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Distributed by mail monthly to the Loudon & Monroe lake and golf front communities including Tellico Village, Kahite, Rarity Bay, Avalon Golf Community, Harbour Place, Tellico Harbor, Foothills Pointe, and WindRiver. Volume 22, No. 10, Section A
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October 2022
Area Parks Offer New Options for Fall Family Friendly Fun
Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Brings Fall Family Fun to American’s #1 Theme Park
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New Hoot Owl Hollow displays provide more fun for “owl”
ollywood guests are sure to have a “hoot” during this year’s Harvest Festival presented by Humana (through Oct. 29) thanks to a brand-new area created within the family-favorite Great Pumpkin LumiNights presented by Covenant Health. Appropriately named Hoot Owl Hollow, the area features hundreds of pumpkins in Dollywood’s Craftsman’s Valley that celebrate the nocturnal creature, including a massive 14’ tall version created with more than 150 carved white pumpkins. It’s just the latest addition to the event that has overwhelmingly become one of America’s favorite fall family destinations, and it surely will have guests pulling an “owl-nighter” in order to experience “owl” the fun! A longstanding tradition for so many, the Harvest Festival greets guests with the surrounding mountainsides draped in vibrant colors. Dollywood’s landscaping and fresh décor accent the autumn atmosphere and bring the beauty right into the park, making it ripe for families to create their picture-perfect pumpkin photo ops to share with friends! At night, Great Pumpkin LumiNights, one of the nation’s premier family-friendly harvesttime events, provides bushels of memories for guests, thanks to thousands of glowing and carved pumpkins throughout Dollywood. For those with small children— or anyone looking for a fun, not scary experience—this event is certainly the cream of the crop. Families can bask in the glow as they wander through displays in Dollywood’s Timber Canyon, Wilderness Pass, Wildwood Grove and Craftsman’s Valley areas. Beyond the impressive displays, guests can find a number of exciting activities to create long-lasting memories together. “I think everybody knows I believe every day in the Smoky Mountains is beautiful and truly a gift from God,” Dolly Parton said, “but I do feel like fall is when He really puts on a show for all of us to admire and enjoy. As the leaves change, the mountains transform into a patchwork of bright, vibrant colors that make them look as if they’ve come alive. The hot summer days start to fade and crisp, cool winds bring that fresh mountain air down into the valleys and right into my Dollywood. To me, this Continued on page 2A ...
ATTENTION STARGAZERS:
ASTRA-LUMINA Coming to Anakeesta – OPENS October 21st
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e’re always told to reach for the stars, but what if the stars could reach for us? The stars will descend from the night sky, right here at Anakeesta this Fall! Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is an enchanted night walk in Gatlinburg, Tennessee that will guide your family and friends on a journey to discover the wonder of visiting stars. Astra Lumina at Anakeesta is the 15th experience in the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series and the very first in the United States. The brand-new, nighttime immersive adventure created by Canadian-based multimedia entertainment studio; Moment Factory will open on Oct 21, 2022. The stellar journey of discovery will offer Gatlinburg a new nighttime offering unlike anything else in the country. Get ready to take off on an exploration through a Smoky Mountain forest to experience astral magic. You will journey across mysterious observatory grounds to discover a celestial pathway of lustrous light, cosmic visions, and astral song. Your friends and family will be immersed in illuminating encounters of lighting, projection and sound, and connect with the stars. Throughout the many distinct areas of the experience, in their role as stargazers, guests will have up-close encounters with mysterious phenomena, inviting them to discover different aspects of the wonders of the stars include: » Astra Archway: Step inside the starlight to enter the unknown. » Forest of Falling Stars: Open your heart to the arrival of the stars. » Cosmic Choir: Experience a symphony of fallen stars. » Stardust Rays: Discover a place where stars and nature are one. » Stellar Visions: Take off on a journey to uncover the origin of the stars. » Celestial Trail: Immerse in the flowing force of astral energy. » Astral Genesis: Witness the regeneration of the stars. » Rise of the Stars: Look up to the sky as the stars return to their rightful home Astra Lumina is an add-on experience and general admission to the park is required. You can be the first to experience Astra Lumina by purchasing a special discount combo ticket that includes general admission for only $49.99. Annual pass members receive 20% off Astra Lumina tickets. We encourage you to follow Anakeesta on social media and sign up for emails, to take a peek inside the experience. For more information visit www.anakeesta.com/astralumina
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