Friends Forever Bus Tour Club

We travel to Lancaster PA.

First we have lunch at the Plain and Fancy Restaurant. First time for our group. Since 1959, Plain & Fancy Restaurant is well-known for serving family-style dining in Lancaster County with PA Dutch favorites.

### The Holiday Feast menu

• Rolls with butter and coleslaw
• Fried chicken, sliced roast turkey breast, and baked ham with au jus
• Mashed potatoes with gravy
• Stuffing
• Chef’s vegetable and cranberry sauce
• Miller’s made in-house apple pie and pumpkin pie
• Beverages include iced tea, lemonade, water, coffee, hot tea

After lunch we will see the Holiday Show Deck the Halls at the American Music Theatre. Check in at the decked-out St. Nicholas Hotel where we find our dashing dancers and merry musicians ready to “Deck the Halls!” Bubby Bubbly bellhops and glittery guests make merriment in preparation for a visit from Old Saint Nick. This musical holiday adventure brings together friends old and new to celebrate the season with awe-inspiring performances designed to capture the hearts of the entire family.

$189.00 PP

Assigned seats
B Bus driver side D door side side
Row 1 Shaun & Yolanda D Philip & Margie B
Row 2 Lynn B Kathy T Jacqueline and Dawn B
Row 3 Colleen D Dee & Nellie & Loraine guest B
Row 4Stephanie & Cathy B Loraine and guest B
Row 5Carolyn Judy B Patricia and Eileen B
Row 6 Denise & 3 guests
Row 7 Lisa Window & Michelle Aisle B Diana and Guest D
Row 8 Patricia R Joanne S Erin Rena
Row 9 Joan L & Linda D Rose Aisle Fran Window B
Row 10 Lucy B Adrienne B Heather and guest D
Row 11 Natalie & Joyce B Laura & Darlene D
Row 12 Rose and Rose B Karen D (Rego Park)
Row 14 Toni B & Barbara B Diane & Alona D
Last row Janet D
last row 15 Millie
Trip is Rain or shine
Melville Park and ride 7.30AM
No Bayside this trip
Rego Park Burger King Queens Blvd 8.15AM
8.30 AM 34th and 6th AVE (Bus stops on 34th street facing 6th AVE) Same side as macys one block away
No refunds or credits for not attending. This includes being late for bus.

Friends Forever Bus Club acts only in the capacity of an agent for its passengers in matters relating to transportation (whether by common contact or private charter); hotel accommodations and/or features of its tours entrusted to an person or company and holds itself free from all responsibility from whatever cause. It reserves the right to change any arrangements should situations necessitate, offering substitutes of equal value, to cancel the operation and/or decline to book or retain any person(s) on its tours, making full equitable refunds. Tour prices subject to change without notice.

05/30/25 trip updated $200 deposit to attend

Join Us for a special 6 day trip to new location TN.

Day 1 Monday Travel to VA Lunch on own en route
Check in for one overnight.

Day 2

Walk around Gatlinburg Lunch on own

Check into hotel for 3 nights. Holiday in Express Gatlinburg. Hotel includes water park, gym,Breakfast

at night Dinner and a show

## Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner and show

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Day 3 Wednesday
Breakfast at hotel
Titanic Museum
At the Titanic Museum, built to resemble the British ocean liner at half-scale, you take self-guided, interactive audio tours designed to share the history of the ship and its ill-fated maiden voyage of 1912. You’ll receive a boarding ticket with the name and traveling class of a historical passenger whose story is revealed as they explore interactive exhibits—and learn if their passenger survived.
Dollywood Theme Park
Immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas presented by Humana. Discover a winter wonderland twinkling with over six million twinkling lights, dozens of towering Christmas trees and more, all adding a cheerful glow to award-winning rides and attractions, like the new Big Bear Mountain. Embrace this special time of year with all your senses as you discover festive flavors, heartwarming holiday shows, and seasonal shopping, all nestled right in the heart of the Smokies. Discover the warmth, wonder and glow of one of our most cherished holiday traditions at Dollywood.

We will have 2 departure times since the hotel is close. Members can stay to close time or leave early.

Day 4
Breakfast at hotel

Guided Tour using our bus of the Smokey Mountains. We will get off the bus at a few times on our Tour.

Later we see Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud show Eat like a Lumberjack at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Supper Show, featuring our all-new All-You-Can-Eat supper buffet! Enjoy action-packed stunts, toe-tappin’ music, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the entire family!

Our last stop on this busy day. Winterfest Driving Tour Of Lights

## Winterfest lights in Pigeon Forge shine from early November through mid-February. See more than 12 million shining Pigeon Forge holiday lights when you take the Winterfest Driving Tour of Lights! Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg create a winter wonderland for locals and guests alike to enjoy during the annual Winterfest celebration. Whether this is your first time to visit the Smoky Mountains, or you’re making a return trip, Winterfest is the perfect occasion to share special memories with family and friends.

Day 5 Friday
The Alcatraz East Crime Museum -Explore American history from a different perspective in five unique galleries that burrow deep into criminal profiles, the penal system, victim’s stories, crime prevention, forensic science, law enforcement and our justice system. The museum is 25,000 square feet, spread over 2 floors and includes over 100 interactives. So much fun it’s a crime!

Travel to VA for an Overnight stay

Day 6 Saturday Breakfast included at hotel and we travel home with rest stops from a wonderful adventure.

Single

Room 1 Philip
Room 2 bus driver
Room 3 Cathy
Room 4 Stephanie
Room 5 Rose
Room 6 Judy D.
Room 7 Donna M
Room 8 Laura
Room 9 Monica Ha
Room 10 Lena
Room 11 Victoria
Room 12 Lucy
Room 13 Joanne H.
Room 14 Michael
Room 15 Linda H
Room 16Lisa
Room 17 Zandra
Room 18 Natalie
Room 20 Lou
Room 21 Denise

Double
Room 1 Dee and guest
Room 2 Jacqueline and Dawn
Room 4 Thea and guest
Room 5 Dotty and Fredalyn Weis
Room 6 Annette Ali & Lynette Ali

8 meals included
5 breakfasts 2 dinner Theatres and one food voucher at Dollywood

Single Occupancy $1499pp
Double Occupancy $1299 pp

Bus stops

7.00 AM Melville Park and Ride (Service road) Exit 49 LIE
7.45 Bayside
8.15 Rego Park
8.30 AM NYC 34th and 6th AvE

Friends Forever Bus Club acts only in the capacity of an agent for its passengers in matters relating to transportation (whether by common contact or private charter); hotel accommodations and/or features of its tours entrusted to an person or company and holds itself free from all responsibility from whatever cause. It reserves the right to change any arrangements should situations necessitate, offering substitutes of equal value, to cancel the operation and/or decline to book or retain any person(s) on its tours, making full equitable refunds. Tour prices subject to change without notice.

Update 10/20/25
This trip is going payment will be accepted now.

Our first stop will be Cracker Barrell for lunch (On your own)
After lunch we will travel to Peddlers Village where you can buy your last minute Christmas gifts. Peddlers Village will be lit up with thousands of Christmas Lights.

Trip is Rain or shine
Melville Park and ride 10.00AM
Rego Park Burger King Queens Blvd 10.35AM
10.50 AM 34th and 6th AVE (Bus stops on 34th street facing 6th AVE) Same side as Macys one block away

Attendees
Philip
Shaun
Lynn
Jacqueline

Friends Forever Bus Club acts only in the capacity of an agent for its passengers in matters relating to transportation (whether by common contact or private charter); hotel accommodations and/or features of its tours entrusted to an person or company and holds itself free from all responsibility from whatever cause. It reserves the right to change any arrangements should situations necessitate, offering substitutes of equal value, to cancel the operation and/or decline to book or retain any person(s) on its tours, making full equitable refunds. Tour prices subject to change without notice.

Our group Loved Noah in March. in 2026 we will be seeing Joshua at Sight & Sound Theatre in Lancaster. First we will shop and have lunch on our own at Kitchen Kettle Village.

## Be strong and courageous

From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, JOSHUA is a miraculous adventure for the whole family. Journey alongside the people of Israel as they navigate their new-found freedom in an unforgiving wilderness. When Joshua is called to replace Moses as their faithful leader, tensions mount in the midst of dwindling supplies and approaching armies. With one last fortified city standing between the Israelites and the Promised Land, unexpected help emerges from behind enemy lines and Joshua’s trust in God’s plan is put to the ultimate test.
Experience one of the most redemptive stories of the Bible as it comes to life in this brand-new original stage production from Sight & Sound Theatres.

Price of trip $199.00 lunch on own. No refunds.

7.30 AM Melville 395 N Service Rd, Melville, NY 11747
8.00 AM Bayside McDonalds 203-11 Northern Blvd, Bayside, NY 11361 (need 5 attendees for stop)
8.15 AM Rego Park 92-85 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11374 Park on street
8.30 AM NYC 34th and 6th AVE bus stops on 34th street near 6th AVE (facing 6th AVE.) one block from Macys
Trip goes out in any weather condition

Friends Forever Bus Club acts only in the capacity of an agent for its passengers in matters relating to transportation (whether by common contact or private charter); hotel accommodations and/or features of its tours entrusted to an person or company and holds itself free from all responsibility from whatever cause. It reserves the right to change any arrangements should situations necessitate, offering substitutes of equal value, to cancel the operation and/or decline to book or retain any person(s) on its tours, making full equitable refunds. Tour prices subject to change without notice.