Arriving HRH Sat. at 1:30 which park?

[Riverview]

We will be getting to HRH around 1:30 on Sat 7/14. Which park US or IOA would you recommend we go to on that first day?
Riverview

 

[Robinrs]

I always suggest that you take in USF first. It's a great park but IOA is state of the art and can make the USF experience a downer in comparison.

Wow, Riverview! You leave in two weeks! You're heading for Orlando the day I go for an EXCITING week in Dollywood... .... some people have all the luck!

 

[Riverview]

Gee Robin we seem to vacation in the same spots! We stayed a week in Gatlinburg 2 years ago. My then 8 yr old DD and I had a great time. Dollywood is ok but does not compare to WDW or I hope Universal ( this is our 1st time at US/IOA). Besides Dollywood there are lots of things to do in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. I hope you have a delightful trip.Thanks for all the tips so far, I am sure I will think of more things to ask you and everyone else in the next 2 weels.
Riverview