Creekstone Inn, one of our Pigeon Forge hotels, celebrates Winterfest with a new light show! Featuring 28 hand-made snowlflakes ‘dancing’ to everyone’s favorite tunes.
Archive for November, 2010
Winterfest at Creekstone Inn
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010
The Polar Express
Sunday, November 14th, 2010
As an inspired holiday favorite, “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg, comes to life as an unforgettable Christmas experience aboard the great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The Polar Express Train Ride at the Bryson City Depot gets everyone into the Christmas Spirit. With the retelling of the Christmas classic “The Polar Express,” and taking a journey to the North Pole, with treats and goodies, and a precious souvenir.
As the Conductor calls “All Aboard,” the round-trip journey to the North Pole begins! Everyone is also encouraged to wear pajamas for the trip and the magical story. Along with the soundtrack from the motion picture, the mood is re-created into some of the events from the classic book. It’s a fun time for all as the train whisks families off to the North Pole.
Once at the North Pole, the children are then greeted by Santa himself! Watch as the children’s faces light up with joy, and other characters from the book make an appearance. Enjoy Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, and treats as Santa and one of his elves climb aboard the train. As Santa greets every child, he presents them with their very own silver sleigh bell! From the inspiring book, the bell is given to those who truly believe.
Make a new Christmas tradition with the 1 hour and 15 minute round-trip train ride to the North Pole. Come experience the magic of the Polar Express this Christmas!
In-depth Info @ Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Dates for November: 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 28
Dates for December: 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27
Dates for School Runs in December: 1, 2, 8, 9
Trolley Tour of Lights
Friday, November 12th, 2010
Pigeon Forge
Departing from Pariot Park, guests can view all the beautiful Winterfest light displays aboard the Trolley Tour of Lights. In Pigeon Forge there are over 5 million lights located throughout the city. Enjoy our holiday lights in the comfort of a temperature-controlled trolley with guides to explain all the area’s Christmas wonder. From whimsical displays of Mother Goose nursery rhymes to displays that pay tribute to our nation’s military. Many more brilliant displays will await you on your tour this Christmas season.
Departing from Patriot Park:
November Tours are Monday through Friday at 6pm
December Tours begin at 6:30pm (except Dec. 25)
Gatlinburg
Experience this magnificent winter season in the Great Smoky Mountains with Gatlinburg’s Trolley Tour of Lights. Guests can enjoy over 3 million sparkling lights and displays throughout downtown Gatlinburg. Trolley Tours leave nightly from the Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza. See all the glowing LED lights transform Gatlinburg into a winter wonderland with guided trolley rides.
Departing from Ripley’s Aquarium Plaza:
Beginning November 10th, Tours at 6:30pm, 7:30pm, and 8:30pm
Except on December 3, 24, 25, and 31
January Tours run on every Saturday
Titanic’s Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010
The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee has been a big hit ever since it opened in April of 2010. Meeting expectations of fans everywhere, the Titanic has announced something new and exciting for this holiday season. It will snow! As part of the museum’s “Christmas in a Winter Wonderland,” every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm from November 13 to January 1 of 2011 there will be snow! This event is truly dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives of the 2,208 passengers and crew of the Titanic.
The museum owners are going all out for the Christmas season with equipment that makes real, falling snow. With the same $150,000 equipment used to make it snow at Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom every Christmas, snow will now be falling early in Tennessee. A reported $100,000 for Christmas decorations will also don both the inside and outside of the Titanic Museum. Decorations include: trees, ornaments, and thousands of twinkling lights.
“Everything about our Christmas in a Winter Wonderland Celebration is aimed at giving our visitors and their families a unique, memorable holiday experience. A memory that will last forever – and isn’t that what Christmas is all about?” says owner John Joslyn.
Don’t miss out! Book you room and tickets now