During Dollywood’s passholder opening day on March 14, 8-year-old Owen Ramey had an unforgettable moment when he spotted Dolly Parton during the park’s parade. As Owen and his family stood on a bridge near Mountain Laurel, Owen’s excitement exploded when he saw Parton, shaking a pink pom-pom and yelling, “Oh my God, oh my God!” The moment became even more special when Parton noticed Owen, pointed at him, and acknowledged his enthusiasm. His dad, Jordan, who had been capturing the moment on FaceTime, was shocked by his son’s reaction, as Owen had never shown that level of excitement before. Owen, a longtime Dollywood fan, was overwhelmed seeing Parton in person for the first time, having admired her pictures at the DreamMore Resort. Jordan later posted the video of Owen’s reaction on TikTok, where it quickly went viral, surpassing 6 million views and attracting positive comments from fans and even major brands like Spotify and Ulta Beauty. Jordan encourages parents to capture such unexpected moments, as they can lead to unforgettable memories and viral moments.
During Dollywood’s passholder opening day on March 14, 8-year-old Owen Ramey had an unforgettable moment when he spotted Dolly Parton during the park’s parade. As Owen and his family stood on a bridge near Mountain Laurel, Owen’s excitement exploded when he saw Parton, shaking a pink pom-pom and yelling, “Oh my God, oh my God!” The moment became even more special when Parton noticed Owen, pointed at him, and acknowledged his enthusiasm. His dad, Jordan, who had been capturing the moment on FaceTime, was shocked by his son’s reaction, as Owen had never shown that level of excitement before. Owen, a longtime Dollywood fan, was overwhelmed seeing Parton in person for the first time, having admired her pictures at the DreamMore Resort. Jordan later posted the video of Owen’s reaction on TikTok, where it quickly went viral, surpassing 6 million views and attracting positive comments from fans and even major brands like Spotify and Ulta Beauty. Jordan encourages parents to capture such unexpected moments, as they can lead to unforgettable memories and viral moments.
