REVIEW: Think Classic Theme Park Food Can’t Be Exciting? Dollywood Has Entered the Chat!

Who’s ready for a treat that practically screams “theme park snack“??

Dollywood!

With a name like “Disney Food Blog,” it’s no secret that we love tasting our way around the theme parks. And we’re just as dedicated to snacking even when we head outside of the Disney parks! We recently took a trip to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and tried a TON of food, including Dollywood’s most iconic treat. Now, who’s ready for a closer look at a Dollywood snack that puts a twist (literally) on the classic theme park hot dog??

One of our stops on our recent visit to Dollywood was Potato Tornado in the Rivertown Junction area of the park. This snack stand is known for its namesake “Potato Tornado,” a spiral-cut spud on a skewer, which is similar to the internet-famous Twisted Taters found at Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights. But instead of the classic Potato Tornado, we grabbed the version with an extra twist.

Potato Tornado Menu

We ordered the Twisted Dog, which is a hot dog wrapped in a spiral-cut potato! This was a classic sausage hot dog with a good snap in the bite, although it wasn’t overly meaty. The potato is crispy, with a texture like potato chips. The potato was a bit on the oily side, but as long as that isn’t a dealbreaker for you, we thought this snack was perfectly salty, fatty, and a fun experience!

Twisted Dog!

As another plus, they’re made to order, so ours was super fresh! For $13.99 this is a solid snack that combines classic American flavors. It could be a great choice to hold you over between meals if you’re in the mood for some quintessential theme park food with a fun take! Obviously, if you’re not a hot dog fan, this one won’t be for you, but you could opt for the Potato Tornado instead to skip the meat and just stick with the spud portion.

A Classic With a Twist!

Of course, we’ll keep scoping out the must-try food and drinks at ALL of the theme parks we visit, so stick with us at DFB for our latest reviews and tips!

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