In this episode…

Katie Smith returns as we discuss what’s new at Dollywood in 2023. Katie is a Dollywood Insider and has been frequenting Dollywood since she was a kid. Her love of Dollywood and this area in eastern Tennessee shines through, as we talk about the festivals this year, a new roller coaster, and the new resort opening this fall.

Listen to previous episodes featuring Katie Smith:

• Episode 045: Creating Goodness from Grief: Katie’s runDisney Story

• Episode 062: First Visit Tips from a Dollywood Insider

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