There is no surprise that Dollywood is the #1 theme park. If you’ve been before, you already know why! Leighton, my mom and I just got back last month from their Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival, and it was so magical! We went last year too, and I 100% recommend it. On top of all your favorite year-round Dollywood attractions and activities, the excitement of the holidays makes it even more fun! But trust me, there is no bad time to go to Dollywood!
Just like Dolly Parton herself, the park has so much heart, and you can’t help but love it! We have started to go to Dollywood every year since 2022, and every year it gets even better. As the kids get a little older, they can do so much more. but unlike most amusement parks, there really is something to do for every age! And without all the hustle and bustle that other amusement parks leave you with. Dollywood really is the best family friendly park! Keep reading for what I love most about Dollywood.
1.) This park is SO family friendly! If you have young kids, I 100% recommend Dollywood as your first amusement park for the entire family!
2.) It is Christ centered. You will hear Christian music being played throughout the park, and they even have Christian bands play live at select days/times.
3.) There are bathrooms around most every corner. You will never have to walk more than a few minutes to get to a bathroom. They even have family restrooms. And I can’t forget the nursing stations. They even have calming rooms for children who experience sensory overload. Win win!
4.) They have food, drinks and water refill stations located every few minutes apart also.
5.) There are several areas specifically for young children like Wildwood Grove and County Fair. They even have several playgrounds for the kids – Granny’s Garden, the Pig Pen, and Lil’ Pilots Playground.
6.) They have wheelchair accessible areas all throughout the park.
7.) They have strollers for rent, and they have stroller parking right beside each ride. A single stroller is only $16 which is very reasonable.
8.) They have so many fun seasonal events, seasonal food and also live music. Each season has a different event, so make sure you check out the calendar before planning your trip!
9.) The hospitality is hands down the best here! The employees are all so happy and nice, and everything here feels so laidback. You don’t feel like you have to rush from place to place. It just feels nice, chill and calm here compared to other large amusement parks.
10.) You can have an even better experience and upgrade your experience with TimeSaver passes. This is great if you have small kids too! When we were here, it was $60 plus tax per person to expedite access in lines on select rides. 100% worth it!
Have you been to Dollywood before? What are your favorite rides? All 5 of us agreed that Black Bear Mountain is SO much fun!!
