Thursday, February 19, 2015

Spring is on the way. Shop our Exclusive Titanic Toy Selection Now.


Has cabin fever set in? Are you burried in snow up to your ears and longing for the next day that you can get outside and get some fresh air? Well, I have good news....The first day of Spring is Friday, March 20 - just 29 days away! And...just as the world rotates on its axis, we will soon be enjoying warming weather.

With Spring also comes, Spring Break for your kids. I would like to make some Toy suggestions from our Titanic gift shop, that we help you entertain your kids and they won't break your piggy bank like a trip to Disney World might.  ;)

1. Cobi Blocks - **compatible with LEGO blocks** BEST SELLER


The RMS Titanic Limited Edition 450 piece Cobi Building blocks-
Size: 23 inches x 6 Inches

Compatible with LEGO Blocks

Not recommended for children under 3 years
 
Kids love these and they will be entertained for hours. 
 
 
2.  Battery Operated Titanic -

*BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!*

Titanic Battery Operated Ship will provide hours of fun in the bath or swimming pool.  Overall length is 12 ½ inches, 3 inches tall from bottom of ship to top of smoke stacks.  Adjustable rudder for steering.  Requires 1 AA battery (not included). 
 
 
 
 
3. Remote Control Titanic - 

Remote Control Titanic Details:
1/325 Scale (31.7” Length by 3.9” Width)
Detailed Deck Superstructure
Built in Stern Tube
4 Channel Remote
Motors with 3 Propellers & Rutter
Lights
 
 We also carry toys for younger kids too. Just click here.  Not only will your kids be entertained, but they will be learning Titanic history while they play and they will be helping the Titanic Museum Attraction carry out our mission - to share the stories of Titanic so that they are never forgotten. 

Talk soon!
Chief Purser, 
Erin Wicker

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Happy Valentine's Day - Pigeon Forge Ship Offer!

When you purchase your Titanic Pigeon Forge tickets on our website today through February 17, 2015, you will receive 2 adult tickets for $40. You can choose ANY DATE in 2015 for your visit, but you must purchase your tickets now. It is our way of celebrating love and giving back to our guests, whom we are so thankful for.

The Titanic Museum Attraction honors the 2,208 passengers and crew of the RMS Titanic by telling their stories each and every day. We will continue our quest and hope you are our next guest. We'd love to share these stories with YOU.

#HappyValentine'sDay
#Titanic
#Titanic103

Chief Purser,
Erin Wicker

Thursday, February 5, 2015

If You Love Downton Abbey, You'll Love This....

Beginning today through May 25, 2015, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina will display the costumes from Downton Abbey. Why is this an important event for the crew at the Titanic Museum Attraction, you ask? Let me explain....

1.  Location proximity to Biltmore: 
The Titanic Museum Attraction is just 1 1/2 hours away from Biltmore.

2. Titanic Connection to Biltmore: 
Photo Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltmore_Estate
There is an interesting connection between Biltmore and Titanic. Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt had booked passage aboard Titanic, but for some reason, decided to head home a week early on Titanic's sister ship, Olympic. However, the couple's manservant, Mr. Wheeler, stayed with the original plan to travel aboard Titanic with the Vanderbilts' luggage. Unfortunately, Mr. Wheeler did not survive the tragedy. An original personal letter written to their estate superintendent stating that they will be traveling aboard Titanic is on display at our museum along with the rest of the Biltmore Story.

3. Titanic Connection to Downton Abbey -
The story begins in April 1912 when the heir to the title of Earl of Grantham, who resides in Downton Abbey, perishes on the 'Titanic'...http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1608844
/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl )

4. Titanic Connection to The Costumes - 
This temporary exhibit will display period clothing from 1912, the year that Titanic set sail.

We consider this a historical, educational event. Why not stay a night at Biltmore to see the exhibit and experience 1st Class accommodations and then head to Pigeon Forge where you can tour the permanent, interactive Titanic Museum Attraction and learn about the people who might have worn this clothing?


Read the Biltmore Press Release here: http://www.biltmore.com/media/newsarticle/downton-abbey-costumes-at-biltmore

Read the Downton Abbey plot summary here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1608844/plotsummary?ref_=tt_ov_pl

Visit the Biltmore website here: http://www.biltmore.com/

Visit the Titanic Museum Attraction website here: http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/

Titanic Pigeon Forge Crew on the Grand Staircase

We can't wait to share these stories with you!

Chief Purser,
Erin Wicker




Wednesday, January 28, 2015

What is Titanic Pigeon Forge Doing for Spring Break?

If you are planning a family vacation to Pigeon Forge for Spring Break 2015 and want some help with activities and things to do with your family, here is what we will be doing at the Titanic Museum Attraction. 

1. We will have our 3rd Annual Titanic Author's Week. There have been hundreds of Titanic books written about the legendary Titanic. Now, all Titanic fans and followers will have the opportunity to meet and interact with authors of many of these remarkable books during our 2015 Author Book Signing Days this Spring.

Here is a list of each of the authors that will be present inside the museum where visitors can engage them in their favorite subject - Titanic.


Lowell Lytle - Our "Captain Smith" will be at the ship! 

 
Friday, March 13 from Noon - 6pm

Saturday, March 14 from 10am-6pm



Sunday, March 15 from Noon-5pm

Monday, March 16
from 10am-6pm
Tuesday, March 17
from 10am-6pm
Thursday, March 19 from 10am-6pm
Friday, March 20 from 10am-6pm
Saturday, March 21 from 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 22 from Noon-5pm
Tuesday, March 24
from 10am-6pm
Wednesday, March 25
from 10am-6pm
Thursday, March 26 from 10am-6pm
Friday, March 27 from 10am-6pm
Saturday, March 28 from 10am-6pm
Sunday, March 29 from Noon-5pm
Tuesday, March 31 from 10am-6pm
Wednesday, April 1 from 10am-6pm
Thursday, April 2 from 10am-6pm
Friday, April 3 from 10am-6pm
Saturday, April 4 from 10am-6pm
Monday, April 6 from 10am-6pm
Tuesday, April 7 from 10am-6pm
Wednesday, April 8 from 10am-6pm
Friday, April 10 from 10am-6pm
Saturday, April 11 from 10am-6pm
Sunday, April 12 from Noon-5pm
 
Book : Diving into the Deep


Cheryl Mure & Cassandra Jones - Tuesday, March 24-Wednesday, March 25 (10am-5pm)

 
Book: Ahoy Titanic


Luke Copas - Thursday, March 26-Sunday, March 29 and Saturday, April 11-Sunday, April 12 (10am-5pm)

Book:  Facts for kids about Titanic
Book: Facts for kids about the Titanic Children
Book: Facts about the Heroes of Faith of Titanic

Penelope Carlevato - Saturday, March 28-Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1-Saturday, April 4 (10am-5pm)
Book: Tea on the Titanic
Book: First Class Etiquette

Mike Shoulders - April 6th (10am-5pm)
Book: T is for Titanic

 
2. We are GOING GREEN. Yes, that's right. We will have an Irish Celebration at the ship.  The ship will be lit up green, there will be Irish music, and our crew will be ready to tell the stories of the 159 Irish Passengers & Crew aboard Titanic. Click HERE for more information. 
See you at the Titanic and May the Luck of the Irish Be With You this Spring Break! 

- Chief Purser, Erin Wicker

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Romance is in Bloom at the Titanic Museum Attractions. February is our Annual Sweetheart Month.

Ladies, picture this. You are in love and waiting for the moment when you can seal your love with a romantic marriage ceremony. You buy the dress, put it on, and feel beautiful. Now, imagine walking up the famous Titanic Grand Staircase, train flowing behind you, wedding music playing, as you make eye contact with your soon to be life long companion, husband, lover. He's waiting for you at the clock. He's dressed in black and white and smiling from ear to ear. The moment is forever engraved in your heart.

This type of ceremony might seem like a dream wedding, but you can actually do this! At the Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, Mo. and Pigeon Forge, Tn., we offer these types of weddings. We have a list of packages for you to choose from. Here are a few links:

Wedding Packages Branson, Mo. - http://www.titanicbranson.com/titanic-weddings/titanic-branson-wedding-packages.php

Wedding Packages Pigeon Forge, Tn. - http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com/titanic-weddings/titanic-pigeon-forge-wedding-packages.php

I want to share with you some of the beautiful compliments we have received from our brides.

Just Married at Titanic - Bride: Leah Douglas
"Thank you guys so much for the perfect wedding. Everyone was so great and the day was so perfect for us! Decorations were wonderful. Pictures turned out excellent. Thank you again for all of your hard work. Many Blessings and God Bless." - Carl and Leah Douglas

"My husband and I would like to say thank you to you as well as your other staff and crew member for hosting the wedding ceremony of our dreams! We had a lovely, stress-free time, and everyone who was involved gave us excellent service! We absolutely loved touring the museum, and it was a nice touch how a bunch of the crew members offered personal congratulations to us as we passed through each exhibit! I would also like to thank you for our card and gift box of chocolate; that was too sweet of you and we will cherish the card for ever! We can't
wait to see our photos and be able to share our joy with our family and friends! Keep up the good work!"
-Kristi & Ethan Clark
 
Valentine's Day marks the perfect moment to make dreams like this happen for you and your loved one. Call one of our wedding coordinators at 800-381-7670 and let us handle all the arrangements so that you, your family and friends can fully experience this magical day without having to worry about the details.

"Meet you at the clock", 

Erin Wicker
Chief Purser
Titanic Museum Attractions

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Titanic Tribute Cruise Set for October 2015!



Titanic and U.S. Tours Pair up with Princess Cruises, for a Special "Titanic Tribute Cruise" October 17-23, 2015

Starting at $2495.00 

More information: www.ustours.biz


TITANIC  Museum Attractions and REGAL PRINCESS
7-DAY, ROUND-TRIP CRUISE ITINERARY
Friday, October 16 – Friday, October 23, 2015
  



Day 1


Overnight Midtown Manhattan Hotel

The tour package begins with your arrival at a select, US Tour’s Midtown Manhattan hotel in the

Day 2


This is a free morning, with time to do some world-class shopping or sightseeing.  At 12:00 noon, we will depart the hotel by motorcoach and transfer passengers to the Regal Princess

Board the Regal Princess

The Regal Princess is a spectacular, new ship. An exciting example of the next generation of innovative Princess ships, from her breathtaking Atrium and Piazza to signature features like The Skywalk, a dramatic glass-bottom walkway, which USA Today calls “One of the Top Gee-Wiz Features at Sea.”
You’ll have the afternoon to explore the decks, locate shops and restaurants, and perhaps share stories over cappuccinos  with fellow Titaniacs!

Titanic Welcome Cocktail Reception and Dinner Party

A welcoming cocktail reception will be held before dinner.  Special arrangements have been made to seat Titanic cruise passengers together in a beautiful, getting-to-know-you setting.

After dinner, we’ll gather for a special reception with the Titanic Museum Attraction’s ship Commander, Captain Lowell.  The Captain is a noted authority on Titanic history and lore and is the author of “Into the Deep,” a best seller.

Titanic Museum Attraction’s  spokes person and historian will join Captain Lowell in introducing our very special guest, Helen Bengizer, the great-granddaughter of Margaret “Unsinkable Molly” Brown.   All three will be part of your weeklong adventure.

Day 3


Titanic - Day at Sea

This is your first full day at sea.  The Regal Princess will not dock until reaching her Halifax, Nova Scotia destination the next day.


Titanic –  Morning Devotion by Captain Lowell

This Titanic event-filled day begins with a Devotion by Captain Lowell honoring Titanic’s Heroes of Faith.  Their stories of hope, courage and redemption are as relevant todays as they were 103 years ago.  Among them, the story of Reverend Harper who wrapped his 6-year-old daughter in a blanket, put her in a life boat, gave his lifejacket to another and spent his last moments comforting lost souls with the promise of eternal life.

Titanic Afternoon Movie –  1958 “A Night to Remember”

This afternoon you’re invited to join Captain Lowell in the Ship’s Theater for a special screening of the 1958 Titanic movie classic, A Night to Remember.  This British film is considered cinema’s most subtle and best dramatization of this monumental 20th Century catastrophe.  I liked A Night to Remember…and admire the film, confessed 1997 TITANIC Academy Award winning Director, James Cameron.

Immediately following the film, Captain Lowell will share his experiences while diving to the Titanic wreck site.  It took him 2-hours to reach the ship, 7-hours to explore the crumbling remains and another 2-hours to resurface.  He brought back a story of unimaginable adventure that he’ll share with you in a Q & A session.

Titanic Evening Gala – “And The Band Played On”

Tonight, following the Regal Princess’ Formal Dinner you’ll be treated to a night of danceable music, provided exclusively for you by the ship’s orchestra.  Hits from 1912 to the jazz age and beyond will keep you swinging and swaying…and remembering, too, the night   Band Leader, Wallace Hartley and his loyal band members played on.

Day 4


Halifax Shore Tour/Fairview Lawn Cemetery

This morning, Regal Princess docks in Halifax, capital city of Nova Scotia. Here, you’ll board a private coach for an escorted tour of the city and a visit to the Fairview Lawn Cemetery where a special memorial ceremony will be held in honor of the 100 or more Titanic victims who are buried here.  Among them, Luigi Gotti, owner and manager of Titanic’s Ala Carte restaurant; Alma Paulson, 29, lost with four children; and Ernest Edward Samuel Freeman, secretary to White Star Chairman, Bruce Ismay.

Most of the gravestones, erected in the fall of 1912 and paid for by the White Star Lines, are stark and stunning reminders of what happened here.

Peggy’s Cove

Shopping and lunch await at Peggy’s Cove, one of Nova Scotia’s most breathtaking, famous and photographed places, home of an iconic lighthouse.  This unique sea beacon perched atop massive granite rocks also serves as a post office. You’ll want to send friends postcards or selfies from this picturesque location.

Maritime Museum of the Atlantic

Before returning to the ship you’ll visit the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic.  Here an exhibit  shares the story of Titanic and the key role Halifax played in the disaster.  Some of the most significant artifacts and records related to Titanic can be seen here, including a rare collection of wooden fragments from the ship, a perfectly preserved deckchair and the “Unknown Child’s” shoe.

Day 5


In Port at St. John, New Brunswick

St. John is the only city on the shore of the Bay of Fundy, home to the world’s highest tides.  There’s a storybook quality to this historic town.  Here you’ll be on your own to explore enchanting old town, cultural attractions and natural wonders.  Regal Princess shore tours are available.

Cocktail Reception with Helen Bengizer

This evening, following dinner, our Titanic group will attend a private, cocktail reception for Helen Bengizer “Molly” Brown’s great granddaughter.  This is an up close and personal moment for you to get to know this remarkable woman and to hear amazing stories about her famed ancestor that only she can tell.

Day 6


In Port at Bar Harbor, Maine

This port of call holds special meaning for Titanic fans.  It is here in this Gilded Age Eden that the richest man aboard Titanic, John Jacob Astor first met and later married, his dearest love, Madeleine Force.
This exclusive colony of wealth is nestled on the east side of Mt. Desert Island. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor features some of the most spectacular scenery on the Eastern Seaboard. This idyllic place was home to the Astors, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts for over 200 years. There are a number of shore tours available here.

Day 7


 Boston:  Hailed as the “Cradle of American Independence,” Boston is filled with historic sites.  It was America’s first great city.  In the 19th century, she was rightly described as the “Athens of
America.”  Today this city of 800,000 retains its vitality, combining historic districts with revitalized urban centers while remaining faithful to its venerable roots.  It is a city every American should visit at least once.  Follow the Freedom Trail along three of the most historic miles in the country.  See the site of the Boston Tea Party, trace the route of Paul Revere’s famous ride, and stand on the bridge where Minutemen fired “the shot heard  around the world.”  In the old Charleston Navy Yard you can see the USS Constitution, the nation’s oldest commissioned warship.  And there were 15 Titanic passengers connected to Boston, MA.  Hear their stories.


Day 8


Newport Art Museum

Newport, Rhode Island is your final stop.  Here you’ll enjoy many exciting and unique events.  First stop, the world renowned Newport Art Museum with its rich collection of Rhode Island artists’ historic and contemporary art work.  The museum is housed in the 151-year-old mansion built for John Griswold and has been home to the museum since 1916.  Costumed docents, in character, walk you through the displays while providing colorful commentary on the museum’s history.

Lunch With The Astors

Upon completion of your museum tour you’re invited to join costume Madeleine and John Jacob Astor for a fabulous three-course, plated luncheon featuring live music and private moments with your pretend Astor hosts.

Newport Mansions Tour

Following your sit-down with the Astors, you’ll step into a world of exceptional elegance and inspiration in architecture, art, interior design and landscaping that can only be found in the Grand Mansions of Newport.  Here’s where the American billionaires of the Gilded Age lived, looked after by a household staff that would rival that of Downton Abbey.

The Marble House

Featured in this tour is a visit to the Marble House, built in 1892 for Mr. and Mrs.  William K. Vanderbilt.  It was the social and architectural landmark inspired by the Petit Trianon at Versailles.  This magnificent structure changed Newport from an unpretentious collection of small wooden houses to an exclusive settlement of opulent stone palaces.  Find out why Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt purchased tickets on the Titanic and decided to change ships at the last minute.  However, Mr. Vanderbilt’s valet did travel on the Titanic.  Did he make it?  Find out his story.

Farewell Dinner

This evening our group will enjoy a Farewell Dinner in The Crown Grill, one of the ship’s 10 specialty restaurants. Relax and share your thoughts with Helen Bengizer, Captain Lowell and your fellow traveling companions as The Regal Princess sails to New York, and the end of your Titanic adventure.

Day 9

Departure Day

The Regal Princess docks this morning in New York.  Debarking will begin after breakfast.  Groups arriving by coach will have a scheduled pick up time.  Individuals flying home will require airport taxi service to the airport.  If your car was stored at the pier, airport transportation service is available.

heart of The City That Never Sleeps. Here you’ll meet your Tour Manager and enjoy an evening on your own, exploring New York City’s many famous landmarks, theatrical attractions and finest restaurants.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

"Blown Away"

Our Titanic Museum Attractions are excited to step into the New Year 2015. Why? Because our passion is telling the stories of the passengers and crew who sailed Titanic 103 years ago. However, We don't just say that's our passion; we mean it. We talk the talk and walk the walk.

Our crew members have each attended Titanic University, where they learned all aspects of Titanic history. They spend their free time reading books about Titanic, rehearsing for plays about Titanic, researching the Edwardian Era that surrounded Titanic in 1912, etc. We are dedicated to our passion.
And would you like to know what our favorite reward is for all of this hard work and studying??? When we see a child come into the ship with curiosity and awe who has Titanic in their heart. We know the type. They can't wait to step foot inside. Oh and by the way, they usually know just about as much Titanic history as we do.

This year, 2015 has the promise to spread the history and knowledge of Titanic to the next generation of Titaniacs. We are reaching new visitors who share our passion in their hearts. We love the reminders we get on TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Twitter about these passionate types. Here are a few reviews we would like to share with you. We have shared them with our entire staff.


Our hearts are filled with love and passion and we can't wait to meet more people like you!!
Happy New Year from the Titanic CREW!!!