Ever wonder what it's like to be in a Dollywood commercial or even meet Dolly herself? My girls did BOTH on a rainy Saturday in May and here's what happened! If you know me at all, you know my heart was bursting with pride when I got an email asking if my girls would be interested in being extras in a commercial to be filmed at Dollywood. Believe it or not, I DID ask them if they wanted to do it before I replied "YES YES YES!" You see, I've been a Dollywood super fan since I was a little girl. My family has always grown up going to Dollywood, I've been a Dollywood season passholder since I can remember, and my girls love it as much as I do. In fact, ask any of the 3 of us girls in the family where our favorite place in the world is and you'll likely hear the same response "the beach and Dollywood"! So, when the girls were asked … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Wildwood Grove – Dollywood’s Biggest Expansion Ever
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Have you visited Dollywood lately? If you have, you've likely seen my new favorite part of the park AND the biggest expansion in Dollywood history... Wildwood Grove! Here I'm breaking down all the rides, things to do, foods to eat, and fun to be had in this amazing, new area of the amusement park! A few weeks ago, I had the amazing experience to see the brand new addition to Dollywood, Wildwood Grove on the day it opened to the public. This area of the park is the biggest expansion in Dollywood history. In fact, the 6 acre 2019 expansion cost more than the original purchase of Dollywood back in 1986! Want to learn more about Dollywood? Visit here to get all the details! Actually, this wasn't my very first time walking around Wildwood Grove. I was there back in mid-March and the area was, well, let's just say a little less colorful … [Read more...]
Dollywood Rides – The Best in the Park and Who Can Ride
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Dollywood has something for everyone in the family and if you are the family thrill seeker, you'll find so many amazing Dollywood rides to satisfy you! Here's a comprehensive list of all the rides at Dollywood and who can ride them. When I say there's something for everyone at Dollywood, I'm not exaggerating at all. It's a great place to visit with the entire family, even multiple generations, because every age will enjoy the sights, sounds, and adventure at the Friendliest Theme Park in America. Whether you enjoy shopping, watching world class entertainment, eating the most delicious cuisine, or riding some amazing theme park rides, you'll find it all there. But today, we're definitely focusing on the 39 rides and attractions at Dollywood... which ones are the BEST [in my humble opinion, of course, after visiting for … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Find the VERY BEST Dollywood Discount Tickets
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Are you looking for the best deal on Dollywood Tickets for your family? Here are your tips for finding the best Dollywood Discount Tickets for your visit to the Smoky Mountains theme park! If you're making a trip to the mountains of Tennessee, you'll definitely want to include spending a few days at Dollywood in your plans since it's on my list of places NOT to miss when you're in the Smoky Mountains. It's a theme park that consistently tops so many "Best Of..." theme park categories and if you're ever been, you know why. If you haven't, the fact that you're researching how to find Dollywood Discount Tickets means you're on the right track because there are so many reasons your family will love a visit to Dollywood! Getting the best deal on Dollywood tickets definitely depends on a couple of factors. Before you head to the website to … [Read more...]
IMPORTANT Dollywood Hours and Dates for 2019!
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Are you ready to visit the Friendliest Theme Park in the US? Dollywood is open for the 2019 season and here you'll find all the details on visiting, including Dollywood hours of operation and important dates to keep on your calendar! If you're a Dollywood season pass holder and fanatic as much as me, you're ecstatic that it's open for another operating year already! Dollywood officially started the 2019 season in March, but things are in full swing now in early Spring. Let's take a look at all the important dates and Dollywood hours of operation that you need to be aware of to start planning your next visit! When does Dollywood open? Dollywood is already officially open and will stay open until January 4th. Dollywood is not open every single day during 2019. There are some days in every month [except June and July] that the … [Read more...]
The Best Rainy Day Activities in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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Visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the rain and weather aren't cooperating with your family's outdoor adventure plans? There's no need to worry because the area boasts hundreds of things to do on a rainy day in Pigeon Forge. Check out this list for some of my family's favorite activities Just a few weeks ago on our latest trip to the Smoky Mountains, we were excited to spend the day exploring a few new-to-us attractions. While Wonderworks has been in Pigeon Forge for many years now, the Alcatraz East Crime Museum is a relatively new museum that I’d been excited to see. The weather for our visit wasn’t exactly the best. It was rainy and cold, but it doesn’t matter when you’re visiting these attractions! That’s what got me thinking that I should share a list of places to visit when the weather is rainy in Pigeon … [Read more...]
Want to Stay at Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, TN? You Should!
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There are literally hundreds of hotels and resorts to choose from when you play your Smoky Mountains vacation. If one of them on your list is the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg, book it! You will LOVE your stay at this beach, mountain resort and here's why! A special thanks to the Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg for hosting my family for one night. All glorious opinions of the resort are my own. I count myself lucky that we've had the opportunity to travel as a family over the last 10 or so years. We've stayed in different hotels and condos in different cities and states. When I look to book a hotel, there are always a few things I look for first - price, amenities and reviews. One name that is always at the top of amenities and reviews when I search is Margaritaville properties. While it's always been on our … [Read more...]
7 Reasons We’ll Visit the Opryland Hotel in Nashville Again SOON
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My husband and I celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary in Nashville recently and had the pleasure of staying at the Opryland Hotel. Here's 7 reasons why we'll be visiting again... very soon! Thank you to the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center for providing a complimentary stay at their resort. All opinions are my own. My husband, Robert and I, are celebrating a huge milestone in our lives this year. We have been married for 10 years come November and a couple of weeks ago we were able to get away for a weekend and celebrate this amazing anniversary together. Over the last 10 years we've taken different anniversary trips and one location that we always talked about heading, but never actually made it to, was Nashville, TN. There's a couple of reasons we always threw Nashville out as an anniversary location: [1] The … [Read more...]
35 Disney Cruise Tips You NEED to Know Before You Go + DIY Disney Cruise Cups
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Are you planning a Disney Cruise in the near future? Here are 35 Disney Cruise Tips and a few secrets that you should definitely know before you go! Plus, a fun tutorial on how to make your own Disney Cruise Cups! A Disney Cruise is definitely on my brain because we just make our final payment for our next cruise for later this year. It will be our 3rd Disney Cruise and while I feel like I learn something new on every cruise, today I'm share some of the Disney Cruise tips that I have found most helpful on our previous cruises. Disney Cruise Tips + Secrets You NEED to Know: 1. Check-in online as soon as you can. The date you can check-in depends on if you've ever been on a Disney Cruise before so be sure to mark your date on a calendar. The earlier you can get on the ship, the better - it's more fun than waiting in the cruise … [Read more...]
How to Spend a Weekend in Memphis [for the Elvis Enthusiast!]
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As a lifelong Elvis fan, a visit to Memphis, Tennessee has always been on my bucket list and I finally did it! And here's why a weekend in Memphis should be on your list too! If you follow me on instagram, you probably noticed I went on a dream trip a couple of weeks ago because I couldn't stop posting about it! Today I did a thing and it was magical and everything I dreamed it would be. #Graceland #JungleRoom #Memphis #Tennessee #MeditationGarden A post shared by Lindsey G. (@lindseyblogs) on Jun 16, 2018 at 9:09am PDT I became an Elvis fan when I was around 10-11 years old and saw The Jordanaires perform at a classic car show venue. Between classic Elvis songs, they talked about the man they used to perform with and admired. I was always around classic music thanks to my family's love of classic cars and car … [Read more...]
3 Reasons You Should Give the Gift of Travel
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This post is sponsored by Visit Jackson but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. When it comes to gift giving for your spouse or other close family members are you always at a loss of what to give? Here's 3 reasons why I think you should give the gift of travel! Sometimes I feel like the people that I'm closest to are the ones that are so hard to buy gifts for. Whether it's a holiday gift, birthday, or a just because gift - I know what my husband likes, but sometimes it seems like he always buys himself the things that he wants. That's when I decided to think outside of the box, the gift box that is, when it comes to giving him gifts and thought of the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your list [that in my case is my husband]... travel! Create lasting memories Some of my favorite memories that … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Dollywood Season Passes
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Are you visiting Dollywood soon and can't decide on what type of ticket or pass to buy? Here's the scoop on everything you need to know about Dollywood Season Passes! It's a question that I often got asked when I was an inaugural Dollywood Insider - should I invest in buying a season pass? Locals know that a season pass is always the way to go, but what if you're just visiting for a few days? Is it still worth buying a season pass? Today I'm going to tell you everything you need to know! What types of Dollywood Season Passes are there? There are a few different types of Dollywood season passes, which might confuse you at first glance, but don't let it. They keep things super simple. Dollywood Season Pass - This pass will get you into Dollywood as many times as you'd like for the entire season [this year Dollywood was … [Read more...]