Dollywood's Splash Country
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| Location | Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States  |
| Phone numbers | 1-800-Dollywood |
| Website | Official website |
| Owner | Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation |
| Opened | 2001 |
| Previous names | Dolly's Splash Country |
| Operating season | late-May through mid-September |
| Area | 30 acres |
| No. of pools | 2 |
| No. of water slides | 23 |
Dollywood's Splash Country is a water park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee adjacent to the Dollywood theme park. The park's central theme rests around country music singer Dolly Parton’s childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Its season lasts from the end of May to the middle of September.
Both Dollywood and Dollywood's Splash Country are owned by country music superstar Dolly Parton and the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.
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[edit] History
Built in May 2001 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dolly's Splash country was an addition to the Dollywood Company's theme parks. The park was built into the natural terrain of a 25-acre mountain area adjacent to Dollywood theme park. The park was a $20 million investment by the Dollywood Company. The park opened with attractions such, as Mountain Waves, Raging River Rapids, the Downbound Float Trip lazy river, Little Creek Falls, Wild River Falls, and two body slides in the Mountain Scream. In 2002, Dolly's Splash Country became one of first parks in the country to utilize state-of-the-art SafeTzone™ child locating technology. This made individuals wearing child locator wristbands instantly findable throughout the park. In 2003, a $1.5 million, two-acre expansion called Raintree Hollow opened featuring Soaker Springs, and Mountain Twist. Dollywood's Splash Country added Big Bear Ridge in 2004. In 2004, the park also changed its name from Dolly’s Splash Country to Dollywood’s Splash Country. Also new in 2004, the Riverside Retreats. Units measuring approximately 14 by 21 feet that offer 200 square feet of shaded space and an additional 100-square-foot sun deck. Amenities of retreats includes ceiling fans, satellite television, and room service. In 2005, the park opened the Bear Mountain Fire Tower. Dollywood's Splash Country added an attraction consisting of twin speed slides called Fire Tower Falls in 2006. In 2007, DSC constructed The Cascades. Also this year, the park increased its number of "retreats" to 16 by adding 8 Cascades retreats. In 2008, the park added Swift Water Run a cork screw water slide.
[edit] Attractions
Bear Mountain Fire Tower- This is a outdoor multi level children’s attraction that consist of seven slides and a large wooden bucket timed to dump 1,000 gallons of water when a bell sounds.
Big Bear Plunge- This outdoor attraction is where guest ride in groups of 3 or 4 in a raft on a white water themed open water slide.
The Butterfly- This is a double waterslide where guests slide down 55 ft. and take a plunge in a butterfly shaped pool and the second fastest ride on the property.
The Cascades- This is a 8,000 sq. ft. area which contains a cascading waterfall, 4 Grotto Slides, an active geyser, a 20 foot geyser spray, contoured seating area, 25 interactive elements, and multiple slides, misters & bubblers.
Down Bound Float Trip- This is an outdoor attraction which consists of a 1,000 ft. “river” like pool to float around.
Fire Tower Falls- This outdoor attraction consist of twin water slides which rise 70 feet in the air and is the fastest ride on the property.
Little Creek Falls- This outdoor attraction is strictly for children 48’’ and under and contains a pool, slides and other activities.
Mountain Scream- This outdoor attraction consists of three separate slides. Two of the slides are tunnel slides, and one is an open slide.
Mountain Twist- This is an outdoor attraction consisting of a 42 ft. long open slide where a single person slides down on a mat.
Mountain Waves- This is an outdoor attraction consisting of a 25,000 sq. ft. wave pool.
Raging River Rapids- This is an outdoor attraction where groups of 3 to 5 guests can raft down a 700 foot slide.
Swift Water Run- This outdoor attraction send riders around a cork screw funnel before sending them out through a tunnel into a 1.5 ft. deep run out
Wild River Falls- This outdoor attraction consists of four slides where single or double riders zip down a fully or partially enclosed flume into a splash pool.
[edit] Food & Beverage Establishments
Brush Fire Grill- Located in front of Bear Mountain Fire Tower, this food establishment serves chicken cheese steak and grilled chicken sandwiches.
Depot Grill- Located beside Brush Fire Grill, this food establishment serves a selection of barbecue chicken and pork made in a train-shaped barbecue.
Fireman’s Canteen- Located in the Cascades, this snack establishment serves drinks, and popcorn.
High Country Snacks- Located in front of Mountain Waves, this food establishment serves drinks and a variety of snacks.
Low Country Snacks- Located in front of Riverside Trading Post, this food establishment serves bottled drinks, ice cream bars, popcorn and other snacks.
Campsite Grill- Located in front of Down Bound Float Trip, this food establishment has ample seating and offers a selection of hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, and drinks.
Miss Mamies- Located behind Campsite Grill, this food establishment serves a selection of pizzas and drinks.
Outpost Snacks- Located in front of Mountain Waves, this establishment offers a variety of hot dogs and chili along with drinks.
[edit] Amenities
Riverside Retreats, sixteen units measuring approximately 14 by 21 feet that offer 200 square feet of shaded space and an additional 100-square-foot sun deck. Net drapes provide seclusion as guests enjoy a 27-inch satellite television (select programming), two ceiling fans, a dining table with six dining chairs and two lounge chairs. A hospitality staff provides room service to each retreat, included in rental fee. Daily rental fees apply for up to 12 people (linens, food, beverages and park admission are not included with rental fee).
Lifejackets and tubes are provided free of charge to all guests.
Showers, changing areas, restrooms and family restrooms, and nursing rooms
Daily locker rentals are available
Riverside Trading Post sells souvenirs and most swimming supplies including towels, bathing suits, sunblock, etc.
The park is staffed by an award-winning lifeguard team
[edit] Awards
2001- Dollywood's Splash Country was named the World Water park Association's Best New Water park in America
2007- Dollywood's Splash Country was voted one of the 5 best landscaped water parks in the world
[edit] External links
- Dollywood's Splash Country (Official Website)
- Dollywood
- Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation
- Themepark Timelines
- Dollywood News Blog
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