Summertime always makes me nostalgic. Warm breezes, extra sunshine, and squeals of joy from the kiddos as they flee from the grounds on the last day of school make it easy to feel like a kid again. If you’re anything like me, you like to grab that feeling and run with it! Dollywood and Splash Country definitely got the memo that we all need a little more kid-like joy in our lives, and they’re delivering big time with their Play Like a Kid, Pay Like a Kid promotion going on right now! With a nightly choreographed firework show and special hours extending ‘til midnight on Saturday, July 8th, there’s never been a better time to visit.

Like so many families, we find that it’s rare to get to spend a full day just enjoying one another’s company. With so many different opinions and interests, it can feel impossible to find an activity that satisfies all of us. This is one of my favorite aspects of Dollywood. We all have our favorite elements of the park- yet we enjoy them together. A leisurely trip through the Smoky Mountains in a genuine coal-fired steam engine is a treat to the senses, followed by some of Dollywood’s rides and coasters for the daredevils among us.  Dollywood even has a new junior coaster called Whistle Punk Chaser Junior that is perfect for the younger set who want to ride a coaster like the big kids! Need more excitement? Drop Line, a 230-ft. tall free-fall experience is the perfect fit. After the adrenaline boost, we love to slow down a bit and watch the master craftsmen at work in Craftsman’s Valley.  I’m especially fond of the woodworking shop where mantles and one of a kind sculptures are created while the kids are mesmerized by the glass-blowing and watching baseball bats being made.

The Wings of America Bird of Prey show is another favorite of ours. Dollywood is home to the nation's largest collection of non-releasable bald eagles. Some, along with a variety of other rescue birds, star in one of Dollywood’s many shows. The shows take place on a number of stages, both in and outdoors and the options are always changing.  Now through August 6 theGazillion Bubbles Show is performing daily and you will not want to miss this!  Bubble “magic” teamed with lights and music make this a great choice for all ages.

Ready to play like a kid, and pay like one too? Purchase tickets online to enjoy Dollywood's newest attractions, Drop Line and Whistle Punk Chaser, alongside the park's award-winning entertainment for just $55+tax, for a limited time! And you can still take advantage of Dollywood’s Arrive after 3: Next Day Free offer increasing your fun! 

Dollywood’s Splash Country also delivers on the “Play Like a Kid” promise. Whether you prefer to stay dry at one of the shaded Retreats or Canopies, splash around with the littles at Little Creek Falls, or rocket down the Tailspin Racer, It’s easy to feel like a kid again when you spend your day splashing, and there’s no better way to ensure a good night’s sleep for the kiddos than a day in the water! For a limited time,, pay just $30 per person when you purchase 4 or more summer saver tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country online.

Whichever park you choose to enjoy,... you’ll leave with a mountain of family memories!