Dolly Parton Misses Dollywood Opening, Shares Health Update
Parton shared a video message after doctors advised her to skip the launch of NightFlight Expedition, which opened with early previews for season passholders.
- On Friday, singer Dolly Parton missed the opening of NightFlight Expedition at her Tennessee theme park, Dollywood, after doctors recommended she cancel the trip due to ongoing health issues.
- Parton has been scaling back commitments for months, revealing her immune and digestive systems have been "out of whack" for several years. She noted that "all is going well on the medical end of things," though recovery remains ongoing.
- Dollywood President Eugene Naughton led the dedication ceremony alongside fictional twin scientists Cora and Jasper Oakley. Parton appeared via video message, expressing excitement for the ride while explaining her absence from the park's Celebrity Theater event.
- Season passholders are eligible for early previews of the new coaster through August 18, with the attraction opening to all Dollywood guests on August 19. The park proceeded with its scheduled launch despite Parton's absence.
- The singer recently canceled her Las Vegas residency to focus on recovery, though she attended major Dollywood events earlier this year. Parton is also mourning the loss of her older brother, Coy Denver Parton, who died in July.
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