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The Craftsmen's Valley is one of my favorite parts of the park not only because it is wonderfully pretty but you hear the relaxing sound of running water no matter where you are in it.



I like the sound of water and the rushing streams but I was a little confused about having a piano as part of the water theming elements.



Another reason I like Craftsmen's Valley is because it is the home to the Robert F Thomas Chapel.  It is a gorgeous little church where if you need a little peaceful moment of contemplation or prayer you can get it.



Blazing Fury is Dollywood's oldest coaster/dark ride.  We had to take it for a ride as since our last visit in 2010 the final splashdown pool was removed so we were curious how it was.  The ride is still fun but there really is something missing without diving into that pool in the dark and splashing down.  It is a little bit wrong. 



Speaking of wrong...this hot dog at one of Dollywood's hot dog stands is so very wrong.



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