Dolly Parton | Theme Park Industry

Dolly Parton has met so much success as a country music legend, a songwriter, a philanthropist, and many more. She is a world-class entertainer to the highest degree. In 1986, Parton proved that she did not just want to entertain her fans with her music, she also wanted them to be in a fun-filled adventure by entering one of her widely known ventures, her amusement park Dollywood. Together with Herschend Family Entertainment, they collaborated to build a 150-acre land into a world-renowned theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

The park gained impressive feedback from visitors because of its heartwarming staff, amazing rides, live performances, and restaurants. On TripAdvisor, Dollywood got an average of 4.5 stars with over 17,400 reviews. According to PigeionForge.com, Dollywood caters to 2.5 million visitors, every year. For sure, this contributed to Dolly’s $600 million fortune as per Celebrity Net Worth.