Sunday- 5/30/99

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Leave… Early!

Time	Instruction	Road	Dir	For (mi)	Toward
0:00	Depart Colorado Springs, Colorado	US-24	E	71.2
1:26	At I-70 Exit 359, turn right onto	I-70	E	444.0	Salina
2:49	Entering Kansas
8:16	At I-70 Exit 355, bear right onto	I-470	SE	11.1
8:26	At I-70 Exit 182, go onto	I-70	E	42.3	Kansas City
9:06	Arrive Bonner Springs, Kansas

Evening-

Check in at Holiday Inn Express, Bonner Springs, Kansas (Just outside Kansas City, Kansas)

Monday- 5/31/99

Morning-

Check Out of Holiday Inn Express, Bonner Springs, Kansas.

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Time	Instruction	Road	Dir	For (mi)	Toward
0:00	Depart Bonner Springs, Kansas	I-70	E	246.8	St. Louis
3:56	At I-70 250A-C Exit, turn left onto	Drive Martin Luther King Bridg E	E	0.3
3:57	Entering Illinois
3:57	Go onto	Veterans Mem Bridge	E	0.1
3:58	Go onto	Martin Luther King Mem Bridge	E	0.7
4:00	Bear right onto	Missouri Ave	SE	0.1
4:01	At I-55 Exit 2A, turn left onto	I-55	E	0.9	Springfield
4:02	At I-55 Exit 3, bear right onto	I-64	SE	70.5
5:08	At I-57 Exit 96, turn right onto	I-57	S	4.5
5:13	At I-64 Exit 78, bear left onto	I-64	SE	175.7	Louisville
6:01	Entering Indiana
7:56	Arrive New Albany, Indiana

Evening-

Check in at Holiday Inn Express, New Albany, Indiana (Just outside Louisville, Kentucky).

Tuesday - 6/1/99

Morning-

Check Out of Holiday Inn Express, New Albany, Indiana.

Day-

Time	Instruction	Road	Dir	For (mi)	Toward
0:00	Depart New Albany, Indiana	I-64	SE	81.3	Lexington
0:00	Entering Kentucky
1:17	At I-75 Exit 111 81, go onto	I-75	SE	164.4	Knoxville
2:59	Entering Tennessee
3:49	At I-640 Exit 107, turn left onto	I-640	NE	6.9
3:58	At I-40 Exit 393, turn left onto	I-40	E	14.5
4:12	Arrive Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

 

Evening-

Check in to MainStay/Choice Hotels, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

 Wednesday- 6/2/99

Day-

10:00am  to 6:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Evening-

Stay at MainStay/Choice Hotels, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Rides
Dollywood has a variety of rides for thrill-seekers of all ages!

(M.H.R. is Minimum Height Requirement)

·         Dollywood Express:
Five mile trip on a coal burning steam train. (No M.H.R.)

·         Smoky Mountain Rampage:
White-water rafting adventure. (M.H.R. 36")

·         Rockin' Roadway:
'50s car ride. Quick loading and unloading required. (No M.H.R. Children 42" and under must be able to walk and be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Thunder Road™:
World's largest Turbo Ride® Action Adventure puts you in the movie. (M.H.R. 42")

·         Mountain Sidewinder:
Voted #1 non-roller coaster thrill ride in America. (M.H.R. 39")

·         Critter Creek Playground:
Kids play area, ball room and cable slide.

·         Balloon Races:
Balloon ride. (No M.H.R.)

·         County Fair Speedway:
John Deere Motorsports brings you full sized racing simulators you can drive! (42" to ride, 48" to drive M.H.R.)(Additional Charge Required)

·         County Fair Falls:
Log Flume Ride. (Children under 42" must be able to walk unassisted and be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Imagination Station: (through Labor Day)
LEGO® Construction Zone, activities for children of all ages.

·         Convoy:
Children's truck ride. (No M.H.R. Children under 36" must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Road Rally:
Children's car ride. (For children under 56" who can walk unassisted.)

·         Barnstormer:
Children's plane ride. (For children under 56" who can walk unassisted.)

·         Wonder Wheel:
60 ft. nostalgic Ferris Wheel with panoramic view. (No M.H.R. Children 6 and under and able to walk must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Tennessee Twister:
Tilt-A-Whirl ride. (39" M.H.R., children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Twist & Shout:
Scrambler ride. (39" M.H.R., children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult 16 years of age or older.)

·         Dolly's Demolition Derby:
Bumper Cars. (42" M.H.R. to ride, 56" to drive)

Shows
Dollywood has the most live music shows in America.
"If you like it live, you'll love it live at Dollywood!"

- Dolly

·         Dollywood Celebrity Theatre:
"Paradise Road" - An all new original musical that tells Dolly Parton's life story. Our most ambitious production to date, Paradise Road uses Dolly's own songs as a map to guide the audience on a musical journey from her childhood in the Smoky Mountains to world-wide stardom. Appearing April thru October.

·         The Showstreet Palace:
"The Kingdom Heirs" - Our own southern gospel quartet performs their music in an entertaining style that has made them both award winners and audience favorites in the gospel field. Five days a week April 18 through November 1. "Country Treasures" - Featuring contemporary country music and a salute to the singing cowboy of yesterday. Daily performances by some of the Grand Ole Opry's living legends. Slated for appearances six days a week. June 5 - August 23.

·         The Pines Theatre:
"Let The Good Times Roll" - A musical celebration of the fabulous fifties. Dance to the rockin' rythms and sing along with romantic ballads that changed the sound of American music forever. April 18 through November 1. Randy Parton's "Dreamland Express" - An all new evening closing show starring Randy Parton and featuring Dollywood performers, clogging and a hot band. Nightly except Sundays throughout the summer.

·         The Gem Tones:
A cappella singing group performing doo-wop favorites from the '50s and '60s. Appearing in Jukebox Junction.

·         Back Porch Theatre:
"The Kinfolks Show" - A musical "rags to riches" story featuring Dolly's own kinfolks and their friends in a tribute to Dolly and her music. April 18 to November 1. "Pick'n on the Porch" - Hot bluegrass and country style pick'n and sing'n featuring regional artists. May through September at the Back Porch.

·         Showcase of Stars:
Presented every Sunday May through September.

·         Heartsong™:
A multi-sensory music/film experience narrated by Dolly herself. Multiple showings are scheduled daily in the unique "nature-round" theater.

·         The Magic & Comedy of David Tallent:
David has been honored by the Academy of Magical Arts by being invited to perform at Hollywood's Magic Castle.

·         Valley Theatre:
"Shenani-Guns" - A wacky troupe of desperados will fill the Valley Theatre with side splitting laughs and "shoot-em-up" comedy. Presented from May 1 to September 21. Also, bluegrass and country style pick'n and sing'n.

·         Wings of America:
An entertaining and educational up-close look at some of America's most beautiful and fascinating birds of prey.