I love Dollywood but a little strategy can make a big difference. After a busy holiday weekend in Pigeon Forge, I came home with plenty of opinions. Here are my Dollywood do’s and don’ts for better park days, shorter waits, must-do rides, cinnamon bread, and more.

We love Dollywood, but if you ask our family which park we’d choose? Splash Country might just win. Here’s why we love it, what makes a retreat worth the splurge, and what we’ve learned after multiple visits.