"If we got the chance, our vacations were down to the river for a picnic, or to visit relatives. We were not a family that were lucky enough to say that we could go on a vacation." Dolly Parton reflects on her humble childhood in East Tennessee and the limited travel experiences she had as a child. This shaped her vision of creating Dollywood as a family destination that offers vacations for those who might not have had the chance to travel when they were kids.
"So I'm so proud that I've been able to provide a wonderful place like Dollywood for families." With enthusiasm, Dolly expresses her pride in creating Dollywood, a theme park designed to be accessible to families, reflecting her own desire for family vacations during her upbringing. Her partnership with Tennessee Tourism to treat families to an exceptional experience at Dollywood signifies her commitment to giving others the opportunities she didn't have.
"We wished we could go on vacations, but we were not that family to have that kind of money." Dolly emphasizes the financial challenges that prevented her family from traveling. This background directly influenced her mission to create a theme park that offers memorable experiences to families who also face financial constraints.
"The idea behind the guide is to help kids get involved with planning their family trips." She shares how the Tennessee Playcation Kid's Guide, which includes hidden 'butterfly tickets' for a chance to win a Dollywood getaway, is designed to engage kids in planning family vacations, thus fostering a sense of adventure and collaboration among family members.
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