Nightlight media event
I was excited for the event. Made the trip super early this morning not really knowing what to expect. I did know Dolly canceled and while bummed I figured it would still be worth the trip.
They had the park CEO (I believe that’s his position) come out and he did his best to get through the talking points. They did a cute video that was miss timed for the opening of the ride. Dolly did have a video talking to the audience and it was sweet and honest but she really did not seem well. That was sad. Then they showed a video of upcoming events and ended the event.
I love Dollywood. I can’t stress that enough. This event really highlighted what I believe is that Dollywood has grown so much it has forgotten the standard family. The upcharge for neon nights was somewhat understandable and not too crazily priced. But $130 for boo bash? How are they going to try to get even more money around Christmas? The upcharging on fast passes and then selling so many fast passes you just end up in a long separate line on rides like wild eagle. It’s really getting out of hand.
I get some of the perks with being a diamond pass holder. But I’m starting to feel nickel and dimed every time I come here.
I don’t want this to be an “I hate Dollywood” post. I love it here. But it’s really starting to get out of hand and this event showed that.