My First Visit to Dollywood! | Battling Weather & Chasing World-Class Coasters

I finally making my very first visit to the legendary Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! I arrived sometime around 4:00 PM with heavy rain moving in, but the mission was simple: make the absolute most of an evening at one of the top theme parks in the country. From iconic coaster layouts like Lightning Rod, Thunderhead and Big Bear Mountain to soaking in the Summer Celebration atmosphere, here’s my honest first-timer experience tackling Dollywood's coaster lineup. Is Dollywood worth the hype, even when weather tries to slow you down? Let’s find out! Drop a comment below with your favorite Dollywood coaster and what ride I need to prioritize for my next visit 🎢 Subscribe to Joe's Thrill Journeys for more full-day park tours, coaster reactions, and our new "Ranked" series dropping every week!