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
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