Hershey Park apologizes for tone-deaf price jab after Dolly Parton’s death

After Dolly Parton’s death, Hershey Park posted a price comparison claiming summer tickets were $49.99—cheaper than Dollywood’s $94.99—and the now-deleted reply drew swift backlash for insensitivity; the post had gone viral with millions of views, and the park apologized, saying the context was misconstrued and the message was removed to avoid controversy. Dollywood later said it would remain open on Wednesday per Parton’s wishes.