Ice Skating is Returning!
We’re happy to announce our holiday tradition of ice skating at the resort is returning November 8-January 13th!
That’s right! A 3,200 square foot portion of our outdoor wave pool will once again be converted into a festive, real ice skating rink, where hotel guests and the public can have fun together. Music, holidays lights and a snack area serving up hot chocolate, s’mores, and more will add to the fun atmosphere. Skate up an appetite and enjoy our rink side food and beverage options, including our amazing Tacolicious taco truck!
Our real ice rink will be open from 10am to 10:30pm Saturday – Sunday, Thanksgiving week (November 23rd -December 1st) and Christmas break (December 21st-January 1st); and 4pm to 9pm Monday- Friday. For a detailed calendar visit https://www.wildernessatthesmokies.com/waterpark-hours/ice-rink-hours/ and click on the ice rink hours tab.
Fun Things To Expect at the Rink!
-A DJ will be onsite again this year Fridays and Saturdays beginning November 8 from 7-10 pm, including New Year’s Eve until 12:30 am to help ring in the New Year with Glow Night complete with glow gear!
–Santa will also be returning for visits by our ice rink from 4-7 pm on November 28 and 29, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 22 and 23.
–Skaters from The Ice Chalet will provide performances meant to entertain and inspire you on select nights throughout the season. Check back for more details!
-Don’t know how to skate? Monty’s Youth Skate will be offered every Saturday (except December 7) between 9 -10 am (before the rink opens) for younger, unexperienced skaters to get time on the ice without bigger and faster people speeding around them. This opportunity costs just $9.99 plus tax per child and includes skate rental, the day’s admission to the rink, skating aids, a surprise Christmas gift, and an opportunity for a photo with Monty or Molly.
Special Dates to Remember!
-Skate for a Cause Is Coming Back! On Saturday, November 16, from 10 am to 10:30 pm we will be hosting a special fundraiser for Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee where 100 percent of the public ice-skating admissions will directly benefit the organization.
-Calling all Swifties! Due to popular demand our Skate It Off-Taylor Swift Night is Back! On Friday, December 13, from 7-10 pm, our DJ will be playing all Swift songs! Dress in your best Taylor Swift outfit and SKATE IT OFF!
-On Saturday, December 7th from 7 am-1 pm Cool Sports will be hosting youth hockey games featuring local area skaters on our rink! There will also be special appearances throughout the event by Chilly Bear of the Knoxville Ice Bears Professional hockey team.
Get Your Tickets Now! Ice Skating Packages
For the absolute best deal, which includes skate rentals everyone in your room and ice skating admission for your entire stay, be sure to purchase our Unlimited Ice Skating Package for $24.99 plus tax when you make your reservation. If you’ve already booked, contact one of our reservation specialists at 1.877.325.9453 and they’d be happy to add it to your reservation before your arrival.
Upon arrival at our resort Unlimited Ice Skating Package increases to $34.99 plus tax so be sure to plan ahead and book this package in advance to secure our best pricing.
Public admission to the ice rink includes skates and costs 18.99 plus tax per person. Wilderness at the Smokies guests may purchase admission tickets at $14.99 plus tax per person. Soaky Mountain Season Pass Holders can skate for $10.99 plus tax per person.
All participants must complete the online waiver prior to participation in the Ice Rink festivities. The link to the waiver is below: https://my.1risk.net/1waiverKioskv2/?a=aHR0cHM6Ly9teS4xcmlzay5uZXQvd2lsZGVybmVzc2FwaXwwMDQ4NjViNzczMmI0YzE1ODRjYjc0YWIzZThjZmU1YXwxNA==