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Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Health Issues

Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid Health Issues
Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Ride Opening Amid "Health Issues" · deadline.com

Dolly Parton is a famous singer who has her own theme park called Dollywood.

The park just opened a brand-new roller coaster called NightFlight Expedition.

Dolly wanted to be there in person, but her doctor said she had to stay home this week.

She was feeling a little unwell — she said she was dehydrated and sometimes gets dizzy.

So she sent a video message instead and talked to everyone through a screen.

She told the park president that her doctor "clipped my wings," which was her way of saying no traveling.

Dolly said the new ride was great and told everyone to have fun.

She also promised to see her fans "down the road."

Lately she has had some health problems, which also made her cancel her Las Vegas shows.

This all happened after her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, passed away in March 2025.

Key facts

Park
Dollywood
New attraction
NightFlight Expedition roller coaster
Reason for absence
Dehydration and dizziness; doctor's travel restriction
Parton's location
Nashville
Dollywood president
Eugene Naughton
Grammy wins
11
Las Vegas residency
Postponed last September, canceled in May due to health challenges
Husband
Carl Dean, died March 3, 2025

Quotes

Dolly Parton

Country music singer and performer

“I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that. I was supposed to be there in person like I planned.”
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“The doctor insisted that I should stay at home, saying that I shouldn’t be traveling this week.”
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