Is Dollywood's NEW Christmas Buffet Worth It? FULL MENU & REVIEW

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

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  • @AdventureIsOutThere
    @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +3

    We hope this video helps going over everything on the menu at the Dollywood Christmas Buffet inside Celebration Hall! Here is our other Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas videos:
    Is the Dollywood Tasting Pass Worth It ► ua-cam.com/video/wmK09s2kNyk/v-deo.html
    Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas Fireworks & Show Guide ► ua-cam.com/video/teW-qF2TmzI/v-deo.html

  • @kde2610
    @kde2610 17 днів тому +2

    Y'all are just so kind and patient! Neither of you get worked up or angry; y'all are very even keel. God bless!

  • @susan9553
    @susan9553 18 днів тому +6

    Just wanted to say that our family was there on the 28th of October. And wanted to send big thanks for all the information you put up on past videos to make our trip more informative. We took your advice on a lot of things we saw and did not only at Dollywood but pigeon forge as well. It was a very expensive day at Dollywood and a once in a lifetime trip for our family.
    The smoky mountains were amazing to see. Tennessee was a beautiful place to visit with such friendly people. Loved the Island on trick or treat night.
    Thanks again for your hard work that goes into every video.
    God’s blessings to your family.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      Thanks very encouraging to hear Susan! We are glad you had a great time & thank you for the kind words!

  • @OldMovieRob
    @OldMovieRob 18 днів тому +5

    I love when you return to Dollywood. Please keep these trips coming!

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      Will do Rob! We hope it helps other families going to Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas!

  • @RockyBaker-ze9td
    @RockyBaker-ze9td 4 дні тому

    ❤Thank you the food looks delicious love you all God bless you

  • @ursulasakaski9768
    @ursulasakaski9768 18 днів тому +4

    I love the Dollywood videos

  • @goosechips
    @goosechips 16 днів тому

    Love the bloopers at the end 😉 My mom was excited that her beeping made it into your video 😅

  • @stevekibler
    @stevekibler 18 днів тому +1

    We enjoyed the video. We usually like the food here at the Celebration Hall. We like to get there when it opens so the food is not picked over as much but you eat when you can.
    The food looked good here on this day.
    We agree that Aunt Granny’s is better over all but a fantastic option to eat at Celebration Hall if Aunt Granny’s is busy.

  • @taradalmatianshaver6828
    @taradalmatianshaver6828 13 днів тому

    It is nice to know about this option, thank you

  • @dorothytokarczyk2644
    @dorothytokarczyk2644 17 днів тому

    We are going next week so thanks for all the info. ❤

  • @hdmc325
    @hdmc325 18 днів тому

    Love your videos! We’re from West Virginia but have a residence near Douglas Lake and come down multiple times a year. We like coming to Dollywood now that our little girl is old enough to enjoy the rides and always look forward to your videos! I’ve started planning our day by your videos lol.

  • @rickl9253
    @rickl9253 18 днів тому

    We've done both the buffet and Aunt Grannie's many times. By the time we're hungry, we don't want to wait that long at Aunt Grannie's. We've never been disappointed with the buffet and we like the fact that it's never crowded when we've gone. Thanks for the honest review.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      We mentioned that there is no reservations needed and we have never had to wait to pay/get a seat. Is it as good as any Granny's, no. But on a busy day, their is some great food options back here!

  • @stacimentus316
    @stacimentus316 17 днів тому

    Big family reunion coming in December! 19 of us! This looks perfect for our large group!!! Hoping to run into y'all around Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg while we're in town - huge fan of your channel!! Can i say Hi if i see you out n about??

  • @jessicanoel81
    @jessicanoel81 18 днів тому

    I’ve never been but going in two weeks…if there is a wait at Aunt Granny’s can you do something else and come back or do you have to wait there?

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +1

      Yes, you can put your name & number down on a reservation at Aunt Granny’s & they will contact you when your table is ready.

  • @allison4608
    @allison4608 17 днів тому

    Yummy looking food!

  • @crazybaby418
    @crazybaby418 15 днів тому

    Ham looks delicious!

  • @Janis342
    @Janis342 10 днів тому

    I agree. I went there years ago and there was more walking around and there was things to do. And a lot of food. But as far as the atmosphere, there was nothing that stood out to me. It’s just a fancy place to go and eat.

  • @joemutter7661
    @joemutter7661 11 днів тому

    Amen to doing the prayer and great food

  • @trainboy192
    @trainboy192 18 днів тому +3

    Since it didn’t have gravy and cranberry sauce I am not getting it this season.

  • @EpcotCenter1982
    @EpcotCenter1982 18 днів тому

    The bloopers at the end were cute

  • @keithatkins9783
    @keithatkins9783 17 днів тому

    There's a convenience store out of Pennsylvania that's doing a big expansion and there going to be building stores in the Nashville Tennessee area the name of the store is called wawa and every year from October through December they make a turkey gobbler hoagie it has turkey gravey mashed potatoes stuffing and cranberry relish on it its called the gobbler and they also do the gobbler in the bowl to which is turkey gravey mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes stuffing and cranberry relish and wawa just opened some stores in north Carolina to there in the outer banks and I just saw they opened up in Elizabeth city north Carolina and rocky top or rocky mount north Carolina

  • @carolcampbell7890
    @carolcampbell7890 18 днів тому +5

    I'm sorry, you definitely need gravy for turkey and stuffing can't believe they didn't have gravy. Just my opinion thanks for sharing this video. Keith and CC

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      Our pleasure Keith and CC?

    • @shellychandler2040
      @shellychandler2040 15 днів тому

      In J & B in the Hills video , they had gravy.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  15 днів тому

      @@shellychandler2040 They were there 1st thing when it opened as I came in to say hi after getting a photo of the menu. We were here at 3:30 in the afternoon on Saturday when the park was much busier.

  • @ethannielson942
    @ethannielson942 17 днів тому +1

    Thank you for this insightful review of the food at Dollywood. I would have thought that the Hall you ate in would be more colorful with more red & green present. The decorations themselves looked very bland. I always think of Dollywood as being extremely colorful, much like the lady herself.

  • @MichaelRei99
    @MichaelRei99 18 днів тому +3

    My favorite part of the video was when Thing made a cameo when you were sampling your first plate of food!😂 Not going to lie the way the chafing dishes were not being maintained was a huge turn off . If I was going to consider eating there it would be when it first opened. Nothing looked appealing with everything being neglected.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +1

      We just tried to be gracious and patient, we were not in a hurry to catch a show. There were many people that were issued a refund while we were there and they closed down the line as they got so backlogged. I talked to another channel who was reviewing it the day before who went here right when they opened.
      I understand the logic to show everything nice & pretty and perfectly stocked, but this is just reality when they bring food from a different location here, if not stayed on top of there could be delays getting certain items restocked on busy days.

  • @profitglen
    @profitglen 18 днів тому +19

    I'll be honest: that doesn't look appetizing. And the atmosphere and lackluster. Hard pass for me.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +5

      We just tried our best to present what what we saw & experience for people to make their own decision.

    • @sw3090
      @sw3090 18 днів тому +1

      We love the atmosphere. Guess it just depends on individual taste. The family style for our large family just works. Waiting for restaurants is not something our kids (or me) have the temperament for

    • @Carole1207
      @Carole1207 18 днів тому +1

      It’s like cafeteria style.

    • @ChrisW-n4y
      @ChrisW-n4y 17 днів тому

    • @danielalvarado9019
      @danielalvarado9019 14 днів тому

      The holiday meals that the park offered over the decades since the early 2000’s has gotten so large over the past decade, due to how many people, not just nationwide but worldwide come to the park that they have to seat you in an overflow section. It’s nowhere near as “magical” as it was from what I hear (I’ve never actually been to the buffet).

  • @jerryyoung807
    @jerryyoung807 12 днів тому

    I would guess Dally is a pretty good cook.

  • @Ryan_the_editer
    @Ryan_the_editer 18 днів тому +1

    I am at Dollywood right now

  • @Carole1207
    @Carole1207 18 днів тому

    I use gloves at buffets. When I think how many people touch the spoons it grosses me out. Lol. But I do have an autoimmune disease so I have to be careful.

  • @LesleyPeters-u9c
    @LesleyPeters-u9c 12 днів тому

    We are from England and on our last visite could not go

  • @mattdawgs3141
    @mattdawgs3141 18 днів тому +3

    Did they put “Cousin Eddie” from Vacation in charge of food services? I can’t believe Dolly would approve the selection of food and how it’s being presented. Hot Dogs?My money would be better spent at CiCi’s. Still love you guys though. Always great content

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      This is the 4th iteration of this buffet we have reviewed. They had added hot dogs to give more options for kids. These are actually the best looking hotdogs we have seen so far. Thanks!

    • @sw3090
      @sw3090 18 днів тому

      Dude a bunch of peoples kids will only eat something simple like hot dogs

    • @lisabohannon7843
      @lisabohannon7843 17 днів тому

      Let's hope it wasn't cousin Vickie stirring up the mashed potatoes 😂

  • @HonorKnightAdventurist
    @HonorKnightAdventurist 13 днів тому

    The should rename it to the Salvation Army Holiday Buffet. 🤣🤣

  • @cocoacollectibles178
    @cocoacollectibles178 17 днів тому

    Back it up Terry!

  • @reginacelia8966
    @reginacelia8966 17 днів тому

    We would try this everything looked great 👍 🎉

  • @stacimentus316
    @stacimentus316 17 днів тому

    My wheelchair does that backup beep too. I HATE it and feel terrible when there's people around - it's so annoying

  • @cherylhale5755
    @cherylhale5755 18 днів тому +8

    That doesn’t look at all appetizing 😩 Thanks for the warning.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +1

      We just tried our best to present what what we saw & experience for people to make their own decision. This is in the middle of the day, not when they 1st open.

    • @greghale717
      @greghale717 4 дні тому

      @@AdventureIsOutThere So, 3:16pm isn't necessarily the best time to be there?

  • @SouthernSownGrown
    @SouthernSownGrown 18 днів тому

    Aunt Grannies!!!!!!

  • @crazybaby418
    @crazybaby418 15 днів тому

    Looks like y’all went really late or it just isn’t that well stocked?

  • @charlottecharlton
    @charlottecharlton 17 днів тому

    My husband and I never get the buffet but this year for our Christmas trip I think we will! Everything looks so good! Thank you for sharing God bless!

  • @michaelpardue2400
    @michaelpardue2400 18 днів тому +2

    I think Dollywood rushing Christmas

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      Last year they opened on the 5th, opening on the 1st gave them the shortest turn around time we have ever seen.

    • @MichaelRei99
      @MichaelRei99 18 днів тому +2

      Theme parks in general start their Christmas celebrations right after Halloween. Nothing to get upset over.

  • @DrSweat
    @DrSweat 18 днів тому +2

    Ryan and Brie, really admire the both of you and your family! I intend to stay a fan and subscribed to your channel but my answer to is it worth it? No! Again I'll say, with all the other options in the surrounding communities, Dollywood is to expensive all around, especially for the elderly retired.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +1

      Thanks DrSweat! They have actually kept the gold ($224) and silver ($149) passes the same price over the last 3 years which is surprising with all of the inflation we have seen in our country over that time.

    • @MichaelRei99
      @MichaelRei99 18 днів тому

      Well you have my permission not to go! If I lived near Dollywood I would visit as often as I could. If you are short on cash take a part time job instead of complaining.

    • @marilynmoeller8855
      @marilynmoeller8855 17 днів тому +1

      At 70 I agree. My kids are in their 40s so for us Dollywood is not worth the money.

    • @DrSweat
      @DrSweat 17 днів тому

      @@AdventureIsOutThere Agreed! If I lived in the area (and I wish I did) something like that would be a possibility. I don't like posting negatives to your video's. My wife and I have just hit the 70's and always have to be careful to make our income fit our needs. We are fans of you and your family so keep doing what you do! May nothing but the best God has to offer ever find it's way to your door!

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  17 днів тому +1

      @@DrSweat I completely understand living within your budget and understand some budgets are tighter than others! Thanks for the support, it means a lot!

  • @herbalspear1
    @herbalspear1 17 днів тому +2

    I am a very good food preparer. I can say that the food looks disgusting for it to have Dolly's name on it. They don't keep it clean looking or well stocked. Thanks for sharing so I won't waste my money there.

  • @shannoncopley1074
    @shannoncopley1074 18 днів тому

    Suffering succotash lol

  • @carolyncooley3035
    @carolyncooley3035 14 днів тому

    We eat before and after we go to the park. Why bother with mediocre food, long lines, and high prices when there are so many options before and after entering the park.

  • @GetDat1
    @GetDat1 16 днів тому

    The hotdogs look very sad …

  • @cynthiaesposito5774
    @cynthiaesposito5774 18 днів тому +2

    Gee. Low quantity of many fresh trays of food. Not appealing. Aunt Granny’s looks more appetizing. J & B did celebration hall two days ago and were not satisfied with the menu and the very blah choices.

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +1

      I was walking the park and came by the celebration hall to take a photo of the menu to post to our FB page and came by their table and said hi to them. I completely understand wanting to film everything right when they open & I was tempted to do the same the next day, but opted to not change our schedule & just go by and walk as we normally would for an early dinner.
      As we said, they food was not bad. We really liked the ham, green beans, etc. They just seemed to be swamped with trying to serve a special event next door & it being a VERY busy Saturday during Sevier County Days. We just tried to be gracious and patient, but there were a number of people who were very upset and got full refunds as they closed the door not allowing anyone else inside until the were able to restock.
      I wouldn't expect that would be the norm as I am would assume they would make adjustments with how much & how often they restock the buffet. But just trying to share our experience honestly & kindly as we can.

  • @stacydavis3317
    @stacydavis3317 17 днів тому +1

    That did not look like $25.00 worth

  • @mhrisko1678
    @mhrisko1678 18 днів тому +2

    Dollywood doesn’t have that Southern charm anymore, it’s been lost since they stopped hiring locals! The trash cans are overflowing, the buffet looks disgusting and no turkey is unacceptable! You guys continue to say how crowded when clearly throughout your review it’s not busy at all! Your review is misleading!
    After watch your videos and seeing what we continue to experience, we will not be renewing our annual passes!

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому +2

      How or we misleading if we say this is the most crowded we have ever seen when you can see how empty it was on our previous 3 visits:
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      ua-cam.com/video/d3oCBK9V3Ss/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/reTbBfCZTbg/v-deo.html

    • @misskitty4431
      @misskitty4431 18 днів тому +1

      I’m sad you feel that way, I would respectfully disagree. That southern charm is still very much there. I have spoken to many of the staff members, and I love the mix of people that are employed at Dollywood. I think it shows Dollys love for all people. She’s famous for loving and accepting people of all backgrounds. I was excited to once again get a pass for a new year!

    • @misskitty4431
      @misskitty4431 18 днів тому +1

      @@AdventureIsOutThere
      This is a great review as always!

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      @ 👍

    • @AdventureIsOutThere
      @AdventureIsOutThere  18 днів тому

      @ thanks!

  • @karenfromNH
    @karenfromNH 15 днів тому

    That's a no for me.

  • @carolyncooley3035
    @carolyncooley3035 14 днів тому

    Too much video cuts/edits

  • @DSJ72
    @DSJ72 13 днів тому

    Nope, I would pass on this place!!

  • @johnbasler329
    @johnbasler329 17 днів тому

    That’s the saddest buffet I’ve ever seen

  • @DSJ72
    @DSJ72 4 дні тому

    The food doesn’t look that appetizing!!! I would not go here to eat

  • @LesleyPeters-u9c
    @LesleyPeters-u9c 12 днів тому

    Yes it does not look very clean? The food is not being refilled so sorry would not give it a thumbs up

  • @DSJ72
    @DSJ72 13 днів тому

    This food doesn’t look good!!! It’s out of everything and they seem to let everything dry out and they should be r he king out on the floor constantly. I think as much you paid I would request a refund!!

  • @captainmo3064
    @captainmo3064 14 днів тому

    Looks awful. And so does the decor. Wow. What a rip.

  • @PalmBeachDog
    @PalmBeachDog 11 днів тому

    Sorry but it looks like a cheap wedding Buffet in a rented tent.

  • @jenniferturi5927
    @jenniferturi5927 9 днів тому

    It looks awful I'm sorry

  • @Carlabowen0906
    @Carlabowen0906 10 днів тому

    Their food looks gross