The amenities I mentioned above, are only a few of the reasons I found to stay. The large porches on the property provided large rocking chairs for guests and the Adirondack chairs and fire pits scattered throughout the beautifully manicured and landscaped lawn allow families and friends to enjoy the fresh mountain air. The outdoor spaces were equally welcoming. I saw many guests throughout my stay enjoying the comfortably decorated space to relax, speak to a friend, or to take a phone call. The lobby at the resort is affectionally referred to as “the Living Room” and it lives up to its name. From the moment I arrived and was welcomed by the valet, to check-in by the front desk host, to hearing the tunes of the piano waft throughout the resort, I knew this stay would not be my last and I’ll share why.Īs someone who frequently travels for work, I’m a fan of comfortable and functional public spaces in a resort. Combine a luxurious property with southern hospitality and you’ll begin to understand the treat you’re in for as you step foot into Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa. I knew four years ago the resort would be something special but somehow, I underestimated exactly how incredible it would be. The 300-room resort opened its doors in 2015 complete with valet parking, a full-service restaurant, lounge, grab and go pantry, spa, family game room, indoor and outdoor pools and event space to host conferences.

That property is Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa and it’s located on a hill overlooking Dollywood’s Splash Country. The park is building a HeartSong Lodge and Resort - which will feature 302 rooms.Four years ago, I attended an event at Dollywood and heard Dolly Parton share her excitement and plans to build a luxury resort that would include a penthouse for when she was in town. This isn’t the first expansion announcement for Parton recently.ĭollywood announced last year that it is investing half a billion dollars over the next 10 years in the property. The roller coaster is set to make its debut in spring 2023. “Whether he’s out there or not, I’m sure they’ll find a lot of memories along the way that’ll keep forever.” ‘Big Bear Mountain’ will be nearly 4,000 ft. The roller coaster will also be the first attraction at the park to feature on-board audio, including music and narration from Ned Oakley, the fictional caretaker of Benjamin Bear. “You know I’m not going to get on that,” she said. The ride lasts nearly two minutes.Īs for whether Parson herself would ride the roller coaster for a test run, she gracefully declined. “Big Bear Mountain” will have a maximum speed of 48 mph. “I’m excited our guests will be able to head out on their own trip into the Smokies to see if they can find that Big Bear!” The new coaster will cost a whopping $25 million. “The Smokies are all about adventure and going exploring,” she said in a statement. Riders will race through mountains, tunnels and even pass behind a waterfall.ĭolly Parton announced the addition during a media event at Dollywood on Friday.

The ride, located in Wildwood Grove, Tenn., will allow guests to see the Smokies while searching for the “Big Bear.” The roller coaster will be nearly 4,000 ft. Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson call it quits after 9 monthsĭollywood is getting a new attraction - Big Bear Mountain.ĭolly Parton announced the newest addition at Dollywood Parks & Resorts on Friday.

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