Dollywood officials have closed Drop Line, a drop tower ride, after a 14-year-old fell to his death on a similar ride at ICON Park in Orlando.
told WVLT NewsDollywood Public Relations Director Wes Ramey said they have chosen to temporarily close Drop Line out of an abundance of caution.
Although Dollywood does not have the specific ride involved in this tragic incident, the safety of our guests is our top priority. Out of an abundance of caution, and until further details about the accident at ICON Park are known, we have temporarily closed Drop Line, our drop tower ride that was developed by the same manufacturer.”The 14-year-old was a rising football player from Missouri.
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