Stone Mountain Park Lasershow

The lazer show is a must see! They really vamp it up on holidays so its pretty awesome. I dont libe far so its a nice thing to do when you are bored.

I first saw the Stone Mountain laser show a few years back, when, as a college student, I would come to ATL on weekends to visit my then girlfriend, now my wife. The laser show was a fun, cheap and romantic date night for us. We’d pay the $ 10 to park, spread a blanket on the lawn and have a small picnic while watching the show. Even then, the racial implications of certain aspects of the show, and Stone Mountain itself, was not lost on me but despite that, I couldn’t help but enjoy the show. It’s music, lasers, animation and fireworks… I mean come on!
Fast forward a few years to when I became an official ATL resident and ended up taking visiting family and friends to stone mountain a few times a year for the actual park, for «snow mountain», the laser show and everything else. They loved it all! Again, despite the obvious uncomfortable parts, I managed to still get a child-​like giddiness from the mere thought of going to stone mountain. With the fun attractions, yummy food stalls (funnel cakes, giant turkey legs, cotton candy, the works!) 4D show, riding the skyview, seeing the magic of the flying snow princess and more, Stone Mountain was my ATL Disney world!
Now, fast forward to THIS year. It’d been a couple years since I’d visited stone mountain, I’d missed it and longed to return but this summer brought with it all the confederate flag controversy and I almost considered giving up Stone mountain altogether. But, when I thought about it, I realized that although there are MANY changes the park can, and SHOULD make in the vein of racial sensitivity, Stone Mountain still seems to evoke so much happiness and fond memories for me. It reminds me of carefree college days, falling in love with my wife and the joy of seeing the smile on my niece’s face when she experienced Stone mountain for the first time. Still, the confederate flag controversy really clouded my view of the park and brought the uncomfortable feelings I would normally suppress to the forefront. But, despite my mixed feelings, when my bro-​in-​law came to visit ATL for the first time a few weeks ago, I decided to take him to the laser show because I thought he would enjoy it. Plus, I’d heard the laser show had been recently updated and I, myself, wanted to see it even though I worried about how I’d feel about park now.
When we got there, I realized the parking fee had risen to $ 15 so that was the first change. We arrived about fifteen minutes before the show started which is VERY late and we knew it. It took us a good ten minutes to find a parking spot. When we finally did, we hustled to the lawn and our mouths dropped when we got there. We couldn’t even see one blade of grass, literally every square inch was taken. There had to have been over five thousand people there. Ordinarily we would never have attempted to come on a weekend in the middle of summer, but it was his last night in town so it was a must.
There was absolutely nowhere to sit on the massive lawn but after walking around a few minutes we found some large rocks off to the left side of the mountain that gave us a pretty good view. As soon as we sat down, the show began. I love how prompt it is! Even though I was watching with skepticism this year more than any other year, all it took was a few seconds and I was ALL IN. I was rocking to the music, screaming at the fire show and singing my heart out, it felt like my first time back in college all over again. The laser show has gotten even better! With the addition of a few more awesome pyrotechnics, some computer animation that makes the mountain at times seem 3D and at other times seem as if it’s crumbling in front of your eyes – kinda scary but cool. They also added new music like Pharrell’s «Happy», John Legend’s «All of Me» and outkast’s, «Hey Ya» .
All improvements to the show made me so happy I came and my brother in law was absolutely in awe. I found that, despite everything, the show fills me with as much joy as it always has and I will probably be back again the next time we have an out of town guest in our home.

Absolutely breathtaking and the salute to our great country and our military was just as good. We bought seasons tickets and took our grandchildren. They loved it and we loved the small feel to the park. I highly recommend this park! Price and things to do !

Was there with the family July 4^th 2015.
Listen folks, its a LASER SHOW. And it is really reasonably priced (parking) and in a beautiful, natural setting. Of course it is dated. It’s a LASER SHOW!!! I was pleased; My 5 year old loved it. Combined with the fireworks it is a pretty long display. If you are a fireworks freak go somewhere else. The fireworks are great but not as long as fireworks only shows. Honestly my geeky mind looked at it in an historical point of view, as an old school laser show.
We had a wonderful day; after the rain cleared the park filled up quickly and the staff was well equipped to handle everyone. The unbelieveably long tram line (out into the parking lot; scary shocking OMG line) only took an hour.
I’m sure the plans are in motion, but when they upgrade the projectors and media we’ll be blown away.

Very unique experience. Great idea to project something on the mountain and to add fireworks and fire! It has opportunity for improvement with better laser graphics and music. Depending on where you’re able to park, it may be a hike to the show. Overall, worth checking out. Hopefully it continues to improve!

This show was very fun to watch. You can get in for the price of parking and bring chairs or a blanket to set up on the huge lawn facing stone mountain. I saw people bringing in pizza and all sorts of food and soft drinks as many come early so they can set up their spot.
I’d recommend staying for the show if you’ve spent the day at the park. I’d even recommend coming just for the laser show.
SPOILER ALERT
The show started with songs, lasers, and pyrotechnics, in tribute to Georgia athletics. Next was a tribute to Georgia music. Both musicians from Georgia and songs about Georgia. The shows finale was a patriotic theme culminating with the National anthem and a barrage of aerial fireworks and huge flames shooting upwards with lasers outlining the carving on stone mountain.

The laser show was entertaining but probably not worth seeing more than once.
There were advertisements at the beginning which I though was kind of weird and there was some very in your face patriotism and southern pride. Some parts were definitely cute and it’s kind of nice to lay out on the lawn and relax. It’s not a bad way to end a night, but I probably wouldn’t bother seeing it again.
Also definitely get there early and bring something comfortable to sit on.

Used the stone Mtn inn as a base camp for the Eastern half of our ATL week. Fairly nice older plantation style hotel that was real easy on the $$.
But the best part was coming «home» for three nights just in time for the 9:30 pm laser show. (Actually got back around 8:00pm to get a great place on the lawn).
First night upper half of the lawn dead center. Bit too high to see the lasers interacting with the trees
Second night just dead center behind flat private seating area. Great but almost too close.
Third night one third up the hill dead center. Had been raining all day so the grass was soaking wet. Not many brave souls on blankets just plastic tarps and chairs.
Perfect spot !

The laser show starts at 8:30 and lasts for about 40 minutes. Not much of an actual laser show more like a projector that points directly at the mountain but then again it’s all for fun and the kids. Be sure to save a spot for yourself bring a blanket and snacks (hopefully your responsible it that department). Parking is a jam but not impossible to find good one, there are some really good parking up close for the quick eye. This was my second visit and should have gotten the year round pass $ 30 from the first time instead of paying $ 15 over and over again. The show consist of the history of Atlanta, dedication to firemen and more. Somewhat educational for the youth and entertained for the young age till 13. Plenty of baby strollers everywhere. The music is somewhat thrown off, I heard it wad the same from years ago just a few updated music added. Other then that check it out for yourself, recommended for a full day conclusion at stone mountain. The best part is the cool fireworks I’m such a kid for. I did get excited I have to admit. I did get the year round pass and this will be my go to spot for serenity, hanging outdoors and a good jog.

I haven’t been to the Lasershow in several (and I mean several) years. The last time I came in 2007 I was on a date and tonight I came with some girlfriends. The Lasershow is nice to visit with your family or even by yourself. Be prepared to walk because it is a distance from parking. Unless you have an annual park pass, you will be paying the $ 10 bucks to get in (per car), unless you live nearby and walk in (no fee). Don’t expect hip hop to be playing, unless it’s a major crossover song (like Pharrell’s «Happy»). During the show you will hear a lot southern music (Elvis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, and some county hits I’m not familiar with). Seating is on the open lawn, so bring chairs and blankets. You can even bring snacks. Check it out one night.

Don’t understand all the good reviews, it’s more for kids I guess than adults! It was pretty boring, we left early before all the crowd did! Wasn’t impressed! People carry in boxes of food, which I can’t blame them after paying $ 7 for a slurpy!!! Crazy!!!

This was a good show, not great, but not bad either. Some of the laser tricks i havent seen before. As for ad, i agree with other Unilocalers this show is built around sponsers. We were at VIP seating, which was well worth it. I would suggest every1 spend the $ 15 and get it. If u come early say around 7 like they suggest, i would do that, u will find grt parking. It gets very bz very quickly. Bring a fogger for the bugs, show is good hr long, with fireworks. If u r early u can take ur kids to the splash works, they r very easy going with that, it was pretty hot today.

Yeah, what Dynomutt said…
I took the family to Stone Mountain this weekend and we had an amazing time. My 9 year old and 15 year old both enjoyed it, and my wife and I had fun too. We tried the rock climbing wall (my son actually beat me), did the train, the 4D theater, and all kinds of stuff. By around 6pm, we had done it all and so we made our way to the lawn area to prepare for the laser show that started at 9:30. To prepare, I left out of the park and went to the local grocery store and picked up several picnic necessities to help during our 3 hour wait. Once it got dark, the lights went down and it was time to get started.
It was all downhill from there. I can deal with country, I’m a Marine and so I definitely like the patriotism, but why is everything so slow??? Slow songs for lasers and fireworks? Really? So you think Mariah Carey’s «Hero» is a good choice? I like the song, but not for this. I’m a huge John Legend fan and I love the song «All of Me» but it doesn’t belong at a freaking laser show! I nearly fell asleep (seriously). My 9 year old said, «Daddy, we waited hours and hours for this??). My oldest just laid there pretending to be dead, and my wife leaned over to me and just said, «I hate this so much.»
If they incorporated uptempo music, brightened up the lights on the mountain, and found a way to utilize the fireworks with the music and lasers, this could be amazing. Imagine huge booms from the fireworks as the climax of the song was reached? There would be cheers and fun. At the show I went to, it was basically golf claps at the parts people felt obligated to do so. And maybe we went to a different show than Dynomutt, but the fireworks at the end were about 4 or 5 minutes and they were very average.
It was so bad it was actually funny. We’ll be back to Stone Mountain, but we’ll be long gone when the laser show begins.

Our experience here was great. We thought the show started an hour before it did, and thank goodness we got here early. It was packed. The laser show put laser animation to popular songs. They played classic, current, and popular songs that mention Georgia. I really had fun watching the show, but I thought it was a bit short. Also, I thought half the show was filled with advertisements. I understand the show needs sponsors, but this seemed excessive. Overall, if I was in the area, I’d go back. Stone Mountain is a great family fun attraction!

Is this a different song from the last two? I really can’t tell. Why is country music these days just pop music with a trailer-​park accent? Are these all the country summer jams of 2014? Every song so far has mentioned summer. Must not be hard to write a country hit; rednecks will swell with pride, nostalgia, and general woooo-​doggity at the drop of a Stetson, so as long as the song has a hook about drinking, blowing off steam after a long day, or… Hold up… Is… Is he rapping now? Sweet Lucifer, what is going on here? Why is the country singer rapping? Oh, come on… Don’t start with the Katy Perry now… I take it back. I take it back. Please, play more hick-​hop. For the love of Baby Jesus and Charlie Daniels! MORE COUNTRY!!! Wait… What now? Is this pop or Christian music? I can never tell the difference these days. Oh sweet jeebus fuck… No… No… Not Kid Rock. Not «All Summer Long.» What have I done to deserve this? Someone please summon the zombies of Warren Zevon, Ronnie Van Zant and Joe C. to make it stop.
Hold on… Laser show’s starting already? But it isn’t dark yet.
Wait… What’s going on here? Is this the same technology they were using when I came here in the ‘80s? Holy shit… That looks terrible. Please tell me it gets better. I… I mean… What? Why is there a segment on the Harlem Globetrotters? Did they load the wrong file? They do realize the team wasn’t renamed the Norcross Globetrotters, right?
Oh, now they’re doing all the local universities, so this will be the part of the show where thousands of drunks try to out-​holler their neighbors when the school they prefer is shown, much the same way my grandmother would try to out-​sing everyone around her during hymns at Sunday Mass. Annnnnd as expected, the weakest response is for Tech. Maybe I should contribute just so the Tech students/​alumni/​fans don’t feel neglected. «Yaaaaaay, science!»
And now we get to lay claim to every singer with even a tenuous connection to Atlanta… But no mention of Starbuck? Did they edit that part out of the segment… last year? Wait… Why is «Sweet Home Alabama» playing?
Oh well… If you aren’t the type to get weepy at banal displays of nationalism, with just a hint of racism, then perhaps this won’t be your red Solo cup of Grendiddy Jim Bob’s homemade whiskey.
If one or more of the following apply to you, however, then this event might be right up your alley:
* You own a cap or shirt with the words «God, Guts & Guns made America free» on it
* Your voice becomes a whisper when you say the word «black», regardless of context, such as, «GIMME …black… BEANS ON THAT THERE BURRITA»
* You have a dog chained to a tree in your yard
* That dog’s name is Rebel
* You use the term «Jew» as a verb
* Historical accuracy is not something you value in patriotic shows (Stonewall Jackson ended the Civil Wa??? *ahem* I mean, War of Northern Aggression?)
* You frequently refer to the US President in text as «Barack HUSSEIN Obama»
* You’ve ever made it to 3^rd base with your parent, child, sibling or cousin
* Your parent, child, sibling or cousin falls into more than one of those categories
* You have a Gadsden flag or Confederate battle flag displayed prominently in your home or vehicle
* You get angry when you see people seated during the national anthem
If, like me, however:
* You find blind nationalism trite, not to mention destructive to society
* You would notice immediately and be annoyed/​amused that a production has lumped all references to non-​whites into a single, short segment
* You absolutely loathe Lee Greenwood’s «God Bless the USA»
* You are always «that guy/​girl» whom everyone glares at during the national anthem or pledge of allegiance, because you’d prefer to remain seated and finish your delicious Triscuit crackers than engage in jingoistic jibber-​jabber
…then you might think twice about braving the heat, commercialism, screaming kids, and general white-​trashery that are inescapable here.
Then again, if (also like me) it has been years since you’ve gone, or if you’ve never witnessed this equally horrifying and hilarious mess, then perhaps it’s worth the trip. If you already have a Stone Mountain pass. Or you plan to walk/​bike there. Or you plan to be fantastically high.
The fireworks display following the laser show is not awful. It lasts 15 minutes, perhaps, but is more or less indistinguishable from most displays.
To avoid the largest crowds, consider going on a day other than July 4^th.
Overall, ³⁄₁₀.

Will makes our seats in South Carolina great. He is very attentive and great with the girls. Thanks for an awesome week! Live the show especially the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Very touching. You must see. My plus member and can’t wait to return.

The show was underwhelming to me. I’ve always wanted took go, but it wasn’t what it was made out to be. The laser didplay and the music did not fit together.
I would have given it 1 star but I gave one extra for how happy the kids on the lawn were after the show and the July 4^th fireworks.
Also an extra star for how well the park dealt with traffic after the packed July 4^th show and fireworks. The was pretty much no wait for us to get on the road home.
Overall, wouldn’t go again unless I’m taking kids.

Great show for families and tourists to check out.
The walk from the parking lot is not far at all, we arrived around 7:30pm for the 8:30pm show and quickly found parking and walked over to the lawn. The lawn is huge and it would be great to come early and play games or throw a football around before the show. They had music on for the kids and they were all dancing around their seats and blankets which was cute and funny.
The show is a bit different from what other Unilocalers mentioned a year ago. There is a lot more advertising, less commentary and less history mentioned about Atlanta, but the music was really good and went along with the cartoons projected on the stone. The laser part was pretty good and the fireworks was great in between the show and they had a ton more at the end which was a nice touch.
At the end of the show, you pack up and head back to your car and although it was very crowded that night, everyone was very courteous and we got out of the parking lot and the entire park with ease very quickly. They had employees directing traffic which helped everyone get out of the park much more efficiently.
Tip: Definitely bring a sweater, as soon as it get’s dark it get’s cold fast! They also have some snacks, food, and glow light items to buy before the show.

Great show for the whole family!!! Make sure you bring a blanket and/​or chairs and a picnic basket. The most important things is to get there EARLY for good parking and a good seat. I arrived 30 minutes early one time and that still was not enough. The show hasn’t change since the last time I’ve seen it. I do not like that once the vendors shut down the drags their carts across the path blocking everyone’s view behind and making so much noise.
The little ones will love it

Oh, sweet nostalgia! The lasershow was one of my favorite childhood experiences and I definitely felt like a kid again when I took my niece last week. The actual laser show itself has not changed much. I heard some of the same songs and saw some of the same laser creations that I remember from when I was 8 years old. We did get rained out about 30 minutes in, but, from what I saw not much has changed. I was expecting the subject matter and the technology to keep up with the times and I was both pleased and disappointed to see that it hasnt. If you are a GA native like myself then the laser show is as much a southern staple as sweet tea but if you are experiencing the show for the first time I could see how you might be a little disenchanted. Either way, it is worth experiencing at least once especially if you are already in the park.
Stone Mountain Park itself has changed quite a bit and there are lots of new additions and other reasons to visit. The laser show would be a perfect way to end a day at the park but I dont think it is the main attraction any longer. You can expect to spend $ 10 for parking and God knows how much on those little light up toys they sell but the laser show doesnt cost in addition to the parking. Three cheers for good old fashioned family fun!