Dollywood fans rallied to push the park's Smoky Mountain Christmas to one of the top two seeds in the round of the eight. Meanwhile, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party had to defeat Universal Studios Florida's Rock the Universe in a second-round match-up to advance to the quarterfinals.
In terms of attendance, Tennessee's Dollywood falls well behind the Magic Kingdom, which is the world's most populate theme park. But fans' passion counts in an online poll, and Dollywood fans have shown that they love their park every bit as much as Disney fans love theirs'.
So which will it be? The holiday-themed live musical shows of Dollywood or the fireworks and parades of Disney World? Smoky Mountain hospitality or Disney magic? These are the last two Christmas events in our tournament, so I think it's fair to say that the winner here can be called the nation's best theme park Christmas event.
As always, comments welcomed. We'd especially love to hear from anyone who's been to both of these events.
Come back tomorrow for our final quarterfinal match, as Universal Studios Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights takes on Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland.
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Dollywood, you've got my vote on this one!
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-Celebrates the TRUE meaning of Christmas!
-4 Million Christmas lights
-7 unique Christmas shows
-Polar Express 4-D Experience/ride
-Santa's workshop with "larger than life" sized toys
-Breakfast with Santa
-Seasonal additions to their food menu's like freshly made hot apple cider, bigger buffets, etc.
-Plus they constantly add new things every year! (In 2011 they premiere Dollywood's Christmas on Ice!)
-Also they have won "Best Christmas Event" from Amusement Today's Golden Ticket Awards all 3 years they have had the award category, with MORE THAN DOUBLE the votes Magic Kingdom gets!
That is why I voted for Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas!