Dollywood's newest attraction celebrates the great outdoors and the natural beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a place close to Dolly’s heart. Dolly said,
"My new Adventure Mountain is just one of the many fun and exciting additions I have in store for folks during Dollywood’s 25th anniversary season."
Adventure Mountain covers two acres of mountainside terrain in Dollywood’s Wilderness Pass area. It boasts more than 140 obstacles located a few inches above ground to some obstacles more than 36 feet in the air.
Wilderness Pass is home to Dollywood’s award-winning coasters Thunderhead and Mystery Mine.
Dollywood’s Splash Country was recognized in 2009 as the Must-See Waterpark at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Expo. Although not the first award won by Dolly’s waterpark, this international recognition ranks Dollywood’s Splash Country above other waterparks across the globe, making winning the Must-See Waterpark Award particularly special.
Dollywood took home its first trophy for Best Shows and claimed a second consecutive win for Best Christmas Event at the 2009 Golden Ticket Awards. The ceremony was held on Sept. 10, 2009, at LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad, Ca.
Dollywood was a finalist in four additional categories, taking third place honors for Friendliest Park and Cleanest Park. It earned fourth place honors for Best Food and Best Water Ride for the Mountain Slidewinder. Dollywood’s Thunderhead, twice named the number one wooden coaster in the world, placed fifth in the rankings of Top 50 Wooden Roller Coasters in the World.
Dollywood’s Splash Country created excitement with Dolly’s announcement to add Slick Rock Racer to the list of thrilling attractions at the waterpark. Slick Rock Racer reminded Dolly of her childhood days of adventure with her brothers and sisters saying,
“That’s the same kind of unexpected thrills and adventure that I had in mind when I chose Slick Rock Racer for families to enjoy together at Dollywood’s Splash Country.”
Dolly opened her waterpark, Dollywood’s Splash Country, for its ninth operating season. The park boasts more than a dozen water-filled attractions and 30 water adventure slides. Dolly’s love for family gatherings inspired 2009’s addition of the Big River Pavilion which accommodates groups of 40 or more celebrating at Dollywood’s Splash Country.
