*** UPDATED: 5/2/12. MORE TRIP REPORT DETAILS & MORE PICS!***
On Monday, April 23rd, a DestSouth member took a roadtrip to a true southern gem…the beautiful city on the river known as Chattanooga. The trip included a visit to two of the city’s popular tourist destinations: Rock City Gardens on top of Lookout Mountain, and the famous Tennessee Aquarium. The day was also filled with plenty of sightseeing in this historic, uniquely-landscaped town.
Photos and a review of our most recent trip to Dollywood are now up! Included are opening day photos of Dollywood, Wild Eagle, as well as changes around the park. Click the photo or link to view!
On Sunday March 25, 2012, Destination South traveled out to Six Flags over Georgia for a quick visit. This visit was to process my season pass for the year, as well as to see what was new for the 2012 season. While out I took a few shots around the park. Click to see more!
March 24 – 25
This weekend is filled with special openings and appearances as the Spring season gets into full swing.
In Tennessee, Dollywood made it’s official opening for the 2012 season today! (3/24/12) DestinationSouth is at the park as we speak, and sharing some of the opening day awesomeness on Twitter. Dolly Parton herself has been at the park for special appearances, and to help open the country’s first wing-coaster…Wild Eagle. She will be grand marshall in this afternoon’s Festival of Nations parade at 4:15pm, which winds it’s way through areas of the park.
Moving south to Florida, where SeaWorld Orlando will be visited by a familiar face this weekend. Renowned wildlife conservationist, Jack Hanna, will be on park today and tomorrow for Jack Hanna Weekend. Guests can see him, and many of his animal companions at the Nautilus Theater. Showtimes: 1:15pm and 3:15pm each day.
Friday: March 23, 2012
Dollywood opened it’s gates today for a sneak preview exclusively for 2012 season passholders. Not even a short, mild rain shower or two could put a damper on all the excitement, as Dolly herself ushered in the park’s newest addition: Wild Eagle! As well as this breakthrough coaster, the park also celebrated the kickoff of Festival of Nations, as entertainers & crafters from all over the globe joined in on the fun.
The park will make it’s official opening for the 2012 season tomorrow (3/24/12). Trip reports and lots of more photos coming soon!
