Massive Changes Underway in Gatlinburg! Visiting the New Astra Lumina Show at Anakeesta

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Komentáře • 238

  • @agerven
    @agerven Před rokem +14

    Gatlinburg and Anakeesta have sure reinvented themselves in new and ongoing sparkling ways. What a sensation, in their beautiful Smoky Mountain setting, they present to the visitor. Glad to be able to follow you on this tour.

  • @TheCoolTube
    @TheCoolTube Před rokem +14

    Always makes my day when I see a new Carpetbagger video posted.

  • @allensherrill850
    @allensherrill850 Před rokem +9

    “No bears on chairs”? Gezz!!! 😅

  • @dongillette1777
    @dongillette1777 Před rokem +1

    I live just 24 miles from Branson Missouri, it’s really fun, but by the looks of it, Gatlinburg puts it to shame!! That last ski lift and light show was something else!! Absolutely beautiful!!

    • @carlylenover2018
      @carlylenover2018 Před 2 měsíci +1

      I’ve been to both places and they both have their pros and cons. Gatlinburg is more of a shopping destination and Branson is more of a show destination.

  • @Glubus
    @Glubus Před rokem +2

    I used to go Gatlinburg with my family every year for my birthday before Covid. Seeing it is so nice

  • @robylove9190
    @robylove9190 Před rokem +6

    Astra Lumina was beautiful ❤️

  • @amberdb1799
    @amberdb1799 Před rokem +5

    You should got to Cherokee, Nc after you go to Gatlinburg. It is worth the trip and great to share with everyone.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      Hello from Gatlinburg

    • @amberdb1799
      @amberdb1799 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGatlinburgHussey hello

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      @@amberdb1799 I need to head to Cherokee..it's been a while..I do Vlogs Daily here in Gatlinburg

    • @michelleb749
      @michelleb749 Před rokem +1

      What should we see in Cherokee?

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      @@michelleb749 the nature scenes Are amazing..then come say hi to me in Gatlinburg..😜

  • @lapetitemaison4219
    @lapetitemaison4219 Před rokem +2

    The New Astra Lumina Show was AMAZING! Thanks for taking us there!

  • @SpudyGun
    @SpudyGun Před rokem +9

    Frosty Gump would be my name for the Forest Gump Snowman.
    Thank you for another wonderful video.
    Plus.
    Wishing you all a Very Merry Christmas from us all In Merry Old England ❤

  • @jparsons3444
    @jparsons3444 Před 10 měsíci

    Very comprehensive tour. Gatlinburg is awesome. Thanks for the video.

  • @MichaeldeFilippi
    @MichaeldeFilippi Před rokem +2

    Wow that Lumina show is very cool! Dying to get back to Gatlinburg.

  • @kimberlyshalaby1134
    @kimberlyshalaby1134 Před rokem +2

    Jacob, I really enjoyed seeing the lights. Neat! Loved going to Gatlinburg.

  • @gillygillyyt55
    @gillygillyyt55 Před rokem +7

    One AMAZING light show there.
    Thanks as always Jacob 👍🏻🇬🇧

  • @davehenson5285
    @davehenson5285 Před rokem +8

    Now I have something to watch when I get home. You rock Jacob, keep up the good work.

  • @TrvlGK224U
    @TrvlGK224U Před rokem +9

    Gatlinburg is absolutely beautiful, but those wooden play ventures and glass walkways gave me major anxiety 😂

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      Hello from Gatlinburg!! I do Vlogs Daily if you'd like to check out

    • @LisaBrown-wy9hi
      @LisaBrown-wy9hi Před rokem

      I had anxiety from the glass walks, too. I could not walk across those.

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

    Thank you again for Featuring me on your video Jacob *16.50*...I still have people ask if I was in this video 3 months later .lol Hello from Gatlinburg!,🐻🏞️🌄

  • @SmokyMountainBlessed
    @SmokyMountainBlessed Před rokem +5

    we love Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, the Skybridge and Ober Gatlinburg, nice clip of our friend Sean @The Gatlinburg Hussey he's coming over to enjoy Christmas dinner with us in a few days, safe travels Jacob, enjoy your Christmas

  • @auntgracie4826
    @auntgracie4826 Před rokem +2

    I love Gatlinburg! I would love to live in place that over looks the strip. I know it’s a crowed, tourist trap but it’s unique

  • @DrewskiGames24
    @DrewskiGames24 Před rokem +3

    Gatlinburg.. my happy place

  • @OldMovieRob
    @OldMovieRob Před rokem +19

    Always enjoy your Gatlinburg trips. Just wish the World of Illusion was still there for you to visit.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +7

      Ugh...I'm so upset it's gone so they can put a beer place ...too many here in Gatlinburg already..

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +3

      For more Gatlinburg content check out the Gatlinburg Hussey on CZcams.

    • @OldMovieRob
      @OldMovieRob Před rokem

      @@jeremyheath6178 I will, thanks! I'll give it a subscribe and check it out.

    • @atypicalmom
      @atypicalmom Před rokem +1

      I know, right?!

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +3

    Again, thank you for the shout out! I'm in Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains Park and I do Vlogs Daily here if you'd like to say hi ..Hope to see you again down the road Jacob

  • @paulajarman9314
    @paulajarman9314 Před rokem

    We went to Astra Lumina. It was amazing. We got a membership to Anakeesta. Will be going back the end of Jan for a week just to chill. We only live about 3 hrs away in Chattanooga.

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 Před rokem +2

    I've never been to Gatlinburg. I need to go sometime!

  • @roccitydeals
    @roccitydeals Před rokem +4

    Loved visiting there last year at this time. Great to see new attractions and upgrades being built. Great Video :)

  • @dennyn.j.2699
    @dennyn.j.2699 Před rokem +1

    Merry Christmas Jacob,and to all your subcribers, David from n.j.

  • @JohnKelly2
    @JohnKelly2 Před rokem +4

    You know, Earthquake the Ride should give you a lifetime pass. I guarantee you are responsible for probably half their ridership.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      Indeed...lol. I live here and been once ...1995

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +1

      For more Gatlinburg content check out the Gatlinburg Hussey on CZcams.

  • @LisaBrown-wy9hi
    @LisaBrown-wy9hi Před rokem

    I was there in August. I had so much fun!! Thanks for the updates on the new things happening there.

  • @jeremyheath6178
    @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +3

    For more Gatlinburg content go-to Gatlinburg Hussey on CZcams. Thanks for featuring him on your video Carpetbagger!

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +2

      Fun fact: I used to work with Larry , the one who built Earthquake, Creepy world ,Ghost woods , Garfield, Lemp, Darkness......Larry is a busy guy 😂

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      Oh wow!! Thank you so much

  • @mikehughes4969
    @mikehughes4969 Před rokem +4

    I'm not going to lie, that tree venture would have me thinking twice. Also the gorilla in the subway is a little out there, but the alligator in the sewer makes perfect sense.

  • @ElyseExplosion
    @ElyseExplosion Před rokem +1

    Astra Lumina reminds me of Night Forms at Grounds for Sculpture in NJ! (Would love to see you there sometime! )

  • @OldMovieRob
    @OldMovieRob Před rokem +6

    At 25:50 you mentioned the house below the skylift, and I remember my last time there, one of the houses below was covered with coins that people had thrown down on it. We were wondering if the owners get out and sweep their roof to make some extra income.

    • @stifledvoice
      @stifledvoice Před rokem +5

      They should put a big wishing well inside of a bigger bullseye in their yard.

    • @OldMovieRob
      @OldMovieRob Před rokem +3

      @@stifledvoice That's actually a great idea

  • @virginiagiangulio9532
    @virginiagiangulio9532 Před rokem +2

    Cool place to see. 💕 💕 you and Merry Christmas to you ❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️.

  • @all-americandad9780
    @all-americandad9780 Před rokem +1

    My wife read an article today that Ober Gatlinburg has been sold to a Sevier Co. resident. Heard it was the owner of the Ole Smokey Distillery. It will be rebranded as Ober Mountain.

  • @suemoo22
    @suemoo22 Před rokem

    You and Jen will have an amazing collection of things you got on your travels! You’ll have to show us sometime.

  • @gatlinburg-val
    @gatlinburg-val Před rokem +3

    Thanks Jacob, great video, Ober changes are going to be interesting to watch too!

  • @superbadgeethan8335
    @superbadgeethan8335 Před rokem +2

    Honestly. Gatlinburg reminds me of an ocean boardwalk in the mountains and for that reason I'm not a huge fan. However, Anakista is winning me over. Love that light show!

    • @GW-gz8jh
      @GW-gz8jh Před rokem

      Years ago it was beautiful and unique. Tourism has sadly ruined it. It’s overbuilt, over cheesy, and just a crowded mess.

  • @silverghostcat1924
    @silverghostcat1924 Před rokem +2

    Love all the lights 🌌🎆 one of my favorite things about this season 🦌❄️🕯️☃️🎅🎄. Hope you have a great holiday season. Stay safe and warm 🔥🎄

  • @nurseydebdeb8539
    @nurseydebdeb8539 Před rokem

    Yay, I am so glad you checked out the Monterey Aquarium, that place is amazing. We were in the month of April, and there were tons of sea lions on the rocks along with those otters. The weather is nice in April there. If I were you, I would go east and get out California with all the rain , floods and next mudslides go to Vegas

  • @julialogeman6026
    @julialogeman6026 Před rokem +2

    My mom and sister are here in Gatlinburg til tomorrow

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      Come say hi to me at the Skybridge! I do Vlogs Daily here in Gatlinburg

  • @kimberlycolezemke2290
    @kimberlycolezemke2290 Před rokem +2

    So glad to see you in one of my favorite places in the World. Merry Christmas!!!!

  • @tammyritter9258
    @tammyritter9258 Před rokem +2

    The Dancing Star's and Enchanted Christmas Tree ARE Spectacular! Such Amazing sites ! Thank You for showing us the new Gatlinburg..MERRY CHRISTMAS JACOB, and Family
    ,,🎄🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁🎁🎄🍭from Tammy in PA

  • @MissouriPenny
    @MissouriPenny Před rokem +2

    Enjoyed replay thanks for your channel 👍🏼

  • @thewilfords4602
    @thewilfords4602 Před rokem +6

    I think Gatlinburg should keep a lot of the Originals 😢 That’s what makes Gatlinburg what it is Change isn’t always a Good Thing you are taking away the Old Gatlinburg everyone fell in love with.
    I think they need to slow down replacing old with new and use other areas around to build new in Gatlinburg and stop destroying the original Strip make another strip of new.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      Hello from Gatlinburg! You're so right! I make daily Vlogs here and it's being overwhelmed daily 😢

  • @lissachocolate
    @lissachocolate Před rokem +1

    I want to visit to see the Christmas lights and Anakeesta at night, and see the changes. Very nice video!

  • @patrickmcarter6244
    @patrickmcarter6244 Před rokem +1

    Marry Christmas, Happy Holiday, & a Happy New Year!

  • @lizlocher3612
    @lizlocher3612 Před rokem +1

    Gotta give you a double Attaboy, Carpetbagger, for walking on those freaky scary bridges made of logs n ropes!!! Wow!!!

  • @jbinthehills
    @jbinthehills Před rokem +2

    Sean is a nice guy.😎😎

  • @SmokyMountainsCouple
    @SmokyMountainsCouple Před rokem +1

    Tn Cider Company is owned by Ole Smoky Moonshine. The owner also just bought as one of the investors that purchased Ober Gatlinburg and they just renamed it Ober Mountain and are giving it a big facelift soon.

  • @lisalasota8115
    @lisalasota8115 Před rokem +1

    Hi Jacob, Merry Christmas to you and your family, enjoying your holiday videos, thanks, love you

  • @dylanmilheim6650
    @dylanmilheim6650 Před rokem

    Glad im not the only one whose never seen any of the fast and furious movies haha. Sending light and good vibes from Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.❤

  • @cbjwags
    @cbjwags Před rokem +1

    Good to see the Hussey in the video. He's a great guy! You are too though, Jacob.😊

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +1

      HUSSEY ROCKS! like Cleveland lol but in the Smokies

  • @timnorth9728
    @timnorth9728 Před rokem +1

    Forest Gump as a snowman will be named frozen Gump

  • @lizlocher3612
    @lizlocher3612 Před rokem

    This is the part of Anakeesta that reminds me of Florida or Arizona or New Mexico attractions n terrain, the rocks n mountains n lights n pools n greenery n plants just shimmer in the lights n put those areas of the country in my mind!!! What an excellent display for Christmas ⛄🎄🦌🎁!!! Merry Merry n Happy Christmas Carpetbagger n Jenny Penny!!!

  • @janicewright6375
    @janicewright6375 Před rokem

    Simply beautiful. Welcome back!

  • @paulfuryes203
    @paulfuryes203 Před rokem +2

    Very nice place love all the Christmas lights. Keep them coming Jacob love your videos and Merry Christmas my friend.

  • @dawnbenchley7237
    @dawnbenchley7237 Před rokem +1

    WOW! The lights were beautiful, Jacob

  • @TheDavidMancini
    @TheDavidMancini Před rokem +1

    Love these videos, they inspire me so much for my channel. Thank you so much!!!

  • @Blueskys1972
    @Blueskys1972 Před rokem +2

    Speaking of earthquakes, we had a 6.4 earthquake here in California, Northern California. I am in southern California, but my husband's parents live in the earthquake area, they have no electricity all day today. It was bad. Do they have that light show all year round?

  • @doriscolonhakim3275
    @doriscolonhakim3275 Před rokem

    Absolutely beautiful..Ty for sharing.

  • @paulajarman9314
    @paulajarman9314 Před rokem

    The ciders we got were really good. Watermelon was my fav.

  • @mariehendrick7173
    @mariehendrick7173 Před rokem

    I love it when you visit here!! My kind of place.. Hope you are keeping well Marie XX

  • @FamousFiveAmos
    @FamousFiveAmos Před rokem +1

    We love this time of year up there! Welcome back

  • @oliviar_12
    @oliviar_12 Před rokem

    I saw the bubba gump shrimp character walking around last time we were there!

  • @janiceevans
    @janiceevans Před rokem

    Love like ve the light show. Thanks for adding a bit to my non-decorated holiday 🥰🤗🙏🦚🪶💚💜

  • @Desert_Ratt
    @Desert_Ratt Před rokem +2

    Great video, that tree venture looks insane

  • @DHOU53
    @DHOU53 Před rokem +1

    Somebody at Loco Burro said that a ice skating rink is going where Puckers was

  • @Melissa2087
    @Melissa2087 Před rokem

    Heading to Gaitlinberg/Pigeon Forge in July or August for the 1st time .. Cant wait!

  • @chuckchristian8816
    @chuckchristian8816 Před rokem

    I’m going to have to go to gatlinburg and check this out

  • @markdraskovics1962
    @markdraskovics1962 Před rokem +2

    HEY,.. JACOB WELL I Think the snowman will be called Mr. SNOWGUMP ! You Really love the ski lift Chairs ride's and maybe see on the way
    You will see a 🐻 I think that the skybridge is one of The coolest thing they have
    Up there yummy Yummy Blueberry alcohol you got to have More than one to feel good Well OK Take care stay safe and I will see you on the next video project

  • @matthewfarmer2520
    @matthewfarmer2520 Před rokem +1

    Hello there Jacob Merry Christmas 🎄 this one is a long one, this video. Take care.🙂👍

  • @viviennemorgan7217
    @viviennemorgan7217 Před rokem +2

    i like gatlinburg's attraction.

  • @bg199083
    @bg199083 Před rokem +4

    It's always good to see Jake in Gatlinburg. I want to go there just for the experience.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      Come visit soon!! Jacob was so cool ..

    • @bg199083
      @bg199083 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGatlinburgHussey We will!

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      @@bg199083 follow me if you're able to and let me know when you're in town

    • @bg199083
      @bg199083 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGatlinburgHussey Thanks! I will follow your channel.

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      @@bg199083 thank you so incredibly much

  • @MissouriPenny
    @MissouriPenny Před rokem

    Enjoyed replay again thank you for sharing your channel 😀 🎉

  • @warmlantern0000
    @warmlantern0000 Před rokem

    Beautiful video Jacob. Love the stars !!!! 🌠⭐🌠
    I been to Gatlinburg in the late 90s. 😃

  • @Corgis175
    @Corgis175 Před rokem

    Love the snowmen the best of all and the lights.

  • @christophermartin1138

    That laugh on the slide tho 🤣 😂

  • @TOYSANDMORETOYS
    @TOYSANDMORETOYS Před rokem +1

    Wow! Larry Kirchner’s company built Earthquake! I wonder if they also remodeled The Hauntings Ghost Show in the early 2000s?

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +1

      Good question Larry has worked on a lot of things, I used to work with him back in the day. Check out the Gatlinburg Hussey on CZcams for more Gatlinburg content.

  • @alyssamims4818
    @alyssamims4818 Před rokem +1

    “Uh let’s go with the hole” 😂

  • @Cp7078
    @Cp7078 Před rokem

    Love the light show, thanks for sharing.

  • @bernadetteS4903
    @bernadetteS4903 Před rokem

    I really enjoyed this particular video! Loved the light show

  • @mightymouse211
    @mightymouse211 Před 28 dny

    I'm very much so enjoying this channel

  • @lizlocher3612
    @lizlocher3612 Před rokem +1

    Willow should have had a Santa hat too!! That's the only thing missing here, otherwise, Anakeesta is decorated and lit beautifully!!!!

  • @penxor53
    @penxor53 Před rokem

    19:00 Willow has some relatives at Glenwood Caverns in Colorado

  • @marybmccormick
    @marybmccormick Před rokem

    So beautiful and much fun can't wait to see all they are building 🏫🏫🏫 you were amazing on that scary trail 😅☺️😅☺️

  • @PointlessNostalgia
    @PointlessNostalgia Před rokem

    Great video Jacob! Interesting to see what is going on in that neck of the woods!

  • @artandmorewithrachelnicole

    Lovin it ❤

  • @melissainaus7955
    @melissainaus7955 Před rokem

    Guess what Jacob I’ve never seen a fast and furious movie either ,but my 21 year old son loves them,when he comes over he watches them on the smart tv.he shad his licence for 3 years too.

  • @ryanvance5554
    @ryanvance5554 Před rokem

    Team Anakeesta!

  • @dianadelahaye7660
    @dianadelahaye7660 Před 3 měsíci

    Some of those animatronics look alive😊

  • @randygyulay5114
    @randygyulay5114 Před rokem

    Excellent adventure. Merry Christmas.

  • @melindaknight9851
    @melindaknight9851 Před rokem +2

    Awesome video

  • @marymarks6702
    @marymarks6702 Před rokem

    Merry Christmas

  • @michelleb749
    @michelleb749 Před rokem +1

    Wearing a crocs probably wasn't the best strategy.

  • @mmirl9859
    @mmirl9859 Před rokem

    Yes I love this Video carpet

  • @ThatWilyOtter
    @ThatWilyOtter Před rokem +2

    How about FROSTEST GUMP?

  • @chrisnixon1991
    @chrisnixon1991 Před rokem +3

    The Gatlinburg husky seems awesome!

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      Hi!!! Thanks for the kind words...The Gatlinburg Hussey is my CZcams channel 🙏

    • @chrisnixon1991
      @chrisnixon1991 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGatlinburgHussey I definitely will be tuning in👍

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

      @@chrisnixon1991 thank you so much!!

    • @chrisnixon1991
      @chrisnixon1991 Před rokem +2

      @@TheGatlinburgHussey no worries brother👍your content is awesome so thank you Carpetbagger for featuring this awesome guy!👍

    • @TheGatlinburgHussey
      @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +1

      @@chrisnixon1991 omg...thank you so much

  • @brianbrewer2909
    @brianbrewer2909 Před rokem

    "No bears on chairs". 🤦‍♂️😅

  • @TheGatlinburgHussey
    @TheGatlinburgHussey Před rokem +2

    Such a pleasure meeting you!!!! Come back to Gatlinburg anytime!!!!

    • @jeremyheath6178
      @jeremyheath6178 Před rokem +1

      Sean you always get to play with the best that come through Gatlinburg. Remember no bears 🐻 on 💺 chairs.🤠

  • @christinare439
    @christinare439 Před rokem

    Great video!

  • @dylansheridan2216
    @dylansheridan2216 Před rokem

    I was wondering if you knew ab that Zoltar haha. Thought ab it when I was at the theater.