Beyond The Lens!
Beyond The Lens!
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Beyond The Lens! Technology and Entertainment collide for Techno-Tainment™! You will love all the fun photo ops, virtual reality rides, hunt for Big Foot, mysteries of history, interactive games, including 2-minute escape rooms! We also feature a look through pop culture from the 1960’s through today! Grab your friends and family and come make some memories and revisit some old ones. Techno-Tainment™! Find out what the talk is about!
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Danie H
Bryson City, NC79 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Judging by the look of the building and the description on the website I thought Beyond the Lens would be very entertaining. It wasn't. It was almost boring. The best part was the photo shoot areas that you can pose and have your pictures taken and uploaded to a QR card. I thought that was amazing... until the end when I was approached by staff telling me that I'd have to pay $37 per photo... did I not pay a ton for admission already?! My advice - save your money. You can google all of the exhibits shown in this museum for free.
Written February 2, 2020
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We are very sorry that you didn't enjoy your visit. Because we strive to offer a great visit to all, we are constantly changing our exhibits and attractions. As for your pictures, I take it that you did not want the $2 upgrade that would have cut your picture prices in half AND given you free e-mailed downloads. We offer the VIP experience at such a low upgrade because we want you to have great memories to take home. I hope the next time you are in Pigeon Forge, you come back and see all the new and exciting things we will be adding. Please feel free to reach out to us to discuss your visit farther. Please call 865-366-1609 and ask for the operations manager. Thank you!
Written February 3, 2020
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Jen T
Louisa, VA7 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
This was a spur of the moment visit after ziplining as it was raining. A bit pricy if you don't have a Groupon ticket. I had one due to a voucher had to use, tried to buy another but app locked up. Was $30 just for one ticket. First stop is a group photo and you get a card to scan at interactive exhibits. The arcade room was cool with giant pac man and space invaders machine. People were pleasant giving other parties a turn. Rest of exhibits not very exciting. Had a few amusement games and a giant Connect 4 game with basketballs that was cool. Finally end up out in gift shop where you can scan card and view your interactive photos and email any u want. But at same time have an employee shoving printed photos in your face with prices wanting to know if u wanted to buy them. Better off just taking your own pictures as you go along instead of dealing with photo employee at end. Was a bit crowded but not too bad, by time we left, line to get in was out the door and wrapped around side, don't waste your time or money if line that long. Check Groupon for any discounts if really want to check it out.
Written April 9, 2021
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The giant Pac-Man is fun! And, guests do like our Techno-Sports exhibits! We are sorry that you did not have a 4 or 5 star experience with us but hope you will be back later this year when we open FlyRide, a thrilling, immersive adventure!
Written April 12, 2021
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gjslhs
Pfafftown, NC40 contributions
Mar 2021
This place has the potential to be a must see attraction, but sadly it needs better management. The different rooms that you go in are relatively small when allowing unlimited people to go in at anytime. I'm not a fan of the mask and I think that some of the Covid rules are ridiculous, but this place was just crazy with how they did things. Most of the rooms that you walked through had several things to do in them. Instead of only allowing a certain amount of people at a time, you were packed in each room like sardines, and the lines for each attraction just intermingled, so much that you never knew which line you were in. They would allow this kind of crowding, but took the time to sanitize the virtual reality masks in between users. However, everything you do requires you to touch something that everyone else is constantly touching, but no wiping down these things. That didn't bother me at all, but the ridiculousness of it all made us just leave without doing much of it. A waste of money. It just needs better organization.
Written April 4, 2021
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Thank you for visiting. Spring Break and Easter did bring large crowds to Pigeon Forge and us. We have implemented increase cleaning and sanitizing procedures and do care about the safety of our guests. We hope you will come back and see us in the future.
Written April 5, 2021
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Leesny@aol.com
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Jul 2023 • Couples
I would not recommend a visit to Pigeon Forge especially in July. It is definitely for a family vacation. I am a senior and I would never return. It is very crowded, extremely expensive and I felt like it was a complete rip off. I was there years ago and it was by far a much more enjoyable vacation. The show we saw were enjoyable but everywhere you went was s complete hassle. If you must go pick an off season time and definitely not in the summer.
Written August 1, 2023
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Thank you for leaving a review but we can't tell if you visited Beyond The Lens! in Pigeon Forge. I understand you did go to a show while visiting.
Written August 21, 2023
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Pioneer19598
1 contribution
Aug 2022
don't waste, your time and money, going here1 my family and i ,was there on august 19 2022.half the thing to do, did not work. you get a card, to take picture, thru out the place and, half the camara, did not work,they froze up. the stiff ,rushed us thru, started closing down the place a hour before the placed closed
Written August 14, 2022
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Thank you for visiting. We are sorry that you didn't receive a 5 star experience and would like to learn more on your visit. Please reach out to our Operations Manager at 865-366-1609. We strive to provide an amazing experience for all of our guests and would like to hear your recommendations on how we can improve.
Written August 15, 2022
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Amy S
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May 2022 • Family
This place was alot of fun. We went with our 7 and 9 year old and enjoyed everything there! Original price is a bit high but we searched the internet for promo coupon and got 40% off. So for around $60 for the 4 of us was a great price for 3 hours of fun!
Written May 17, 2022
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Thank you for having fun with us! So happy to hear your family had a great time!
Written May 20, 2022
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ladybugg325
Horseheads, NY15 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
Our family of 5, including 2 teenagers and 1 10 year old, visited Beyond the Lens in February. Aside from the price, the whole experience was great. I’d definitely recommend anyone, of any age to visit. It can take as long as you want it to. We spent around an hour there but if we had done each exhibit, it would’ve definitely taken double that or more. Lots of interesting exhibits, hands on things and virtual reality. This fits right in with the high prices of the area but can be expected due to the tourist towns.
Written February 21, 2023
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Wow! Thank you! Love hearing how ALL ages had a great time! We hope to see you again soon!
Written February 23, 2023
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smoss999
Cartersville, GA332 contributions
Apr 2021
We took advantage of the Groupon deal and felt the experience was worth that price. Not sure it's worth the full price. There were some cool games that we enjoyed playing and the Virtual Reality experiences were very cool. We didn't have time for everything but really enjoyed our time here. I feel like this is a 1 time experience but would consider coming back if they continue to add new experiences. We spent 2 hours here. On less crowded days that would have been plenty of time, but we really needed 3 to do everything due to the crowds. We had reservations so we had to go. I would recommend checking it out.
Written April 10, 2021
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We appreciate you visiting and so glad you enjoyed your time with us! We do have more exciting things coming this year so we look forward to seeing you again!
Written April 12, 2021
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tazman569
Forney, TX359 contributions
Mar 2023
This was kinda different place, seemed to be kinda small and was able to get through quick and we still got many pics. the fly ride here was ok, seemed to be more hype than what it really was. If you are stuck needing something to do indoors would do this, but if you can do other things those may be better. Family of 4 was a little expensive for what it was.
Written March 16, 2023
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Thank you for visiting.
Written March 20, 2023
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Lexi210
Dayton, OH153 contributions
May 2021
It is so much fun. Very interactive. The have a scavenger Hunt you can do with your phones including free internet there. Lots of VR "Rides" to do. Games to play. Go at your own pace. The have photo stations throughout that you use a scan card to activate. At the end you have a chance to buy a picture package that the make for you or you can get some prints also. They also send a link to your email with your pictures.
Written May 17, 2021
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Thank you! We love that you enjoyed all the activities and took home some great memories! Hope to see you again soon!
Written May 18, 2021
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Kylee Philyaw
Kenna, WV
Im extremely claustrophobic. Does this place have an open feel where you can see exits?
Casellan
81 contributions
We have an infant- do you think we'll still be able to patriciate in the actives and enjoy the place with an infant? We can either push in stroller or carry/wear. He will sleep through most of it.
HLP
Louisville, KY113 contributions
Is this a lot like wonder works? We didn’t care for wonder works
KatMacSavannah
Sevier County, TN79 contributions
We live local. Do you offer a local discount? Husband works for Wyndam - Any free passes available? Would love to visit so we can "talk about" this new local attraction. Please advise. Thanks.
Yes, we do please call us for details! Husband must be present, bring most recent pay stub and photo ID.
Sherry A
Fishersville, VA376 contributions
Can someone tell me admission price?
Chelsea T
Pigeon Forge, TN59 contributions
Hey Sherry! Thanks so much for getting in touch. Adult VIP tickets which include digital downloads of your selfie stops are $26.99 and VIP Child tickets are $16.99. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beyond The Lens!
- Beyond The Lens! admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $26.99, while a popular guided tour starts around $99.00 per person.
- Hotels near Beyond The Lens!:
- (0.09 mi) Apple Valley Inn Pigeon Forge
- (0.14 mi) Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Pigeon Forge
- (0.09 mi) Bear Footin' Heaven - Hot Tub & Arcade Games
- (0.20 mi) Hampton Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge On The Parkway
- (0.13 mi) 2b2b Cozy Cabin-Walking distance to Parkway! 208
- Restaurants near Beyond The Lens!:
- (0.17 mi) Local Goat - New American Restaurant Pigeon Forge
- (0.14 mi) Krystal Restaurant
- (0.23 mi) Hard Rock Cafe
- (0.41 mi) The Apple Valley Creamery
- (0.41 mi) The Apple Barn and Cider Mill