How timely! My family is planning a two-day trip to Dollywood this weekend to check out the Christmas event (and of course ride their world-class coasters).
You might want to consider waiting until the new hotel opens at Dollywood (if you are considering staying on property). It should be open around the fall I believe. The new coaster would be open by that time as well. As for SDC, what are you waiting for?
I have been to both Christmas events and the totally get the praise they deserve. I am actually going to Dollywood next weekend to visit the park during the Christmas event. Personally I prefer Dollywood a little more. There are shows every where and plenty to do for the whole family. Don't forget to take a ride on the train, they sing Christmas carols on it if I remember right. I do have to admit, when I went to Silver Dollar City I loved the Rudolph meet and greet. I meet Rudolph and the Abominable Snowman. The parade was also wonderful. It reminded me of the Holidazzel parade with had here in Minneapolis when I was a kid. The floats are covered head to toe in Christmas lights. Just like Arthur said, they will definitely warm your heart. It is almost impossible to be in a bad mood with some much festive around. Side not on the theater shows, when he says broadway style he isn't joking. The shows in the big theaters are 45 mins to an hour long.
How timely! My family is planning a two-day trip to Dollywood this weekend to check out the Christmas event (and of course ride their world-class coasters).
Give us an update after your visit! I would love to hear more about this to determine if this is something I want to do.
Agreed! (Although I was there a few years ago and can highly recommend it— as well as SDC’s holiday event.)
I am planning a Dollywood trip for the second time sometime this coming year. I have never been to SDC yet.
You might want to consider waiting until the new hotel opens at Dollywood (if you are considering staying on property). It should be open around the fall I believe. The new coaster would be open by that time as well. As for SDC, what are you waiting for?
Of course! Have a great time.
I have been to both Christmas events and the totally get the praise they deserve. I am actually going to Dollywood next weekend to visit the park during the Christmas event. Personally I prefer Dollywood a little more. There are shows every where and plenty to do for the whole family. Don't forget to take a ride on the train, they sing Christmas carols on it if I remember right. I do have to admit, when I went to Silver Dollar City I loved the Rudolph meet and greet. I meet Rudolph and the Abominable Snowman. The parade was also wonderful. It reminded me of the Holidazzel parade with had here in Minneapolis when I was a kid. The floats are covered head to toe in Christmas lights. Just like Arthur said, they will definitely warm your heart. It is almost impossible to be in a bad mood with some much festive around. Side not on the theater shows, when he says broadway style he isn't joking. The shows in the big theaters are 45 mins to an hour long.
Thanks for sharing more details Tom. Have a ball at Dollywood!