NEW FOR 2026: The Smoky Mountains have been overrun, the evacuation order has been issued, and Rocky Top Mountain Coaster is calling all civilians.
This fall, Rocky Top Mountain Coaster will debut Zombie Invasion, an all-new haunted coaster event running on select dates throughout September and October. Much like the former Coast & Goblins Halloween event held at Rocky Top Mountain Coaster, Zombie Invasion will combine live actors, large-scale themed environments, special effects and the excitement of a nighttime mountain coaster ride into one unforgettable experience.
Guests will step into the middle of an active military base in the Smoky Mountains, where the experience begins long before the coaster leaves the station. Surrounded by military personnel, themed environments, emergency broadcasts and pre-show elements, guests will become part of an unfolding evacuation as the infected close in and time runs out. The only way to escape is to board a mountain coaster vehicle and descend into the darkness.
What follows is an adrenaline-filled journey down the mountainside featuring soldiers, zombies, military theming, atmospheric lighting, fog, special effects and unexpected encounters throughout the ride.
September 11-through12, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
September 18-through19, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
September 25-through26, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
October 1-through18, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
October 22-through25, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
October 29-through31, 2026 • 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm