What is new at Anakeesta in 2026?

Anakeesta's $100 million 'Making More Magic' expansion includes a next-generation scenic lift with glass-bottom cabins, a reimagined Firefly Village with new gathering spaces and water features, an expanded Treetop Skywalk with soaring towers, and the Firefly Experience light show debuting Fall 2026.

When does Anakeesta's new scenic lift open?

Anakeesta's new scenic lift with glass-bottom cabins offering 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains is scheduled to open in May 2026.

Anakeesta Spring 2026 Expansion | New Attractions & Cabin Rentals Near Anakeesta

Opening Spring 2026

What's New at Anakeesta

Anakeesta is undergoing its most ambitious expansion ever. Here's everything coming to the mountaintop experience in 2026.

Opens May 2026

Next-Generation Scenic Lift

Experience a four-minute journey to the mountaintop like never before. The new scenic lift features glass-bottom cabins offering breathtaking 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains. Watch the treetops pass beneath your feet as you ascend to Firefly Village.

Glass-bottom viewing experience
360-degree panoramic mountain views
Climate-controlled enclosed cabins

Opens Spring 2026

Reimagined Firefly Village

The heart of Anakeesta is getting a magical makeover. The reimagined Firefly Village will feature new gathering spaces, winding pathways through the trees, interactive water features, and a brand-new overlook with some of the most breathtaking mountain views in all of Tennessee.

New gathering spaces and pathways
Interactive water features
Stunning new mountain overlook

Opens Spring 2026

Expanded Treetop Skywalk

The beloved Treetop Skywalk is getting bigger and better. New expanded bridges, winding canopy pathways, and soaring observation towers will provide even more ways to immerse yourself in the forest canopy. Walk among the treetops and discover new vantage points throughout the forest.

Extended canopy bridges
New observation towers
Winding forest pathways

Coming Fall 2026

The Firefly Experience

Later in 2026, Anakeesta will debut the enchanting Firefly Experience. This magical light show brings the wonder of synchronized fireflies to life year-round, combining storytelling, nature, and technology for an unforgettable evening experience.

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All of our luxury cabins are located just 5 to 10 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, where Anakeesta's base station is located. Spend your days exploring the new attractions and your evenings relaxing in your private hot tub with stunning mountain views.

Minutes from Anakeesta and downtown
Private hot tubs and mountain views
Game rooms, theaters, and full kitchens
Cabins sleeping 8 to 12 guests

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