Silver Mist 2 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I'm a little excited! We still haven't been camping! I think this is the latest we have started camping! One thing has been the weather, birthdays, graduations, sickness! One thing after another! LOL! I'm ready to go! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Yeah!! I'm so jealous! We went like 20 years ago. I really have been wanting to go back. My parents are going mid June. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 We go to Dollywood every year at least once. We love it there. We have stayed in some of the cabins and sometimes in the campgrounds. We are going July 6th to the 13th and staying in a campground. (can't afford the cabins now). I love the mountains. We also plan to visit Ghost Town and Maggie Valley as it will open Memorial Day we hear. I have been in constant contact with those who know when and what was going on with the re opening of Ghost Town. I love that place. You will enjoy Dollywood. Is is so laid back and not too big but not easy to push wheel chairs around. The shows are fabulous. :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Can a 40 inch kiddo ride a lot? We've never been, but it's close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 We've never made it to Dollywood either. Lived in TN 10 years but no Dolly yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 We haven't been in about 5 years. Really need to get back there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Have a great trip. Dollywood is on the short list of future family vacations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 There are a lot of rides for children. Ours are unable to take advantage of them due to them being in wheel chairs and they are much too heavy to lift them out and onto a ride.There are several rides for older ones. They are roller coasters, etc. You will find something for everyone in Dollywood. Just do not expect it to be another WDW. It is far from it but I love the place. Judy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 We want a trip report with lots of pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 We went to Dollywood a couple times when I was a kid; camping nearby. Trip Report please! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Your so lucky. The smoky mountains are one of our favorite places. Unfortunately we had to cancel our annual 4th of July trip this year due to work. Dollywood is our favorite theme park. We would choose it over Disney any day (just our opinion). The small park feel, the awesome hospitality and the beautiful surroundings make it an awesome park. Pigeon Forge has all your touristy things but it's still real cool. For restaurants the smoky mountain brewery in Gatlinburg is a must, JT Hanna's in Pigeon Forge is a great place for the price and we have never had a bad steak at the Alamo steak house. I have a trip report on here from a year or so ago with pics of all the places to see including Dollywood. Have fun and bring back some pics. I am so jealous....lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 BTW, thanks.... now you made me look into it, and now I REALLY want to go. How many days do you stay? Do we need more than one? We've camped at the KOA there and liked it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 For restaurants the smoky mountain brewery in Gatlinburg is a must Best....mushroom....swiss.....burger.....EVAH! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Mist 2 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 We usually camp in Pigeon Forge at the following: KOA http://pigeonforgekoa.com/ Clayboughs http://www.claboughcampground.com/index.php KOA is a little higher than most of the Campgrounds in this area. I do not know why! They all seem about the same to me. But we usually wait around to the others are not available and camp at KOA , paying a higher price. This year I was a little smarter and called ahead and reserved Clayboughs. These are in Pigeon Forge and near Dollywood, restaurants, shopping, other atractions, etc., We rarely camp up in the mountains without the water and electric. Just isn't really my thing! We prefer to camp in Pigeon Forge and just drive up into the mountains and hike, wade the creeks, picnic or whatever, then return back to our camper with some conveniences and a pool We only live about 1 hour from Pigeon Forge so we get the passes every year to Dollywood and Splash Country. The last few years we've camped over Memorial Weekend. There is alot for the children to do even small toddlers.http://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides.aspx#/&&/wEXAQUFc3RhdGUF7gEjI2RkbEZlc3RpdmFscyVTaW5nbGVTZWxlY3QlIyNkZGxMb2NhdGlvbiVTaW5nbGVTZWxlY3QlIyNyYmxIZWlnaHRzJVNpbmdsZVNlbGVjdCUzOSMjY2JsVHlwZXMlTXVsdGlwbGVTZWxlY3QlZjRmNTIwMmItOWVlZi00ZDVmLTk0ZDktY2IxNTE5YTVmYTk4X2JkZWJiMDMzLTQ1NTEtNDJmOC04ODNjLTdiZjliNjczZGQ5ZF83NzRhMTgyNC0yOThhLTQ4NjctODViNC04OGExOTJkNzJlZWEjI3VjUGFnZXIlUGFnZXIlMSMjS+i434gAs5R7hNJIWQXiwEfhXvY= Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Mist 2 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 BTW, thanks.... now you made me look into it, and now I REALLY want to go. How many days do you stay? Do we need more than one? We've camped at the KOA there and liked it. We liked KOA too. But for some reason it is a little higher. It does have some pull thru sites for really big rigs, though. I think going to Dollywood can be a good week end trip and anyone would need at least 1 day for Dollywood and 1 day if they go to Dollys Splash Country. But Pigeon Forge has alot of other attractions, shopping and restaurants, if you want to spend the time and money. If you don't want to spend more extra money but want to stay longer than a weekend, we always enjoy fixing a cooler of sandwhiches and drinks and taking off across the mountains exploring the creeks and trails. We enjoy going to Cades Cove for an afternoon sometimes. Smokey Mountain Navigator http://www.smokymountainnavigator.com/index.asp?mid=67 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Is there still a Dixie Stampede there? I think that is where we went to one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Is there still a Dixie Stampede there? I think that is where we went to one.Yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Mist 2 Posted May 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Is there still a Dixie Stampede there? I think that is where we went to one. Double Yes! Dixie Stampede: http://www.reservepigeonforge.com/ds/dixie-stampede-pigeon-forge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 We will be there July 6 to the 13th. We are staying at River Plantation RV Park. You could probably see all of Dollywood in one day but it would be nice to set aside 2 days if you want to see all the shows. Sometimes the ones I want to see are at the same time so we have to see one each day. We are there for a week so we make about 4 tripes to D/W as we do not spend all day there. Pushing the wheel chairs and stroller (4) takes a toll on us old folks. ^-^ We also drive to Maggie Valley, NC while we are there to see the sights. We have camped at the KOA but we did not enjoy it as much. Not enough shady areas for me. We have also camped at a couple of other places in the area and liked all of them. You will love the area and Dollywood. Oh, there is a big outlet mall there too. We love shopping there. They even have a Disney Store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 We will be there July 6 to the 13th. We are staying at River Plantation RV Park. You could probably see all of Dollywood in one day but it would be nice to set aside 2 days if you want to see all the shows. Sometimes the ones I want to see are at the same time so we have to see one each day. We are there for a week so we make about 4 tripes to D/W as we do not spend all day there. Pushing the wheel chairs and stroller (4) takes a toll on us old folks. ^-^ We also drive to Maggie Valley, NC while we are there to see the sights. We have camped at the KOA but we did not enjoy it as much. Not enough shady areas for me. We have also camped at a couple of other places in the area and liked all of them. You will love the area and Dollywood. Oh, there is a big outlet mall there too. We love shopping there. They even have a Disney Store. Last year when we were at Dollywood, if you bought a single day ticket you could bring the ticket back the next day and get free admission. This year they have some after 3pm deals. here is the link to the Dollywood special offers:http://www.dollywood.com/Deals/Special-Offers.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted May 24, 2013 Report Share Posted May 24, 2013 Even though we go only once a year...usually...we buy the season pass for all of us. This is cheaper than if we bought for just the days we would be there on one trip. I also get the Gold Pass so that parking is free. If you park a couple of days you have paid for the pass and can keep on using it all year. Since we are going in July this year, we will probably make another trip sometime before Thanksgiving so we can enjoy the cooler weather. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 Ok, we are past memorial day weekend. How was the trip? What did you think of Dollywood? Whre's the pics? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I personally just got back yesterday and we loved it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 I knew you were going to love it. We will check in on the 6th. Am getting excited now. :partythree: :banana: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Somebody has got to post some pictures! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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