If you like this movie you should have read the story it was based on. It was called Vacation 58 and was a short story in National Lampoon. It was probably the funiest thing they ever published. Although the movie takes place in the early 80s it follows the story pretty closely.
I love this movie. My family took a cross country trip across America around the time of this movie's (1982/'83) release b/c we were moving. I was 6-7 years old and remember it fondly. While we didn't have anywhere near as many wacky adventures or go to Wally World (or even Disney World) like the Griswolds, we stopped at many goofy historical markers my dad wanted to see and did sight seeing. This movie captures the spirit of the family road trip very well, even if it's exaggerated for comedy.
Has anyone ever been to the roadside attractions as shown on the title sequences? I know most of them are still standing. But can anyone remeber the tower of pizza? I read that it went out of business years ago but it's not in greenbrooks ny. It's in Grennbrooks nj. Can anyone remember what the hats boots gas station was like before it was moved? If anybody could give me info and can remember what it was like going inside these roa side attractions, that would be great.
@VOXS2 There was talk of "Australia Vacation," written by Chase and Eric Idle. The rumor I read was that the Griswolds would end up hiring Crocodile Dundee as their outback guide, as Chase and Paul Hogan are good friends. That would be have been cool, but the "Vacation" movies are by Warner Bros. and the "Crocodile Dundee" movies are by Paramount, so it probably couldn't have happened. Chase also said that aside from a few Aussie gags, he and Idle just couldn't really get the scrip to work.
@MikeAM78 hi thanks for the info great information. But i still believe it would of been or be quite fantastic to see another national lampoon vacation movie After all Chevy chase is the one to be in the front roll of all of the attention.These films was fantastic such as the european vacation the vegas vacation the christmas one and such. But a newer one would be just as good as the rest. Tho not sure if there will be one. However different actors wanna be a similar film of lampoon vacation.
"That is not the car I ordered!"
TheHaloRed 3 weeks ago
awwwwwwwww the twin towers r still up sad:(
caleb4054 1 month ago
If you like this movie you should have read the story it was based on. It was called Vacation 58 and was a short story in National Lampoon. It was probably the funiest thing they ever published. Although the movie takes place in the early 80s it follows the story pretty closely.
1957robertjohnson 1 month ago
I love this song! Holiday Road...
alma01mia 1 month ago
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I love this movie. My family took a cross country trip across America around the time of this movie's (1982/'83) release b/c we were moving. I was 6-7 years old and remember it fondly. While we didn't have anywhere near as many wacky adventures or go to Wally World (or even Disney World) like the Griswolds, we stopped at many goofy historical markers my dad wanted to see and did sight seeing. This movie captures the spirit of the family road trip very well, even if it's exaggerated for comedy.
gothatway09 2 months ago
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gothatway09 2 months ago
GREAT MOVIE FOLKS :)
Ghostbusters32012 2 months ago
Always loved the barking at the end.
zytxuy 2 months ago
This song brings back so many memories lmao
Pennystockup 3 months ago
This movie is the greatest satire on Americana ever..Great flick..
TheSeattlehawk94 3 months ago 4
A reight Boppin Tune thisun is.
arfurchance10 3 months ago
lol havin a great time but my a double s is tired
SuperKeychains 4 months ago
clark... can i call you clark... i had a bad experience on this ride once.... i threw up...
bimmerboy2102 5 months ago 2
that post card of the twin towers makes me so sad.
Surfer041 5 months ago
1:00 could that be the same bridge damged during Irenes flooding?
pre76dator 6 months ago
Has anyone ever been to the roadside attractions as shown on the title sequences? I know most of them are still standing. But can anyone remeber the tower of pizza? I read that it went out of business years ago but it's not in greenbrooks ny. It's in Grennbrooks nj. Can anyone remember what the hats boots gas station was like before it was moved? If anybody could give me info and can remember what it was like going inside these roa side attractions, that would be great.
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jpringle1979 1 month ago
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@Nitelathe Gabriel Iglesias mentions Gatorland in his act so I know its still around..
jpringle1979 1 month ago
LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!
weegee237 6 months ago
love it.. can you imagine going on holidays and film around and add this song on top of that? ) whats the actual name of the song?
VOXS2 8 months ago 4
@VOXS2 LYNDSAY BUCKINGHAM - HOLIDAY ROAD
0x6966 8 months ago 2
@0x6966 thank you.. fantastic trip song. I wonder if chevy chase has other ideas of another vacation comedy movie.
VOXS2 8 months ago
@VOXS2 There was talk of "Australia Vacation," written by Chase and Eric Idle. The rumor I read was that the Griswolds would end up hiring Crocodile Dundee as their outback guide, as Chase and Paul Hogan are good friends. That would be have been cool, but the "Vacation" movies are by Warner Bros. and the "Crocodile Dundee" movies are by Paramount, so it probably couldn't have happened. Chase also said that aside from a few Aussie gags, he and Idle just couldn't really get the scrip to work.
MikeAM78 6 months ago
@MikeAM78 hi thanks for the info great information. But i still believe it would of been or be quite fantastic to see another national lampoon vacation movie After all Chevy chase is the one to be in the front roll of all of the attention.These films was fantastic such as the european vacation the vegas vacation the christmas one and such. But a newer one would be just as good as the rest. Tho not sure if there will be one. However different actors wanna be a similar film of lampoon vacation.
VOXS2 6 months ago
@0x6966 His name is spelled "LINDSEY".
sovereignphil0013 1 month ago
@VOXS2 lyndsay buckingham -holiday road
SuperKeychains 4 months ago
@SuperKeychains *Lindsey
loveandhate52 1 month ago
Ótimo filme!
8124charles 11 months ago
Good Movie xD
NoeltheAiiroPearl 1 year ago
@NoeltheAiiroPearl this is the only movie that plays this song over and over
kane570003 10 months ago
@kane570003 I'm getting ready for a date while rocking to this timeless classic
Surfer041 5 months ago
@Surfer041 lol nice good luck then
kane570003 5 months ago
@Surfer041 use lines from the movie... if she doesnt get it... shes gotta go!! NEXT!!
bimmerboy2102 5 months ago
@bimmerboy2102 I took your advice, unfortunately I had to dismiss her lol.
Surfer041 5 months ago
@bimmerboy2102 I took your advice, unfortunately I had to dismiss her lol.
Surfer041 5 months ago
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
cbolanz 1 year ago