Rays on the Road

Follow us as we check out interesting attractions, restaurants, and hotels in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Mountains region, and beyond!

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Big Black Bear Dumpster Dives in Downtown Gatlinburg! #latenightsnack #bearlife #bear #gatlinburg #bearsighting #dumpsterdiving

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Full video is over 2 hours long with timestamps in the description!

We cover:
- Room service breakfast
- Lido Deck lunch (pizza + tacos)
- The brand new Meridian Show
- Evening activities

Let us know what you want to see in the next Star Princess vlog!

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New Star Princess vlog is live! 🌊

Day 4 onboard — we stayed on the ship due to weather and had pizza on the Lido Deck + finally saw the brand new Meridian Show 🔥

Full day vlog is up now:

https://t.co/UOsqoGxV6A

Who else loves sea days? 👀

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🍉 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED! Cracker Barrel Summer 2026 Menu Honest Review is LIVE!

We tried the Campfire Beef, Watermelon Lemonade, those Hash Brown Tots & more... plus full merch tour + early Halloween decor peek 👀

Some things were great… but we had to send one back 😬 Honest thoughts inside!

What’s your go-to Cracker Barrel order? Drop it below! 👇

https://t.co/6cYMBptrNe

#CrackerBarrel #Summer2026 #FoodReview #RaysOnTheRoad

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Cracker Barrel Summer 2026 menu honest review dropping at 5 PM 👀

Some things were great… but we had to send one back 😬

Plus an early Halloween decor peek.

#CrackerBarrel

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🍔 Hardee’s Prime Rib Burger is BACK! Matt gives it the honest solo taste test with natural cut fries & the new Triple Berry Sparkler. Worth the hype?

Full review 👉 https://t.co/6s0zLpMfYE

What should Matt review next? Drop your suggestions below! 👇

@Hardees #PrimeRibBurger #FastFoodReview #RaysOnTheRoad

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First time hitting Portillo’s SECRET MENU! 🍰

We tapped the dog icon on the kiosk to unlock hidden Chili Cheese Fries, tried the famous Cake Shake, Maxwell Street Dog & more Chicago classics. Honest ratings + whether it was worth it 👀

What’s your must-order at Portillo’s?

Full review here 👇
https://t.co/RyhRvu7rJz

#Portillos #SecretMenu #CakeShake #ChicagoFood #FoodReview

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🍕 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED! 🚨

We tried Pizza Hut’s new $6.99 My Hut Box — Pepperoni Personal Pan Pizza + Spicy Garlic Boneless Wings! Honest taste test on flavor, portions & value.

Was it worth it? Full verdict inside 👀

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/NcQtYWB5TF

Have you tried the My Hut Box yet? What did you get? Drop it below 👇

#PizzaHut #MyHutBox #FastFoodReview #PizzaReview #RaysOnTheRoad

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Just dropped our honest review of this $70 riverfront penthouse in Gatlinburg! 😍

Clean, quiet, great balcony view, and the blacklight test actually went well. Super peaceful spot right on the river.

Would you stay here? 👇

https://t.co/IJu9HN9Xcl

#Gatlinburg #SmokyMountains #HotelReview #GatlinburgTN

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New video is up! 🌊

We spent a full day at Mahogany Bay on Roatan from the Star Princess and wanted to show you what it’s actually like.

Honest thoughts on the port, what we did, and whether it’s worth it 👀

Watch here: https://t.co/685TsQk68h

Have you been to Mahogany Bay? Would love to hear your experience 👇

#StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #Roatan #MahoganyBay #CruiseVlog

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New video just dropped! 🚨

Moxy Louisville Hotel Room Tour + Zombie Taco Review — plus we tested the new LEVEL8 Carry-Ons in one of the tiniest rooms on Whiskey Row. Perfect for cruisers and anyone who hates wrestling luggage in small spaces!

Watch now 👇
https://t.co/yO6JUmBy8y

#MoxyLouisville #LEVEL8 #ZombieTaco #HotelRoomTour #TravelGear #CruisePacking

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🚨 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED! 🏨🌊🖤

We checked into the Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Miami for an honest full review… and things got interesting fast 😬

First room had some surprises (mold-looking ceiling stains + running toilet), so we switched and put the oceanfront room to the BLACK LIGHT TEST. Epic balcony views of cruise ships & the Miami skyline, huge pool, private beach access & kitchenette too.

Full pros, cons & our final rating in this 1hr 18min vlog.

Would YOU stay here for a Miami cruise or beach trip? 👀

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/RdjlIF1G11

#MiamiBeach #HotelReview #BlackLightTest #SunnyIslesBeach #RaysOnTheRoad

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NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED! 🚨

We hit Freddy’s for their brand new Steak Burger Taco + Salad Bowls taste test… and scored a FREE giant Oreo Custard Sandwich! 😱 9.5/10 taco, perfect 10/10 Root Beer Float, and honest ratings on everything.

Which one are you trying first? 👀

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/s0N876xmQ3

#Freddys #SteakBurgerTaco #FoodReview #RaysOnTheRoad

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🚨 Day 3 Star Princess Vlog is LIVE! 🍖🛳️

Room service breakfast, epic Americana Diner buffet, Roatan Honduras exploration, soft-serve ice cream, Chinese acrobats show & Churrasco night dinner feast!

Full uncut day on the new ship — cruisers & foodies, this one’s for you!

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/Q8WgRYZ18u

Drop a 🐶 if you watched the whole thing!

#StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseVlog #RoatanHonduras #RaysOnTheRoad

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Pancake Heaven just got even better! 🍳🥞

Back at the legendary Log Cabin Pancake House in Gatlinburg under new ownership for their 50th anniversary. The Meat Lovers Omelette was 🔥 and that Royale Sauce on the pancakes? Game changer.

Full honest review is up now → https://t.co/pEIUZmiZXh

Would you try the Royale Sauce? 👀

#Gatlinburg #Pancakes #LogCabinPancakeHouse #SmokyMountains #RaysOnTheRoad

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🚨 JUST DROPPED: Full Room Tour + Honest Review of River Terrace Hotel right on the river in Gatlinburg, TN! 🌲🏨

Double queen room with private river-view balcony, mountain views, free breakfast, outdoor pools, giant fireplace lobby & our full blacklight clean check.

Pros, cons & everything you need to know for your Smoky Mountains trip!

Watch here 👇
https://t.co/7BoQJ459Ua

#Gatlinburg #SmokyMountains #HotelReview #RiverTerraceHotel #GatlinburgTN

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🚢 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED!
Step inside our interior stateroom on the BRAND NEW Star Princess! Full detailed tour of every inch — storage hacks, Princess mattress test, bathroom, blacklight check & more.

Would YOU book an inside cabin?

Watch now 👇
https://t.co/ToKrWGXGEm
Interior or Balcony? Drop your answer!

Daily cruise vlogs from Rays on the Road 🛳️

#StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseLife #CruiseCabinTour @PrincessCruises

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Just dropped! 🚢

Day 2 Vlog on the brand new Star Princess is LIVE!
Room service breakfast in bed, epic buffet lunch taste test, first look inside The Dome, Grand Piazza, and our Formal Night dinner in the main dining room.

Watch here 👉 https://t.co/VVSogMjuyR

What would you hit first — the buffet or the formal dinner? Drop it below! 👇

#StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseVlog @PrincessCruises

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Wendy's Breakfast One Last Time? 😱

Tried the NEW Cinnabon Pull-Apart + Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant before it’s gone from a lot of locations!

Full honest $17.35 taste test is LIVE:

https://t.co/LbEYYOAF1w

Cinnabon got a 9/10 from me — what’s your go-to?

#WendysBreakfast #WendysReview #RaysOnTheRoad #FastFoodReview

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🚨 NEW VIDEO JUST DROPPED! 🚨

How Good Is This $87 Newly Renovated Gatlinburg Hotel? Johnson’s Inn Honest Review

Full tour of the freshly remodeled Best Western right in the heart of Gatlinburg — rooms, pools, breakfast, location & our real rating!

Watch now 👉 https://t.co/pOLif5oxik

Would you book it? Comment below! 👇

#Gatlinburg #JohnsonsInn #GatlinburgHotelReview #RaysOnTheRoad #SmokyMountains

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🚨 JUST OPENED! BRAND NEW Bobby Jack’s BBQ just hit Sevierville TN (Pigeon Forge area)! 🔥

We gave this brand new Texas-style BBQ spot our full honest review — smoked meats, sides, and the real deal on whether it’s a Smokies winner.

Watch now and tell us: Would you try the newest BBQ in the Smokies? 😋

▶️ https://t.co/ih05d4Du6A

#RaysOnTheRoad #BobbyJacksBBQ #JustOpened #BrandNewBBQ #Sevierville #PigeonForge #SmokyMountains