Is Dollywood the BEST Theme Park in the USA??

While RVing in Tennessee, we decided we needed a day of roller coaster fun! We are big lovers of theme parks and have been taking our kids to Disney and Universal for years! But we have never been to Dollywood, until now. Reading reviews, Dollywood is rated as the best theme park in the USA... we were skeptical as we have experienced great theming at others, but we have open minds. Going during the summer was hot but it was not as busy as we expected which was really nice! We were able to ride so much in one day!!!! And there are way more roller coasters than we expected! It was a great day! And I could see after being there why it has such a high rating. We will be back again!
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  • @deannamarr9
    @deannamarr910 ай бұрын

    The cinnamon bread is a must!!!

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey

    @TheGatlinburgHussey

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello from Gatlinburg!

  • @jenniferwoods6648
    @jenniferwoods664810 ай бұрын

    I live in TN so we go to Dollywood often. Go during the fall or Christmas time it’s beautiful.

  • @mattcollins3591
    @mattcollins359110 ай бұрын

    Dollywood is my home park and I go every chance I get, so fortunate to live so close to it. It’s amazing

  • @Swish340

    @Swish340

    9 ай бұрын

    are the lines long ?

  • @geezybfd8784

    @geezybfd8784

    Ай бұрын

    @@Swish340 can be.

  • @amysmith3247

    @amysmith3247

    Ай бұрын

    Hello. I want to try season pass but I'm put of state. Is it worth for me for a family of 4?

  • @geezybfd8784

    @geezybfd8784

    Ай бұрын

    @@amysmith3247 season passes are worth it if you plan to go more than once in a year. 3 visits and it’s basically paid off.

  • @luxitos2867
    @luxitos28675 ай бұрын

    Dollywood, my childhood. Went a few years ago with one of my frat brothers and had an awesome time. Get FastPass, BT-DUBS!!!

  • @kennethpreston9813
    @kennethpreston98137 ай бұрын

    After visiting both parks in the last year, it’s not even a question in my mind which park is the best. I’m a big Disney fan but Dollywood is much better park. This is a great family-friendly park with great rides, good food and nice people who go out of there way to make you feel welcome.

  • @joshjordan117
    @joshjordan1178 ай бұрын

    Went in 2021 for Christmas, and in 2022. Going back in a week or so 10/10-10/13 for last rides on Lightning Rod before they replace the launch. IMO, park earns the reputation it has here. Rides are top tier, view is top tier, prices are very reasonable, and the staff are all awesome. It has room to grow, but what it does, it does spectacularly well

  • @PurpleWitch714
    @PurpleWitch7147 ай бұрын

    I love Dollywood I've been there a few times and nothing beats Dollywood 😊❤

  • @derrickallen3940
    @derrickallen394010 ай бұрын

    You have to go see the hayfield and McCoy show in pigeon forge it’s amazing

  • @olivetadventures3640
    @olivetadventures36407 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad you got some cinnamon bread!! It's the best! Come back at Christmas time and enjoy some shows and the lights, but fyi it will be more crowded!

  • @lisalister8002
    @lisalister80029 ай бұрын

    Dollywood is not as busy as DW and it is even better! Love it!

  • @lacee7494

    @lacee7494

    9 ай бұрын

    Not better for pregnant moms, babies and toddlers, people with health and mobility issues, etc. I have severe motion sickness and no one but DIsney has any rides I can do :(

  • @werewolflover8636

    @werewolflover8636

    Ай бұрын

    ⁠@@lacee7494I have mobility issues and I do just fine at Dollywood. Unlike Disney I don’t have to wade through thousands of creepy obsessed adults pushing, shoving and running around! Anyone who says differently isn’t truly handicapped or is completely ignorant or blinded by the tier Disney obsession! There’s a good reason why Dollywood was pretty recently named the best park in the world, beating Disney!

  • @ncavlleguy
    @ncavlleguy7 ай бұрын

    Very helpful video Glad y’all enjoyed yourselves! Thanks and y’all come back soon !!

  • @XmissVampPrincessX
    @XmissVampPrincessX10 ай бұрын

    You should really come back around Christmas time for all the light shows and holidays feels. Me and my family LOVE cruising and the beach as well but NOTHING beats a Tennessee Christmas❤

  • @DragonWarriorMama
    @DragonWarriorMama10 ай бұрын

    We've been here many times we love it there!!!

  • @TheSaundersFamily
    @TheSaundersFamily9 ай бұрын

    Dollywood is one of our favorites! We're glad ya'll got to go. That cinnamon bread!!!

  • @charlenemorton8779
    @charlenemorton87799 ай бұрын

    That cinnamon bread looked ahhhh-mazing! :)

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    9 ай бұрын

    It was!

  • @rolandkf7448
    @rolandkf74489 ай бұрын

    Fall and Christmas are the best!! Dollywood is 90 min drive for us. So much fun here close by. Glad y’all enjoyed it!!

  • @Zoeebella
    @Zoeebella9 ай бұрын

    My parents have a vacation home down there and I grew up going to Dollywood almost every weekend! So much fun. you should have stayed for the drone show at night! Disney doesn't even have a drone show!!!

  • @SightseeingWithSavvy
    @SightseeingWithSavvy9 ай бұрын

    It's one of the most beautiful parks I've ever been to! They have everything covered!! My fav!

  • @lauralinkoff3776
    @lauralinkoff37769 ай бұрын

    What a nice video! Makes me want to visit Dollywood even though I’m not a coaster fan.

  • @blessednettie69
    @blessednettie6910 ай бұрын

    Water rides are my thing! Fun! Fun!

  • @sherrispringer5152
    @sherrispringer515210 ай бұрын

    So glad y’all enjoyed our beautiful East Tennessee! We love it here!

  • @BooksCatsandBathBombs
    @BooksCatsandBathBombs9 ай бұрын

    Soooo glad you got the cinnamon bread. It is a must! Love Dollywood!

  • @robingastonia9192
    @robingastonia919210 ай бұрын

    I am so glad you went to Dollywood and got some of the cinnamon bread. I have never been to Dollywood, but would love to go. I live close to Charlotte, NC so it is so close to the Gatlinburg area. I am so blessed to live 4 hours from the beach and 2 hours to the mountains. Yes, the mountains are amazing. If you like to hike there are so many places to hike. If I was younger, I would love to do a day hike of the Appalachian Trail. There are so many waterfalls in the mountains and beautiful streams. The Smokies are really amazing, especially when the leaves turn. The Blue Ridge Parkway is nice too. Yall need to come back and stay longer. Boone, NC - Banner Elk area is nice too. Dollywood is so different from Disney. Dolly has really made the park very special.

  • @jenniferminer1481
    @jenniferminer148110 ай бұрын

    I love Dollywood!!!! Great Rollercoaster and it's truly a family friendly place. I love that it's getting the attention it deserves. Last time we went, I was 6 months pregnant so we just stayed at the dream more resort. And you know what, that was amazing too! Hope yall have a great day!

  • @stomas5640
    @stomas564010 ай бұрын

    That's how it is at Cedar Point Sandusky OH. You wait up to an hour for a 60 second ride LOL!!!!

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Stay tuned… we went there too!

  • @lizardstravels
    @lizardstravels10 ай бұрын

    i am so glad you have made it to Dollywood. I LOVE this place. Been many time's can't wait till i get back there again

  • @michelleb749
    @michelleb74910 ай бұрын

    Great vlog. I totally agree with you about the Smokies.

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey

    @TheGatlinburgHussey

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello from Gatlinburg!

  • @julieslaton2607
    @julieslaton260710 ай бұрын

    As somone that has went to Dollywood since I was a kid when Dolly bought it out when it was Silver Dollar City you guys GOTTA go during Christmas! It is absolutely beautiful! ❤️

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    We definitely want to go back!

  • @normac6822
    @normac68229 ай бұрын

    I first went to Dollywood when we lived in AL in 1999. I live in AZ now and have gone back to Dollywood 4 times. It's my favorite and I like the atmosphere of good clean fun!

  • @Albanwinter
    @Albanwinter9 ай бұрын

    Oddly enough today another family member and I were discussing moving to Tennessee. She and her mom had been there on vacation a couple weeks ago and they loved it there. I remember being there some years ago and really liking it as well.

  • @CarolPalmdaleVintage
    @CarolPalmdaleVintage10 ай бұрын

    You guy's make the BEST travel videos! Soooo Fun !!! Now we have to plan a trip to Tennessee next :)

  • @jandavidson241
    @jandavidson24110 ай бұрын

    I have always wanted to go to Dollywood!!

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey

    @TheGatlinburgHussey

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello from Gatlinburg

  • @vincentbakerii4343
    @vincentbakerii434310 ай бұрын

    Eastern Tennessee is my favorite place in the world. Beach is my wife's so she wins right now.

  • @phrasedeyebro3255
    @phrasedeyebro32559 ай бұрын

    What a fun couple you are! Thank you and wow what a seat for the cinnamon bread!!

  • @jojoshipman5958
    @jojoshipman59589 ай бұрын

    You should go to Dollywood at Christmas!! It is so beautifully decorated!

  • @laurenliveslife_
    @laurenliveslife_9 ай бұрын

    Ohhh I love Dollywood! We only live about 2 hours away & we frequent Dollywood! So glad yall could experience the park! By the way, I was recently on a cruise and saw someone wearing your channel's tshirt. I asked if they were with you and they said no! Too bad, I was looking forward to meeting yall!

  • @pen4tenn
    @pen4tenn10 ай бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed your visit to my favorite state, I left for love but I am true where my roots are. 🤎🤎🤎

  • @sherrymack94
    @sherrymack9410 ай бұрын

    We need to go in October the temperatures are great mid to late October it is awesome and pumpkin illuminate all lit up its great

  • @JennyEverett-ch7sq
    @JennyEverett-ch7sq9 ай бұрын

    I agree about the Mystery Mine. It used to be my favorite, but apparently I grew, or shrunk, and the last time I rode it I got all beat up. But Dollywood is a fantastic park, and only 30 minutes away. ☺️ The fall and winter celebrations are especially beautiful.

  • @carlossr4263
    @carlossr426310 ай бұрын

    We visited Dollywood last week and it was great. The cinnamon bread was also goood.

  • @lorireffett9997
    @lorireffett99979 ай бұрын

    It is unique in the very best ways.

  • @misstoridanielle30
    @misstoridanielle3010 ай бұрын

    Love Dollywood! I went last year around the same time and everything about the park was great. We also did their tasting pass which is where you paid $35 and got to try 5 different foods or drinks.

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey

    @TheGatlinburgHussey

    10 ай бұрын

    Hello from Gatlinburg!!

  • @tinybubbles263
    @tinybubbles26310 ай бұрын

    I always worry about my neck on those rides. Maybe I will try those smooth roller coasters. Glad to hear wait times were low.

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Those new ones are like butter!

  • @amysmith3247
    @amysmith3247Ай бұрын

    I cant plan either..love you guy's. Nice job!!!❤

  • @chandlee3968
    @chandlee396810 ай бұрын

    Next time y’all visit Pigeon Forge, get a meal at the Apple Barn. Great homemade food and they produce all kinds of apple related items and their own line of wines, great stuff!

  • @angelabrown3994
    @angelabrown399410 ай бұрын

    Dollywood looked like a blast. Didn't realize it was so popular 😂

  • @werewolflover8636

    @werewolflover8636

    Ай бұрын

    Dollywood was named the best park in the wold last year by Golden Ticket, it’s much more than just some regional park.

  • @randyo6019
    @randyo601910 ай бұрын

    I’m so happy y’all made it to Dollywood! So much fun and lots to eat and ride. Dolly is truly an amazing person and that park is always a great time!! I can’t wait to go in September.

  • @whitneybraddock4880
    @whitneybraddock488010 ай бұрын

    You had my mouth watering when you were eating the cinnamon bread!

  • @timmie1943
    @timmie194310 ай бұрын

    That is a family favorite of ours. It's only about 4 hours and we can do it as a day trip. Just a great place to come to. When I was teaching we used to bring our honor society and student government kids there. Great fun.

  • @user-qj2lc5rl6j
    @user-qj2lc5rl6j7 күн бұрын

    It's a voyages of all time to go on to the Voyage someday to DOLLYWOOD

  • @poocky100
    @poocky10010 ай бұрын

    The thunderhead coaster was designed by my friends father. He designed many of the rides at Dollywood. I stayed with them when I went to Tennessee 😊

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    That’s very cool!

  • @poocky100

    @poocky100

    10 ай бұрын

    @@EECCTravels ty 😊

  • @stephenboshears4832

    @stephenboshears4832

    9 ай бұрын

    Your friends father is Mike Boodley? I’m not aware of any other attractions GCI was involved with at Dollywood…

  • @poocky100

    @poocky100

    9 ай бұрын

    @@stephenboshears4832 no. I don’t remember his name. I went to visit my friend in 2008. And I know he worked on the design of many of the attractions at Dollywood.

  • @mobettaloretta44
    @mobettaloretta449 ай бұрын

    QUESTION 2: Is the Thunderhead a rough rough ride?

  • @janetfinley1248
    @janetfinley124810 ай бұрын

    We went to Dollywood back in 1994. On our wedding vacation. It's a lot different back then till now. I want to go back again. 😊❤

  • @jolene54
    @jolene5410 ай бұрын

    I was hoping you'd make it to Dollywood. Never been and wanted to see it thru your eyes. It did not disappoint! Also, the vlog with the river tubing, the filming on the Rollercoaster, was fantastic !

  • @adventuresforthecurious
    @adventuresforthecurious9 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed watching your adventure at Dollywood! I had never even once considered going there (we have been Disney fans, and I always figured Dollywood was more like a Kings Island/Six Flags), but you two should get paid as ambassadors - I'm off to research Dollywood! LOL Thanks for sharing your day - and the reviews of the rides will be so helpful for when we do finally get there!

  • @rencisu9526

    @rencisu9526

    9 ай бұрын

    You should visit!Its a beautiful park,grounds are immaculate and super clean,they have different shows,birds of prey sanctuary,train is super fun,and if you come during certain celebrations they really put on the show

  • @SightseeingWithSavvy

    @SightseeingWithSavvy

    9 ай бұрын

    Kings Island is my home park (25-30 mins away) and I also have a pass to Dollywood (5 hours away) if that says anything! ❤ It's beautiful!

  • @msnowbunny
    @msnowbunny10 ай бұрын

    I love Dollywood! You definitely need to go back for Smoky Mountain Christmas. Lightning Rod is one of my favorite coasters. It’s intense but so much fun. I also recommend hitting some of the shows in the park they are really good.

  • @itsyeeoledskoolfurry3208
    @itsyeeoledskoolfurry32085 ай бұрын

    Selling Headache Meds after you disembark of a roller coaster which shakes you about (""...because they know..."") is SOME UNDER-HANDED DEVIOUS BIG BRAIN shznizzle! 🤔🤔🤯😆😁

  • @christinav3619
    @christinav361910 ай бұрын

    Going to book TN for next year! Thanks for the video. Looks like a lot of fun!

  • @ranamothershed5932
    @ranamothershed593210 ай бұрын

    great review guys!!

  • @paml5837
    @paml583710 ай бұрын

    my favorite theme park..glad you enjoyed

  • @alej8902
    @alej890210 ай бұрын

    Love it! ❤

  • @rickvance9460
    @rickvance946010 ай бұрын

    You describing that cinnamon bread had my mouth watering so bad. Lol Great video!! Love watching you guy’s. 🤗

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh it was soooo good!

  • @PETE1769
    @PETE176910 ай бұрын

    great video as always

  • @jojoshipman5958
    @jojoshipman59589 ай бұрын

    Yes!! The dizzy disc is my favorite!!

  • @jojoshipman5958

    @jojoshipman5958

    9 ай бұрын

    You should have rode the bears.

  • @karenglaicar5486
    @karenglaicar54869 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Great info. Thanks and take care.

  • @AnnaBellaChannel
    @AnnaBellaChannelАй бұрын

    Awesome

  • @amandagale922
    @amandagale9229 ай бұрын

    I loved that they had the scrambler! It's so hard to find and my absolute favorite ride ever!!😊😅

  • @rapunzel1701
    @rapunzel170110 ай бұрын

    I wish Dollywood was my home park! I'll just have to keep settling for Magic Kingdom.

  • @sharicetenorio174
    @sharicetenorio17410 ай бұрын

    I love all your beautiful videos.from your cruises to your rv's...you guys are living the dream and having fun! Absolutely love it, and girl you looking good!! 🥰

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @harold1316
    @harold13162 ай бұрын

    Great video. Thanks 😊

  • @jillhahn9923
    @jillhahn992310 ай бұрын

    You both have the best videos. I look forward to them!

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @barbaradudley4083
    @barbaradudley408310 ай бұрын

    I love Dollywood. Glad tou finally made it

  • @phrasedeyebro3255
    @phrasedeyebro32559 ай бұрын

    We got gold passes on our Second visit this year. Visit #4 coming soon. Rain is your friend. We were first “across the rope” that day. Amazing park!

  • @vafunseekers
    @vafunseekers10 ай бұрын

    Glad you were able to experience Dollywood! We are also content creators and I LOVE the way you put your videos together. I see why you have so many subscribers. Y'all were fortunate to have only 30 minute waits at the most on the coasters. Not sure how much of a wait you had for the cinnamon bread but it's normally a very long line. Glad you were able to experience Tennessee, it' one of our favorite destinations.

  • @matthewfelsburg6235

    @matthewfelsburg6235

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ve been to pigeon forge 15 times atleast and have never done dollywood I definitely need to.

  • @vafunseekers

    @vafunseekers

    9 ай бұрын

    @@matthewfelsburg6235 You definitely need to!

  • @lindastover9541
    @lindastover954110 ай бұрын

    Great video ❤❤❤❤

  • @frankwhitezreviews
    @frankwhitezreviews10 ай бұрын

    Hey Jason and Alisa you two are truly amazing, I love you guys.❤️❤️✌️✌️

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Awe thank you 😊

  • @barbb
    @barbb10 ай бұрын

    It is a long long way from Vancouver BC Cda, but one day I am going to get to Dollywood! Thanks for the video.

  • @pamhill1901
    @pamhill190110 ай бұрын

    I love how everybody that walks by you turns around and looks at y'all videoing

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Haha we don’t even notice anymore 😃

  • @werewolflover8636
    @werewolflover8636Ай бұрын

    There’s a good reason why Dollywood was named the best park in the world by Golden Ticket. Also don’t forget to make time for Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg too! You could easily spend a month in the area and not see and do everything!

  • @pamelasasser7295
    @pamelasasser729510 ай бұрын

    Glad you got to see Dollywood, we hope to check it out once we move and get settled in TN! We are planning to move there by the end of next year!! 😁❤️

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh what an adventure!!

  • @Bellyup6969
    @Bellyup696910 ай бұрын

    Great things to see in Merica!! I wanna go!

  • @carmenrogers3449
    @carmenrogers344910 ай бұрын

    It’s a wonderful park! You should go back at Christmas time, it’s beautiful!

  • @olafpamela
    @olafpamela10 ай бұрын

    We like this park but can be a challenge for ecv family members. Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤗❤️

  • @lacee7494

    @lacee7494

    9 ай бұрын

    And pregnant moms, babies and toddlers, people with health issues, people with motion sickness, etc. As long as other parks don't address those people they will NEVER replace DIsney.

  • @cindybridges3046
    @cindybridges304610 ай бұрын

    Yes Tennessee is my favorite state!

  • @rosalita1962
    @rosalita196210 ай бұрын

    A favorite place! Have been to the smoky mountains twice since Covid happened! I want to go in the fall! It’s on my list of places to retire too! Have 4 seasons too! Love the mountains!

  • @Xraymomt2anj
    @Xraymomt2anj10 ай бұрын

    Love Dollywood! Season passholder. So glad yall had a good time. That vertical lift on mystery mine......

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    That ride was a one and done for me!!

  • @vichellerenae8639
    @vichellerenae86399 ай бұрын

    Come to Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. Rated #1 theme park .....especially for Christmas. Dollywood used to be owned by SDC. Silver Dollar City is in the Ozark Mountains...and it really is gorgeous here.

  • @claireywalsh
    @claireywalsh9 ай бұрын

    As you were walking in I was getting total seaworld vibes with the buildings

  • @thestewartsadventures
    @thestewartsadventures10 ай бұрын

    We used to be season pass holders when our children were younger. They're grown now 🙁 Great area for family vacations.

  • @robertbradt8249
    @robertbradt824910 ай бұрын

    Cool

  • @paulettebrochet2011
    @paulettebrochet201110 ай бұрын

    We have never been to Dollywood..going in October! Looks like fun!

  • @jacobcollingsworth1472
    @jacobcollingsworth147210 ай бұрын

    Lightning Rod is hands down the best coaster in the park. Unfortunately y’all missed it and it’s easy to do because it’s tucked away in the front of the park in the 1950’s section called jukebox junction.

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q9 ай бұрын

    Excellent theme park, we’re going in the fall, early October.

  • @susananderson618
    @susananderson61810 ай бұрын

    OMG Alysa you are a passionate foody just like me, so refreshing to hear your love of yummy goodies! Love those old school rides for sure, some great memories. Alysa you cheeks were so red from the heat, hope you got to chill in the pool back at the RV park. Did you guys know that Dollywood hires fulltime RVers as workampers? Dollywood has its own medical facilities for its employees and the pricing is very reasonable. Dolly knows how to run a business for sure....free ice cold water....that would run you at least $5 at Disney or Universal! Another home run video!

  • @carlamccall449
    @carlamccall44910 ай бұрын

    When you said you going to go back to the RV, I wondered if you were going to get the cinnamon bread. I’m so glad you tried it. It is the best!

  • @EECCTravels

    @EECCTravels

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh yes!! And I need to make it when I get home!

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey10 ай бұрын

    Hello from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park! Nice job! I do Vlogs Daily here in Gatlinburg... Come say hi!! 🐻🌄🏞️

  • @nicholasknowles7036
    @nicholasknowles703610 ай бұрын

    They don't do it anymore but when dollywood first open they use to put bras on the main dollywood sign when dolly was at the park.

  • @davidandjenniferhammond6203
    @davidandjenniferhammond620310 ай бұрын

    You got to come back in the fall!!

  • @tanyabaker9274
    @tanyabaker927410 ай бұрын

    LET ‘S GO FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️😊

  • @tammysmith5552
    @tammysmith55529 ай бұрын

    Love Dollywood 💐