new year's happenings at the wilderness

New Year’s Eve 2021

New Year’s Eve 2021
Join us as we say goodbye to 2021 and welcome in 2022 in a variety of fun ways!

Monty’s Mini New Year’s Eve Bash
Wilderness at the Smokies will be hosting a Mini New Year’s Eve Party  on Friday, December 31st from 12‐1:30 pm for children under the age of 11. The event, which will occur in the River Lodge Conference Room,  will include  a dance party and party favors and sweet treats for kids to enjoy.

Thirsty Miner Crab Leg and Prime Rib Buffet
From 2-10 pm on New Year’s eve our Thirsty Miner will be  having a Crab Leg and Prime Rib buffet unlike any other.

The Salad Table will include: Chilled Shrimp with Cocktail sauce, Sauce Mignonette, Horseradish and Lemons; Imported and Domestic Cheeses; Fresh Seasonal and Tropical Fruits; Garden Fresh Caesar Salad; Fresh Spinach and Seasonal Greens; New England Clam Chowder and Old Fashion Chicken Noodle Soup.

A Carving Station will be serving: Slow Roasted Herb Garlic Crusted Prime Rib with Fresh Jus; Golden Roasted Pork Cordon Blue; Creamed Horseradish

Entrees will include:  Delicate Opilio Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter; Fresh Poached Pineapple Cajun Salmon Filets; Mango Chutney Roasted Pork Loin with Peach Mango Compote; Jamaican Jerk  Pork Chops with Wild Mushroom and Spinach Sauté, Fontina Cheese Sauce; Baked Oyster Rockefeller; Herbed Roasted Smashed Potatoes; Vegetable Rice Pilaf; Mashed Potatoes and Brown Gravy; Cauliflower Au Gratin; Steamed Broccoli with Fresh Herbed Butter; Garlic Shrimp Bowtie Fresh Ala Vodka Sauce; Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini and Shrimp Alfredo; and Mongolian Beef or Char Siu Pork served with Steamed Rice.

Our Children’s Buffet will include: Chicken Nuggets; Macaroni and Cheese; Mini Corn Dogs; Buttered Corn; Tater Tots; Penne Pasta & Meatballs; Cheese and Pepperoni Pizzas; and Cookies.

To conclude your meal there will be a fine selection of desserts including: Chocolate Cake; Red Velvet, Banana and Coconut Cream Pies; Mini French Eclairs; Assorted Petit Fours; Cotton Candy/Assorted aCheesecakes; Apple, Pumpkin, and Pecan Pies.

Cost is $39.99 for ages 12 and up; $16.99 for children 7 to 11 years old; and $8.99 for kids 4 to 6 years old. Tables will be spaced six feet apart from each other and will be disinfected between use. Reservations will be required. Please call 865.868.4473 to make your reservation.

New Year’s Eve Party
Our New Year’s Eve party which is the hottest ticket in Sevierville is back and we’re ready to make it an extra special night for 600 guests.

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 VIP celebration. A DJ will be on hand from 10 pm-1 am to make the party extra fun, and we will be giving away prizes every 15 minutes between 10:30 pm and 12:15 am.

The cost for participating in our New Year’s Eve VIP Bash is $20+ tax for adults (21 plus) (and this fee will include one drink ticket); $15+ tax for individuals 9-20 years of age; $10+ tax for children 3-8 years of age and FREE for children 2 and under. Tickets can be purchased by calling reservations at 877.325.WILD (9453).

We also have 4 VIP New Year’s Eve Cabana Packages available.

Package 1 for $399+ tax includes:

  • Admission for up to 8 guests
  • rental of cabana from 10 pm-12:30 am
  • 2 appetizers and champagne toast

And we have 5 Surfer’s Upper Deck Table Packages for $199 that include:

  • Admission for up to 4 guests.  $199+ tax
  • A reserved VIP table located at the Surfer’s Upper Deck
  • 1 appetizer and champagne toast

Both the Cabana and Surfer’s Upper Deck Table Packages can be purchased by calling reservations at 877.325.WILD (9453).

Don’t wait- tickets will be sold on a first come first served basis.

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-to-return-november-12-january-9/

Adventure Forest until 12:30 am.

Firefly Bar and Patio and Hidden Trail will be open until 12:30 am.

Have a Happy New Year everyone!