{"id":5053,"date":"2023-04-11T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=5053"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:44:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:44:33","slug":"seize-day-island-pigeon-forge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/attractions\/seize-day-island-pigeon-forge.htm","title":{"rendered":"Seize the Day – at The Island in Pigeon Forge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel has become a staple of the Pigeon Forge skyline since 2013, enjoyed from hundreds of cabins in the surrounding mountains and the point at which those on the Parkway know to turn. You are here, past the big sign reading, The Island in Pigeon Forge. <\/em>Now what? What is the parking situation? What kind of entertainment will I find for the kids and adults in our group? What will we eat? At Cabins for YOU, we like to consider ourselves something of Pigeon Forge experts (check out our extensive blog<\/strong><\/a>!), so here is an entire day planned down to time of the day!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also check the area weather, here<\/strong><\/a>, to plan your perfect Island day accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking<\/strong><\/em>
Once you are passing the 200-foot high Great Smoky Mountain Wheel <\/strong>and going over the second bridge, there is a huge parking lot with plenty of spaces! Don\u2019t worry about parking towards the end of the lot, because you will see plenty of white tram stations where the FREE Island train will pick you up. The tram is extremely handy once you have done some shopping; instead of lugging all your new clothes and toys around, just drop them back off at the car!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you hop off The Island Tram<\/strong><\/em>
Okay, you are now mesmerized looking at the long strip of alluring shops circling The Island Fountains<\/strong> with the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel<\/strong> towering above. What first? There is a convenient information booth to your left that can provide you with directions and a map of the entire Island, perfect if your group is full of people with varying tastes and you can coordinate to meet back up in certain spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW Rides at The Island (2023)\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>
The Island is always growing and changing, and now that means NEW rides for guests to enjoy! Clockwork is not for the faint of heart, taking guests on a wild ride on 4 rotating arms with \u201cintermeshing orbits.\u201d High Score will have the sports fans happy! This ballon ride has sports-themed gondolas that soar 60 feet into the air! And at Island FARM\u2019n, the youngest kiddos will enjoy riding cartoon tractors and spotting pigs and a donkey around the farm track. Ready for Dance Party 360? This ride is all the lights and spins! And don\u2019t forget Tree Fall Drop Tower, where you\u2019ll have fantastic views of the Parkway before dropping 65 feet back down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breakfast!<\/strong><\/em>
If you already had breakfast back at your cabin but still need a little bit of a pick-me-up, the Margaritaville Coffee Shop<\/strong> is awaiting you on your right once you get off the Island train with a full range of caffeinated delights! Want a mouthwatering pastry for breakfast? Head on over to Cinnabon <\/strong>where their buns are constantly hot and freshly frosted! It\u2019s just beyond the Thunderdome Bungee, which is hard to miss. If you haven\u2019t eaten, Paula Deen\u2019s Family Kitchen is the place to really fill up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good fun before the sun is all the way up<\/strong><\/em>
If you have little ones, this part is mainly for you. While spending an entire day at The Island is do-able with older elementary children, middle schoolers, and teenagers, the smaller humans need that nap time. So tucker those little bodies out with tons of fun geared towards them! Near the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, you\u2019ll find the Happy Swing<\/strong>, the Funny Cars Ride<\/strong>, Lil Ribbits<\/strong>, and the Twist N\u2019 Shout Ride<\/strong>. And of course, a ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel<\/strong> is a must, taking you and the kids high above the skyline for some incredible views of Pigeon Forge and the surrounding Smoky Mountains. For the 2nd<\/sup>-5th<\/sup> grade age group, the awesome Island Ropes Course<\/strong> allows them to swing, climb, zipline, and even free fall to a giant mat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Island offers an Unlimited Ride Pass<\/strong><\/a> that allows visitors to play on all included rides for 48 hours, and just $10 more provides access to the Island Ropes Course! This pass is perfect for the vacationing family with younger children who need to head back to the cabin for a nap each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Rides Included<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n