The beloved ICE! Christmas attraction has launched for the 2024 holiday season at Gaylord Hotels nationwide, with a debut at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Kept at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit, this interactive exhibit features over 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice scenes inspired by Christmas classics like Frosty the Snowman™ (Gaylord Opryland), A Charlie Brown Christmas (Gaylord National), Elf™ (Gaylord Palms),
The Polar Express™ (Gaylord Rockies), Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ (Gaylord Texan), and How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (JW Marriott San Antonio). Tickets are available at ICE.marriott.com.
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Each ICE! exhibit transforms 20,000 square feet into a winter wonderland with immersive scenes, two-story ice slides, and detailed passages carved by artisans from Harbin, China. The intricate displays take 40 days to create, following a 300-page design blueprint.
Featured ICE! Experiences
- Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord Opryland (Nov. 8 – Jan. 4)
- A Charlie Brown Christmas at Gaylord National (Nov. 15 – Dec. 28)
- Elf™ at Gaylord Palms (Nov. 15 – Jan. 4)
- The Polar Express™ at Gaylord Rockies (Nov. 22 – Jan. 1)
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ at Gaylord Texan (Nov. 15 – Jan. 5)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at JW Marriott San Antonio (Nov. 23 – Jan. 5)
Alongside ICE!, guests can experience a festive lineup of activities at each resort. Highlights include:
- Cirque Shows: Original Broadway-style Cirque shows at select resorts, such as Cirque: Frost at Gaylord Rockies and Cirque: The Spirit of Christmas at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Texan.
- Country Christmas Dinner Show at Gaylord Opryland: Featuring Terri Clark’s It’s Christmas…Cheers! and The Frontmen’s Holidays & Hits from November 23 to Christmas Day.
- Here We Glow A-Caroling Light Show at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord National.
- Snow Factory: A frosty playground with ice tubing and snowball games, available at all five Gaylord resorts and JW Marriott San Antonio.
- Ice Skating at Gaylord Texan and Gaylord Opryland.
Overnight guests enjoy exclusive perks like the Extra Cool Hour and Chill Pass for early and priority access to ICE!. For detailed information and booking, visit ICE.marriott.com.
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