Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park Slammed By Heavy Rain Causing Flooding & Trapping Guests
deadline.comDolly Parton‘s Dollywood went viral over the weekend after heavy rainfall hit eastern Tennessee, trapping guests in the theme park following floods.
Following the multiple reports of the incidents on social media, Dollywood Parks & Resorts issued a statement acknowledging the severe flooding. “This afternoon, Sunday, July 28, a strong thunderstorm caused flash flooding at Dollywood,” reads the statement shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “With the assistance of Pigeon Forge Police and Fire Departments, park personnel directed guests to safety during the storm.
At this time, one minor injury has been reported.” The park stated that Dollywood supported “guests whose vehicles were affected by this weather event, and cleanup crews have been deployed.” Dollywood was expected to open again to guests on Monday, July 29, at noon, adding, “Park officials will continue to assess conditions, and updates will be posted to our social media pages as additional information becomes available.” Please see this park update for Sunday, July 28, and Monday, July 29.
pic.twitter.com/NnK442kKuq Multiple social media posts were shared online, showing the massive flooding in Dollywood. ESPN writer Ryan McGee shared a video of the “start” of the flash flood that overwhelmed the theme park, giving props to Dollywood’s Fire Department “for leading us to our cars like The Batman.”Well…I was at Dollywood today.
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