Lake Buena Vista, Florida: Forrest Gump's Shrimp Boat
The Bubba Gump Shrimp boat "Jenny," used in the movie "Forrest Gump," is enjoying retirement in a lagoon next to Planet Hollywood.
- Address:
- 1506 E. Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL
- Directions:
- Floats in a lagoon next to Planet Hollywood. I-4 exit 68. Turn north onto S. Apopka Vineland Rd, then quickly turn left onto Hotel Plaza Blvd/Buena Vista Drive. Drive 1.5 miles, then turn right and drive under the Downtown Disney arches. Planet Hollywood on the right.
- Hours:
- Daily 10 am - 2 am. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 407-827-7827
Forrest Gump's Shrimp Boat: Sometimes dumb rumors lead to great truths. Such was the bizarre faux news report that the shrimp boat used by Forrest Gump in his Hollywood movie was to be cut in half -- one part going to Planet Hollywood in New York City, the other to Planet Hollywood in Los Angeles. [05/12/2010] Complete Story...
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