Overview
- In a video posted Wednesday, Parton apologized for not attending Monday's IAAPA Hall of Fame ceremony in Orlando honoring Dollywood.
- She said she has faced "a few health challenges" this fall and that doctors told her to take it easy for a little while.
- She has limited travel in recent weeks, accepting the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award with a virtual appearance that her publicist described as planned in advance.
- Earlier in the fall, she postponed Las Vegas dates and missed a Dollywood press conference, citing medical procedures and a kidney stone issue, while reassuring fans she was not in dire condition.
- Dollywood marks its 40th season next year and has announced NightFlight Expedition, a 2026 hybrid roller coaster and water ride budgeted at $50 million.