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Nemo14

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MinnieM123 said:
@Batman , I think I'd like Dollywood! It seems to have that old-time charm and a relaxed park "feel" to it. There's a nice combination of new and old -- coaster rides, and then a more relaxed theater experience to balance out the other attractions. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. :) (Vacation sure beats work . . . ;) )
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You would love it, especially at Christmas - the decorations there really put Disney to shame!

Batman said:
Yeah I've always liked how they try to keep it balanced for both the thrill seekers, and those who could care less about the rides. I personally enjoy both, and try to split up the time between shows & coasters / rides each visit. If you get a chance, go when it's decorated for Christmas.
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Exactly!

and if you go, Minnie, beware of the Dollywood version of Splash Mountain... just sayin' (Coincidentally I'm wearing the same shirt today that I wore that fateful day)
 
Goofyernmost

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MinnieM123 said:
@Batman , I think I'd like Dollywood! It seems to have that old-time charm and a relaxed park "feel" to it. There's a nice combination of new and old -- coaster rides, and then a more relaxed theater experience to balance out the other attractions. Happy to hear you enjoyed it. :) (Vacation sure beats work . . . ;) )
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I liked the park, but, you have to be part mountain goat to get around it. For most it is not a problem, but, with my less then perfect right leg... it was a challenge. It didn't seem like there was much for me to do since I am not a roller-coaster fan. The kiddie section was the only part that was really sad. They had, are you ready for this, Flying Elephants, a Tea cup ride and a mini-Raceway, that made the one in MK seem like a real race track. Lots of music, a lot of interaction with actual people (actors) and some nice scenery, but, oh, the climbing. I was there just before Christmas and the place was very well decorated at night. It was nice, but, Disney has spoiled me. I don't seem to have any desire to go back and it isn't all that far away from where I live. I guess I am pretty picky about my theme park experiences. Kings Dominion is even closer, and I have no desire to go there at all. All KD is to me is a landmark that I remember from my early days (in the 80's) along I-95. I do intend to go back to Pigeon Forge, but, only to go to the Titanic park to see if that one sinks as well.

If by "old charm" you mean dirty, then you are correct. After my visit to Dollywood, WDW looked like an operating room. I would guess that a lot of the appearance of dirty is due to coal burning full sized steam train that runs through the park. That thing coughs up soot and burning embers constantly. The place was a Silver Dollar Theme Park long before Dolly bought it. I'm sure it is nicer now then it was when they owned it, but, it left me unimpressed. Even the parking lot shuttles were, how to say this, different. An old International school bus with the sides cut out and some steps welded in along the side so you could get on and off. I swear Disney has thrown away better transportation then they kept.

I know that sounds negative, but, I don't mean it to be, it certainly is unique. I just want to describe my images. It was six years ago when I went to the park. Many things have changed since then, I'm sure.
 
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August is national month for

National Crayon Collection Month *
Family Fun Month
National Catfish Month
National Eye Exam Month
National Golf Month
National Peach Month
National Water Quality Month
Romance Awareness Month
National Goat Cheese Month
Happiness Happens Month
National Sandwich Month
National Panini Month
National Brownies at Brunch Month
Get ready for Kindergarten Month
Black Business Month
National Immunization Awareness Month
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month
International Peace Month
MedicAlert Awareness Month
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Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month
National Back to School Month

Here is a list of the National Weeks we observe in August.

National Cleanse Your Skin Week *- Aug 1-7
Exhibitor Appreciation Week – August 1-5
International Clown Week – August 1-7
National Bargain Hunting Week – August 1-5
National Minority Donor Awareness Week – August 1-7
National Psychic Week – August 1-5
Simplify Your Life Week – August 1- 7
World Breast Feeding Week – August 1-7
Satchmo Summerfest – August 4-7
Twins Day – August 5-7 (First full weekend in August)
Summer Olympics – August 5 – 21
National Scrabble Week – Agust 6-10
National Stop on Red Week – August 7-10
National Fraud Awareness Week – August 7-13 (First full week)
National Farmers Market Week – August 7-13 (First week in August)
National Health Center Week August 7-13
National Smile Week – Second Week of August
National Apple Week – Second Week of August
National Assistance Dog Week – August 7-13 (Starts First Sunday in August)
Exercise with Your Child Week – August 7-13
Elvis Week – August 8-12
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – August 8-14
National Hobo Week – August 11-14
Kool-Aid Day – August 12-13 ( Second Weekend in August)
National Motorcycle Week – August 14-20 (Second full week in August)
National Resurrect Romance Week – August 14-20 (Second Full Week in August)
National Aviation Week – August 15-21 (Always during week of Orville Wright’s Birthday August 19)
North American Organic Brewers Week – Agust 18-21
Minority Enterprise Development Week – August 18-24
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over – August 19 – September 5
National Safe at Home Week – August 22-26
Be Kind to Humankind Week – August 25-31
International Bat Nights – August 27-28 (Last full weekend)

August 1st
 
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