Dolly Parton was unable to attend the opening of the NightFlight Expedition ride at Dollywood on Friday after her doctor advised her against traveling.
Key facts
- •Dolly Parton missed the opening of the NightFlight Expedition ride at Dollywood on Friday.
- •Parton cited dizziness and dehydration as the reasons for her absence.
- •The singer's Nashville doctor advised her against traveling for the week.
- •Parton previously canceled a Las Vegas residency in May due to health challenges.
- •Dollywood is the largest ticketed tourist attraction in Tennessee.
Dolly Parton missed the opening of the new NightFlight Expedition ride at Dollywood on Friday. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton played a pre-recorded video of the singer during the dedication ceremony, in which Parton explained that she remained in Nashville due to ongoing health issues.
Doctor's Orders
In the video message, Parton stated that she had been experiencing dizziness and dehydration. She noted that her Nashville doctor advised her against traveling, telling her, 'You ain’t traveling this week.' Parton apologized for her absence, noting that she had originally planned to attend the event in person.
Recent Health Challenges
Parton has faced several health-related scheduling changes recently. In May, she canceled a Las Vegas residency that had been rescheduled for September. Those shows, originally planned for December 2025 at Caesars Palace, were postponed due to health challenges. Prior to this, she gave a keynote address at Dollywood in March during the park's 41st anniversary celebration.
Timeline
- 1986Dolly Parton purchased an interest in the theme park, which was subsequently renamed Dollywood.
- MarchParton delivered a keynote address at Dollywood for the park's 41st anniversary.
- MayParton canceled her rescheduled Las Vegas residency.
- FridayParton missed the opening of the NightFlight Expedition ride at Dollywood.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
