What should be an efficient way to travel around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg is actually the biggest pain in transportation! It took us 2.5 hours to go from the Gatlinburg Welcome Center to the Pigeon Forge Walmart stop on a Tuesday afternoon with minimal traffic! The issue is the inconsistency with the timing of the trolley and the drivers having to sit and wait at stops to ensure the trolleys are not too close to each other's pick up. In theory this makes sense, but in reality the trolleys are not on time and significantly delayed anyway. The App the recommend using is not user friendly. While an all day pass is $3, save your money and drive to the Gatlinburg welcome center and take the free bus into town. The drivers were very friendly. read more

Me & my friends we were supposed to get off at traffic light 3 and we pulled the cord and everything and they drove by like it was nothing. They don't stop when it says now stopping at wherever you're supposed to stop at, literally sucks read more

This trolley stops a lot of touristy places. There are maps but if you ask the drivers, they are good about answering questions respectfully. Especially when transferring from pigeon forge to Gatlinburg. At the old mill stop (pigeon forge) they have a office where you can purchase a wristband for $3 for all day rides. You can also park there for free. Exact change is needed if you are paying as you go. It's either $1 or .50 depending where you go It's a great way to get around! read more

Fun Time Trolley - The island stop - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The trollly is a joke. Bought the all day pass. Got on once and had to walk miles back to our car because trollys never came. Biggest waste of time and money. "Fleet of more than 40 vehicles " but only two running when we called to see where they were. Waited over an hour. The only way to get to Dollywood according to a local we spoke with. For anything else he said it's a joke. Take our word for it. read more

The trolley is a great concept. But in practice, this one suffers. Their map says the North Parkway trolley runs every 20 minutes. We've been waiting nearly an hour and have not seen hide nor hair of a trolley. And traffic is flowing smoothly. I think there must be one trolley running the entire North Parkway route. It does no good to say you have 40 vehicles if none of them are in service. This is highly inefficient, and I feel like I'm wasting half my day sitting here. Pigeon Forge traffic and parking isn't so bad that I'd do this again. The all day pass was a waste of money. EDITED TO ADD: After we'd been waiting over an hour and a half, my husband walked the mile plus back to the trolley station where our car was parked. He made that walk, picked up our car, and drove back to pick the rest of our family up, and the trolley still hadn't made it to the stop. I do not recommend the trolley. I think I'd rather deal with traffic driving my own car. read more

This was the worst trolley experience I have ever had. There was a huge delay with the trolley ride to go into Gaithersburg that was NOT communicated to the passengers They should have let people know so that they could have made the decision prior to riding whether they wanted to wait or make alternate arrangements. This was HORRIBLE. read more

Fantastic value. $3 for an all day pass. We saved a ton of money avoiding the Dolly wood parking fees ($20/day) by using the trolley. The ride from Patriot Park to Dolly wood is less than 10 minutes. Parking at Patriot park is FREE! The drivers told us local trivia during the short ride. It dropped us right at the front gate for Dollywood. Great for anyone including people with limited mobility as the bus drops down to curb height making it dead easy to get onboard with a wheelchair or stroller. read more

I really want to like this but this is ridiculous! The brochure says trolleys every 20-25 minutes. It's been an HOUR and still no trolleys for the North Loop. No benches or anything for the North or South loop waiting areas for people. (I don't care so much for me but for the older people around us I feel pretty bad.) Wishing we would have just driven at this point but, you know, tried to be environmentally friendly... read more

Parking at the trolley lot and paying 50 cents per person to ride the trolley three miles to the entrance gate used to be a good deal, but NO MORE! Effective 2019, the fare has increased 500%, to $2.50 per person over the age of 3, EACH WAY! For a family of 4, it will cost them $20.00 to ride the trolley to Dollywood or Spash Country and back to their car! read more

Fun Time Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SERVICE Came from home driving 8 hours. One of the major reasons was to ride the trolley and look over the Christmas lights. Wrong Pigeon Forge DROPPED THE BALL and decided that there would be NO Trolley service to look at the light show. [A fact they misrepresented in their Christmas festival information] I know my wife and daughter had a great view, but I was fighting traffic all night for them. I really would not have minded paying for the service so I might have enjoyed it as well. Next year I'm planning on heading south and enjoying Bellengrath Gardens south of Mobile AL. The lights are top notch there. Sorry for the sour grapes attitude. I just expected so much more from the promises on the Pigeon Forge Web advertisements. read more

Fun Time Trolley - Patriot Park - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Not a fun time trolley. The driver who picked us up at the KOA stop was very rude. I got in and asked if this was the trolley to go to Dollywood and he replied "sure". Then starts shouting at me about "where are your tokens" and "didn't you get them at the campground" etc. I said to him my husband is walking up now so we can ask him. The driver says he doesn't have time to wait. At this point I'm just over this guy so I get off and tell him we will catch the next one. But he doesn't leave. So we end up riding the grumpy train. Then on our way home from Dollywood that night the driver didn't drop us at the pick up spot but stopped across the very busy street so we had to cross it with our 6 year old at night. Not safe. read more

Not a "Fun time Trolly" Would be a great service if the driver was pleasant. Unfortunately our first experience will be our last experience. read more

Do NOT use the trolley! To get from Camp Riverslanding to the Island took over an hour and a half! We missed the South bus at the campground about 2:45 PM on Friday July 5. We waited for the next bus, hopped on and rode to the Old Mill area where we waited (no shopping) for the very next North bus to take us to the Island. Hopped on that trolley and arrived at the Island at 4:20! The return trip at 8pm was even longer. Here is the scoop! The economy must be doing great as reported because the Trolley company can't find drivers! So they only have 3 buses running and the North route takes over two hours. The routes are a bit crazy too. The North route and the South route have a huge overlap. (So you ride south to the station where you catch the next bus and guess what? Instead of continuing south, it heads north again, than west than back south again over the same road stopping at the same stops if people are waiting or need to get off!). And there are several side loops that add extra time. We spent more time on the Trolley and waiting for the Trolley than riding it! And don't sit at the back of the trolley- no AC!! Plus the wooden benches are cute for the first half hour... then they become quite uncomfortable on the sitbones- bring a pillow but only if you have no other means of transportation. The drivers were cheerful, friendly and drove properly. read more

This is an unorganized and overly time consuming endeavor if you choose to take any of the trolley services in PF or Gatlinburg. Waited over an hour and half a trolley. Total time from Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge was almost four hours. Drivers were not helpful and gave us wrong directions when trying to find the proper route home. read more

Don't do it! We waited for 1 hour and 15 minutes to get on the trolly and the driver was so rude it took all I had to bite my tongue. You're better off driving. read more

Dogs not allowed. After taking our two chi mixes every day on the Acadia, Bar Harbor Trolly this was a define turn off. read more

Fun Time Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Tra la la la la la, la la Trolley. Range of Service: 5 out of 5 The trolley service offers a very good range of service. The trolley goes all the way north to the Courthouse on Bruce Street in Sevierville, and goes as far south as the Gatlinburg Welcome Center. The meat of the service, however - is probably going to be right there on the Pigeon Forge Parkway. Split between a north route and a south route, the "hub" for all of the lines is at Patriot Park in the Old Mill District. To sweeten the deal, there is a route that goes just to Dollywood and Splash Country. If you want to bypass the parkway and end up close to Walden's Landing, I would personally suggest the Wear's Valley route. In a recent trip to the area, I got to know all of the lines very well due to a slight motorcycle mishap that left me transportation-less, except for said trolley service. Look for the little signs and shelters with the happy bear on them. Price: 5 out of 5 One way fares are 50 cents for all routes except for the Galtinburg route, which is 75 cents. Fare is payable via cash only. The drivers do not make change. I'm not sure if they offer a daily or multi-day pass. Customer Service of Drivers: 5 out of 5 The drivers are all nice, and the ones I encountered were all in their late 50s or early 60s. They drive carefully, and make sure that all customers have boarded or alighted before continuing on their route. I observed one of the drivers very nicely and patiently helping a customer in a wheelchair. If you just tell them where you want to go ahead of time, they will make sure that you know without a shadow of a doubt when your stop comes up. Honestly - each driver that I encountered on the Dollywood, North Pkway, South Pkway, Wears Valley, and Courthouse Route was courteous, professional, and friendly. Condition of Trolleys: 5 out of 5 All of the trolleys were very clean. The seats in the "trolleys" are wooden benches and are not too comfortable for long periods of time, but that should not discourage you from using the system. The seats in the large converted passenger vans are fabric and more comfortable. Seemingly, all of the vehicles are accessible, but I would double check with the company if you have a specific request or route in mind. Frequency of Service: 4 out of 5, dependent on route If you stay on the parkway, you'll have no problem, because the trolleys run every 15 minutes or so. If you have to make your way to one of the resorts on the courthouse route, I think that the trolley frequency becomes less frequent as the night wears on. The trolley stops are easy to spot with the little bear signs on them, and there are also a large number of shelters that clearly say, "Fun Time Trolley". Overall: 5 out of 5 Efficient and friendly service in an oft-congested area makes getting from one point to another pain free and extremely cost effective. read more

Fun Time Trolley - Seat on Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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The trolley service is a good idea in theory, but execution is a bit off. I didnt mind waiting, my issue was with the gentleman driving. #1. You are in a tourist town. Most people don't know the stops, and how things actually work. So being shitty and expecting us to just know, stinks. Especially if you are going to scream at the passengers, after he was a complete jerk to us, I said you know we are not from here so excuse me for not effing knowing which stop was mine. I got off the trolley, and began walking to get away from him before I really lost my cool, and the man blew the trolley horn for almost 3 minutes. Im sorry you do not want me to walk back there. When I am done dealing with your crap, I'm done. I am not going to respond to you blowing the horn like an asshat. If you don't like your job, quit. Don't ruin people's vacations because you are miserable. Ps. Donald and the sweet lady with curly hair, you guys are amazing. Thank you for your politeness, and help :) read more

Do yourself a favor, just get a taxi.. If I could rate this zero stars I would. Not sure the name of the older male driver, but he is an absolute dickhead and rude as hell for no reason. Somebody tell this man if he hates his job so much he doesn't have to do it. trolley is a joke and will leave you stranded with no damn trolley coming back to get you, if you choose to use this trolley...I hope you enjoy the long ass walk back to wherever you came from because it's not coming back for you. stranded for TWO HOURS waiting for this supposed trolley that the man said would come get us, thank god for the taxi that came and picked me & my family up so we could get back to our hotel. read more

Our experience with the Fun Time Trolley is limited to the service between Patriot Park (the Old Mill area) and Dollywood. So as far as that goes, there's absolutely nothing to complain about. First of all, it costs 50 cents per person. What? That's ridiculous. Seems like it costs $12 or so to park at Dollywood. That's not outrageous, but the trolley wins that one. The real reason I opted for the trolley is that it's a quick trip and it drops you off right by the Dollywood entrance. If you park at Dollywood, you still have a tram ride or a long walk in your future. It just seemed much more convenient to use the trolley. Even on what turned out to be a busy Saturday, there were ample parking spots at Patriot Park. Plus the Fun Time Trolley just has that old school charm that's hard to pass up. read more

The trolley service makes getting around Pigeon Forge a lot less stressful! It's not perfect, but a great alternative to driving everywhere. It would be wonderful if they would offer all-day wristbands in more than one location and have a map that included stops. It can be a little confusing at first if you're not familiar with the area. read more

Fun Time Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

The traffic to Dollywood can be horrendous so the Fun Time Trolley makes sure that you get there without having to worry about the traffic. As with anything it can be a little confusing to figure out at first but once you get it the ride is very relaxing. I found the drivers to be very helpful and friendly. On my trip back from the park my wallet fell out of my purse when I dropped it. It must have slid under a seat as I did not notice that it had fallen out. The next day, I got a call from a very nice man named Greg Harrison informing that they had found my wallet. I am from California and was visiting relatives in Kentucky so this meant a 3 hr. trip back to get it. Once I got to the Fun Time Trolley office, they gave me my wallet. All my money, cards and checks were still there. That was an awesome experience and added to my positive memories of my time in Tennessee. read more

50 cents a ride, can't be beat. So it saves you a few dollars. The driver was nice and got us there fast, comfortably, and safe. Who doesn't like Trolleys. Mr Rodgers loves them! The free parking at Patriot Park their hub fills up quickly, however there was a guy selling parking on his lawn across the street for $5, which puts you back at the cost of parking at Dollywood, so maybe plan on getting there early. The guy had a full lawn when we got back, so a lot if people took him up on that offer. I guess it's still an easier trip back to Parkway. Anyways, this review is about Fun Time Trolley not some guys yard... Sorry. If your looking for a cheap, safe, convenient, way to park and get to Dollywood. This is the way to go! read more

with trolley stops everywhere there is no need to drive much. sometimes it takes longer because of traffic to get on a trolley. but who can beat 50 cents to get somewhere! Take the trolley to patriot park and then catch another to dollywood or the splash country for another 50 cents. leave your vehicle at your hotel and just sit back! if you are planning using the trolley a lot, i believe you can purchase passes. but you would have to inquire about that at the main station in patriot park. it may be a money saver for a larger family doing lots of activites. read more

This is definitely how to travel in the Smoky Mountains. The cost is fifty cents one way and if you are going several places a $2 wrist band will give you unlimited rides . Be sure to have change or ones . They get you moving quickly. If you are going to Dollywood they drop you off right in front of the gates . Being courteous by having your money , strollers , and personal items ready helps them stay moving. read more

After sending everyone on there way. They thought I was staying in...lol. I hopped trolleys went all over Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg so I could enjoy things without the grandchildren. No hassle to find parking and cheaper than gas the SUV would use in the Gatlinburg snail pace traffic. And I used my phone to text and let family know where I was so they didn't worry about me. I went back to Bubba Gumps for the Cajun shrimp.They were proud I had showed independence and got to go to "The Hollar" and sampled moonshine and didn't have to drive afterwords. And I got back late and they where still out enjoying their activities I couldn't do. A win win. Use the trolleys why pay $10.00 for parking? They have passes that are only $2.50 per day. You have to call the trolly depot and get the info. read more

Unorganized mess. Parked at Patriot Park to take the trolley to Dollywood. The lot was full but I pulled in a spot someone else had vacated that wasn't a marked spot. Missed the first trolley because there are no signs or people to explain that they don't make change. Returned five hours later to find an $83 parking ticket. If the lot is full, why don't you close it? Why don't you have employees outside directing traffic or answering questions? I feel like I fell into a rude tourist trap. read more

Fun Time Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Great job guys getting us to the convention center. Morris is hysterical and had laughing the whole way.

We ride the trolley every chance we get. Saves on parking fees and offers a great way to view the city. My only complaint is that the trolley doesn't run during the winter months. Usually starts running in the second week of March. read more

Way to hot and the trolly driver wouldn't let us open the windows for air flow... it was hard to breathe it was so hot.. you ended up sweating and being miserable... I recommend just driving into town and paying for parking..... read more

Don't expect on time service. Said they run every 40-45 minutes but closer to every hour and a half.

Tina Parker was a Trolley Driver that went out of her way to help me find my purse that I left on a different trolley the night before. She was so delightful and a blessing as she helped me. read more

The trolley was cute and the drivers we had were nice! Just make sure you have enough time to ride... it added about two hours total to our daytime activities. We ended up missing the preshow at Dixie Stampede because we didn't realize it was going to take quite that long. (Also, FYI, there are Gatlinburg trolleys and Pigeon Forge trolleys... they aren't all in the same group... we didn't know that.) Great experience! :) read more

Awful service especially during any conventions that may be happening during your stay at Dollywood here in Piegon Forge Tennessee my wife and I were refused to be allowed on buses that were headed in the direction of our Hotel. And on multiple occasions waited two hours before a trolly would even arrive to take us to our destination and some operators were rude and not helpful with reasonable questions we had about attractions or restaurants we asked about . And other issues they should address is operating more than a handful of trollies my wife and I counted each time we were at the trolly station there were trollies just parked and it would be 7 or more just sitting not being used and it may have helped with the long waiting issues of multiple people and the last is offering a comfortable seating . But if it's not improved the trolly rides will be avoided like the plague when we vaction next time read more

Great way to get around town. Jump on and let them do the driving for you. Drivers are very friendly and informative. Ask them about things to do and places to eat. read more

This was a hour and a half of my life I will never get back. Thought it would be cool to ride from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg, how can you beat a ride for 75 cents per person. Did not realize the Gatlinburg welcome center they drop you off at is not in Gatlinburg. Have wait for another trolly. while waiting for Gatlinburg trolly Pigeon Forge trolly makes it back. Again so at this point don't think I can handle an hour and half back so we head on back. Hour and a half round trip just to the welcome center. Will never do it again. read more

Had to give it at least one star would have given it none. To start they fail to mention when you by the all day pass it wont get you to gatlinberg and while hearing this after they let me buy the pass they would not give me a refund even though i just gave them excact cash for the passes. That being said who needs to be trollied around pigeon forge there is parking at every store, so if u need a pass to gatlinburg drive to their welcome center give 50cents a person and catch their trolly. read more