Why did Dolly Parton's beloved theme park Dollywood shutdown? Here are the main reasons

After weeks of operational challenges, Dolly Parton’s Dollywood is getting ready for its annual winter closure. The Tennessee theme park stopped allowing visitors on January 5 and continued to be closed until March 13. Cold temperatures have a significant role, as situations “can compromise safety” when ride systems fall outside needed ranges. In recent weeks, guests experienced shortened hours and the sudden closing of the Dollywood Express for maintenance.