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    6 months ago

    Good experience! you should def try if you get the chance. It is fun if you are able to get involved also!

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    Smith Family Dinner Theater - Dessert...brownies

    Smith Family Dinner Theater

    2.0(7 reviews)
    21.7 mi

    The Hazard County Hoedown is not worth the time or money. I…read moream just a quarter way through this show and Im bored with it. Its like kareoke....with the performers. The food is very bland and tastes as if it comes from a can... Im also sitting here with dirty dishes in front of me. Still. An hour into it, haven't seen any waitresses. Still dirty dishes. Would not recommend.

    My review is for their breakfast meal. Advertised on their marquee was the buy one get one deal,…read moreso we thought we'd check it out...sounded like a good deal, right? First thing we noticed right away was there seemed to be no clear way to go and no one to direct us. When you walk in you are in a store with loads of jewelry and tacky souvenirs. The dinner theater was in back. We made our way to the back looking for someone to direct us. We were finally led to a spot in the back row, which was their handicap seating, which we needed for my father. After you get your seat, you go back into the buffet line...again very unclear. There was one guy who was standing near the kitchen door barking out food directions. When my sister questioned him on something, he responded back quite rudely, "haven't you been listening?" Menu consisted of your basic breakfast items, eggs, bacon, sausage, French toast, etc. There was a omelette station where you tell the cook what you want in it, and they cook it while you wait. Fresh toasted bread at this station also. The food from the Buffett was lukewarm and tasted old. Omelette were ok, toast was excellent. Says a lot when the best item on a breakfast buffet was the toast! Drinks were $2.00. In the fine print it said they expect you to tip your server $2.00 per person in your party. You pay at the counter in the store in the front. Entertainment was sadly lacking. There was Davy Crocket, Dorothy Gale (wizard of Oz) and a southern belle walking in the audience and chatting with you while you try to eat. Also had a representative from a Cruise Line trying to enter patrons in a drawing to win a free cruise. This did not count as entertainment in my book! They rate one star for the toast.

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    Smith Family Dinner Theater - I always dig in and forget to take the picture... Meatloaf and chicky noodles

    I always dig in and forget to take the picture... Meatloaf and chicky noodles

    Smith Family Dinner Theater - Dirty dishes still in front of everyone everywhere an hour into the singing show.

    Dirty dishes still in front of everyone everywhere an hour into the singing show.

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    Impossibilities

    Impossibilities

    4.7(38 reviews)
    21.3 mi

    The Impossibility Theater is a small, intimate venue with about 52 seats, located in Sevierville,…read moreTennessee. Tickets are available online, over the phone, or in person. The show begins promptly at 5:30 PM, but entry isn't allowed until exactly 5:00 PM. Trust me they're strict about it. I arrived at 4:50 and found the doors locked. A gentleman greeted me at the door and kindly explained he still had a few final preparations to handle. Even with a restroom request, they held firm on the timing. True to his word, the doors opened at 5:00 PM sharp. As you walk in, you're welcomed by a staff member who checks your name and guides you to your seat. What's quirky and fun is that the same man who takes your ticket also performs the entire one-man show! The stage sits just six feet from the front row, creating a cozy and personal atmosphere. The space is very clean, and soft background music plays while you wait. The restroom is located at the back, which means you'll have to walk across in front of the audience if nature calls mid-performance. It's spotless and includes a single handicap-accessible bar next to the toilet. Best to go beforehand. There's a small counter that offers snacks and drinks, though in my opinion, the prices didn't match the portions. A little steep for what you get. This show is best suited for younger children rather than adults. That's why I gave it a higher rating, viewed through the right lens, it's charming and lighthearted. However, if it were intended for a broader adult audience, I'd probably rate it lower. One notable drawback was the unlocked front door during the performance. While we were mid-show, two people wandered in asking about future tickets, and the performer actually paused the show to answer them. I get the hustle, but it broke the flow and felt disruptive. You're welcome to film the performance, which is unusual and at the end of the show, comes a QR code encouraging guests to leave a positive review. A little unconventional, but memorable.

    Erik Dobell gave our family a fantastic experience. He was entertaining, educational and overall…read moreincredible.

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    Impossibilities - Dobell the master of the show: IMPOSSIBILITIES

    Dobell the master of the show: IMPOSSIBILITIES

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    Impossibilities - A fantastic experience for our whole family

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    A fantastic experience for our whole family

    Biblical Times Theatre

    Biblical Times Theatre

    3.0(62 reviews)
    21.8 mi

    What a great experience! We did not have enough time to do the dinner theatre, but plan on a…read morereturn trip soon. The museum portion was so much more than we expected! There are actually three museums in one location. The Life of Jesus is told in a 360 degree panorama. The Shroud of Turin is very interesting and informative. We started in the Hall of Fame Gospel Singers rooms...displayed well. Ordered tickets online with ease and service on property was no problem. The building and location were convenient, clean and nice bathroom.

    Love the idea of having a local family come in and do it all - serving the food, singing worship,…read moreand acting. Tons of caveats to this place, though. 1. Price is way too high for what you're getting (more later). Can justify the $55ish you pay. 2. Food is traditional southern food. Sits heavy and fatty. Baked potatoes, sad-looking fried chicken tenders, pot roast, pulled pork, broccoli, corn, mac 'n cheese, wild rice, turnovers for dessert. Honestly not great but it is all you can eat. 3. The worship show was nice! About 45min while you eat. The main guy is a pastor at a new church out of Pigeon Forge high school and that is pushed on you a lot during the service. Musicians were definitely talented. 4. Show was meh at best. Went to see the Prodigal Son, a great story. Acting was not the best and most of the visuals were holograms. 5. Seats were old and a bit lumpy and not comfortable. 6. Theater itself was dirty. Napkins and straw wrappers on the ground, etc. 7. Waitress comes around with drinks (water, sweet/unsweet tea, lemonade). Not much to do pre-show either. The Southern Gospel Music exhibit right in the main lobby is interesting for 5-10min and there are random souvenirs around. Cafe for coffee, sodas was closed (July 3rd). Great idea but a bit misfired.

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