| Dollywood�s Award-Winning Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival Presented by Humana Opens Nov. 6 Dollywood�s Award-Winning Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival Presented by Humana Opens Nov. 6 �I�m thrilled that my Smoky Mountain Christmas festival won its third Golden Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event, and it means the world to me that families get to enjoy the smiles and squeals of the little kids�and the big kids, too!�as they spend the holidays together at Dollywood,� Dolly Parton said. Amid a winter wonderland, Dollywood�s Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana also includes more than 20 rides and attractions including the Thunderhead and Mystery Mine coasters. The Polar Express� 4D Experience takes guests on a magical journey to the North Pole, while the Lighted Christmas Parade, filled with floats and a cast of characters, travels through the park each evening. At Santa�s Workshop, Santa welcomes boys and girls into his living room at the North Pole, complete with a cozy fireplace and Santa�s desk. Children can visit with Santa, share their Christmas wishes, and write a letter to Santa each operating day through Christmas Eve. Dollywood�s
entertainment lineup, which also garnered a second Golden Ticket Award
this year for Best Shows, showcases Christmas in the Smokies, Twas the
Night Before Christmas, O� Holy Night, An Appalachian Christmas, Carol
of the Trees and Christmas with the Kingdom Heirs. All shows
are included with park admission.
 This year�s festival marks the farewell season of Dollywood�s Babes in Toyland, the park�s $1.6 million award-winning stage production which premiered in 2006. In an adaptation of the family classic created especially for Dollywood, the show unfolds in a small East Tennessee village on Christmas Eve and follows �Alan� and �Jane� on an incredible adventure through Toyland. The duo encounters a cast of characters, including �Simple Simon,� �Contrary Mary� and �Miss Muffett� as well as the dastardly Mr. Barnaby and his scheming henchmen Roderigo and Gonzorgo, both determined to keep the children from discovering Toyland�s greatest mysteries. Along the way, the children witness amazing sights brought to life with the aid of innovative puppetry, amazing acrobats and spectacular scenery. The story culminates with the show-stopping march of the 21 toy soldiers, including 16 fully animated soldiers specially designed and created for the production and led by the 15-foot-tall �General.� �It tickles me that so many people have enjoyed Dollywood�s Babes in Toyland, and it�s become a holiday tradition for so many families,� Parton added. �But you know me; I want to keep offering folks bigger and better shows!� Dollywood�s restaurants offer holiday dining at its finest with special buffets and menu offerings to celebrate the season. Diners at Aunt Granny�s restaurant are joined by the Coca-Cola® Santa each operating day through Dec. 23. In addition to oven-roasted turkey, pulled ham, cornbread dressing and other familiar favorites, new items offered only during Smoky Mountain Christmas include the Spotlight Bakery�s 25-pound apple pies in four holiday flavors�cranberry walnut, brown sugar pecan, white chocolate, and oatmeal and cranberry apple pies�each available by the slice, as well. Granny Ogle�s Ham �n� Beans serves creamy vegetable soup in a bread bowl while the Backstage Restaurant tempts the taste buds with grilled pork chops with orange cranberry glaze as well as baked ham glazed with apple and honey mustard sauce. Crossroad Funnel Cakes gets into the Christmas spirit with a chocolate covered cherry confection topped with hot fudge, vanilla glaze and cherries. Dollywood is a 150-acre family adventure park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Open nine months a year, Dollywood offers more than 40 rides and attractions; award-winning live entertainment featuring country, bluegrass, gospel and mountain music; and a dozen crafters authentic to the East Tennessee region. For more information, call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD or visit Dollywood.com. Operating days and hours vary. Media:
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