About Ripley's Motion Blaster
Ripley's moving theater in Gatlinburg, long sold as the 7D Moving Theater, now operates as Ripley's Motion Blaster. Ripley's own web address for it is the "Motion Blaster moving theater," and it describes the ride as a full-throttle, multi-dimension motion simulator: you hold on tight and experience a movie through seats that move with the action.
What to expect
A motion theater pairs a short film with seats that tilt, shake and drop in time with the screen, plus in-theater effects. Rides are short, which makes it an easy add-on between longer attractions, and many visitors do it as part of a Ripley's combo ticket.
- Motion sensitivity: if anyone in your group gets queasy on simulators, sit this one out or ask about the intensity
- Height and age limits: check them at the counter before you queue with small children
- Timing: short rides fill quickly in the evening, so go earlier in the day
Hours and location
- Address: 904 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
- Hours (week of October 22, 2026): 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. most days, and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
- Tickets: on the official Motion Blaster page
Hours change by season. Check the Ripley's Gatlinburg hours page for the day of your visit.
Tickets and savings
Ripley's sells single-attraction and combo tickets. Its FAQ says military members and first responders receive 30% off single attraction tickets and 15% off combos, AAA members get $1 off, and seniors get $1 off a single admission. Those discounts are only available at the ticket counter. Ripley's was also advertising a fall combo discount of 25% off on October 22. Prices vary by date and package, so none are listed here.
The neighbors
The Motion Blaster is on the same stretch of the Parkway as other Ripley's attractions, which makes it simple to string several together on foot:
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg at 800 Parkway
- Ripley's Haunted Adventure
- Ripley's Mirror Maze
- Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf at 188 Parkway
- Ripley's Mountain Coaster
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies at 88 River Road
Getting there
Parking on the Parkway is expensive and fills quickly. The free Gatlinburg trolley and the free park-and-ride lots at the Welcome Center on Banner Road and the City Hall lot on Highway 321 are easier, and city garages charge a flat $10 a day.
Who it suits
Kids and teens who like rides, families looking for a short indoor thrill, and anyone filling a gap between dinner and an evening walk.
