Anakeesta’s Enchanted Christmas
Guests can explore a mountaintop winter wonderland illuminated by over a million twinkling lights, stroll along the TreeTop SkyWalk under the stars, and climb the AnaVista Tower for panoramic views of Gatlinburg. The event features a Hot Cocoa Crawl, fire pits, and festive dining spots serving dishes like Beef Wellington, smoked turkey pastries, and s’mores crêpes. Entertainment includes live performances by the Anakeesta Carolers, an elf adventure show, and photo opportunities with Santa and Colonel Candy Cane.
What to Expect
Smoky Mountain winter wonderland with over a million twinkling lights.
Event Details
Food & Drink
Seasonal offerings include smoked turkey pastries, holiday potatoes, s’mores crêpes, Beef Wellington, glazed ham, sweets, and creative hot cocoas; selected crawl stops offer optional alcohol spikes.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book Breakfast with Santa separately if you want its early park access, breakfast, activities, Santa photo and seasonal souvenir.
- Complete every stop on the Hot Cocoa Crawl to receive the complimentary souvenir mug ornament.
- Check the daily entertainment schedule before visiting so you can plan around the Carolers and holiday shows.
- Dress for time outdoors on the mountaintop, where the event includes outdoor displays, walkways and fire pits.
- Try the cocoa crawl’s flavors at their different park stops; some stops offer optional spirits.
Special Events & Promotions
- Breakfast with Santa is a separately ticketed experience and includes early park access.
- Completing the Hot Cocoa Crawl earns a complimentary souvenir mug ornament.
- A new holiday show is part of this season’s entertainment lineup.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can families do during Enchanted Christmas?
Explore the light displays, stroll the TreeTop SkyWalk, climb AnaVista Tower, join the Hot Cocoa Crawl, see live entertainment and meet Santa or Colonel Candy Cane.
What food and drinks are offered?
Seasonal dishes include smoked turkey pastries, loaded holiday potatoes, s’mores crêpes, molten chocolate cake and red velvet cheesecake. The cocoa crawl has several flavors, with optional spirits at some stops.
What does Breakfast with Santa include?
It is a separate ticketed experience with early park access, breakfast, live entertainment, arts and crafts, a photo with Santa and a seasonal souvenir.
What happens on the Hot Cocoa Crawl?
Sample the different cocoa flavors at participating stops; completing the crawl earns a complimentary souvenir mug ornament.
What entertainment is available?
The lineup includes the Toyland Tales holiday show, games with Holly and Jolly, and Anakeesta Carolers performing multiple shows each day.
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