My First Time at Dollywood is Not What I Expected...

[@JPVideos81]

Thanks for spending your time with us at this beautiful park. What areas of the park did you enjoy?

[@bsage5514]

I especially enjoyed the Dark ride!

[@SexySaxon]

@@bsage5514 Blazing Fury!!! Love that one too

[@kristahackleylmt2064]

Great job.. thank you for this video! 🙏

[@mgratk]

Dollywood is way better than Disney. Nice to see the family enjoying the park with you, JP. Thanks for taking us along!

[@JPVideos81]

I used to Love Disney, but it changed so much and became all about money that it lost the charm it once had.

[@ville666sora]

Nearly all parks are better than Disney

[@mimig5357]

Yes! Dollywood is amazing!! I loved the Dolly Museum and the heritage crafts!! My family is going in October so the Fall leaves should be beautiful!! Thank you for letting me come along!!💙

[@JPVideos81]

I've love to visit there over the holidays.

[@bethdk7328]

Look at their calendar. They have a “old time” crafts in the fall. Lots of booths.

[@susanbeattie9466]

Dollywood at night at Christmas is MAGICAL!!!! Hope you can experience it some day. We do it every year.

[@JPVideos81]

It's on my list

[@skeletonking1]

Christmas dollywood is the beat. It's always fun to eat cinnamon bread during those nights.

[@wendylogan5878]

We love Dollywood. We keep season passes and go all the time always gave to do the train ride. Thanks for taking us along glad you guys had a blast.

[@JPVideos81]

What's the best time of year to visit?

[@peterthompson9027]

I'm going in a couple weeks. I plan to go on a week day. Is there a particular day of the week you recommend that has lower attendance?

[@RustyRailsProductions]

Locomotive #192 has a sister locomotive that operates not to far from her the locomotive is #190 at Tweetsie railroad. In blowing rock nc

[@EvelynLopez-g2s]

Hi looks like fun in Dollywood! Love the train ride the fifties theme the antique car ride and the big eagle bird statue and habitat! Great pictures in the end! Thanks for taking us along! ❤😊

[@margiecooper6045]

Thanks for my first look (only look) at Dollywood. Impressive place. My favorites always the roller coasters. ❤

[@mannracingtn7225]

Welcome to East Tennessee JP and Family. Don't forget to stay an extra day here this Summer and Visit Dollywood's Splash Country. We enjoy Your Videos Thank You for sharing your Adventures with Us.

[@lisarought405]

Thanks for the invite to see this.I loved it.The train ride, antique cars,eagles were my favorites.

[@karenduncan2478]

I live 2 hours away from Pigeon Forge. Glad you had a good time! Dolly Parton has made her town awesome! I remember growing up there was not a lot to do. It actually was called Silver Dollar City before Dolly bought it. I use to go a lot.Since I have gotten handicap since 2020 I haven't returned. All my life I didn't know I had Cerabal Palsy until 2020.

[@JPVideos81]

Is it better now that it's Dollywood or was it better as Silver Dollar City?

[@karenduncan2478]

@JPVideos81 It's better as Dollywood. Silver Dollar City didn't have a whole lot, if I am not mistaken the train was there at Silver Dollar City it 75 acres. Dollywood is 165 acres. It was Silver Dollar late 70's early 80's. Silver Dollar was falling short I believe it filed bankruptcy. Dolly bought it, in which Dolly has helped her hometown tremendously.

[@MEL2theJ]

Thank you for taking us along JPVideos 👍

[@JPVideos81]

Anytime 💙

[@Nancy-kw8xz]

Hello JP and family looks like a lot of fun thank you JP for taking us along for the ride however my husband and I were up there last year in September and we were told by the guard that was there it happens to be closed in September for any repairs that they have to do when we came from upstate New York we even called First and they said it was going to be open so that's my experience about Dollywood other than that the train ride look pretty fun take care love from upstate New York❤😊

[@bsage5514]

This had me smiling and laughing from beginning to end. Really nice to see whole family enjoy Dollywood. Mountains for the backdrop is awesome. It does look large with lots to enjoy. Thank you for bringing us along. Filming, Editing and sound all done Soooo well! Thanks again JP

[@JPVideos81]

Awww thank you B! Great to hear from you.

[@gaylemora1390]

You did a great job filming Dollywood. Thanks for the tutorial 30:52

[@alanstant9356]

Looks like you guys are having a blast at the park there Jay.

[@thomas-i5o7h]

I'm too old for the rides but I would love to go and enjoy the park itself along with the restaurants and shops and stores and the natural beauty of the location.

[@JPVideos81]

That's my thoughts

[@Raven844954]

Looks like such an amazing time! I am also not a fan of fast coasters, but I'm sure I would still enjoy taking in all the sights and sounds of the park, especially the train ride and eagle sanctuary. This is definitely on my list of places to visit the next time I'm in the area. BTW, it's great to see Jill and Lili again. Love Lili's hair and glasses.

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome park thanks taking us with love the train ride

[@JPVideos81]

Train Ride was fantastic

[@adzadzy]

Looks a nice day out, that ride on the water looked fun when its hot weather, nice to see jill and lili too, hope there well, nice one jp

[@KflanntheRailfan]

JP you know me either trains, so that part of the video was my favorite and hope to get to see it soon as well. If you do go down more often, they have a second steam loco #70, same history as 192, and they switch them out. Look for that one. Loved this video.

[@barbara-pigeonbray4579]

So much fun ! An amazing place ..lots to see .Loved the train ride ..Really great seeing the family ..Have missed y'all . A great park to visit for sure ...thanks for sharing the fun !👍💙

[@JPVideos81]

After 2 days in a row there we were done, but we definitely want to go back.

[@cherryspiker4426]

that looks like fun buddy . lots of fun hi Lilly . .Noah .... woe look how big Lilly got looks like a great family vacation. thanks far sharing . ❤❤❤ stay safe love ya

[@MysteryMachineGT]

Will be going there next week with my daughter for a school trip. Really looking forward to the rides you showed and seeing all the scenery. It will be our first time there. Growing up in PA, I've been to Hersheypark, was always my favorite before moving to TN. Looking forward to the Dollywood experience.

[@JPVideos81]

Enjoy your time and make sure to ride the Dollywood Express.

[@didyou555]

The train is out of service. I don't know when the train will be running again. They were working on the track while I was being trained in WWG.

[@rexnewcombe8337]

Did you know that all of the theming for two of the Coasters, Lightning Rod and I think Fire brigade. Dolly had a local Co. called American Pickers, they have a shop in Tennessee and they travel all over the USA looking for Antiques. I actually saw the show where they found all of the items Dolly needed. Did you all try the Cinnamon bread and did you know that the Sister park in Branson, Missouri is The Silver Dollar City Amusement Park.

[@gigicostlow4414]

That was fun! I so love the train. The "musical" horn was great. I'd ride it a bunch of times and would be sure to get lots of pics of her smokin'. The 50's era area was cool. I live about 5 1/2 hours from there but have never been. Good to see Jill and Lili. My grandson hates noises like that too Lili. Thanks for taking us along.

[@JPVideos81]

It was about 10hrs for us but it was worth it. I rode the train 4 or 5 times.

[@gaylebrodt676]

Looks so awesome and what a fun family time for all of you! Dollywood is quite the place! I love that they have an eagle habitat, that would be so neat to see! Incredible ride on the train, you got to see the whole park and lots of amazing whistle action for sure! lol All the water features especially the water wheels are beautiful and of course the old vintage cars are so cool! Blazing fury looks like an exciting ride, can't wait to see more! I have never been to Dollywood, but I definitely am going to put this on my bucket list. Great video JP, thank you! 💙

[@JPVideos81]

Even if you don't enjoy rides, it's a beautiful park with lots of free entertainment and good food. The train whistle was simply amazing.

[@neoclassic09]

Loved going here with my grandparents as a kid

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

Glad you enjoyed the park. Going with the family for two weeks in June and July. We did the season passes since it was cheaper than buying individual passes since we plan on going at least four or five times. The drive from eastern PA is long; but you can make it in a day with a few stops. And shout out to Knoebles; having our 3 year olds birthday party there in mid-July.

[@JPVideos81]

Have fun!

[@neerg63]

This looked like so much fun! I had no idea Dollywood was so organized and well-polished. I assumed it would be like a cross between Dorney park and an epidode of Squidbillies, but after watching this I was clearly very wrong. The Baldwin loco... wow! It would be worth going just for that. Thanks for another great video!

[@JPVideos81]

They have another locomotive they run too, #70 I believe named the Cinderella.

[@cabamama]

Oh man, what a train ride that was!!!! I am in awe also of the train's whistle. There is no other sound that compares. The train looks full every time and that's funny since the park didn't look over-crowded. Don't know if I could handle that much walking but it sure looks like a beautiful layout! My daughter and I rode a coaster called "White Lightning" at Carowinds in Charlotte, N.C. on the N.C/S.C. line and it SHOT you out of a loading area at about a 2G force, straight up a high incline where you barely had time to get a breath......and then BACKWARDS to the loading dock. It was definitely a shock to my system.....but FUN! I think it is now in South Africa I saw through research. "Carowinds, a 400-acre amusement park located on the North Carolina-South Carolina state line, is home to top-rated roller coasters, including Fury 325, the world's tallest and fastest giga coaster, as well as more than 60 rides, attractions, and live stage shows. Carolina Harbor, a 26-acre water park, features a variety of water slides, wave pools, large play structures and a three-acre children’s play area. Carowinds Camp Wilderness and SpringHill Suites by Marriott at Carowinds are guest accommodations located on-site."

[@JPVideos81]

I'll consider looking into carowinds.

[@thomas-i5o7h]

WOW ! I love those old steam engines !!!!!!

[@Vegasparanormal]

So cool you went beyond your comfort zone and rode the ride 😊😊

[@JPVideos81]

Wasn't the best idea I had. Wishing I didnt when I got off.

[@matthewhumphrey3298]

Blazing fury is a really old ride. Back in the 80s, as a kid, I would ride it over and over. It was there before it was even Dollywood. Back when it was Silver Dollar City

[@JPVideos81]

Glad they kept it. I really enjoyed it.

[@carolkokx9638]

Because I'm poor I never get to go anywhere so I am loving getting to see this video

[@jacobpoucher]

Do you live in scranton?

[@carolkokx9638]

@@jacobpoucher no I live in Michigan

[@pennyshipman4633]

I know the feeling. I do a lot of wishing to get to go places ..and praying.

[@Vegasparanormal]

SO GLAD YOU GUYS HAD FUN ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊

[@regana6425]

Blazing Fury has a sister ride at silver dollar city called fire in the hole. Fire in the hole was just redone this year.

[@JPVideos81]

Is it themed like blazing fury?

[@regana6425]

Yes fire in the hole is the town being burned down by the baldknobbers. Also a dark ride inside with 3 drops.

[@sheilan6235]

I love that train and the whistle!

[@user-vh2ne4il3x]

Dollywood is in some ways better than any other park,I’ve been there 8 times when I was in my early thirties,I’m 55 now

[@richardman5581]

going for the first time in a few weeks, Knoebels is my home park ( live 25 miles from it) this looks like it in some ways.

[@JPVideos81]

There's definitely some similarities, but it's much larger.

[@rickl9253]

Glad you enjoyed your trip to Dollywood, JP. We live in S Louisiana and we have season passes because we make it up there usually three times a year. I'm like you with the backwards rides. I'm usually like that with the upside down rides too, but the Wild Eagle is very smooth and it's a big loop, so it has become one of my favorites. Try visiting the park at Christmas. It's really beautiful. Thanks for posting!!

[@JPVideos81]

I hope to return to see it around the holidays.

[@rickl9253]

@@JPVideos81 You won't be sorry. Not just Dollywood, but all of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are beautiful. And they start lighting for Christmas in early November!!

[@tommyjennings6074]

JP, Dollywood used be Silver Dollar City which a park still called that in Branson Missouri i believe

[@jeraldharden8087]

Welcome JP you have ventured out of the comfort zone of Knoebels and seeing more amusement parks

[@JPVideos81]

I enjoyed my visit here and hope to add a few more parks to my list.

[@pennyshipman4633]

I started going to this park when it was silver dollar city, and goldrush junction.

[@keyman6689]

I hope you got some cinnamon bread while you were there! We ❤ Dollywood! Something for everyone. Music, shows, rides, food, craftsmen, shopping. I blew my own glass Christmas ornament. So cool! The train whistle is magical! My son worked there during the holiday season last year. He lived 2 miles from the park. It was so cool hearing the whistle from his apartment. Thrilling!

[@JPVideos81]

The line was extremely long for the bread so hopefully next time.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome place JP, it's only 198 miles from my house to there, I go to the Smokey's quite often I can go there and spend the day and come back home fairly easy, sometimes go there just to shop!👍

[@JPVideos81]

Very awesome. I'd be doing that regularly if I was that close.

[@ptcruiser75pc]

Blazing Fury is the best ride at Dollywood.. and by far my favorite

[@JPVideos81]

I have to agree

[@lacysnake]

It’s not western themed it’s DollyParton/Appalachian themed. It’s coal mines not gold mines. Glad y’all had fun! ❤Dollywood!

[@VickyGeib-cg5tf]

Hi jp it looks like you guys are having lots fun 😊❤🎉

[@Ratgirl2]

Looks fun reminds me of knoebels I'll go on any coaster. Not afraid my body may not agree.🤣🤣😂😂

[@JPVideos81]

😁 wish I could say the same.

[@donnasilver940]

I Love trains and the water scenes.

[@Carolb66]

Very fun park, ive seen carpetbagger come here he likes his time in Pigeon Forge too! ❤

[@donl1410]

Thanks for the tour. At this time in life and my income I'll never get there. Yes, I was raised on county/western music.

[@JPVideos81]

It's definitely not cheap, but having an annual pass would be worth it for multiple visits.

[@carlavision6143]

JP, really enjoyed your video! Looks like y'all had fun! I have a dream of seeing Dollywood but, it'll never happen. Some of the KZbin channels I watch they've made videos of them on Big Bear Mountain.

[@JPVideos81]

It's a beautiful place, just larger than I expected.

[@Chirita008]

Very nice! From looking at your video, it's not what I would have expected either. It does seem very well put together and lots of things I would love to see in person. I'm not much of a rollercoaster person anymore, but I would still enjoy the scenery and just strolling around. I do have to say, I agree with your daughter, the train was a bit loud for me. I can only imagine how loud it is in person and you were sitting in the back end. I can't imagine how loud it was for the folks closer up front. WOW!! I thought the views from the train were great as well. My favorite part of the park would be the Car section. The 50's were a little bit before my time, but I can appreciate earlier times. Thanks so much for sharing your adventure and it was great to have your family share as well. 💛 Btw, were the wooden coasters in service? You don't see many of them anymore.

[@JPVideos81]

Steam locomotives are loud so that's to be expected, but I'm used to it. Yes, the wooden coasters were operating and those are the coasters I enjoy the most.

[@richardmcilvain329]

the other Locomotive is number 70 called the Cinderella

[@sawyernichols3636]

You should check out Fire In The Hole at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri! It's a new $30 million version of Blazing Fury!

[@Vegasparanormal]

I love being jolted forwards and jolted backwards it's fun lol

[@MrCliffda3rd]

Had fun at Dollywood yesterday. Only disappointed that the train is out of commission.

[@matthewhumphrey3298]

Tennessee Tornado is the first roller-coaster. It is really old. Late 80's early 90's

[@dougyeager6812]

You have successfully pointed out the difference between a Theme Park and a Amusement Park

[@Malien-xr7ux]

Hi JP, the first and only time I went to Dollywood many years ago, on the train ride we got held up by “outlaws”! Full costume and everything, a random person would get pulled off the train and “robbed”, lol. 😂 I don’t think they do it anymore but it was hilarious!

[@JPVideos81]

Haha

[@bethdk7328]

Sometimes it was my family robbing you! They also worked at Stampede. It was a favorite of mine as well

[@jeniw8586]

Hi Jill! Hi Lili!

[@JPVideos81]

👋💙

[@jacobpoucher]

This place used to be alot better back in the day i remeber my first time also almost 20 years ago. Cool you finally made it here, better late then never

[@kategulick4781]

This reminds me of Knott's Berry Farm. I may have to grab the grandkids and take a road trip!

[@JPVideos81]

I've heard it's similar, but I'd like to visit that place as well.

[@alwayswatching84]

Dollywood looks amazing! You mentioned Disney a lot. Have you ever been to Universal in Orlando. So much better than Disney! Just my opinion! Thanks for sharing!

[@JPVideos81]

Yes, I loved Universal, but was only there once or twice where I've been to Disney 5 or 6 times.

[@donnasilver940]

And the cars and things are cool

[@XenobiaWolfMoon2]

I haven't been here yet. I've seen The Carpetbagger's videos of his visits.

[@JPVideos81]

Hope you get to visit sometime

[@sonplusone7059]

That was cool! We’ll be spending a lot of time in Tennessee in 2025. 🤗

[@JPVideos81]

Beautiful state. Any particular area?

[@sonplusone7059]

@@JPVideos81 Northeast 🤗

[@thomas-i5o7h]

If the park would let me, I'd ride the train all day long !! I just LOVE trains !!!!!

[@jameshouser8089]

Did you say you were at knobels amusement park in Pennsylvania. I live 20 minutes from there. How did you like it there.

[@JPVideos81]

I just released my Knoebels openeing day video earlier this week.

[@wildman318]

Did you enjoy your trip ?

[@kristahackleylmt2064]

❤

[@matthewschleicher9419]

JP loves rollers coasters but afraid of all of them 😂😂😂😂

[@JPVideos81]

Or the loopers and reverse ones lol

[@larsgurl]

since you loved dolly wood you should check out the theme parks here in virginia. been to tennessee but not to dollywood

[@JPVideos81]

What parks in Virginia?

[@gavaporchuck7564]

Come to six flags over Georgia and ride monster mansion it is my number 1 dark ride over any theme park

[@JPVideos81]

I'll check into it

[@noelstephen3544]

Why didn"t you Film the whole ride of blazing fury🤔

[@JPVideos81]

I did, check my newer video.

[@alexandria8255]

Great tour wow! Those big fish might be grass carp. They keep the water clean. I saw Dolly in concert in the 80's at Rosemont Horizon by Chicago. She puts on a great show! She is a true show-woman. American Pickers: Danielle Meets Dolly Parton | History kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5Pdp4h8iMyeoqM This was fun!

[@pennyshipman4633]

I don't have any desire to go to any of the parks in Florida, I would rather go to Dollywood any day. And Gatlinburg.

[@JPVideos81]

I dont blame ya

[@bethdk7328]

PLEASE encourage your viewers to wear glasses/sunglasses on the train. Those cinders do blow back and they will NOT stop the train to help you. Once the ride is over, first aid will help.

[@JPVideos81]

They do mention that in the announcements on the train.

[@robrineer6013]

Is that Courtney?

[@garyholt369]

I can't believe you never been there of course I never been there

[@JPVideos81]

There's lots of places I've never been, but glad I finally got here.

[@timdaugherty5921]

I don’t even recognize Lilly

[@JPVideos81]

She's almost 17 and almost as tall as me and found her own unique style & look.

[@donnasilver940]

😂😂😂

[@noelstephen3544]

Why what were you.expecting

[@impalassamuel]

It was a great video up until he started comparing everything to Disney.

[@michaelbowser6213]

We ❤ your videos just could you please cut the holy crap and Jesus, who is God. Thanks

[@JPVideos81]

Just a force of habit that I've had my entire life. But appreciate you watching.