Today is all things Dolly Parton! Dollywood Theme Park and then Dolly Parton’s Stampede.
Dollywood Theme Park
Isla’s review on Dollywood: “I love the rollercoasters. My favourite one was Lightning Rod. It went 73mph. It was really fun with the water rides we went on.
Caleb’s review on Dollywood: “I think it was really cool. There was lots of rides I think I would die on. I learnt that I don’t do as well as I thought I did on roller coasters. Dad and I had fun on our little rides and some of the big rides. We got a refillable souvenir cup and I drank so much pop I think I had to pee over 25 times.”
Joel’s review on Dollywood: “I loved seeing the joy in Isla and Tracy’s face as they came off the rollercoasters – especially Lightning Rod. That was a very hot day. I appreciate that the merchandise was economical.
Tracy’s review on Dollywood: “I loved Dollywood! Lightning Rod is one of the best roller coasters I’ve ever been on. Isla is such a fearless cowboy and rides the roller coasters with her arms up. The food was super good and easy enough to find celiac safe options. We all shared a refillable souvenir cup which was the best decision ever because I cannot remember ever being so hot and sweaty for so long in my life. The temperature yesterday without humidity was 34 degrees. There was such variety within the park – coasters, live music, sit down restaurants, different stores, craftsmen (blacksmith, glass blowers), historical buildings (church), and interactive museum experiences. I loved the live music – they were all extremely talented. It was interesting that there was so many security guards everywhere in the park and they all carry guns like police officers. Americans appear to like the idea of guns offering security while my first instinct is that guns are a potential risk. I’m incredibly relieved no one got heat stroke or sunburnt. Dollywood and Disney (land and world) are extremely different. Disney is magical and Dollywood is kind. Both are great. You need a university course to do Disney right while you could take a workplace training seminar to do Dollywood right. Disney’s app and photo pass is far far far superior to Dollywood’s. I would joyfully do both again.”
Dolly Parton’s Stampede
This was the best food we’ve ever had at a dinner show! Amazing music and very entertaining show.
Isla’s review on the Dolly Parton’s Stampede: “I really liked the little piggy race and when the buffalo came out. I liked when Buttercup the highland cow came out. I got a flag and to talk to the horses are their riders. The food was really good.”
Caleb’s review on the Dolly Parton’s Stampede: “I thought it was really cool. The food was great. It was not what I expected. I expected more of a stampede like barrel racing and stuff but it was really good.”
Joel’s review on the Dolly Parton’s Stampede: “The food was delicious and the pyrotechnics impressive.”
Tracy’s review on the Dolly Parton’s Stampede: “Everything about it was well thought out impressive. From the parking lot to the layout of the building to the captivating show to the food it was all a very well oiled machine. The chicken and pulled pork was some of the best I’ve ever tasted. I loved being able to just sit back and enjoy the whole experience. I think Canadians need to learn how to be proud Canadians just like how Americans are proud Americans without thinking that their pride is taking away from someone else’s pride. Everyone should be proud to no detriment of anyone.”
