Official: Dolly Parton Leaves Dollywood Behind, Embarks on Uncertain New Business Venture

Comments for Official: Dolly Parton Leaves Dollywood Behind, Embarks on Uncertain New Business Venture

A person with blonde hair and wearing a beige outfit is standing in front of the Dollywood entrance sign. The sign features the word “Dollywood” in gold lettering with a butterfly design and the tagline “Love every moment.” The background includes trees and a cloudy sky.

Credit: Inside the Magic

24 Comments

  1. Kenneth Wright

    Dolly plays herself off as a champion of the poor and advocate for children, but then she allows people to jump the line of children who can’t afford a fast pass. I could never morally afford to cut in front of little kids so me and my kids can enjoy more rides. This is a terrible concept of money grubbing and I could never teach my children that it’s OK to treat people that way. I will never go to an amusement park that does this. We will attend fairs instead.

    1. Is it ever enough money for this plastic old creature? Ho home and take off the wig and the paint and take care of your husband.

    2. Mary Prince

      Kenneth Wright, did you see a separate line for fast pass holders? Or do you assume Dollywood has a fast pass because Disney does? Disney does not take fast pass holders out of the same line non-pass holders are in and move them in front of other guest, children included, to board an arriving attraction first. And I don’t remember ever seeing that practice at Dollywood. You should do more homework and verify your slanderous claims about a woman whose generosity and philanthropy are UNMATCHED by another in the entertainment industry. Her Imagination Library itself will ensure her legacy is beyond reproach. Her generous, no applying necessary, resident relief from the Smoky Mtn wildfires, is still unmatched by anyone including Oprah’s attempt to help her Hawaiian neighbors after similar fires. Dolly literally sent checks to those affected herself. Oprah sponsored a telethon requesting public donations. Shame on you.

      1. KSmith

        Dollywood does sell fast passes

      2. Brian

        It is 100 percent happening at DollyWood, just took my daughter there yesterday for her 11th birthday, and she was asking me how can they just spend more money and get ahead of the line of every one else, I told her that’s just how the world works. Money talks..

      3. 666isnotwhatyouthink

        Looks like you should do more research before jumping someone else’s case.
        Depending on where you go for your information. Opera and the Rock are not so innocent. Buying up the land at a huge discount for themselves.
        There’s two sides to every story.
        Get over yourself. I bet you believe you’re a religious person, therefore that makes you a good person. People like you are the problem.
        Religious people say treat people the way you want to be treated. Well, you just got slammed for being the bad person you are. Get over yourself.

    3. Tim

      Fairs are for hillbilly idiots like this. Most major theme parks have a fast lane system so quit bitching about this wonderful person and the park. Oh, and fairs aren’t the safety conscious places to go to either.

    4. Carol

      Is there a Snickers bar somewhere?

    5. 666isnotwhatyouthink

      I’m glad you can see the truth through all the BS.

  2. Joanne

    Seems perfect to add a line of coffee blends to go with the
    ” cup of ambition” part of the song!! I’ll be watching!

  3. betty mccann

    I love Dolly, I met her in 1998 at her theme park; she is so friendly 💕 can’t wait to try her wine

  4. Cynthia

    Dolly Parton is an inspiration and role model to so many deservingly so. She has never let “fame” get to her head. She’s been inspired by her family and her deep faith and gratitude in our Lord above. A true hero.

  5. Karen

    Why oh why do you make it sound like she will no longer have a part in Dollywood. Shame again on you Disney. SHAME SHAME SHAME on you!!!!

  6. Shirley A Helman

    She does not own dollywood. Hershin family entertainment own it they use her name. She gets a nice check. Every year.

    1. Thelma Ellis

      Thank you and the price are so high anymore you can’t afford season passes for your grand kids parking is out ragiouse on Sevier county days you still can’t afford to go and I am a Sevier county resident thank you

  7. Mary Prince

    They have promotions for locals regularly. I doubt Orlando residents are going to Universal Studios every weekend either. Pigeon Forge and the national park are VACATION DESTINATIONS. Living in proximity to an attraction does not mean you do not have to save to go to a vacation destination like every other American family. You can get discounts on season passes which include parking and other perks, most out of towners are not aware of.

  8. Jona Denz-Hamilton

    Uggh. How do I stop seeing posts for this bogus news site????

  9. Bryan

    Dolly is a wonderful person and has given back so much. I just don’t see the need to start selling alcohol.

  10. Brock

    What an ignorant column to not mention that Dolly is starting a huge new business adventure in Panama City Beach with her theater here!

  11. Misty

    It was only a matter of time before you negative people of the world would try to start some B.S. with Dolly. How dare you! Stop being a hater and be kind.. uhhhgggg.

  12. Tim

    Fairs are not like a theme park lady. Most sell the fast lane wristband system so stay away from places that sell those things and stay your ass home. Dolly is amazing.

  13. Daid

    Dolly was not born in the Smoky mountains. She has been very good to Sevierville and and Pigeon Forge. Disneyworld is woke and is no longer family oriented. Dollywood has faith based.

    1. 666isnotwhatyouthink

      Religion is not family oriented. Religion is for the poor and uneducated.

  14. 666isnotwhatyouthink

    Dolly is known for more than her songs. Like she says It takes a lot of money to look this cheap.
    Dolly is known for her appearance of huge breasts and looking like a hooker.
    How many women got breasts enhancement to look like Dolly? A lot.
    She preys on others through a myth (religion) that hasn’t been proven.
    Overall, she’s a business person. It’s all about money. And as a puppet on a string. She’ll do whatever it takes to have and keep her money.
    Her donations to other charities is for her tax write off. My biological father does the same thing. Life is different when you have money.

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