Back By Popular Demand - Dollywood Nights

If a trip to Pigeon Forge has always been on your books, then this August might just be the right time to plan your trip at this picturesque little Tennessee town. It is now time for Dollywood Nights at the famous amusement park which is one of the top attractions here. As outlined by a Hospitality-1st.com report, the amusement park will be open longer hours over particular days in this month.

Enjoy the Rides in the Dark during Dollywood Nights

This is actually the 2nd year running that the Dollywood amusement park has presented these special nights and this year the extended hours are going to be in force from August 8th to August 14th. The park will be open from 10 am right until 10 pm during these days. On Saturday, the park will open even earlier at 9 am. Tourists can enjoy almost all of the famed rides at Dollywood during these extended hours. For anybody who is here during this time, make sure to indulge in the award winning Thunderhead ride at nighttime for a unique experience. Guests also love taking the Mystery Mine ride during these extended hours because it offers such a different experience from experiencing the same ride during the bright daytime hours.

Staying Within Reach of Dollywood

The Laurel Crest, a bluegreen corporation resort is your best option for cozy lodgings if you'd like to stay within reach of Dollywood yet enjoy some solace at your rooms. This luxurious resort is situated at the foothills of the Smokies and is less than a mile from the heart of Pigeon Forge. Should you want to do more than simply cover Dollywood then you should take full advantage of the vacation planning and guidance hour that is held every Monday at this resort. The warm and friendly staff will let you outline an itinerary that will ensure that you don't ignore any of the sights that this spectacular place offers.

A Hugely Popular Event

Dollywood nights are most definitely an occasion when you should expect a large number of people to show up at this amusement park. According to Dollywoods Vice President and GM, Craig Ross, the reaction to last years extended hours was remarkable and the concept is being repeated this year because of the vast public demand. In August families wish to enjoy the last of the holidays with a great time at the amusement park before they get back to their regular routine. That is why Dollywood nights has received such wonderful response, Ross believes.

During this time extending from August 8th to the 14th, special $25 tickets are going to be presented for entry to the park from 5 pm to the parks extended closing hours. All those who have season passes for the park or any other valid park entry tickets will also be able to experience the rides until 10 pm in the park on these Dollywood Nights. Having in excess of forty fascinating rides in addition to various other attractions offered there is no reason you should not stop by Pigeon Forge in order to take in an extensive tour of Dollywood. After all, this Applause Award (2010) winning park is considered to be one of the very best amusement parks in the world.