Pigeon Forge Tennessee Vlog | Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride, Great Smoky Mountain Wheel 200 Ft & More!
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Join us for our first ever visit to Pigeon Forge Tennessee as part of our April 2022 road trip to explore some cool attractions, rides, food and drinks! We have a delicious southern lunch at The Old Mill and check out the most historic spot in Pigeon Forge, finally get to ride the famous (and infamous) Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride Adventure and it's everything we hoped it would be, we explore The Island, ride Pigeon Forge's newest ride, Skyfly Soar America, made by Dynamic Attractions (who also worked on Soarin' at Disney World and E.T. at Universal Studios), ride some fun rides including the Smoky Mountain Wheel, of course sampled some moonshine, see live music, shop and drive the Pigeon Forge Parkway (US-441) main drag and see some of the wild building facades on this popular tourist corridor! All with perfect weather, blue skies and views of the Smoky Mountains looming in the distance! A beautiful and perfect first time exploring Pigeon Forge! Have you been here? What's your favorite thing to do?
One of the best things about living in middle TN is knowing I can be in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg in a few short hours! Dollywood is my absolute favorite non-Disney/Universal theme park & The Apple Barn (and its restaurant) is a MUST visit every trip!
Yummmm Apple Barn 🤤
I ate at The Apple Barn last week!
Same! And we eat there every trip! The fritters!
We love the apple barn! They have the best breakfast!
Same. I can make the trip in about an hour and a half I almoast prefer to go here over anywhere else.
Just there 3 weeks ago! Ate at Old Mill and I could have devoured a bucket of that corn chowder.
Jackie Great place to visit. Have a wonderful time. Thank You for sharing.
It looks so fun for Sam and you.
I was just in Pigeon Forge and nearly did the Jurassic boat ride, as in, I was parked out the front. After seeing this, I am glad I changed my mind and left lol
We usually visit the Smokie's twice a year. But be careful! Rod runs and other vehicle shows will really make it crazy. We try to go before the season really starts kicking and after the season is over staying away from the Christmas holiday. We have been there during the holiday and it was not as enjoyable as other times with the crowds. Doing this makes for a great vacation. Only downside during those times is most everything closes by 9pm.. We have stayed at the Island for 5 trips so far.. need to start looking at other options now.
We go to Pigeon Forge almost every year! It's so awesome to see you guys visiting as well! Between Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Dollywood there is so much to do! You can go back multiple times and still try all new things!
Soooo much to do!
G'Day from Australia, i love your videos , thanks for lettings us come along on your adventures , ive followed you for a while and thoroughly enjoy them all , luv you guys xxx
Thank you so much, Glenn!!
You guys are awesome! Have fun on your trip, thanks for letting us tag along. #ExpeditionEnthused lives on!!! Sam, most excellent choice of clothing. Jackie your scared little yelps at the dinosaurs is too cute. Keep being awesome!
Ripley's believe it or not museum, Alpine Slide, also they have a motown tribute show, next time you go back you should do it
We are thinking of going next year, So this video is very helpful.
Southern food is the best! I love chicken and dumplings. Pigeon Forge is such a neat city! -S
Love the Old Mill, I love the Smokey Mountains Period. Hope to be there in July. We try to go every year. We really enjoy the Hatfield n McCoy show. Good food , great show. Have fun be safe. ❤ ❤
I love Pigeon Forge! We went in June 2021 and it was packed - seemed like everyone went on vacation to the same place at the same time..XD
Same! We were there as well! 😁
OMG I'm going to pigeon forge in October. Love that you're going all over the place and vlogging all your great adventures.
omg we are getting Dollywood aren't we? We are spoiled, people!
It’s coming!!!
I absolutely love ❤️ Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg!! I hope you guys are having a wonderful vacation and I can’t wait to see all the videos!!!
soo cool 😎 Thank you for sharing
Welcome to East TN! Hope y’all have an amazing time!!! 💕
Hi Jackie and Sam. You're not weird, everyone who doesn't watch Expedition Enthused are the weird ones. Thank you for bringing us along for the Super Fun Day. Now on to the next Adventure.
Thanks again Jackie & Sam! This brings back memories....... Great to see You Both having a great time!!
I definitely plan on taking my wife and kids to PF this year. Dollywood is a must!
I love Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg!! I've been a few times and really want to get back there and soon.
Love the video! We go to Pigeon Forge several times a year. We just rode SkyFly last weekend and loved it! It felt like we were at Disney again!! Also, try Mama's Farmhouse next time and Paula Deen's, great family style food!
Totally felt like Disney-esque! Great quality ride!
We rode Jurassic Boat Ride back in 2020, and I'm glad to see they made some improvements. 😊 (When we went, there was a dino with it's mouth wired together..)
Also, the chicken place you mentioned had some really great chicken and waffles, and the animatronic chicken show inside is a bunch of fun!
My wife and I recently moved to the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area. We love living here. Glad y’all are getting to experience the area!
Parot mountain and titanic museum. Ziplining.
Awesome, added to the list!
I was so happy to see that you are in Pigeon Forge. I find it to be fun wacky tourist town but I love staying in a quiet hidden cabin in the mountains. My kids with their cousins have the best time and always want to go back every summer.
Glad y’all are enjoying our beautiful state of Tennessee
This area is great for any Orlando fan. It reminds me so much of International Drive, with a southern charm. 😎
Hey Jackie good vlog and thank you and keep up the good work you do love jari
Love the channel, Im a supervisor at skyfly, glad you guys enjoyed it! If you ever decide to come back, you can dm me and I can set you up with some tickets.
I bet there are some terrified little kids that run off that jurassic ride! 😊
You seem a lot more natural in these recent vids and I am liking it. Be the real you, its working.
I’ve always been the real me :)
I grew up going to Pigeon Forge almost every weekend. My parents have a vacation home there :) Ride the SkyFly Soar ride at The Island it's like Soarin'. The Deer Farm is really fun. Eat at Paula Deens! It's so good! Next time, you will have to stay at The Dream More for that extra Dolly experience ;) Edited: I just finished the video and you did ride it! LOL So good!
Thanks!
Thank you SO MUCH!!! Truly appreciate it!
Thanks! We are headed to Gatlinburg in August for the first time, so this gave me several ideas for our PF day!
Go to wander works, titanic it feels haunted in there. Dollywood of course. Ride the trolley it is cheaper to get around. Get a pass. At the trolley station. If you like weird stuff go to The haunted house. I lived 85 to 2017
We went to Dollywood and loved it!! Will def do the other things, thank you!
Here’s the Dollywood vid if you’d like to see: ruclips.net/video/oFGljxNrHqI/видео.html
I work at the beef jerky store on the Island. Had I known you would be there, I'd have hooked you up with road snacks!
Aw man!!!! That woulda been so cool. Thank u tho, that’s really cool of u!
I haven't been to that area so great to see a video from there! I guarantee my daughter would love that dino ride! Thanks guys.
Honestly everyone we saw ride seemed to love it!
Breakfest. Is good there too
What a great trip you guys did. I would love it if you could show an itinerary of all the places you visited outside of Florida. I have two kids and it was all so exciting. Thanks
What a great video, you two! Very fun trip today!
A little upset that you showed so many things that I missed on my trip but “super enthused” that I have reasons to go back!!!
There’s sooo much, always a million reasons to go back!!
its amazing how well the town has recovered from being 85% burnt down 5?years ago from a wild fire. awesome video, day after birthday video :D
None of the actual town burned. It was mainly contained up in the hills. LOTS of cabins and homes were lost though.
@@TennesseeMatt oooooooooh ok. i thought the way the media reported it was as such . teach me to believe what the media says about fire lol
@@spookerredmenace3950 It did come very close to the strip in Gatlinburg though. If winds had shifted just a bit, Gatlinburg would be a much different place right now.
@@TennesseeMatt good to know thank you my dude!
I love TENNESSEE!!!! ❤️ MUST GO TO ATTRACTIONS: dollywood, upside downhouse ,Dixie stampede, titanic attraction, wax. best hotel is the wilderness at the smokies, the sky bridge is fun(Jackie might be alittle scared). so much things. I actually want to move in that area 😊it always feels like home
Love the intro music, your intro’s are the best.
i would love to go here when im in slat lake city in 2023, 2024
Yes!!! Great video as always Jackie! Glad you got to go around on the wheel a few times . We only got to do one rotation when we went 😂😂😂
Really enjoyed the video guys!! Our family loves this area in the Smokies ❤. If yall get back in the fall, would love to see a breakfast review of the Frizzle Chicken House- who wouldn't love eating breakfast while listening to animated chickens ? 😆 ....also try a mountain alpine coaster...all the way to Goats On The Roof in Pigeon Forge...Take Care 🐻 🐔 🐐 😊 ❤
Hope you go into Gatlinburg down the road…. We prefer to stay there and just walk the downtown strip ieach evening….Taking the lifts up the mountains and the mountain coasters…enjoy and hope you see some bears … we seen several on our week stay… even one walking close to downtown gatlinburg
Tennessee is like my 2nd home I love Pigeon Forge is very nice
We were just there the first of last month for the weekend. You need to go to the Vera Bradley Outlet, that one has Disney and Harry Potter for 50% off. There is so much there. Hope you enjoy, we love that place.
Awesome video love pigeon forge you should go to Gatlinburg
Love Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg😎SO fun❣️ It’s SO awesome that since Sam has been in the US you guys have had SO many fun adventures and spending time together😍
The reason you sit at the exit for so long is that the snake you saw earlier used to go "under" the boat and make it lift up and shake. I am curious to see if you go to Anakeesta or Ripley's during your stay. Thank you for showcasing part of my beautiful state!
Oh wow!!! See that would have been so much cooler! Good to know, thanks Melissa!
Hi Jackie and Sam. You're not weird, everyone who doesn't watch Expedition Enthused are the weird ones. Thank you for bringing us along for the Super Fun Day. Now on to the next Adventure.
Haha I love that, Christian!! Thank u! ❤️
It seems like some of the rides you and Sam have been experiencing are more advance than we have here at Central Florida. And we charge an arm and a head! Good going!
Dollywood is my new favorite thing to do!!! It's a beautiful park with so much to see and do.... I really think you guys would love it!! Do you not get Toothsomes vibes from Skyfly Soar America??
Thank you for visiting one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions (town). People come from all over the world to see Pigeon Forge TN. Loved your video ❤
Took my son on the Jurassic ride. He loved it being Autistic and loves dinosaurs. As a parent, waste of money, but he enjoyed it. That is the main thing. Way overcharged
U need to try Dollywood it’s Awsome. But there’s some interesting stuff there
Love seeing you guys in my "happy place". When everyone went to the beach when I was a kid my parents took me to the Smoky's. And we....hiked, and hiked and hiked and hiked. My parents instilled a love of that area into my heart. fast forward many years and I passed on my love to my wife who also has a love of the outdoors. Fast forward quite a few more years and we ended up buying a vacation home that overlooked Mt Leconte. We raised our girls in that cabin going there every time we had a chance. Fast forward a few more years and the wild fires in 2016 destroyed our little cabin. Broke our hearts to lose something that was so ingrained in our family unit. We rebuilt and ended up selling it as it was not the same little cabin that held all of our memories. And now we still take our girls up there we just rent certain cabins of people we have known for years in the Arts and Crafts District outside of Gatlinburg. I will not barrage you with recommendations as I am sure your trip is already finished and you had it planned out already but if you ever plan to go back I have quite a bit of knowledge I would happily pass on that would really create a magical experience for you guys that is outside of the standard tourist stuff. Anyway thanks for the video and glad to see you two having so much fun :)
We moved to Sevierville last year. None of my coworkers are the go out and explore type and we haven't been able to find anywhere not overrun with tourists. I've only been to Gatlinburg twice even...
I know I'm not the video host, but would love any insights/suggestions you may have :)
@@NoxCattus HA! Yea that traffic is NOT cool. Years ago they would have down times but they have all gone away now. We know all of the back roads to get into the Smoky's and Gatlinburg and how to get around Pigeon Forge. As for recs I will just do some quick ones not to tie up the comment section. 1. Arts and Crafts District just out of Gatlinburg. Awesome Art Galleries, Tapas bars and British pubs. Also there is a very historic Inn B&B..The Buckhorn Inn. prior presidents have stayed there and you can get dinner reservations even if you do not stay there but book early. The GreenBriar entrance to the Smokeys is also on that side of the Arts and Crafts district and this is where the locals go to hike. Much less congested and great trails that will take you up Mt Leconte. I have other recs but I will leave it there for now. Hope you figure out how to traverse that place. Once you do it becomes much more enjoyable :) I have even cycled up to Clingmans Dome on my bike ( got to start that one around 0400 in the morning to beat the traffic LOL!
You gotta go to Sugarlands! So much better than ole smoky!
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have become our family’s go to for vacation now. The area is beautiful, the people are so friendly and we just love being there.
I to am a souvenir photo buyer especially if my kids are in. You wouldn’t regret it years later.
And your kids will have those to look back on, best souvenirs!
We are so excited to see you and Sam back in our neck of the woods. Pigeon Forge is about 2 hours away from my hometown. It's awesome to see our favorite youtuber enjoying things that we know and love. Can't wait for more. We are excited and ENTHUSED Jackie!!!
Me and my family just left there!!
If you go to one of the dinners with a show, I recommend pirates. Be careful with the traffic, it bottlenecks everywhere. Gatlinburg has even more traffic
I hope you get to Dollywood their flower and festival is not to be missed. ( and I grew up Disney and even had my wedding at the pavilion and reception at Epcot’s living with the seas ( years ago back then it was very reasonably priced). And I still think Dollywood does a spectacular job on their already beautifuly themed park.
Jackie, I loved Pigeon Forge! Our cabin was just up the hill past the Jurassic Boat Ride when we went. I’m so glad you guys made it there and I hope you two are having a blast! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. ❤️
Loving your road trip videos! If you are still in the area, highly recommend The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City NC (about 60 miles from Pigeon Forge.) Authentic full size diesel and steam train tours. The Nantahala Gorge train excursion will take your breath away! Depending on time of year, they have a wine train, moonshine train, Bunny hop train, BBQ train, Polar Express train. Even if there is not currently a special event, the daily train over the Gorge is still outstanding! A real must see and worthy addition to your road trip to do list! Eagerly anticipating your next video! Safe travels!
I’m usually in Pigeon Forge once a year(either for the annual Corvette Expo or for a Dollywood trip) and I don’t care how touristy it is, but I always stop by the Old Mill for a meal and do a moonshine tasting every single time!
I always wanted to visit the Great Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge looks so fun! I would especially want to try the Soarin type ride. 5 Dollars for 7 shots of whisky sounds like a great deal!
When they first opened it was free 🤷🏻♂️
The next time you go to Pigeon Forge, try the Redneck Comedy bus tour! That is my favorite thing to do.
Ya'll should try the apple pie moonshine...I think you can get it there...I know you can get it in Gatlinburg...which is close to pigeon Ford, tn..the apple pie Moonshine is my favorite..my husband's favorite is the blackberry Moonshine...we got ours in old smokey's in Gatlinburg, tn..also try the believe it or not exhibit...
Looks like you had a great time! Always good to see people enjoying this area. 😃
It’s a beautiful area, as you know haha! Y’all have so much to see and do, the whole state!
I love you are visiting a place I’m so close to and have spent so much of my life visiting. There’s so much to do in the area!
welcome to one of my favorite places on earth. There are so many things to see/do there. make sure to do the Alpine racers, and eat at Paula Deans. Also, check out Lil Black Bear Cafe. Small place, family owned and the staff there are so incredbily nice. Can't wait to see you at Dollywood. Get that Cinnamon bread! And can't wait to see you do Lighting Rod!!!!! hahahaaaaaa I cannot wait for your reaction video. Have a great time!
The Frizzle Chicken has robotic chickens in roosts along the walls that cluck out country songs.
I live nearby that town! It’s a fun place!
Glad to have you in my stomping grounds Jackie
Wow another fantastic video! Love how positive and happy you and Sam are. It’s so refreshing watching your videos and your honesty on rides and giving such a detailed content. Can’t wait to see more!
I'm looking forward to the Dollywood video that I'm sure is coming since I've never been there and want to go
I’m loving these travel Vlogs, nice job!!!
While $18 does sound like a lot, I bet if you break down the cost per ride at a big theme park it's not far off the mark.
I've been inspired to write a poem for no particular reason.
We started off with something Smokey
On a day that proved kinda hokey.
Went on the slowest boat ride ever
With some Dinos that didn't look too clever.
Went on a big wheel oh so high
Your toes were dangling in the sky.
Nothing we did was dull or boring,
Especially the ride that was a copy of soarin
Nearly got whiplash on a parrot that was spinning
But with Jackie & Sam we're always winning.
So this video was definitely NOT a crock
We even saw a Catfish sucking a rock.
Great video Expedition Enthused. Pigeon Forge is on my bucket list. Can’t wait for the next video. Have a blast!
Hello Jackie, & Sam! So good to see you both! I hope you both have a very enjoyable time here in The Great Smokey Mountains! So glad you are getting a chance to visit other parks.
Welcome to my home have fun thanks for all vlogs
Looks like yall had a GREAT time!! I love the Jurassic Boat Ride too, I'm a sucker for old cheesy rides like that and SkyFly was amazing!! We love going to the Pigeon Forge area, there is always something different to do. It was so great meeting yall and hopefully we will see you two again soon!!
So great meeting you!! We definitely had so much fun but need to get back to do more!!
Love your reaction to the rides and that you showed so many things that others haven’t shown. Excellent fun like always we love it
I’ve been to Tennessee before but I haven’t been to Pigeon Forge before.
LOVED this. Thought I was subscribed, but I wasn't... Luckily this popped up in my recommendations!
Yaaay glad you are now! 🙏🏼❤️
no way Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is my fav ever! So stoked to watch your adventure there!
Pigeon Forge certainly looks like a fun place. I love watching Jacob the Carpetbagger’s vids, he really knows all the ins and outs.
It was so much fun watching you both experience it together, you found many of the interesting attractions and eateries, it truly is a fun hub of activities.
Jackie, it’s so much fun watching you experience all these new places! I think you made a great decision to take this trip, setting out on New Adventures! Thanks for bringing us along! 😄
I work in pigeon forge if you ever come back and want to go to all the local spots
Really enjoyed your video! I wouldn't get on that ferris wheel because, I'm afraid of heights! Never had moonshine either!
It helps that it’s enclosed
I love mellow mushroom too my fav pizza place I have been to many of them
We had the best time there last august. So glad you are there