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sanddunerider:
I just saw this on another site...

I cant help if there isnt a different underlying reason for change ::) ::)

http://www.wate.com/news/local-news/dolly-partons-dixie-stampede-to-drop-dixie-from-name/907808106


PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) - Dolly Parton's "Dixie Stampede" will have a new name for the 2018 season.

In a release Monday, Parton announced the show will go by the name "Dolly Parton's Stampede" when it re-opens in late January for the 2018 season.

“Our shows currently are identified by where they are located,” Parton said. “Some examples are Smoky Mountain Adventures or Dixie Stampede. We also recognize that attitudes change and feel that by streamlining the names of our shows, it will remove any confusion or concerns about our shows and will help our efforts to expand into new cities.”

The dinner attraction, which is owned by World Choice Investments, has plans to expand into new communities around the world in 2018.

There are currently locations in Pigeon Forge; Branson, Missouri; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

shavethewhales:
I'm pretty liberal, but I'm rolling my eyes pretty hard at this. Seems like they are worried about how it would look in other markets as they open new properties. I think you'd have to go out to Portland or San Francisco to find enough people who would take offense for that to matter though. Maybe they are planning one for San Fran.

sdcfan88:
This is the only reaction I can make for this:



They are obviously making a knee jerk reaction to avoid any controversy due to the current political climate. But unfortunately it is probably a good idea on their part to be proactive.

SDC-BMW:
Just as I thought, the PC police reached out. Now Dolly Parton Stampede.  ???

Swoosh:
This topic is already being discussed here
http://www.sdcfans.com/forums/index.php?topic=3835.msg73532;boardseen#new

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