KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Dollywood’s two parks and collection of hotels have all earned nominations in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Between the parks and resorts, Dollywood is celebrating 11 nominations across 10 categories.
Voting is open starting Monday and will stay open until April 20 at 11:59. Those interested can vote once per day for each of the following categories Dollywood saw nominations for:
- Best Theme Park – Dollywood
- Best Roller Coaster – Lightning Rod at Dollywood
- Best Theme Park Entertainment – Gazillion Bubble Show (part of Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration)
- Best Theme Park Restaurant – Aunt Granny’s Restaurant
- Best Outdoor Water Park – Dollywood’s Splash Country
- Best Lazy River – Downbound Float Trip at Dollywood’s Splash Country
- Best Water Coaster – RiverRush at Dollywood’s Splash Country
- Best Water Slide – Raging River Rapids at Dollywood’s Splash Country
- Best Wave Pool – Mountain Waves at Dollywood’s Splash Country
- Best Theme Park Hotel – Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa
- Best Theme Park Hotel – Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort
The nominations come just after Dollywood opened for its 41st season. Later in the year, Dollywood’s latest ride — Nightflight Expedition — is expected to open.
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