![]() ![]() This large cast includes more than two dozen aerialists, divers dancers and singers. “After the set is finalized, we’ll welcome our cast of colorful pirates to begin their practices aboard ship in our lagoon. “Our pirate set really is taking shape, and we can begin to see these pirate ships become ready for a family adventure with a dinner and show that will become a favorite for visitors to East Tennessee,” said Corporate Director of Marketing Steve Cruz. Another 10 trucks are beginning to deliver scenery pieces for the theater’s interior that will play an integral part in the adventurous ambiance of the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show. We saw the beginning of the testing for the fire effects and pyrotechnics during the visit. Teams also are setting up the extensive rigging for the multitude of stunts performed throughout the show that will have audience members believing in magical mermaids and amazed by pirate feats. The 15-foot-deep lagoon soon has been filled with 300,000 gallons of water. The lagoon from which these two ships will “set sail” also is in the midst of being constructed. We were able to visit with Blackbeard himself who is very excited to be performing in Pigeon Forge! The large center platform in the middle of the lagoon is the final large piece of the floating pirate set, where much of the swashbuckling action will take place. After the enormous ships were designed, they had to be taken apart for shipping, then were reassembled inside the Pirates Voyage facility.Īfter assembly, each ship was painted for its role during the dinner show as “home” for the teams of Crimson and Sapphire pirates. That process will continue through most of April. ![]() The first truck pulled into “dock” at the entertainment venue on April 2, and parts of the two 28-feet-tall pirate vessels were assembled after they arrive. After eight weeks of construction by the creative team, everything is looking ship-shape and parts of the set made its way to East Tennessee aboard 10 semi-trucks. I had the opportunity to visit the Pirates Voyage and Dinner Show location in Pigeon Forge last week to learn more about what it takes to get ready for such an amazing production. The fact that they're taking a few extra safety measures can only give guests some additional peace of mind while they're experiencing one of Pigeon Forge's must-see shows.There is something new and fun coming to Pigeon Forge, TN this summer and our family cannot wait! Pirates Voyage and Dinner Show is touted as the “most fun place to eat.” Pirates Voyage and Dinner Show invites you on the website to ” join the most famous pirate, Blackbeard, and his quarter master, Calico Jack, as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon! Be amazed by beautiful mermaids, tropical birds, and much more all while you enjoy a fabulous four-course feast.” How else are you going to eat a four-course meal? You can also expect to have your temperature taken upon entering and answer a few questions about recent exposure to illness.īut the bottom line is that these guidelines won't affect the show itself or the meal or anyone's ability to enjoy a performance of Pirates Voyage. Once you're seated at your table, the masks can come off. Staff members interacting with guests are required to wear facemasks, and guests are required to wear masks when entering, moving through and exiting the facility. The facility's surfaces are cleaned and sanitized before, during and in between all performances. Seating is now set up to allow six feet of separation between parties, and seating capacity has been reduced to 50 percent. ![]() Pirates Voyage has made modifications to the way it operates during the current national health crisis. ![]()
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