Astra Lumina Night Walk | Anakeesta

[@adventuresintvland]

That does look like a very unique and beautiful experience; something to keep in mind if we get to return next year

[@SantosChronicles]

It was one of the top on my list for sure when we went.

[@ExitThrutheGiftShop]

Very Cool - We went to Vallea Lumina near us and i love it. Anything with lights and atmosphere is a win for me!

[@SantosChronicles]

It's crazy right. The artistic director who did it deserves huge props. I'm surprised more nature places don't partner with them. This way they can all make money at night.

[@Terry.W]

Yes it does look like a fun place..

[@SantosChronicles]

We spent 15 hours at Anakeesta that day. It was a full day and night adventure.

[@SomeplaceOrAnother]

Wow 🤩 it does look worth checking out. I never get a fried chicken bonus with my room, must be a members thing 🤪😂

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL. Rosallie loved that hair cllip so much she made her older cousin wear one also. Best light show I have ever seen hands down.

[@DoodletheTravelBug]

I feel like this video did such a good job of showing off your personalities. Such a whimsical night event. I really loved it and I would for sure do this.

[@SantosChronicles]

Thank you so much. I let the family be in the video as much or as little as they want depending on the day. This is probably one of my favorites of all the things we did in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area.

[@bradandamy]

Addison's laughter is contagious - both of your girls are growing up so fast. What a great pool area for the kids. Wow that night walk is impressive! I really wish we had done this when we were there.

[@SantosChronicles]

Addison tries to be more serious now since she is a mature teenager. But silly Addison comes out here and there and so I had to make sure to include it. You have gotten to see both my girls grow up on the channel. Easily the best night walk I have ever been to. One of the top things we did.

[@FLACKFAM]

Love that the whole fam is getting involved in the hotel tour! What a beautiful walk, I would definitely want to do this!

[@SantosChronicles]

I got lucky that they were in the mood. As you know having teens. Really fun night walk and it was so visually stimulating.

[@LifeWithTheGlovers]

Super awesome. We did something last year very similar called field of lights here in California. Nice room tour, looks nice and cozy. 2:09 😂😂😂 pool and hot tub yess can’t ever go wrong. Our girls love to go to the hotel breakfast 😄 Astra Lumina looked super cool, looks like the time was enjoyed. Nice vid guys! Have a nice week ahead!! -Rufus

[@SantosChronicles]

Folks are just so creative. One of the highlights of our trip for sure. Have a great week guys.

[@OurNationalAdventure]

OMG STOP! This is amazing!!!!!! Going on my list now. Thank you so much for the hotel tour--and the incredible visual experience.

[@SantosChronicles]

This is easily one of our favorites when we were there. Seeing it live is the way to go, you won't be disappointed. Have a great weekend.

[@RobbZipp]

Holiday Inn Express cinnamon rolls are always the best! Did you mean to make half of the video a room tour?

[@SantosChronicles]

I have been getting a lot of questions as to where to stay. And I couldn't fit it to any other of the videos. The family were in the mood so the Room Tour was much more vibrant. That's why I made sure I mentioned it in the intro. Usually I try to keep all the videos by itself, but we don't do room tours very often and didn't want to do one by itself. The Cinnamon rolls are pretty good for sure.

[@NickandRachel]

Looked pretty cool! Next time We are up there at night we'll have to check it out!

[@SantosChronicles]

Seriously, you guys would love it.

[@trvlnthru]

We love Anakeesta... but have actually never been there at night to see Astra Lumina. We are going to have to make that a priority the next time we are in the area. It looks like an awesome attraction. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@SantosChronicles]

I bought the tickets, but I thought it was just lights on the area we were already at. So seeing that it is a different area that wasn't open in the afternoon, it made it so much better. This may have been the best thing we have gone to while we were there.

[@DMSAdventures]

Woooaahh that looks super cool. Reminds me of the Brookgreen Gardens we go to in South Carolina.... except with music. Amazing how they can get that stuff setup. That Holiday Inn looked awesome. We have a trip next year where we are staying a night at a Holiday Inn Express... not as fancy though. Loved the room tour!

[@SantosChronicles]

That's what I was thinking. But more places should partner with these guys. It would be additional revenue where usually you would be closed. And it was one of the best things we did there. What I love about Holiday Inn Express, the experience is generally the same. Plus the free breakfast.

[@wildzenventures]

What a cool video! Looks like a great family trip. The star walk was my favorite, nice job to Melisa and those who did the high walk! The hotel pool was really nice too! Great family memories for sure.

[@SantosChronicles]

Trying to make those vacation and hanging out with the cousins memories. Those stand out so much for me as a kid.

[@wildzenventures]

@@SantosChronicles I agree! We try to do that with our kids/grandkids too!

[@JenniferandMark2014]

Looks trippy and super fun! 😁Jenn

[@SantosChronicles]

Definitely very trippy. I have never seen anything like this before.

[@eiffellynyap3661]

Dude… for real. Video and pictures do not do it justice!! It was a one-of-a-kind music and visual experience all in the Smokies 🤩 sooooo amazing and totally worth it. I’m so glad we did it!! Also, the chicken nugget had me cackling 🤣🤣🤣 we should have documented Marc’s shenanigans looking for Grace’s nugget clip through Anakeesta 🤣

[@SantosChronicles]

I’m surprised some of the videos came out since it was so dark. It looked good on video bit way better with human eyeballs for sure. I was just telling someone about the lost nugget clip. Marc for the win!

[@ShowMeAnAdventure]

This looks so cool! I love a good light show. We always have good experience at the Holiday Inn Express. One of the best hotel breakfasts we’ve ever had was at one of those in Utah!! Looks like a fun pool area too-perfect for everyone in the family!

[@SantosChronicles]

For some reason, almost all the Holiday Inn Express we have gone to is either new or just renovated. All the others are around that price range can differ from hotel to hotel. And breakfast is the key determination. For the same exact breakfast, it was $39.99 per person in NYC. Rosalie goes to vacation for the hotel pool for sure. Have a great weekend guys.

[@DestinationEarth]

Good to see the whole family getting in involved in this room your! This night show looks really cool! I would love to come see and film this. So glad to hear that you enjoyed it so much!

[@SantosChronicles]

A rare instance where the family was all about it. I was hoping that I was going to be the editor and they would be the face of the channel. However, they jump in and out when they feel like it. It was so much fun and I think something you guys would enjoy also.

[@DestinationEarth]

@@SantosChronicles Welcome to my world my friend! It's nice when you can get other people involved. I know Akane isn't as keen about all the filming and talking as I am. I do all the editing, so it's defiantly my project through and through, lol. Hopefully when my kid gets older he'll like being involved and will want to learn and take over doing the work and I can just be there in the videos, lol. Just know I appreciate your work, and you're a natural on camera! Love seeing you Carl!

[@SantosChronicles]

@@DestinationEarth Thank you so much for the words of encouragement. You know all about the grind.

[@PogiboyProductions]

Addie makes a good tour guide 🙂hotel looks cozy but that fried chicken hair clip though hahahaha I agree, kids love the pool! 😆 Astra Lumina looks great guys, lots of fun lights and interactivity! I think they have one in NYC somewhere. Hope you guys are enjoying the weekend!

[@SantosChronicles]

Sometimes Addie gets in the mood and I let her roll. I remember being a kid and the pool was the best part of the whole trip. The first one was here but they did expand and I believe they have one there in New York.

[@TheTolleRoad]

Oh that does look cool. I didn’t even know about it. The next time I leave my chicken wing hair clip on a pillow I’ll head straight to Astro Lumina!

[@SantosChronicles]

LOL. Rosalie made sure her Cousin had a matching Chicken Nugget hair clip. And of course she lost it and we spent an hour looking for it. But all is right int he world with all kids having their chicken nugget hair clip.

[@janisparr8592]

I agree about the litmus test for hotel rooms - how many usb plugs are available?!?! Breakfast is also a plus! Another great attraction in the Pigeon Forge area.

[@SantosChronicles]

I also bring a huge power strip for all the things I have to plug. I just can't believe how much they have there. So much more to go to the next time we are there.

[@LifeWithTheGlovers]

8:46

[@SantosChronicles]

Thank you.