Arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN and check into your local hotel and get ready for an “Action Packed Holiday.”  No matter which way you turn, there are fun-filled activities, and beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.  This afternoon features Dollywood.  Enjoy live stage shows, the Dolly museum, master craftsmen at work, train ride, an Wings of America show, plus this time of the year Dollywood is decked out for the holidays. Christmas music at all the shows, and after dark the lights sparkle. Dollywood offers plenty of choices for dinner on your own.

Leaving Dollywood you enjoy a guided tour of the Winterfest Lights.  Over five million lights shimmer at dusk, inspiring a grand jubilee of light arrangements, festive decorations, special events, seasonal delicacies and mountain music.

After breakfast, spend time at the Incredible Christmas Place. Known as the largest permanent Christmas retailer in the South, spanning over 30,000 square feet. It offers year-round holiday decor, thousands of ornaments (with free personalization), village collectibles, themed rooms (like the Grinch and gingerbread sections), and Mrs. Claus’ Sweet Shoppe for fudge and candy.

Next you have a Boarding Pass for The Titanic Museum. This two-story museum attraction is shaped like the original British Ocean Liner ship that hit the Iceberg in 1912. On the inside you’ll walk the Grand Staircase, visit the Captains Bridge, see the difference between First Class and Third Class passenger cabins. This recreation is stunningly accurate, and through modern technology it gives voice to the 2,203 who perished in the wreck.

You will also time for shopping today The Island – filled many great shops and eateries for lunch on your own.

Tonight you have a choice of dinner shows, either :

• The Hatfield and McCoy Christmas Disaster.  Come join Pa Hatfield and Ma McCoy as they try to set aside their differences in the spirit of the Season. Watch as they bring their two famous feudin’ families together for a night of food and entertainment guaranteed to make you feel better about spending the holidays with your in-laws! Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the holiday singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. There’s something here for everybody!
• Christmas at Dolly Parton’s Stampede.  Your customers will fall in love with fun and excitement of the grand performances during our spectacular Christmas extravaganza! Nothing compares to the way they bring the spirit of the season to life. An amazing tribute that will warm your heart and touch your soul.  Snow falls softly as the breathtaking scenes fill you with tidings of good cheer. The Stampede arena is magically transformed into a true fantasy land complete with twinkling lights, evergreens, poinsettias, old-fashioned holiday costumes and familiar holiday music. Plus, the holiday festivities get playful as Elves from the North Pole and South Pole will compete in a friendly rivalry while serving up a festive four course feast.

After breakfast, load your treasures aboard the bus and depart for home.