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re: Family wants to go to Dollywood

Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:47 pm to
Posted by soccerfüt
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Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:47 pm to
Pics of Mrs Jeaux

That could make it worth it.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
23346 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:48 pm to
Dollywood is nice... my kids really liked it
Posted by UncleRuckus
Member since Feb 2013
10252 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:51 pm to
Take them one day and then spend as much time as possible in the park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is fantastic
Posted by jpggpj
Chair
Member since Oct 2005
4043 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:54 pm to
My family loved it but we only did the thrill rides. Great roller-coasters and very short lines. We have been about 4 times the past ten years and every time we went the wait times were minimal. 15-20 tops.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
117113 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:58 pm to
It's got some great rides. The "side" attractions are mainly Tennessee mountain folk stuff. If your are into that, you'll like it.

It's a less Nazi-like version of WDW, but with no "characters."

Combine it with Pigeon Forge /Gatlinburg.
Posted by Sao
East Texas Piney Woods
Member since Jun 2009
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Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:58 pm to

It's no Hamels for sure.
Posted by mtntiger
Asheville, NC
Member since Oct 2003
29909 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 3:58 pm to
Dollywood is a great family destination. Lots of great rides, the shows are pretty good (The Kingdom Heirs at Christmas is a must) and it's reasonably priced.

There is pretty good eating in Pigeon Forge (the Apple Barn and Olde Mill Cafe are very good).

Bring warm clothes. It's usually pretty damn cold at Christmas.

If you're taking spring break or summer, the weather is glorious.

All Seasons Suites usually has GREAT deals on rooms (actual suites with separate bedrooms and a common living area).

The Holiday Inn on the strip would be my second choice for hotel.
Posted by La Place Mike
West Florida Republic
Member since Jan 2004
31771 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 4:02 pm to
quote:

It's no Hamels for sure.


Not many will get this wisecrack.
This post was edited on 11/23/18 at 4:03 pm
Posted by Dam Guide
Member since Sep 2005
16797 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 4:02 pm to
Dollywood is quickly becoming a great rollercoaster park. They dumped all their money into that and gotten rid of a lot of the neat old craft things that they use to have.

The national park is beautiful, you can never gone wrong with hiking in the GSMNP. If you just do roaring fork and cades cove, you are a fatass that doesn’t deserve to see those places.

There are plenty of towns in the area worth a visit over the tourist trap hell that is Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg. Typing this while sitting on a bench in Gburg lol.
This post was edited on 11/23/18 at 4:04 pm
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
45420 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 4:24 pm to
Yes. It is well managed.
Posted by ehidal1
Chief Boot Knocka
Member since Dec 2007
37338 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 4:32 pm to
quote:

Family wants to go to Dollywood

Been there a time or two. Not a bad theme park. Plus, you could be pushing 3 bills and still feel skinny walking around there.
Posted by yaherrdme
The Place to Be
Member since Feb 2004
6006 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 4:51 pm to
Bruh..they just want to go get some PANCAKES in Gatlinburg.
Posted by Gulf Coast Tiger
Ms Gulf Coast
Member since Jan 2004
21758 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 5:15 pm to
You will get better answers on the travel board
Posted by Bullfrog
Running Through the Wet Grass
Member since Jul 2010
61780 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 5:19 pm to
It’ll be fun.

Then hit these free moonshine tastings and doo the Alpine Coaster.

That’s a good day, brah.
Posted by Stud Bud
MS But travel all over the country
Member since Sep 2015
6958 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 5:19 pm to
Yes.

The wild eagle roller coaster is one of the smoothest coasters I have rode.

Something there for all ages. The scenery is beautiful. It’s very clean. I get season passes and usually go once or twice every year.

If you don’t like Disney, it’s a good alternate. And I like Disney.
Posted by sand mountainDvalues
Member since Oct 2018
8718 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 5:26 pm to
Dollywood is absolutely undefeated during a Christmas season, anyone saying otherwise is a dullard
Posted by tiger_nurse
Member since Aug 2012
593 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 5:33 pm to
Just got back from it. Really nice with the Christmas lights. If you like rollercoasters, they got plenty. I was impressed that they played the national anthem before opening the park. They are very family friendly and are proud christians, but don't shove it down ya throat. Good to see that Christian American pride. Murica!
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14908 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 6:30 pm to
Dollywood is a good little spot. I think theme parks are generally trashy but it is an exception. I love the actual preserved steam locomotive they maintain and run.
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
102350 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 6:32 pm to
frick no, waste of time and money.
Posted by arcalades
USA
Member since Feb 2014
19276 posts
Posted on 11/23/18 at 6:49 pm to
Hollywood is good. The rides are under rated.

Get a couple of fast passes and share them.
This post was edited on 11/23/18 at 6:50 pm
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