Dive into 2025!
Wow, 2024 just flew by! Join us as we say goodbye to 2024 and dive into 2025! It’s going to be a great celebration!
Cannonball into the New Year with Monty’s Mini Bash
Join us for a splashing good time as Wilderness at the Smokies will be hosting a Mini New Year’s Eve Party on Tuesday, December 31, from 12‐1:30 pm for sea explorers under the age of 11. This event will be held in the River Lodge Conference room. Get ready to groove to the sounds of the ocean with Monty the Moose, enjoy some seashell sweets from Candy Cabin, and play some beach ball bonanza.
Camp Social’s New Year’s Eve Buffet
On December 31, from 4-8 pm on New Year’s Eve our Camp Social will be having a Pre-Party Chow Down.
The Salad Table will include: a display of Fresh Seasonal and Tropical Fruits (Pineapple, Watermelon, Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Strawberries); Fresh Spinach; and Fresh Seasonal Greens with all of the Salad Fixings/Dressings
The Entrée Table will include: Savory Beef Stew; Old Fashion Chicken and Dumplings; Marinated Sirloin Tips served with Grilled Onions and Mushrooms; Thai Chili Glazed Shrimp; Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers; Hot Ham and Swiss Sliders; and Meatballs served in a BBQ and Grape Jelly Marinade;
A Sides Table will include: Roasted Redskin Garlic Parmesan Potatoes; Mac and Cheese Black-eyed Peas; Southern Style Collard Greens; and Cajun Fried Cabbage
A Nacho Bar will include: Nacho Chips; Beef; Lettuce; Onion; Tomato; Salsa; Sour Cream; Queso; and Shredded Cheese
Our Children’s Buffet will include: Garlic Parmesan Naan Bread Dippers; Chicken Nuggets; Mini Corn Dogs; Spaghetti with Bolognese
Dessert Table will include: Assorted flavors of Mini Cheesecakes; Mini Chocolate Pastries and Cream Pies
The cost is $29.99 for ages 12 and up; $12.99 for children 7 to 11 years old; and $9.99 for kids 4 to 6 years old. Guests 21 or older can add a glass of champagne to their experience for $5. Reservations will be required. Please call 865.868.4483 to make your reservation.
Dive into 2025 New Year’s Eve Party
As the countdown to 2025 begins, why not make your New Year’s Eve celebration unforgettable? “Dive into 2025” will allow guests to be immersed into an underwater world of fun. Gather your friends and family, don your best beach attire, and get ready to swim into the New Year!
At 9 pm on New Year’s Eve, we will be closing our Wild WaterDome so it can reopen from 10 pm-1 am for a special underwater celebration. A DJ will be on hand from 10 pm-1 am offering some nautical tunes. We encourage guests to start 2025 with a splash, guests can enter to win several incredible prizes. Prizes to be announced every 15 minutes and include vouchers for ice skating, Candy Cabin, Soaky Mountain Waterpark admissions for 2025, $1000 gift card, and more!
Dive into this fun New Year’s Eve! Admission is just $25+ tax for adults (21 plus) ticket includes one drink; $15+ tax for individuals 3-20 years of age and FREE for children 2 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling reservations at 877.325.9453.
Want to make a bigger splash, purchase one of our VIP Cabana Packages available. Packages cost $549+ tax and includes admission for up to 8 guests; rental of a cabana from 10 pm to 12:30 am; and 2 appetizers and champagne toast (*1 per valid ID)
Our Cabana Packages can be purchased by calling reservations at 877.325.9453.
Other Things to Do
Please note on New Year’s Eve our ice rink will be open until 12:30 am. For ice skating details visit: https://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/blog/ice-skating-is-returning-november-10-2023-january-15-2024/
Adventure Forest will be open until 12:30 am.
Firefly Bar and Patio will be open until 1am. Candy Cabin and Yukon Yogurt will be open until 12:30am and Hidden Trail will be open until 11pm.
Have a Happy New Year everyone!