Dolly Parton was unable to attend the big opening of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition roller coaster Friday, joining the celebration virtually instead.
“I’m still in Nashville, and I’m sorry about that. My doctor clipped my wings, saying ‘you ain’t traveling this week.'” – Dolly Parton, via video
Dolly said dizziness and dehydration as current symptoms. Her absence follows her May announcement canceling a planned tour, postponed from 2025 to September 2026. Dolly has dealt with kidney stones and issues with her immune and digestive systems.