Dolly is like the saint of the south. She's the perfect representation of southern charm. My grandparents had the joy of watching her bloom into a super star from her very first radio broadcast as a small child in Sevier county all the way up until they passed away.
I grew up in East Tennessee and can say that Sevierville simply would not be what it is today without Dolly's investment in the area. I was in the band in high school and when we showed up to Sevierville High (her alma mater) I was shocked at how beautiful the school was. That's Dolly. We happened to be playing at their homecoming game, and I found out that (at least at that time in the 00s) she performed at all of their homecoming games - as in, she was there! It was surreal to see a household name performing for and chatting up the crowd at a high school football game. Dolly is a selfless woman who cares deeply about East Tennessee and she created Dollywood as another way to provide opportunities to people in the area. It also happens to be the park that turned me into the coaster nerd I am today : )
Didn't she also run a scheme in the U.S where she supplied books for poor kids? She's been very lucky to have talent and with hard work to have been able to make a lot of money. Lots of people would let that go to their heads, but Dolly seems pretty kind and humble, with a sense of community. She comes out with some great one liners too - 'It takes a lot of money to look this cheap' is a classic😅
Dollywood is one of the coolest parks I have ever been to. Yes the rollercoasters are rightfully world famous to the enthusiasts like myself, but one of my favorite moments was just sitting there, eating my cinnamon bread and just taking in the fact that I was in one of the most beautiful locations on Earth, the Smokey Mountains, and how much Dolly, one of the greatest singers of all time, wanted to preserve that feeling for generations to come.
I was there two weeks ago but missed out on our Dollywood day because my daughter was sick and I stayed back with her. Bummer because she's the only one of the kids that actually likes roller coasters. Going to have to make another trip. It sounds amazing
I have to agree, the roller coasters were fabulous. I actually almost threw up and I NEVER get sick on rides! I loved seeing all of her memorabilia too!
Dolly Parton might honestly be my favorite person currently living. It’s so neat to see such a wholesome person who gave as much as she could to her local area and who is consistently kind, loving, dedicated, and open. The fact that when I see stories like “Dolly Parton often comes to the local football games still” or “Dolly donated a bajillion dollars to covid vaccines” or “Dolly has one of the most amazing children’s literacy charities I’ve ever heard of” and more I’m completely unsurprised because of her reputation speaks a lot about her.
Dollywood's a beautiful park. Having been a few times myself, I can say that it's one of the best theme parks I've ever been in. Amazing theming, really friendly staff, and a train ride that simply cannot be beaten. (Not that I'm biased or anything. Plus, I've got a friend who works on the train there as well.) If you have a chance on your trip, definitely check out Tweetsie too. It's my local theme park, and while it's small, it's probably my favorite place in the world.
I kinda laughed dollywood off when I heard about. I went last year. It blew me away. I would say its definitely in my top 5 theme parks I've been too, (maybe 3). Both in theme and rides. Highly recommend it
Although Dollywood is essentially a well-operated local amusement park with highly themed areas, and can’t compare to the scope of Walt Disney World or Tokyo Disney Resort, its operation feels like old-school Disney. Many long-time Disney fans consider Dollywood to be the last outpost of classic Disney theme park quality in the States. Enjoy the food and atmosphere!
Dolly is the type of person The Walt Disney Company needs on its board of directors. She seems to have the mindset of Walt and Roy Disney when it comes to capital investment and guest experience. It's a matter of building something worthwhile where guests will be willing to pay for the greater quality of experience, not how much guests are willing to pay before they feel they're being fleeced.
Dollywood is way more wholesome than Disney. What makes so many people like this park so much is a multitude of things, 1. its cheaper. 2. Its more steeped in reality. 3. Its rooted in the surrounding people, places and lifestyles. 4. And this is the most important, its absent of perversity. 5. Its got great thrill rides, 6. Cinnamon bread. Disney doesn't off their consumer any of the things listed. Its a cartoon factory brought to life by the corporate merch pushing machines of profiteering and lifeless exchanges.
Yeah! In that sense Dollywood is probably more comparable to a lot of European theme parks and the industry over there, than the contemporaries across rhe United states like your Six Flags or Cedar Fair park or local amusement park.
@@Thekidthatwantstodie Buddy, most of gen Z doesn't even like Disney or the way they run things. They're just peak greed of some old white men in suits out for unhinged profit maximization, and nobody likes that.
Our family just went to Dollywood and preferred it to Disneyworld. It’s wasnt crazy crowded. Great rides. We bought the fast pass and it was actually worth it and got our moneys worth. Grounds were clean. People seemed to take pride in working there. Just a great time. Disney is a money sucking machine now. Parks are crowded from lines to dining to shows. It’s brutal, and they just keep charging more and more for everything.
Why do I have a feeling more and more people will start going to Dollywood for good wholesome family fun instead of Disneyland and all the controversy they’ve recently experienced?
Dollywood is probably one of the best parks in the world. I live about 3 hours from there and we used to have season tickets as a kid. It’s such a different experience! It’s much more like Disney than a Six Flags. It’s far more authentic than Disney. Would I say better than Disney, no, but in a similar class. It has fun for all ages! Shows all day for those who don’t ride rides. Even an in house Southern Gospel quartet, something you can’t find anywhere else. Probably one of most unique things about Dollywood is the staff. Most theme parks have a staff of almost exclusively young adults/teens, at Dollywood, many more of the staff are older, nicer. Kinda feels like your grandpa is checking your harness for the roller coaster, just a much more home town vibe.
Dollywood is an amazing park, far better in just about every measure (yes, including theming and atmosphere) than any of the parks at Disney World, and Dolly Parton deserves all the credit she gets for her long-term investments into the park and the Sevierville area as a whole
When I visited the park eight years ago it was very full yet i felt relaxed. It was so nice to got out of a ride and suddenly find yourself discovering part of her life as if the whole park is a huge museum.
People forget how savvy of a businesswoman Dolly is. A theme park is a good way to mix real estate with the entertainment industry, and to draw in money/investment/tourism from all over the world increasing productivity and job numbers in the area. I'm surprised no other entertainers have done something like this; the property alone has probably at least 10xed since she bought it.
Love dollywood. Been to a ton of theme parks but dollywood is by far my favorite. Very clean. The abundance of trees helps keep the temperature reasonable. The artisans are really something else. I hope when dolly passes that they still take care of the park and the employees.
Funny story time. The Hershend family contacted Dolly after a 20/20 interview where she said she wanted to start a theme park. Dolly’s philanthropy is amazing for not only the region. But the entire state and country
That's the way I heard it too. The Hershends saw that TV story and were like "Uhh, we aren't going to try to compete with Dolly!" and offered her a partnership instead.
While Dolly Parton is an overall great person it seems, and Dollywood no doubt benefits Tennessee greatly- let's not be mistaken here, it's also made her boat loads of money
“Dr. Robert F. Thomas, was a mighty mighty man, and he delivered more than half the babies in this county, and among them he delivered me” ❤️ such a good song of hers
If you do only one thing at Dollywood it should be going to the Grist Mill and getting a warm loaf of cinnamon bread. That alone will get you coming back year after year. Seriously. It’s that good.
I visited what was then Silver Dollar City in 1981. It reminded me a lot of Knott's Berry Farm during the 1970s. The frontier theming was a lot like the western theming I grew up with in Southern California. Nowadays, I'm familiar with Dollywood as a partner with the American Eagle Foundation. Both organizations celebrate American Eagle Day on June 20th.
Hey Luke! Great video. Excited for you to experience Dollywood for the first time. I grew up making trips to the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood was a highlight when the family would agree to splurge on the tickets. Granted, it's far cheaper than a Disney or Universal park but it's definitely the "e-ticket" experience in the area. Dollywood is high on my list of non-Disney/Universal parks in terms of quality. While you're in the area, if you have the time, definitely go up to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It's free entry and has lots of great places to hike. Waterfalls, dense forests, old rounded mountains with the distinctive "smoke" that give the mountains that bluish-gray tint in the distance. Plenty of things to see. I think you will find the surrounding communities entertaining. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are a hodge podge of southern small town, mountain community, and tourist trap filled with all sorts of weird attractions (looking at you wonderworks, titanic museum, Ripley's haunted house, Ripley's believe it or not, and the infinite number of fudge stands and pancake cabins). Heck, Gatlinburg has a ski resort (Ober Gatlinburg) open year round. A new Buccee's location off I-40 in Sevierville is being constructed. It's part of a chain of gas stations originating in Texas that have the largest layout of it's kind. If they open by the time you will be visiting, definitely stop there and take a look at just how big that spot is. Great BBQ and store branded food and merch. Good spot for fairly priced gas and a clean restroom to boot! Looking forward to your follow up review
As someone who is both a coaster nerd and an absolute admirer of Dolly Parton, I've been wanting to visit this park for a long time! It was awesome to hear about the history of this place - it really is fascinating.
I want to know how much an average Dollywood worker is paid? Do they have unions? What are their benefits as workers? Themepark workers tend to be the most underpaid and overworked. They deserve more respect and pay than they given. No I don't want an 16 year old min wage worker handling the welfare and safety of themepark customers.
Dolly Parton is the most celebrated person in the history of entertainment, for that question to even warrant a response is Beyond disrespectful to one of the greatest legends known to humanity. She gave us “I will always love you” #caseclosed
Luke. I'm so excited for you. If you are a fan of her music, Dolly sometimes visits the park (unannounced) Her visit there is as or even more thrilling than the rides you'll find there. Her park & Silver Dollar City have both received the prestigious "Applause Award" For Outstanding Themed Park. Make sure you get a cinnamon bun!
Dollywood is awesome and so much fun !! I went in 2012 as Wild Eagle opened and was blown away with the style and impact of the world class rides … the home style food is a hoot too !! Tennessee Tornado is a must do too . Great video , thanks and look forward to your review
Dolly is a good old fashioned sort at heart. Where as time has moved and in her success, Dolly never forgot her roots, values and traditions. Dolly recreated her own home, the closest comfort to many. Dolly is more popular now than what she was back in her hey day. If that is ever possible.
I miss The Thunder Express soooo much. I’m from the area and grew up with this roller coaster but so many have forgotten it. It’s a precious gem in my memory, just like thunder road, tennessee twister, and the river ride with mannequin escapees jump scaring you as you float along. Hope you enjoy your time in East Tennessee with us. Dolly has imprinted positively on our little part of the map and has been there to help during disasters and gave us programs to improve literacy. If you have time come Morristown to visit Panther Creek State Park or visit the home of Davy Crockett Museum. Enjoy the your time here in the smokies.
i live in southern illinois, and while i am a decent drive away from Dollywood, Dolly’s work, kindness and compassion does so much for people in rural midwest! She is a cornerstone of so many communities, and she works so hard to give back, especially in her home region. Dollywood is one of the most beautiful, well maintained, and entertaining amusement parks I’ve been too, with by far some of the best staff you’ll ever have the pleasure to interact with!!
I looked this up I don't remember exactly how it began but I know that she did serve on the board of directors for the park at one point and she did resign because there were some issues but because it's her name she makes significant income from that park to the point that she doesn't really perform any country music anymore
Why? Because she's a national treasure. She's successful in living the American dream. She has civic/regional and cultural pride. And she's Christian. She made a success of herself and her brand and practices altruism by giving back to the local economy through employment but by also promoting the regional culture.
i went to dollywood with my family in september and had NO IDEA how much fun we would have. we went there for two days and were never bored. i had no idea the roller coasters would be so good! and the staff was so friendly. definitely recommend.
I live 4 hrs from Dollywood and I love it. I try to go adleast onse a year but haven’t due to Covid plan on going later this year. Bjt it’s a great place and it’s something u want to go back to
I've only been to Dollywood once but it was lovely! Very relaxed feel, but well kept and really beautiful. Mystery Mine was my favorite ride, I loved it's combination of dark ride and coaster!
"1961 was a different time" Honestly not really in that regard, I may be an outsider looking in on this issue in the US but this is something that only became contentious in the past 10-15 years, it's such a resent phenomenon that many currently airing television series actually show how radically things have changed in that short time after what had been about a century and a half of successful reconciliation that, for whatever reason, seems to have disappeared almost overnight.
Thank you. Today's generation has a limited view of the past. It's hip to sneer at the past and pretend you're on some moral high ground based on populist theories of today.
Still very very different. Back then, there was very very real racism in this country. Out right hate on every corner, and, if I’m not mistaken, state sanctioned segregation was still a thing. Sure, it’s not perfect today, but we are far from where we were 60 years ago. Especially in the south, although it does seem there has been a step backwards in the last 10 years.
@@Ginger_head_Man I'd say it's more then a step back, the party that supported segregation back then has a wing of its tent that openly wants to bring it back and the idea has a shocking level of support in different spheres. It's horrifying seeing how things have changed in the past decade or so, racism seemed to have been something we had moved past not to long ago.
2005-onward is a very different time. So much changed thanks to social media and super advanced internet/cell phones. In the 90s many had to turn off a pc/phone to use the other,now our phones are super computers. Crazy. Some ways things are better and some it’s worse.
I see it too. In media, social media and politics. And I don't see there being much difference between depicting a train robbery aided by Confederate soldiers and the First Order boarding Disney's Galactic Star Cruiser at Walt Disney World, interrogating guests, searching for spies, even sabotage, all culminating in a battle between the Force and the First Order. Both narratives are inspired by historical events. In both instances, guests can play along with or support one side over the other.
Hey happy Friday and happy Easter Dolly Parton hope you enjoy your weekend I love your Dollywood park I'm looking at the video now looks beautiful like you're in fantasy Island looking at the park I wish I could come there sometime I like to see dolly in person yeah one on one thank you and God bless you 🙏💕💕💕💕🐰🐰🦋🦋🦋🦋🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋💋🤠🥰🎸🎤🎵🎼🎶
Having been to Disney World, Universal, Six Flags and Cedar Fair Parks I would have Dollywood in my top 5. 1. Universal Islands of Adventure 2. Disney's Epcot 3. Dollywood 4. Cedar Point 5. Disney's Hollywood Studios
Because she's Dolly freaking Parton, my dude. No other explanation needed. She's an icon, a national treasure, and the embodiment of everything good in this world.
@@tiredandsleepy69Definitely. If anyone doesn't know, they should. Maybe you should do some more research about the things she's done to help people all over the world and come back.
ReviewTyme guy - I doubt you will see this comment, but when you go to Dollywood, DO NOT MISS the Heartsongs Theater!!! I have a feeling you like camp, and this is a CAN'T MISS experience. Don't want to spoil anything, you can thank me later!
Kinda incredible that the origins of Dollywood was based off Tweetsie railroad, and that even as that park changed hands loads of times, Tweetsie is still there! I spent many a summer holiday at both those parks, although Tweetsie was undoubtedly much smaller.
I’m born and raised from East Tennessee and live maybe an hour at most from Dolly Wood. I go there and back on day trips a lot. It definitely isn’t like Disney World where it’s ginormous, pricey, and can’t be just a day trip for those who don’t live in the area price wise I mean. It really deserves more credit then it gets. It’s quite innovative when it comes to the roller coasters. Of course it has those old classic theme park rides but the coasters are the best. I’ve always love the shops too. We have some wonderful local candle makers there at the moment as well as some beautiful crystals since honestly the East TN area is a good place to find crystals and gemstones. It will never be Disney but it doesn’t need to be. It’s Dolly. The park shines simply because you can tell there was so much thought and care put into it and Dolly is so genuinely proud of what she’s created.
Dolly is my very distant cousin, but she still comes to family reunions, sends merry Christmas cards, and will remember our birthdays. I love you Dolly!
Dolly Parton's such a beautiful person and a great American hero people like her make America great. She also donates a lot of money to charity and I believe she does something with books and kids and helping her read I believe
I live in the area and have been several times. The Wild Eagle is a must ride. It's smooth and enjoyable. I hate the Mystery Mine so much lol. The only thing that really sucks though is the tourist traffic it contributes to.
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Dolly is like the saint of the south. She's the perfect representation of southern charm. My grandparents had the joy of watching her bloom into a super star from her very first radio broadcast as a small child in Sevier county all the way up until they passed away.
She’s Appalachian not Southern stop stealing cultures.
I grew up in East Tennessee and can say that Sevierville simply would not be what it is today without Dolly's investment in the area. I was in the band in high school and when we showed up to Sevierville High (her alma mater) I was shocked at how beautiful the school was. That's Dolly. We happened to be playing at their homecoming game, and I found out that (at least at that time in the 00s) she performed at all of their homecoming games - as in, she was there! It was surreal to see a household name performing for and chatting up the crowd at a high school football game. Dolly is a selfless woman who cares deeply about East Tennessee and she created Dollywood as another way to provide opportunities to people in the area. It also happens to be the park that turned me into the coaster nerd I am today : )
Dolly is a national treasure.
It’s not sevierville high, it’s Sevier County High School
My grandmother lives up there and I go there almost ever summer it’s so much fun
It’s not Sevierville. It’s Sevier County HS and her statue is in the atrium of the school.
Didn't she also run a scheme in the U.S where she supplied books for poor kids? She's been very lucky to have talent and with hard work to have been able to make a lot of money. Lots of people would let that go to their heads, but Dolly seems pretty kind and humble, with a sense of community. She comes out with some great one liners too - 'It takes a lot of money to look this cheap' is a classic😅
Dolly is the closest thing we have to Angel on earth.
its my dream to come 1 day. been orlando but thats all so far
Absolutely correct my friend. Probably one of - if not the best, examples of what a human being should be.
Dollywood is one of the coolest parks I have ever been to. Yes the rollercoasters are rightfully world famous to the enthusiasts like myself, but one of my favorite moments was just sitting there, eating my cinnamon bread and just taking in the fact that I was in one of the most beautiful locations on Earth, the Smokey Mountains, and how much Dolly, one of the greatest singers of all time, wanted to preserve that feeling for generations to come.
That cinnamon bread is to die for
cinnamon bread all day
I was there two weeks ago but missed out on our Dollywood day because my daughter was sick and I stayed back with her. Bummer because she's the only one of the kids that actually likes roller coasters. Going to have to make another trip. It sounds amazing
I have to agree, the roller coasters were fabulous. I actually almost threw up and I NEVER get sick on rides! I loved seeing all of her memorabilia too!
Saw the title and immediately said "Cause she deserves it" And I stand by that. Dolly is an angel .
Dolly Parton might honestly be my favorite person currently living. It’s so neat to see such a wholesome person who gave as much as she could to her local area and who is consistently kind, loving, dedicated, and open. The fact that when I see stories like “Dolly Parton often comes to the local football games still” or “Dolly donated a bajillion dollars to covid vaccines” or “Dolly has one of the most amazing children’s literacy charities I’ve ever heard of” and more I’m completely unsurprised because of her reputation speaks a lot about her.
Dollywood's a beautiful park. Having been a few times myself, I can say that it's one of the best theme parks I've ever been in. Amazing theming, really friendly staff, and a train ride that simply cannot be beaten. (Not that I'm biased or anything. Plus, I've got a friend who works on the train there as well.) If you have a chance on your trip, definitely check out Tweetsie too. It's my local theme park, and while it's small, it's probably my favorite place in the world.
Cinnamon bread. Mmmmmmm yummy
It’s a really nice park! I liked everything about it!
It's great but it's still second to Silver Dollar City
I kinda laughed dollywood off when I heard about. I went last year. It blew me away. I would say its definitely in my top 5 theme parks I've been too, (maybe 3). Both in theme and rides. Highly recommend it
Although Dollywood is essentially a well-operated local amusement park with highly themed areas, and can’t compare to the scope of Walt Disney World or Tokyo Disney Resort, its operation feels like old-school Disney. Many long-time Disney fans consider Dollywood to be the last outpost of classic Disney theme park quality in the States. Enjoy the food and atmosphere!
Dolly is the type of person The Walt Disney Company needs on its board of directors. She seems to have the mindset of Walt and Roy Disney when it comes to capital investment and guest experience. It's a matter of building something worthwhile where guests will be willing to pay for the greater quality of experience, not how much guests are willing to pay before they feel they're being fleeced.
Dollywood is way more wholesome than Disney. What makes so many people like this park so much is a multitude of things, 1. its cheaper. 2. Its more steeped in reality. 3. Its rooted in the surrounding people, places and lifestyles. 4. And this is the most important, its absent of perversity. 5. Its got great thrill rides, 6. Cinnamon bread.
Disney doesn't off their consumer any of the things listed. Its a cartoon factory brought to life by the corporate merch pushing machines of profiteering and lifeless exchanges.
Yeah! In that sense Dollywood is probably more comparable to a lot of European theme parks and the industry over there, than the contemporaries across rhe United states like your Six Flags or Cedar Fair park or local amusement park.
@@Thekidthatwantstodie Buddy, most of gen Z doesn't even like Disney or the way they run things. They're just peak greed of some old white men in suits out for unhinged profit maximization, and nobody likes that.
Our family just went to Dollywood and preferred it to Disneyworld. It’s wasnt crazy crowded. Great rides. We bought the fast pass and it was actually worth it and got our moneys worth. Grounds were clean. People seemed to take pride in working there. Just a great time.
Disney is a money sucking machine now. Parks are crowded from lines to dining to shows. It’s brutal, and they just keep charging more and more for everything.
When I was a kid I thought Dollywood was a museum for Dolly Parton’s bras. I had no idea of the history. Thanks for the video!
Lol
Not far from the truth 🤣
LMAO who told you that
lol
A museum for all her wigs 🤣😂
Why do I have a feeling more and more people will start going to Dollywood for good wholesome family fun instead of Disneyland and all the controversy they’ve recently experienced?
Oh wow what did they do now? 😂 I stopped supporting them after the new Mulan movie
You realize that Dolly is a fierce advocate for the LGBT community, right? Take your bigotry somewhere else. Dolly doesn't want you in her park.
Dollywood doesn't have an agenda, but Disney does
Not really a country music fan, but I love Dolly because she cares about people.
She is the Kindest Lady on Earth.
Dollywood is probably one of the best parks in the world. I live about 3 hours from there and we used to have season tickets as a kid. It’s such a different experience! It’s much more like Disney than a Six Flags. It’s far more authentic than Disney. Would I say better than Disney, no, but in a similar class. It has fun for all ages! Shows all day for those who don’t ride rides. Even an in house Southern Gospel quartet, something you can’t find anywhere else. Probably one of most unique things about Dollywood is the staff. Most theme parks have a staff of almost exclusively young adults/teens, at Dollywood, many more of the staff are older, nicer. Kinda feels like your grandpa is checking your harness for the roller coaster, just a much more home town vibe.
I am going there for the first time next month instead of our annual trip to Disney World, and I am so excited!
Hope you enjoy it. Try the cinnamon bread, it’s fantastic!
It’s a fun park! My only complaint is it took forever to get something to eat. Bring some snacks!!
I feel like the real question is, why does Dolly only have _one_ theme park?
Agreed!
She doesn't have any.
Dollywood is an amazing park, far better in just about every measure (yes, including theming and atmosphere) than any of the parks at Disney World, and Dolly Parton deserves all the credit she gets for her long-term investments into the park and the Sevierville area as a whole
When I visited the park eight years ago it was very full yet i felt relaxed. It was so nice to got out of a ride and suddenly find yourself discovering part of her life as if the whole park is a huge museum.
People forget how savvy of a businesswoman Dolly is. A theme park is a good way to mix real estate with the entertainment industry, and to draw in money/investment/tourism from all over the world increasing productivity and job numbers in the area. I'm surprised no other entertainers have done something like this; the property alone has probably at least 10xed since she bought it.
Love dollywood. Been to a ton of theme parks but dollywood is by far my favorite. Very clean. The abundance of trees helps keep the temperature reasonable. The artisans are really something else.
I hope when dolly passes that they still take care of the park and the employees.
Funny story time. The Hershend family contacted Dolly after a 20/20 interview where she said she wanted to start a theme park. Dolly’s philanthropy is amazing for not only the region. But the entire state and country
That's the way I heard it too. The Hershends saw that TV story and were like "Uhh, we aren't going to try to compete with Dolly!" and offered her a partnership instead.
While Dolly Parton is an overall great person it seems, and Dollywood no doubt benefits Tennessee greatly- let's not be mistaken here, it's also made her boat loads of money
I’d read a book called, Why Dolly Parton is better than Walt Disney. For science.
Excuse Me?
@@racheljackson4428 The book in the video! I’d read it if it was real haha
Dolly is a queen. First visited last year, beautiful place! Honestly my second favorite amusement park behind Disneyworld (but that’s hard to top)!
Disney is easily the nicest theme park, no way to beat it with that kind of money but Dollywood is definitely a nice park worth the trip!
“Dr. Robert F. Thomas, was a mighty mighty man, and he delivered more than half the babies in this county, and among them he delivered me” ❤️ such a good song of hers
Okay, That is going to be my next goal!! Thanks for this! Do a complete coverage on the park!! This grandma really loves your channel!
Can't wait to hear your first-hand review, Luke. Really seems like an incredibly themed park
Dolly Parton is a national treasure and a living legend. She is pure class, character, niceness, honesty and politeness personified.
Why does Dolly have her own park?
Because she's Dolly!!
Make sure you go to the ole grist mill and grab a loaf or two of cinnamon bread. It's so good I bought a cinnamon bread t shirt
If you do only one thing at Dollywood it should be going to the Grist Mill and getting a warm loaf of cinnamon bread. That alone will get you coming back year after year. Seriously. It’s that good.
Dolly is the most wholesome person, I love her so much
I visited what was then Silver Dollar City in 1981. It reminded me a lot of Knott's Berry Farm during the 1970s. The frontier theming was a lot like the western theming I grew up with in Southern California.
Nowadays, I'm familiar with Dollywood as a partner with the American Eagle Foundation. Both organizations celebrate American Eagle Day on June 20th.
Catholics have Mother Theresa and the Pope. Us Southerners have MRS. DOLLY PARTON & sweet tea. The two sweetest things South of the Mason Dixon Line.
Hope you have a great time! I love Dollywood ; it's very kitchy and fun.
Hey Luke! Great video. Excited for you to experience Dollywood for the first time. I grew up making trips to the Smoky Mountains and Dollywood was a highlight when the family would agree to splurge on the tickets. Granted, it's far cheaper than a Disney or Universal park but it's definitely the "e-ticket" experience in the area. Dollywood is high on my list of non-Disney/Universal parks in terms of quality.
While you're in the area, if you have the time, definitely go up to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. It's free entry and has lots of great places to hike. Waterfalls, dense forests, old rounded mountains with the distinctive "smoke" that give the mountains that bluish-gray tint in the distance. Plenty of things to see.
I think you will find the surrounding communities entertaining. Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg are a hodge podge of southern small town, mountain community, and tourist trap filled with all sorts of weird attractions (looking at you wonderworks, titanic museum, Ripley's haunted house, Ripley's believe it or not, and the infinite number of fudge stands and pancake cabins). Heck, Gatlinburg has a ski resort (Ober Gatlinburg) open year round. A new Buccee's location off I-40 in Sevierville is being constructed. It's part of a chain of gas stations originating in Texas that have the largest layout of it's kind. If they open by the time you will be visiting, definitely stop there and take a look at just how big that spot is. Great BBQ and store branded food and merch. Good spot for fairly priced gas and a clean restroom to boot!
Looking forward to your follow up review
As someone who is both a coaster nerd and an absolute admirer of Dolly Parton, I've been wanting to visit this park for a long time! It was awesome to hear about the history of this place - it really is fascinating.
The coasters are fantastic! I actually almost hurled and I never get sick on rides lol
I want to know how much an average Dollywood worker is paid? Do they have unions? What are their benefits as workers? Themepark workers tend to be the most underpaid and overworked. They deserve more respect and pay than they given. No I don't want an 16 year old min wage worker handling the welfare and safety of themepark customers.
A real church is also present in my home park Gardaland in Italy!
Dolly Parton is the most celebrated person in the history of entertainment, for that question to even warrant a response is Beyond disrespectful to one of the greatest legends known to humanity. She gave us “I will always love you” #caseclosed
Dollywood is one of the best parks in the world, you’re going to love it! Have fun there!
Dolly Parton is the Walt Disney of this generation. Minus the racism
Luke. I'm so excited for you. If you are a fan of her music, Dolly sometimes visits the park (unannounced) Her visit there is as or even more thrilling than the rides you'll find there. Her park & Silver Dollar City have both received the prestigious "Applause Award" For Outstanding Themed Park. Make sure you get a cinnamon bun!
I’ve always wanted to go here. And why not!? She’s legend
And her reason for not riding her own rides, made me laugh out loud. She’s funny too!
Dollywood is awesome and so much fun !! I went in 2012 as Wild Eagle opened and was blown away with the style and impact of the world class rides … the home style food is a hoot too !! Tennessee Tornado is a must do too .
Great video , thanks and look forward to your review
It’s Wild Eagle
@@volssuperfan3339 bloody auto correct
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Dollywood is charm and cute theme park and simple happy
Why?!? Because she has more money than she knows what to do with!!!
If I had the money I would definitely own my own parks!!!!
She has one because she’s one of the greatest performers and human beings to have ever walked the earth.
Dolly is a good old fashioned sort at heart. Where as time has moved and in her success, Dolly never forgot her roots, values and traditions. Dolly recreated her own home, the closest comfort to many. Dolly is more popular now than what she was back in her hey day. If that is ever possible.
the chance I might run into reviewtyme while I'm at Dollywood in a few weeks is mind-blowing
I miss The Thunder Express soooo much. I’m from the area and grew up with this roller coaster but so many have forgotten it. It’s a precious gem in my memory, just like thunder road, tennessee twister, and the river ride with mannequin escapees jump scaring you as you float along. Hope you enjoy your time in East Tennessee with us. Dolly has imprinted positively on our little part of the map and has been there to help during disasters and gave us programs to improve literacy. If you have time come Morristown to visit Panther Creek State Park or visit the home of Davy Crockett Museum. Enjoy the your time here in the smokies.
Wow! Must be hell of long, long, long flight or flights for you to get there! Have a pleasant trip!
i live in southern illinois, and while i am a decent drive away from Dollywood, Dolly’s work, kindness and compassion does so much for people in rural midwest! She is a cornerstone of so many communities, and she works so hard to give back, especially in her home region. Dollywood is one of the most beautiful, well maintained, and entertaining amusement parks I’ve been too, with by far some of the best staff you’ll ever have the pleasure to interact with!!
That song in the background of your sponsorship is so nostalgic. Rct3 theme music
using the background music from RCT3 took my back to my childhood. havent heard that track in years. will have to fire that game up again soon.
Because Dolly Parton can do anything she wants.
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Great place for children. It's so good my Disney money vacations there.
I looked this up I don't remember exactly how it began but I know that she did serve on the board of directors for the park at one point and she did resign because there were some issues but because it's her name she makes significant income from that park to the point that she doesn't really perform any country music anymore
Why? Because she's a national treasure. She's successful in living the American dream. She has civic/regional and cultural pride. And she's Christian. She made a success of herself and her brand and practices altruism by giving back to the local economy through employment but by also promoting the regional culture.
i went to dollywood with my family in september and had NO IDEA how much fun we would have. we went there for two days and were never bored. i had no idea the roller coasters would be so good! and the staff was so friendly. definitely recommend.
You ask " why does Dolly Parton have her own theme park?" It's because she can.
Rebel town looks fun id pay alot for that experience.
I live 4 hrs from Dollywood and I love it. I try to go adleast onse a year but haven’t due to Covid plan on going later this year. Bjt it’s a great place and it’s something u want to go back to
Never knew that Dolly has a theme park! Now I wanna go.
i respect all channels that time stamp sponsors.
I've only been to Dollywood once but it was lovely! Very relaxed feel, but well kept and really beautiful. Mystery Mine was my favorite ride, I loved it's combination of dark ride and coaster!
because of those huge beefers. its a show of respect for them
Why do you not say the first syllable of every sentence out loud
"1961 was a different time"
Honestly not really in that regard, I may be an outsider looking in on this issue in the US but this is something that only became contentious in the past 10-15 years, it's such a resent phenomenon that many currently airing television series actually show how radically things have changed in that short time after what had been about a century and a half of successful reconciliation that, for whatever reason, seems to have disappeared almost overnight.
Thank you. Today's generation has a limited view of the past. It's hip to sneer at the past and pretend you're on some moral high ground based on populist theories of today.
Still very very different. Back then, there was very very real racism in this country. Out right hate on every corner, and, if I’m not mistaken, state sanctioned segregation was still a thing. Sure, it’s not perfect today, but we are far from where we were 60 years ago. Especially in the south, although it does seem there has been a step backwards in the last 10 years.
@@Ginger_head_Man I'd say it's more then a step back, the party that supported segregation back then has a wing of its tent that openly wants to bring it back and the idea has a shocking level of support in different spheres. It's horrifying seeing how things have changed in the past decade or so, racism seemed to have been something we had moved past not to long ago.
2005-onward is a very different time. So much changed thanks to social media and super advanced internet/cell phones. In the 90s many had to turn off a pc/phone to use the other,now our phones are super computers. Crazy. Some ways things are better and some it’s worse.
I see it too. In media, social media and politics. And I don't see there being much difference between depicting a train robbery aided by Confederate soldiers and the First Order boarding Disney's Galactic Star Cruiser at Walt Disney World, interrogating guests, searching for spies, even sabotage, all culminating in a battle between the Force and the First Order. Both narratives are inspired by historical events. In both instances, guests can play along with or support one side over the other.
Hey fellow Aussie. We're heading over in October. Excited to see your review post going.
The real question is, why is there only one
she's like cartoon character hot back in her younger days if that makes any sense at all? lol Betty boop the hot version
Hey happy Friday and happy Easter Dolly Parton hope you enjoy your weekend I love your Dollywood park I'm looking at the video now looks beautiful like you're in fantasy Island looking at the park I wish I could come there sometime I like to see dolly in person yeah one on one thank you and God bless you 🙏💕💕💕💕🐰🐰🦋🦋🦋🦋🌹🌹🌹🌹💋💋💋🤠🥰🎸🎤🎵🎼🎶
A different time... and a better one.
Having been to Disney World, Universal, Six Flags and Cedar Fair Parks I would have Dollywood in my top 5.
1. Universal Islands of Adventure
2. Disney's Epcot
3. Dollywood
4. Cedar Point
5. Disney's Hollywood Studios
Because she's Dolly freaking Parton, my dude. No other explanation needed. She's an icon, a national treasure, and the embodiment of everything good in this world.
Hes british
@@tiredandsleepy69 that's no excuse Lol. Dolly is worldwide!
@@earthdaddy is she tho
@@tiredandsleepy69Definitely. If anyone doesn't know, they should. Maybe you should do some more research about the things she's done to help people all over the world and come back.
I always asked myself this question because it's so just so unusual. Glad to get an answer from you guys!
I am so desperate to visit this park :) I would especially love to visit it during its halloween event
Thanks again for world class content dude :) love your work
ive always wondered this lol, but elvis and michael jackson had them too.
Great Video mate
ReviewTyme guy - I doubt you will see this comment, but when you go to Dollywood, DO NOT MISS the Heartsongs Theater!!! I have a feeling you like camp, and this is a CAN'T MISS experience. Don't want to spoil anything, you can thank me later!
I think Dolly should run for President. Honest, smart, business-savvy, scandal free. Our First Lady Prez. Who’s with me???
Experience the community of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. A hidden jewel of the South.
8:11 Bob Hope!
I love theme parks that are set in picturesque settings. Dollywood and Busch Gardens Williamsburg are blessed with gorgeous scenery.
Every once in a while, you can meet Dolly at the park.
I once had my own near-Parton experience.
Itd be fun if they had a Dolly face character walking around. Like Marilyn at Universal Studios.
Since she looks pleasant herself.
Dolly Parton has her own theme park because she's DOLLY F'N PARTON
See I think the question is “why wouldn’t Dolly have her own theme park??” 😁😁😁😁
I can answer this without even watching the video. "Why does Dolly Parton have her own theme park?" Because she's got bust for days. That's why.
Really great retrospective, looking forward to you review of the park when you visit in just a few weeks!
Kinda incredible that the origins of Dollywood was based off Tweetsie railroad, and that even as that park changed hands loads of times, Tweetsie is still there! I spent many a summer holiday at both those parks, although Tweetsie was undoubtedly much smaller.
I’m born and raised from East Tennessee and live maybe an hour at most from Dolly Wood. I go there and back on day trips a lot. It definitely isn’t like Disney World where it’s ginormous, pricey, and can’t be just a day trip for those who don’t live in the area price wise I mean. It really deserves more credit then it gets. It’s quite innovative when it comes to the roller coasters. Of course it has those old classic theme park rides but the coasters are the best. I’ve always love the shops too. We have some wonderful local candle makers there at the moment as well as some beautiful crystals since honestly the East TN area is a good place to find crystals and gemstones. It will never be Disney but it doesn’t need to be. It’s Dolly. The park shines simply because you can tell there was so much thought and care put into it and Dolly is so genuinely proud of what she’s created.
A theme park with competent corporate and care for the experience, turning a profit by providing jobs and making visitors happy? Yay!
Because shes Dolly Parton.
Dollywood is pretty cool, but wait until I tell y'all about Dave Land...
Dolly is my very distant cousin, but she still comes to family reunions, sends merry Christmas cards, and will remember our birthdays. I love you Dolly!
Dolly Parton's such a beautiful person and a great American hero people like her make America great.
She also donates a lot of money to charity and I believe she does something with books and kids and helping her read I believe
I live in the area and have been several times. The Wild Eagle is a must ride. It's smooth and enjoyable. I hate the Mystery Mine so much lol. The only thing that really sucks though is the tourist traffic it contributes to.
Because she's Dolly Parton. She can do whatever she wants. Given how much good she does, she should be allowed to do anything.