Tentative Schedule

Thursday, July 18th 

3:00pm - Hotel Check-In

6:00pm-10:00 pm - Reunion Registration and Welcome Event @ Bruce's Cabin (Smoky Vista Retreat 1120B Tanrac Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738)

Friday, July 19th

9:00am - Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park  (Please wear gray tee shirts, family photo will be taken at beginning of event arrival) 

• We will meet at the park at 9:00 a.m.  Families are welcome to stay as long as they want.
•  Admission to the park will not be included in the reunion fee.  However we will receive a group admission discount.  All reunion attendees are encouraged to join us so that we can take our 2024 Reunion Photo.
• Description of the park and activities are below.

6:00pm - Gray and Black Party @ Bruce's Cabin (Smoky Vista Retreat1120B Tanrac Trail Gatlinburg, TN 37738) (Individual photos and family group photos will be taken, this is a semi dressy event, finger food/drinks will be served)

Saturday, July 20th

Optional daytime activities - visit the Gatlinburg Visitors website for suggestions or view the ones provided below

6:00pm - Family Luau Event @ Hotel

Sunday, July 21st

Thank you for attending the 2024 Gatlinburg, TN McGee-Green Reunion, safe travels home!

Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park

The prices below include the 11.75% tax and an Express Lane  Admission pass for each ticket. This allows our group to bypass the wait-line for our initial arrival to Anakeesta to board the Open Chair Lift up the mountain.  The Express Lane places us toward the front of the line on the Open Chair Lift.  This can save us 0-3 hours depending on the wait to go up the mountain!  
If some want to ride the Enclosed Chondola or the Ridge Rambler Truck, the wait will be a little longer for them.

Everyone does not have to buy the same package! If some guests want admission only, they can do that and add on individual items as requested. If some guests want one package and others want a different package, that works too.

Group Admission Rates - per person

The Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park activities included the group admission tickets are as follows :

• UNLIMITED Chondola and Ridge Rambler Adventure truck rides to the Summit of Anakeesta.
  • Enter Anakeesta via our scenic chairlift ride, the Chondola, the famous gondola in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. This is the WORLD’s ONLY fixed-grip Chondola where our guests choose to ride in an open-air 4-person chair with a bar or select an enclosed gondola cabin with seating for 6.  This scenic ride takes you up 600’ to the summit of Anakeesta Mountain where you will enter the whimsical Firefly Village.
  • OR experience a ride like no other via our Ridge Rambler vehicles. These passenger trucks take you on a scenic guided tour through the forest as you journey to the summit of Anakeesta. This is at no extra cost and has unlimited rides included in your admission.
• Treetop Skywalk - 14 bridges suspended 50-60 feet in the trees for a forest experience you will never forget.Discover the longest tree-based skywalk in North America with 880′ of spectacular hanging bridges suspended 50-60′ in the air.  Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as you walk through the tree canopy.  Experience what it feels like to be a bird in the tree tops.  Keep a sharp eye, you may spot a bear on the forest floor below or a woodpecker nearby.  Be sure to bring your camera for the perfect family memory that you will want to share with everyone!
• Vista Gardens - Get ready to experience an incredible mountaintop garden retreat in the Smoky Mountains at our experiential sensory garden walk,  Listen to the birds and sounds of cascading waterfalls, discover musical garden chimes and feel cool mountain breezes as you pass through the wisteria covered misting tunnel.
• AnaVista Tower: 360-degree views of The Great Smoky Mountains from the tallest point in Downtown Gatlinburg.  From the top deck scenic views as far as Kentucky will surround you.  Interpretive signs identify mountain ranges and peaks and two glass panel floors allow guests to peer down into the garden 60 feet below!
• Birdventure - BRAND NEW: Families are having a real hoot with the opening of BirdVenture, an aviary-inspired adventure zone where guests play and imagine life as a bird in the Smokies. Kids of all ages can explore three colorful, larger-than-life bird houses, a dozen interactive adventure zones, and seven giant serpentine slides with light features that will wind more than 50 feet down the mountain! This unique series of slide paths marks another first of its kind in the United States.
• Children’s Treehouse Adventure - Children of all ages will love playing in the trees in this whimsically themed treehouse village interconnected by multiple bridges of varying challenge. Physical and educational elements designed to build strength and confidence will surprise guests at nearly every turn. Trek along a log walk to an elevated bird nest to learn about how an American Goldfinch cultivates its home, navigate a plank walk to a maze encapsulated by a house in the trees, and crawl through a tube net to a climbing adventure within the walls of nature.
• BearVenture & TreeVenture - Anakeesta’s treehouse adventure adds more outdoor fun and imaginative play for families. Climb, swing, crawl and slide your way through three levels of play in these interactive treehouses.  Six netted bridges and three treehouses offer a different challenge that will delight children of all ages. Climb to the top to enjoy the views from above then slide to the bottom level to begin the fun all over again.
• Firefly Village - a whimsical town in the sky with access to quaint shopping and dining, fire pit and breathtaking views.
• Memorial Forest Walk - a heart-felt dedication to the community and tribute to the wildfires in 2016.

General Admission Add-ons at discounted Group Rates:

• Astra Lumina
  • Adults $13.40….Child (4-11) $8.93….Senior (60+) $11.61
  • (All these rates are per person and includes tax
  • The enchanted night walk among the stars immerses you in an illuminating encounter of lighting, projection and sound.
• Dueling Zipline 
  
  • Single Zipline rides are only $47.49 per person (including tax)
  • Enjoy beautiful views, while zipping side by side with your family and friends.
  • Experience our unique three zip excursion and multi8ple rappels.
  • Zipline Weight limit is 270 lbs. with close toed shoes ONLY.  No crocks.
  • Arrive at the registration booth for Zipline 30 Minutes prior to your scheduled time
  • Riders will need to sign a waiver - https://tickets.anakeesta.com/waivers/. Nothing needs to be printed out - the staff will access the waiver online.
• Coaster Pass - Duel coaster pass for Hellbender and Rail Runner
  • Single Rail Runner rides are only $14.20 per person (including tax)
  • Single rider or tandem, choose your coaster adventure.  Ride each coaster oncer to savor the unique twists and turns they offer or double the fun by riding your favorite coaster twice.
  • Coaster weight limit is 230 lbs.  minimum height is 48.”
  • The coaster has no reservation time. You will have to wait in line to ride the Coaster, so be sure you allow time in your schedule for this.
  • Riders will need to sign a waiver - https://tickets.anakeesta.com/waivers/. Nothing needs to be printed out - the staff will access the waiver online
• Anakeesta 20oz Souvenir Mug. FREE refills all day on your first visit! $10.05 (including tax)
• Eatery Gift Card (Good at any Food Location)
  • $20 value...cost is $17 
• Gem Mining-Individual bags can be purchased at the Gem Mining Booth (Open Seasonally)

Adventure Packages

Ultimate - $130.00 per person including tax ($149.60 retail value)

• Includes: Express Admission, Ziplining, Coaster Pass,, $20 Food & Beverage Card, 20oz Souvenir cup that includes free refills.
• Zipline Weight limit is 270 lbs. with close toed shoes ONLY and Coaster weight limit is 230 lbs. The coaster has no reservation time. You will have to wait in line to ride the Coaster, so be sure you allow time in your schedule for this.
• Riders will need to sign a waiver - https://tickets.anakeesta.com/waivers/. Nothing needs to be printed out - the staff will access the waiver online

Premium - $83.00 per person including tax ($92.60 retail value)

• Includes: Express Admission, Coaster Pass, $20 Food & Beverage Card, 20oz Souvenir cup that includes free refills.
• Coaster weight limit is 230 lbs. The coaster has no reservation time. You will have to wait in line to ride the Coaster, so be sure you allow time in your schedule for this.
• Riders will need to sign a waiver - https://tickets.anakeesta.com/waivers/. Nothing needs to be printed out - the staff will access the waiver online

Basic $61.00 per person including tax ($75.85 retail value)

• Includes: Express Admission, $20 Food & Beverage Card, 20oz  Souvenir cup that includes free refills.

Anakeesta Dining Options

CLIFF TOP RESTAURANT - Enjoy an elevated dining experience at Cliff Top restaurant in Gatlinburg, located in Anakeesta’s Black Bear Village.  Serving modern American cuisine, guests will enjoy mouth-watering steaks, gourmet burgers, signature salads, savory appetizers, and house-made desserts.

SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT  –  Located in Firefly Village at the top of Gatlinburg’s Anakeesta Mountain, the Smokehouse BBQ restaurant offers delicious dining with an even better view. Enjoy our in house smoked meats like pulled pork, brisket and chicken wings, centered around a wood burning fire, for consistent temperatures leaving a juicy, smoked flavor that will take your taste buds on a delicious journey. Indulge in southern barbeque classics with unique dining overlooking downtown Gatlinburg and scenic mountain vistas.

KEPHART CAFE  – Find one of the best pizza places in Gatlinburg at Anakeesta. Enjoy a quick bite while relaxing at Black Bear Village. This walk-up pizza restaurant also serves gourmet hot dogs!  Perfect for guests on the go, Kephart Café provides guests a delicious and fast meal before continuing their day of adventure at Anakeesta. Grab a soft drink or local craft beer and enjoy Black Bear plaza with friends and family. Quick bites have never tasted so good!

TAP HOUSE - Take in the gorgeous views with a local Gatlinburg craft beer or signature cocktail from our Tap House. Grab a spot at our infinity bar overlooking beautiful mountain vistas or relax around the fire pit in Black Bear Village. Anakeesta offers abundant seating for guests to enjoy the fresh mountain air and unbeatable views seasonally.

THE BAR AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD  – Enjoy a drink in our spacious bar area adjacent to our Smokehouse restaurant where you’ll experience this one-of-a-kind setting.  The views of the Great Smoky Mountains surround you as our bar serves your choice of liquor, specialty cocktails, wine, and beer.

PEARL'S PIE IN THE SKY  –  Enjoy a scoop of creamy hand-dipped ice cream by Bluebell; cones, cups, and sundaes!  Satisfy your sweet tooth with a delicious homemade brownie sundae. You’ll step back to 1940’s Gatlinburg when visiting Pearl’s Pie in the Sky with the smell of homemade fried pies!

SNACK SHACK  – Hot, crispy, and absolutely DELICIOUS! Stop by Anakeesta’s Snack Shack for our NEW donut bites! Located between Firefly and Black Bear Village, you won’t want to miss an opportunity to try this light and fluffy delight topped with your choice of assorted toppings. With a portion large enough to share with friends and family, choose from a variety of flavors and take this snack with you on the go!

THE WATERING CAN BAR  – Delicious drinks await at our newest addition, the Watering Can Bar! Located at the base of AnaVista Tower, the Watering Can Bar is the perfect place to cool off with an ice cold beverage and relax while soaking in the views from the highest bar in downtown Gatlinburg.

THE WATERING CAN -  Delicious garden delights await at our newest eatery and retail outlet, the Watering Can. Guests touring Vista Gardens and AnaVista Tower can stop by the Watering Can and grab a healthy sandwich or wrap along with a sweet drink

TENNESSEE SIDECAR  – The Tennessee Sidecar is the perfect place to pick up a quick bite to eat or enjoy an ice cold beverage. Pick up an authentic Tennessee Walking Taco; an outdoor lover’s favorite family food with ground beef, cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, salsa, jalapenos and sour cream over your choice of Corn Chips or Doritos!

ROCKY TOP CANTEEN - Dive into a world of mouthwatering Mexican cuisine with our sizzling Carne Asada soft tacos, succulent Pollo Rojo, and savory Pork Carnitas. We’ve got something for everyone, including a special Kids Menu for our little ones. And don’t forget to top it all off with our irresistible nachos! Savor the brand new flavors of this culinary experience- it’s a fiesta for your taste buds!