Remember entering the bumper-car battle arena at the fair as a kid or spraying your little ones with the innovative water gun additions in summer? Just when you thought bumper cars couldn’t get any better…Ober Gatlinburg decided to take things up a notch with their brand-new attraction — Ice Bumper Cars! You’ve bumped around on slick floors and collided in cool pools, and now you have the chance to knock around a few friends on ice!
Rink, Rules & Price
Known for their year-round ice skating and ski slopes in winter, Ober Gatlinburg now offers ice bumper cars on their 140-by-75-foot ice rink, located in the center of the amusement park’s mall. And for all the avid ice skaters worried about less time on the ice, there are still sections fully dedicated to camel spins, freestyle moves, and triple axels.
Awesome! Now how much will it cost? Alright, let’s get down to the nitty gritty of rules, regulations, and price for the Ice Bumper Cars attraction. First off, we’re happy to report that children ages 3 and 4 years old ride FREE with a paying adult (18+ years), so you don’t have to fork out extra cash for the kiddos. Understandably, little ones under 3 years of age are not allowed to ride for safety reasons. And for everyone else (5+ years), it costs 2 tickets (a book of 10 tickets comes to $31.50) or a fee of $7 per person. At 10 minutes per session, the ride is broken into 2 parts: orientation (3 minutes) and ice time (7 minutes). You have to be at least 7 years of age or older to ride alone. Oh, and shoes are a must…go figure (skating).
Snowy Fun at Ober Gatlinburg
Had your fill of the ice bumper cars? Enjoy a snowy good time snowboarding and skiing (typically opens around mid-December) down Ober’s powdery, man-made slopes. Not up for intense sports but want to play in the snow? Try snow tubing (opens Saturday, November 17) or explore the Cubbies Snow Zone (opens during snowboard and ski season) with your little ones.
Wait, There’s More!
Ice Bumper Cars isn’t the only thing new at Ober Gatlinburg. If you’re feeling up to a challenge and are ready to reach new heights in your life, then climb the brand-new Rock Wall! Of course, you can always go for the original attractions as well, such as the bear-riffic miniature golf course, fully loaded arcade, epic alpine slide, daredevil Ski Mountain Coaster, wildlife encounter, and much more.
There are also tasty eateries and quaint shops at Ober, giving you a one-stop park for a full day (or days) of fun! Dine on homemade dishes with family at the Seasons of Ober Restaurant and boogie with friends at The Loft Lounge, featuring the largest dance floor in the area. For top-notch souvenirs, venture to The Fudge Shop, Mountaineer Kandy Kitchen, The Silver Galleon, Green River Gallery, Beer Necessities, Obear’s Playhouse, and — you guessed it — more!
Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Amusement Park
1001 Parkway Suite 2
Gatlinburg TN, 37738
865.436.5423
Gatlinburg Cabins
With so much to do at Ober Gatlinburg plus tons more to explore in town and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park next door, a home away from home is just what you’ll need and appreciate after a full day of fun in the Smokies! Arrive to your private mountain cabin to find spacious interiors, mountain views, and bonus amenities throughout, such as stone fireplaces, big screen TVs, an outdoor hot tub, indoor jetted tubs, king-size beds, arcade games, pool and air hockey tables, a private indoor pool, and a home theater with surround sound. From bumping your kids on the ice to playing in the snow to dining and shopping all day, Ober Gatlinburg is the place to be in the Smokies. And what better way to enjoy the area than to live like a local in your very own private mountain abode!
Get the ball rolling on your Gatlinburg vacation today by calling 1.800.684.7865 or filling out our user-friendly Options for YOU form — the ice rink at Ober awaits!