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Home Blog Things to Do New Flying Attraction Open at The Island in Pigeon Forge

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New Flying Attraction Open at The Island in Pigeon Forge

Posted: Jul 15 , 2021

If you have ever ridden Soarin’ at Epcot in Disney World, then you are going to love the new flying attraction at The Island in Pigeon Forge! SkyFly: Soar America is a ride experience that combines a breathtaking film with an exciting ride. Keep reading to learn more about the new flying attraction ride at The Island in Pigeon Forge:

SkyFly: Soar America

You’re probably wondering what you should expect when you ride SkyFly: Soar America. As you make your way into the building, you will spot clues that hint at what you are about to experience before you make it into the theater. Once you’re in the theater, a moving seat lifts the audience in front of a massive movie screen, where guests will explore iconic locations all across the United States of America. During the ride, guests will have an incredibly immersive experience with motion, sights, and sound as well as scents and mists! People of all ages can enjoy this state-of-the-art technology!

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The film is a multi-million dollar production, taking 12 months to produce. The Mountain Press, a local newspaper, quotes Project Manager Clay McManus saying that it features “a custom-produced film with footage shot by drones and helicopters throughout the country.” You will feel like you are flying over beautiful streams, enormous mountains, and other incredible landscapes as your seat dips and glides!

To create this $20 million flying attraction ride, The Island teamed up with Dynamic Attractions, which is the company that pioneered and built immersive flying theaters such as the extremely popular Soarin’ at Disney World.

Bob McManus, president of The Island in Pigeon Forge, called the investment “a one-of-a-kind, immersive entertainment experience.”

The new flying attraction theater is located in the heart of The Island in a brand new 9,000- to 10,000-square-foot building next to The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and The Island Show Fountain.

Other Fun Things to Do at The Island

We know you can’t wait to hop on SkyFly: Soar America, but there are plenty of other fun things to do at The Island in Pigeon Forge too! Here are some of the top attractions you won’t want to miss:

The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel

the great smoky mountain wheelYou can’t visit The Island without hopping on The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel! This 200-foot-tall ferris wheel catches your eye as soon as you make it into town! Riders will get to enjoy a relaxing ride in a glass gondola. As you make your way to the top, you’ll look out at the Pigeon Forge Parkway and see incredible mountain views!

Arcade City

Do you want to enjoy playing with your whole family? Take them to Arcade City! This arcade has hundreds of games where you can play to win points or just for fun! Hop on one of the racing games, try to win jackpots to gain a ton of points, or play a round of air hockey with your friends! Once you’re done playing games, head over to the prize counter to trade in your points for prizes!

Go Shopping

island shopsThe Island in Pigeon Forge is home to more than 40 retail stores. You’ll find an old five and dime store with all kinds of vintage decor, as well as trendy boutiques with the latest styles. In addition to home decor, clothing, and knick knacks, you’ll also find some pretty unique stores, such as Puzzled with hundreds of puzzles and games or RideMakerz, a toy store where kids can built their own toy vehicles!

You won’t want to miss out riding the new flying attraction at The Island in Pigeon Forge or any of the other fun things to do! Want to know what else you can do when you’re in town? Check out these other Pigeon Forge attractions!

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There are 28 Comments on this post
  • David Collums
    February 18, 2019 at 10:21 am

    I went to Disney back in may of 2018 and Soarin was by far my favorite ride there!! I CANT WAIT till this is open!!! Hurry up 2020!!!!!!

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    • Sandra Castaneda
      April 30, 2019 at 7:51 am

      We went in 2004 and I was amazed. Hope you can buy season passes I will use it all in one week.

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  • Pat Gialanella
    February 18, 2019 at 10:31 am

    OMG cant wait till next year. Love the island and pigeon forge tn.

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  • Josh Taylor
    February 18, 2019 at 10:49 am

    I’m super excited about this! I’ve always thought an attraction like this would do well and I’m glad to see it happening. Bring on 2020!

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  • Sherry Jackson
    February 18, 2019 at 11:00 am

    So excited !!ove the one at Epcot!!

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  • Steve Minton
    February 18, 2019 at 12:04 pm

    Awesome

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  • Leonard Anglin
    February 18, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    If anything like Soaring in both WDW and Disneyland, it will be outstanding. I hope the journey takes us around the US like the old Disney Soaring did.

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  • Shawna Hughes
    February 18, 2019 at 8:15 pm

    Super excited!! My family loves Soaring and can’t wait for the new opening here!!!

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  • Pat Davis
    February 18, 2019 at 9:10 pm

    Oh, I am so excited!! Soaring is my very favorite ride. I can’t wait for this ride to open so happy you are doing this at the island ????????

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    • Stacy Green
      March 9, 2019 at 12:40 pm

      What’s it gonna be by at the Island can’t figure out where there is room

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  • Leslie Wilson
    February 19, 2019 at 6:37 am

    Sounds Exciting!!

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  • Meshona Howard
    February 19, 2019 at 7:53 am

    That is wonderful! That was by far my favorite ride in Disney. I could have rode it all day. Very exciting for Pigeon Forge.

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  • Maria
    February 19, 2019 at 8:50 am

    Yay!!!

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    • Gerard
      February 19, 2019 at 10:36 am

      Best of both worlds

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  • Sam Loomis
    February 19, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Love to see things change up in Pigeon Forge, we love coming there but like to see new things and see the dinner ???? shows change their shows more often so it is not the same venue every time

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  • Gwin Baker
    February 19, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Love the idea. What kind of cost will it be to go in?

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  • Inez Hall
    February 19, 2019 at 10:42 am

    Hurry hurry 2020!!! The first time I rode soarin, I got off and went got back in line to ride again. I think this is a wonderful idea, can hardly wait!

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  • Vicki Story
    February 19, 2019 at 11:07 am

    This is so exciting. Rode Soar for the first time in October!!! This is going to be great!!! The Island is already one of our favorite places.

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  • Evelyn Hines
    February 19, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    If it is like the one at Disney, I loved it. More like a simulator so even old people can ride it. It was wonderful. So excited!

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  • Ruthie
    February 20, 2019 at 7:35 am

    I am 81 years old and looking forward to this ride. Soarin has always been my favorite at Disney. Pigeon Forge is a great vacation spot.

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  • Lisa Hall
    February 20, 2019 at 7:44 am

    Can’t wait sounds very exciting!

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  • Teri Nichols
    February 20, 2019 at 9:08 am

    Sounds exciting! Looking forward to it!

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  • Linda
    February 20, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Several years ago on a vacation to Disney, we rode Soarin. Soarin was my favorite ride! It was so life-like that I felt like I was really flying and experiencing all those awesome places. I can hardly wait to ride it again and for my grandchildren to experience it!!!

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  • P.G.
    February 22, 2019 at 12:05 pm

    We rode one of these rides at Disney and it felt so real……
    It will be a great addition for The Island,,,,,,just don’t make it so expensive for people to ride!

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  • Steve
    March 9, 2019 at 1:48 pm

    Would love to take my wife. She is in a wheelchair

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  • Becky
    May 7, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    Think the name of it should be Smokin’ since it will be in the Smoky Mountains.

    As to whether or not I’d ever go to it, who knows

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  • Susan
    August 15, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Wonder when this will be done working on planning my 2020 trip and want to do this!!

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  • Anita mccrary
    January 2, 2020 at 10:23 am

    We’re coming may 25 will it be open by then. Love this ride !!!!????????

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