

Sounds like a great event

Have never been to Dollywood before, but really looking forward to getting out to it on the IntimidaTour next summer!!!

[nursemelis374Donkeys are my way of life!]

I loved Dollywood and I really hope I can make it to this event someday!

Thanks for posting! I had no idea their Christmas celebration was so awesome.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

I found Dollywood's take on "Babes in Toyland" to be quite entertaining last year. Anyone planning on visiting Dollywood should catch this show.