Dollywood Review | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2021
- Voted one of the best theme parks in the world, Dollywood is a blend of world class thrill rides, amazing food, family fun, and of course...a little bit of southern hospitality. The park is nestled in the Smoky Mountains (just shy of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park), and has seen rapid growth the past decade, quickly becoming a must-visit world class destination.
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Dolly Parton is a national treasure.
She's an great person
I love her
@@donaldcarter2970 agreed
Until she showed her horrible side, promoting the Great Reset and mRNA dangerous vaccines. She's a puppet.
@@AnnSisuLiv can you like not make it political
Dollywood is like a rollercoaster park but with Disney or Universal level of theming. Food is great also. The cinnamon bread is the best.
That’s why it’s probably my favorite park.
just brought home half a loaf
its not quite on a disney or universal level bc they just dont have the visitation or funds to make animatronics or simulate environments on that level but dollywood is about as close as it gets. id say its at about a seaworld level of theming or maybe just a touch better which for a park in a city with a population of 6,000 thats insane to think about
Unfortunately the food isn't great for people with allergies/intolerance/restrictions, I believe Disney are still the kings in that department. I know theme parks generally aren't known for being places you go for the food, but still.
Yeah and 4 out of 5 of the roller coasters are usually broken down.
did you know that Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look alike contest under a fake name and she lost to a 6 foot tall drag queen
Wow
Now you got me wondering even more if that’s actually Dolly in this video
That’s similar to Charlie Chaplain.
@@speks_coaster_crap7415 lol
Lol isn’t she significantly shorter than that like 5”3 or 5”2
Dollywood in the last 10 years: Wild Eagle, Firechaser Express, Lightning Rod, Drop Line, Wildwood Grove, Hotel and resort, Park upgrades
Michigan’s Adventure in the last 10 years: ..........
Why you bully me?
Michigan’s Adventure did add a new trash can, and maybe even a new bench
Michigan’s adventure was angry that they aren’t getting anything, so they spread the virus all over the US
can you imagine RMC shivering timbers? so much and so much potential
@@erikpip3024 I might create it on planet coaster and upload it in 1 week from now
The best way to describe Dollywood is a combination of charming and endearing. I can't imagine anyone going there and not loving the place - it's still a theme park, but, at the same time, it still possesses a sort of small town charm even with all the coasters and other stuff, and it also has a certain "homely" feeling that I don't think any other park has come even close to replicating. I've only been there once, and that was before I became a coaster enthusiast, but even then I wanted to return. It's such a good park.
it reminds me of a dutch/german village. looks super cool
that is true…..THAT IS THE BIGGEST THING I SAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lots of the hillsfolk in those mountains have direct german (and dutch) heritage. many rural places in lower Appalachia share this
@@MaryLab2930 Well close to this park is the alpine village of Gatlinburg (which is an amazing place) and it is based on German / Swiss style.
Charming and endearing are about the same thing
Dolly isn't a "sensation" she's a SUPERSTAR! SHE IS COUNTRY MUSIC
Isn’t she that lady who tried to kill and cover up murdering her boss with rat poison with her two coworkers?
@@blankname6629 bahahah 😂
Are you seriously trying to insinuate that Dolly Parton is a murderer?
@@zachhall8043 It's a joke, that was the plot of the movie "9 to 5."
My mother worked at Aunt Grannies, my step-father was a metal worker at Craftsman Valley, and I was a lifeguard at Splash Country. Dollywood works really hard to give the best experience possible.
We are Disney/Universal diehards and just did our first visit to Dollywood during the pandemic in October (cancelled Disney and went to Tenneessee for the outdoors). We were really, really impressed. We rocked it open to close and look forward to coming back for a longer stay. I also utilized their disability program and they took such great care of me. A+++. Also, their funnel cakes are amazeballs.
U should get their cinnamon bread. It’s soooooo good.
It’s incredible what they’ve done with this park in the last decade. Can’t wait to see what the next few years will look like.
Hey Brooks, huge fan!!
Since when have you the golfer, been watching Taylor? Nothing wrong with it. Just surprised to see you here
@@triple7marc Thanks! 😊
@@blackAnimate7768 Taylor makes some great videos. Been watching for a while. Love theme parks
Brooks go back to playing mini golf 😂
Jukebox Junction is a retro 50's area lmao "retro 80's" had me dying.
Yeah I laughed at that too 😂
I was like “Oh Taylor... why??” 😂😂 the only 50s trend that I can see being mistaken for an 80s trend is checkerboard pattern
It’s likely because in the 80s, everyone was trying to copy the 50s. Diners were all pink and blue, men were trying to bring back “greasers” and talking like John Travolta, 50s and 60s cars were back in. Similar to like how now everyone is trying to bank off 80s nostalgia now.
I died 😂 Showing his young age for sure.
Hilarious 🤣🤣
My cousin is in a management position at Dollywood and he told me that there is no Festival of Nations at least this year. Another casualty of COVID. He also stated that the re-tracking of Lightning Rod will be done by April.
Oh good, I was planning on going in late April
@@SchrodingersCat8813 Careful. "Done retracking" does not mean "tested and open".
@@lyingdogfacedponysoldier201 Quite true but still it's an encouraging sign. My hope was late April/early May and it seems that may be feasible :) Needless to say I will follow progress and not gunna pull the trigger on anything until I know it's open
Ok I’m going tomorrow thanks!
Dollywood is one of my favorite parks, me and my wife love going here. I agree with you that you don't have to rush to do anything and you can take your time and enjoy the atmosphere, which is part of the reason it's a top 10 park for me, granted if Lightning Rod is open, I'm making a b-line over there before it breaks down
That last part killed me I remember on my 8th grade school trip I believe it was a few months past opening date the ride opened for like 5 minutes.
I live about an hour away from Dollywood and it makes me very proud to here someone not from the area to love Dollywood this much. Props mate.
So proud to call Dollywood my home park. I’ve seen it grow from a small country park to world class resort destination. It’s my favorite park in the world.
It's so weird to say that I've grown up with it...when I first went, the only rollercoasters were Thunderhead and Tennessee Tornado, plus Blazing Fury and the VeggieTales coaster if you want to count those without much in the way of expansion
Then they added Mystery Mine and every few years or so it's just major expansion/addition one after the other. The only really questionable one I feel is the removal of Dreamland Forest for Barnstormer. I always felt like that beehive house drew more people than the Barnstormer, even when it was first introduced...
I love this park and really love the area! Don’t go here to just visit Dollywood but make time to spend in Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg, the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and Cherokee NC! All of these are just next to each other starting with Pigeon Forge which a a great hub of shopping, food and entertainment!
Up next is the beautiful Gatlinburg, a smaller town than Pigeon Forge but completely walkable! Here you’ll find LOTS of unique things to do and see! There’s also a great arts and crafts village here.
Up next is the Great Smoke Mountains National Park which is simply magical and HUGE! It’s also completely free to visit. Drive through here and you’ll enter North Carolina and just on the other side of the park is Cherokee NC.
Cherokee like it’s name is home to the Western Band of Cherokee Indians which is a federally recognized tribe (which I am btw and a member also), here you can visit things like the museum that teachers the history of the Cherokee, meet and speak with Cherokee people, visit the living museum which has many artists, craftsmen, and see how we as a people once lived. You can also purchase authentic handmade works of art that are made right here in Cherokee that will directly benefit the tribe and community. And if gambling is your thing theirs a very nice and BIG casino here for you to enjoy.
I’d highly recommend for ANYONE to visit this area. To me it’s the most beautiful place on earth and with so much to do you could very easily spend weeks here and still had not seen everything!
Dollywood is what Disney use to be...all about family and not needing to take a 2nd mortgage to take the family there! Spotless...great food, and excellent rides.
Dolly Parton is amazing, and her theme park looks awesome too. Would love to attend one day.
Mountain slidewinder was my favorite. As far as improvements I wish Dollywood would have more water rides.
Home park, aahhh, it makes me very happy it's loved, too. Dolly is a queeennn.
I haven't been here since the late 90s with my family when I was young. sounds like I need to head back!
I really appreciate these videos because there are so many parks I want to visit and your reviews are helping me prioritize what parks I want to visit. Keep the great videos coming!!
Mountain Slidewinder was my favorite ride as a kid. When my family went awhile back we marathoned it for hours. Always a walk on too
Dollywood’s terrain is like six flags magic mountain but better
I actually think SFMM’s is quite cool. It’s a flat park, except for one hill in the center of the park. Pretty interesting if you ask me. Although Dollywood’s is also great.
I hate that about MM
The ninja climb? That is brutal
@@thefreebeatssampler8511 only if you're severely out of shape
This is definitely a park I’d love to visit one day! Dolly Parton is a national treasure, and there is no doubt the park is just as radical as she is!
You know it's gonna be good when Coaster Studios uploads a park review (I like the park reviews alot)
Really Great Video! Thanks for doing it so professionally and without any extra baggage 👍😜 back to the roots 🌱 of your channel... Clean, clear and very enjoyable.
something worth mentioning is that Dollywood is actually looking at bringing back mountain slidewinder. The only reason its closed is the long walk to it doesn't meet accessability requirements. The ride is still completely intact and they have everything they need to reopen the ride its just a matter of solving the massive walk to the station.
I know I'm 7 months late but are they still planning or has it already been demolished?
I’ve only been to Dollywood once, in spring of 2018. It is an absolutely incredible theme park with great food, great entertainment, great shows, and just great everything. It’s just one of those parks that you feel good when you’re there if that makes sense. And the theming is top notch, probably the best outside of Disney/Universal. It would probably be my second favorite park, only behind Hersheypark and then Cedar Point in 3rd.
I grew up coming to this park a week or two a year and I really took it for granted. It's an incredible park all-around.
There is that huge cleared out area at the back of wildwood grove and I think that is where we will get a dark ride or a indoor ride
I'm a West-Coaster. Did a road trip in 2019 with a stop at Dollywood. I loved it. I think Dollywood is probably the best theme park I've ever visited, and I'm in the land of the big D, Knott's, and Magic Mountain. And I had lunch at the BBQ, a hot dog with brisket. The prices were very fair.
Absolutely beautiful. I'm so thrilled that it's my home park.
My 16 year old absolutely adores Dolly. She was so jealous when she found out I visited there twice as a kid. I can't wait to take her. It is, in my opinion, the nicest amusement park in the country and it being in Tennessee is just icing on the cake.
I am really impressed with the progress of Dollywood over the years. I would really enjoy coming to the park and experiencing their roller coasters. Cool video.
Blazing fury traumatized me when I was like 5 years old LOL
Never really thought of Tennessee as a destination for vacation but you changed my mind. Thanks for the awesome review.
Couldn't come up with anything else to say about Dollywood myself! This park is one of those rare parks that I'd call truly perfect.
Nobody:
Dolly Parton: I want a Theme Park Themed to Myself!
*everybody
@@Lukas_Kramer Fair Enough
Lmaoooo same with Walt
The live shows and music are TOP NOTCH. I am normally not a huge fan of these things, but they are a must see.
I went this year during the flower festival with the umbrellas, when I was living in Tennessee for a short period of time. I was blown away with how well they ran lightning Rod, got six rides on it. Also totally agree with your assessment on Thunderhead, I kept hearing it was a middle of the road GCI. But they have done great work on it, I got like three or four rides on it, almost always on the front. Iiiii... missed out on the cinnamon bread...
Wow Thank you so much for editing it in 21:9! watching it with ultrawide screen was priceless :D
I am a HUGE DOLLY/DOLLYWOOD fan, and i must say that THIS is the VERY BEST VIDEO that i have EVER seen from a patron describing the park! THANK YOU
Thank you for the tour. I have never thought about visiting dollywood, but now i definitely want to visit!
it’s sooo amazing, i don’t know if it’s just cause i live close but it’s so comforting and it feels like home !!! 😊😊😊
Dollywood is an absolute bucket-list theme park of mine for many reasons including but not limited to: Landscaping, Dolly Parton, Lighting Rod, and the food.
I grew up in Knoxville in the 80s, 90s. Went to Dollywood more times than I can count as a kid/teenager. Moved out of state, and went to Dollywood for the first time in 20 years last year. The growth and additions are astounding. It’s a totally different park, but still has the holdover Silver Dollar City rides. What a great park! The traffic is horrendous though.
Before Covid, Dollywood was rumored to be getting a new hyper coaster.
Well, there is nothing like finding yourself in a Coaster Studios video! Awesome!
2 reviews in one week. What a treat
Dollywood is what Seaworld and Busch Gardens wishes they were.
Which Busch Gardens are you referring to? BGW is still voted most beautiful park in the world, although I think that’s rigged.
@@scottnelson9 BGW is a beautiful park but the company as a whole wishes that they could operate at the same caliber as Herschend family group.
@@MrDeanvalentin you can trust that I’m not the biggest fan of Sea World, but it is beautiful. I will still choose Kings Dominion I’ve BGW any day of the week because Cedar Fair is a better company, and I personally have more nostalgia attached to that park.
@@scottnelson9 BGT is better, case closed. BGW is for losers.
Nah just sea world
I just took my family for our first visit to Dollywood and the surrounding region, partially inspired by this video. I loved all of the coasters, except Lightning Rod which was down the whole week we were there. The water coaster was also down, which means both headliners weren't open during our visit. That being said, we had a blast and love both days we spent in the parks. My son, a timid enthusiast with very specific sensory needs, discovered he loves Dragonflyer and wants to ride other coasters of that type. The cinnamon bread was also as amazing as you said. My addition to the park would be a sky chair ride from the front to the back of the park, perhaps weaving through Flying Eagle. Thanks for the awesome videos, and I hope you review Iowa's new park at some point.
I've had a season pass for over a decade. I've seen their changes, some for the worse, but most for the better. Unfortunately, a medical condition is making me stop riding certain coasters, but I still can come for my favorite season, festival of nations. I try to eat all the food and see all the shows. One last thing. CINNAMON BREAD!!! AMAZING! Quick tip, the bakery on Showstreet also sells it and has a much shorter line.
My home park (I live in Western NC at the TN border)! It's been insane seeing it grow since my first visit in 2005. The customer service and overall laid back feel of the park is what keeps me renewing my season pass every year.
Bro I also live near the tn border about 15 mins away
This is an exceptionally well produced and considered review. Off to the Kennywood review next, which I was going to request if you hadn't already posted.
I am going there for the first time this summer. I haven't been this excited about visiting a new theme park in a very long time.
Do they still have those huge skillets grilling corn still in the husk? I don't know why but that's one of the few vivid memories I have of Pigeon Forge.
That, the slidewinder, treehouse golf, and dudes riding ostriches at the Dixie Stampede
I've been wanting to go here for awhile. Hopefully someday. Thanks for the great review! 👍
I went there in 2009 when I was 4. Since then I have been going there every year even though I don't even live close. Its crazy to see how popular it has gotten!
I really need to visit this park. It looks superbly well done with a great coaster lineup. I live in Virginia about an hour from Busch Gardens, and this, along with Carowinds, Hershey, and Busch Gardens Tampa, are the four major parks that I hope to visit this year.
And don’t forget about the giant new next coaster coming in 2022 or 2023 (I want a Mack Xtreme Spinner)
I should be making my first visit here this year
same ! i’m was kinda on the fence about it but i should go
Same
I might, but probs not cuz I’m already doing many coaster trips
Same. going either the 1st or 2nd of May.
I feel so lucky to have Dollywood as my home park, it feels like a second home to me I love going
Wow!
I havnt seen Dollywood since I was there in the 80’s!
It’s really grown💥😮
I had a good time back then, and I bet I would now too.
Awesome place. 🌷💥
Going over the summer, Dollywood was absolutely amazing. I stayed in the cabins and it was absolutely relaxing. Highly suggest it.
TAYLOR!!! Update on aunt granny’s:
It is not a all you can eat buffet any more. It is not a family style all you can eat restaurant. It still has all of the same tasting food and great service. They did also remodel the inside of it!
I am aware, I ate there this past year in the new style
I love Dollywood especially at Christmas time! It's probably my favorite all-around park!
I had visited this park back in July of 2019 and I thought it was great! I did not ride most of the roller coasters beside wild eagle because that's what got us to go there, because I was not too into roller coasters yet. I did have an unfortunate experience getting food with my one visit for when we came back from the water park and wanted to get something to eat in the park and we went to the red's diner in jukebox junction and on that day it was super hot and super crowded, and we had to wait for a while in that tiny building to get food and it was super crowded. That was my only bad experience here and I definitely have an excuse to go back in the future to ride the rest of the coasters. Great Review!
Great video! Live like 15 minutes from the park. They do have some great rides and themed areas. The Park actually opened as Rebel Railroad in 1961 and lasted until 1970 when it became Goldrush Junction until 1977. After that it became silver dollar city.
I absolutely love your park reviews!
Definitely one of the tops parks I want to get to one of these days...after all this BS is over with...
in California , we were going to go to Lagoon Park this last June for the first time...but we couldn't do that...
Maybe next year will just take a big road trip and hit Lagoon , Holiday World , Dollywood , Silver Dollar City and then the Florida Parks...then hit all the rest on the way back...Places like Indiana Beach that I donated to and go check out my brick I bought lol
Jukebox Junction is themed to the 1950s, I've always thought they could do an area next to it themed to Hollywood and call it Dollywood Studios. It would be a great place for a dark ride themed to Dolly's acting career. Who wouldn't want a Dolly audio-animatronic?
The best part of this video is the narration telling you about the parks layout. Be prepared for walking uphill for a good bit of your time there. There are spaces to rest and of course plenty of refreshment vendors, but if you are elderly, perhaps less mobile than a few years ago, take extra time to move around the park.
We normally go to Silver Dollar City but we’re changing it up this year & going to Dollywood. It looks fun!
Thanks for the inside look & review!
Can't wait to get out here for opening day! Also hot take, I always take the path by craftsman's valley to hit Barnstormer, Daredevil Falls, and Blazing Fury first in the summer! Keeps you nice and cool in the loop without water rides plus there is never a wait in the morning for those. Also you all need the kettle corn at SDC or Dollywood in your life! Been lucky enough to be a passholder since I was four and even after a couple of moves I always make it back to Dollywood.
I got to revisit in 2020 for the first time since 2014, and I only had 3.5 hours but it was one of the most fun days I've ever had at a park! I got plenty of rides in (besides lightning rod, rip) but I also upgraded my day ticket to a season pass because I knew I'd want to go back.
Watching review on pigeon forge / Dollywood while literally in pigeon forge right now
I've never been to any universal, disney, or other American park but this is the top of my bucket list. It just oozes charm and has a top 10 ride in the world to boot
Probably will never happen but hear me out:
Dollywood’s next expansion/themed land should have a steam punk feel. Put a version of Time Traveler there and then recreate something like Rookburgh (from Phantasialand) and a version of F.L.Y.
I just got back from Pigeon forge, Gatlinburg, and all the town's in-between all the way up to the Smokey mountains. I got to go into Dollywood. Yes the food is great. Rides are amazing. Good kids area! I felt like a kid again! But closes at 6 due to Covid.
When I’m older I would defiantly try to drive here because this place is like a dream since my home park I got is cedar point (not complaining)
I live near it in sevierville and its technically right down the road but I recommend planning it out cause it is usually very busy and alot of traffic to get in. Also their is a water park next to it
How is the crowds at cedar point this year I’m thinking bout heading up in few weeks. Thanks
@@1morevictim I don’t know because I haven’t been there in a while lol. But I’m sure they lifted some restrictions but when I went the crowds were really low during school days. So I recommend going during week days 😊
@@thestoopid thank you 🙏
So I usually go to Dollywood every year, but haven't went in 2 years. I was like I will just watch this for memories, but now I am bummed because I didn't realize they took out Mountain Slidewinder. I loved that ride! I was hoping to take my 2 oldest daughters on that when the pandemic calms down... Oh well. We still love Dollywood!
As a kid in the 90s, my dad's family would get together at Dollywood every Mother's Day weekend. Back then the only roller coaster was The Thunder Express until 1998 when it was removed and replaced by The Tennessee Tornado. I haven't been there in several years, but would like to go back at some point when I have a chance.
Dollywood is my # 1 park that I have ever visited, and nothing else even comes close. The coaster collection may not be as good as places like Cedar Point or Magic Mountain, but it's everything else that they do that puts it over the top. I especially love it when parks put on great shows, and Dollywood is among the best.
Been goin here since I was little..im 37 now and still love this place....
I'm gonna be going to Pidgeon Forge tomorrow! So excited to try out some more proper coasters! My first was Mindbender at Six Flags Over Georgia back in 2015.
I meet Dolly Parton cause my brother was heavily sick he was gonna die but he beat whatever he had but she is such a angel she paid for the whole trip 🥺 wish I was a little bit older to remember it
I have been going to Dollywood almost every year since 6. I am now 28 and still love going, planing my 2021 trip now
Taking my first trip here this year, along with trips to carowinds, michigans adventure, SfGAm, and a few smaller parks. Possibly KD, BGW, and a couple parks in Pennsylvania as well.
plan to go the the water park at Michigan’s Adventure as it's the best part of the park.
Younger people used to Magic Mountain having no theming but Six Flags theming might be surprised to learn that MM used to have an area exactly like Craftsmen’s Valley.
Great review, this park really does have a ton to offer, not all their coasters are amazing but they sure have something for everyone. I look forward to more coaster and park reviews in the future.
I'm glad I got the credit for Lightning Rod when it was in its Topper Track form. I wonder if the new IBox track will change the ride experience 🤔
I watched this at 1.75x speed and got the gist of the park in under 10 minutes. Thanks for making the video! It was very good.
I got lucky on my visit with everything open and how it had extremely low crowds.
Same
So excited, I’m going here next month!! I haven’t been there since like 10 years ago.
Dollywood feels so different from anything I've been to, and that's coming from a guy who's home parks at basically all Theme Parks. This place is Amazing
We go to Gburg/Pigeon forge as a family but we haven't been to Dollywood yet. Happening next year 100%. Great channel.
I’m going mid March and hopping to get on lighting rod I know they are retracting it rn do you think it will be open by then ?
Thanks for all the tips my family are going to visit Kentucky and Tennessee this summer while we’re there we wanted to go to Dollywood 😍
I been to Gatlinburg,TN about 5 times and have never been to Dollywood.
I believe it because there is so much to do there.
Hopefully the next time I go to that area I will go there.
My wife and I used to hold season passes and one time on the last day of our trip we went to Dollywood just for the Grist Mill cinnamon bread to take home 4 or 5 loaves 🤣
The Dollywood cabin are also amazing. Above It All was the cabin we stayed at, wouldn’t change that for anything.