Make sure to eat before you go up the mountain~the food(snack bar) is not all that good and VERY pricey. was the best I've ever had!! We will utilize our Twitter feed for parking, operational, and weather updates. Head to any of the 6 different shops, ranging from gifts to leather to family crests, or grab a bite to eat before you go. Ober Gatlinburg is a bit old, but pretty well kept up. We ate here last year and...the food was excellent along with the service and entertainment. If you have any conditions that hinder your skill level or physical ability we advise that you do not participate. A Wildlife Encounter will bring you closer to bears, otters, bobcats, and birds of prey, and kids will love the carousel, arcade, chair swing, golf, maze, and kiddieland options! We encourage you to plan you trip to Ober Gatlinburg for Weekdays, night sessions, and non-holiday periods. If you lose something while at Ober Gatlinburg please stop by the Guest Services Office located next to the Bear Shop near the entrance to the Wildlife Encounter. Ice skating, outdoor activities, shopping & dining…plus Skiing, snowboarding & tubing (winter). I don't think any of us will be ice skating. WHAT INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP DISCOUNTS DOES OBER OFFER? I asked if we could just seat ourselves in the bar area. WHERE WILL WE POST UPDATES ON PARKING, WEATHER, AND CROWDS? Make sure to turn those tweet notifications on! Service was great. Asking a question without sass from them was nonexistent. When temperatures drop, our snowmaking equipment blankets 100% of our slopes. I think she'd love going down the Alpine Slide with you on the same sled. HOWEVER, FREESTYLE TERRAIN USE, LIKE ALL SKIING AND RIDING, EXPOSES YOU TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY. We will, of course, continue our slope reporting program every day. All of the appetizers were very good and tasty. We requested our Das Boots to be refilled, but due to the COVID restrictions they could only serve us two individual glasses of beer that counted as the boot $10.00 refill. Contact Us. It is your responsibility to control your body on the ground and in the air. The buffet was not a buffet since they ran out of food and they even serve you the food. That's a big no go. The only exception is shorter hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but we are OPEN both days. It was before the busy season apparently. I enjoyed the Bavarian Platte that included kielbasa and bratwurst, sauerkraut and German potato salad and a side of multi grain mustard. I guess we should try the slide with her riding with her father or me. Parking is $10.00 per vehicle. The Smoky Mountains Sightseeing Flex Pass: Save Big on 30+ Attractions and... My husband and I decided to take our kids (4 & 6 year old boys) to Ober Gatlinburg while staying in Gatlinburg during Spring break. If you are here from December to March you can participate in all things snow, like tubing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and the like with several centers, terrain parks, and slope trails to choose from.