Lake Buena Vista, Florida: Forrest Gump's Shrimp Boat (Missing) (In Transition)
The Bubba Gump Shrimp boat "Jenny," used in the movie "Forrest Gump," was enjoying retirement in a lagoon next to Planet Hollywood. In 2013, reported displaced by construction; hadn't returned in 2014.
- 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:
- June 2013: Reported displaced by construction.
- Status:
- In Transition
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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...Visitor Tips and News About Forrest Gump's Shrimp Boat (Missing)
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Forrest Gump's shrimp boat "Jenny" is no longer at this location. The Planet Hollywood employee did not know where she had been moved.
[Angie Conquer, 06/22/2014]It's not there anymore. They got rid of it so they can reuse the property for the redo of downtown Disney.
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