Many thanks to the team at Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show for inviting me to the VIP Grand Opening Event!!
Y’all – I think Dolly Parton has made it her personal mission to be sure that if you come down to the Great Smoky Mountains, you’re going to find some fun!!
After years of success in Myrtle Beach, NC, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show has staked its claim in Pigeon Forge as well!
I was honored to attend the VIP Grand Opening Event last month and experience all this entertaining show and dinner has to offer.
Pre-Show Entertainment
Upon entering the building I was pleasantly surprised to see the variety of activities they have available to keep you busy until it’s time to be seated. First, there is the full bar which offers both non-alcoholic drinks as well as beer, wine & cocktails.
Also in the lobby area were games to be played while passing the time. Among them were checkers, backgammon, ring toss, tic tac toe, and two sets of cornhole.
If your kids really want to get in on the action, they can even dress up like to look like a pirate!! For $19.99 your child can get a pirate or mermaid makeover complete with face makeup, costume accessories, and flags! This is an add-on experience and not included in your admission.
Soon, it was time to be seated in the arena. I was totally amazed at the size of the set. The detail in the decoration and the bright colors had me amped and eager to see the show!!
My host very quickly came by, helped me find my seat, and took my drink order. Coca-Cola products, tea or coffee are included and you can have unlimited refills. And they’re served in jars which is something I absolutely love!
After all the guests had been seated, we got to hear from Dolly Parton! She told us a little about her upcoming projects (more music & a Netflix series this fall!) and her heart behind purchasing a number of other attractions in the Pigeon Forge area.
Then it was time to eat and watch the show!!
The Show
Similar to Dolly Parton’s Stampede, the audience and performers are split amongst two teams. In the Pirates Voyage show, the teams are Sapphire & Crimson. (I was on Team Sapphire). The teams will complete throughout the show to win a prize and there is even audience participation from time to time!
I was very impressed with the variety of acts that were showcased during the performance. Acrobats, aerialists, divers, animals, dancing, singing… And just when you thought you’d seen everything, something new would be introduced!
The Food
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show offers a four-course feast. It starts with the legendary creamy vegetable soup and a buttermilk biscuit.
Next up, the hosts serve up the main entrees – pan-fried chicken and a fried pork chop. Unlike Dolly Parton’s Stampede, you are provided utensils to eat your meal. I’ll be honest though – it was too dark to mess with a knife and fork and I used my hands to eat both the chicken and pork chop!
I did pick up my fork when the sides came through. First was creamy macaroni & cheese and next was sweet potato souffle that smelled so good!
Lastly came a flaky peach turnover. The perfect end to a tasty and satisfying meal!
The hosts did a great job of serving each item quickly and without distracting from the show. They are almost as well choreographed as the performers on stage!
Pirates Treasure Gift Shop
After the show, I took a couple of minutes to browse through the Pirates’ Treasure Gift Shop. There was a variety of items for sale. They even had soup mix so you can have the Creamy Vegetable Soup at home any time you’d like!
Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show is a great addition to the family entertainment landscape of Pigeon Forge!!
