Beloved ICE! Attraction Returns and Expands for 2024 Christmas Season

The renowned ICE! attraction announces its 2024 Christmas lineup, including a debut in San Antonio, Texas, at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. This festive event, a 24-year-old tradition across all five Gaylord Hotels, features 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice scenes and beloved characters from Christmas classics. This year, visitors can enjoy Frosty the Snowman™ and Elf™ among other favorites.

Immersive Winter Wonderland Experience

A Spectacle of Ice

Guests will step into a winter wonderland with over 10 immersive walk-through scenes, thrilling ice slides, and awe-inspiring passageways. Each location boasts 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice, created by 240 expert artisans from Harbin, China, ensuring a vibrant and chilly spectacle kept at 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests can stay warm with the attraction’s signature blue parkas.

Iconic Classics Reimagined

Six Cherished Classics

This year, ICE! will feature six beloved holiday stories:

• Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN.
• A Charlie Brown Christmas at Gaylord National in National Harbor, MD.
• Elf at Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, FL.
• The Polar Express at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO.
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Gaylord Texan in Lake Grapevine, TX.
• How the Grinch Stole Christmas at JW Marriott San Antonio in San Antonio, TX.

Festive Activities and Entertainment

Beyond the Ice

ICE! serves as the centerpiece of each destination’s extensive Christmas activities, live shows, and dining experiences. New highlights for the 2024 season include an original Cirque show, "Cirque: Frost," at Gaylord Rockies and a Christmas dinner show at Gaylord Opryland. Visitors can also enjoy the Snow Factory with ice tube adventures and snowball crafting.

Special Offers and Packages

Exclusive Benefits for Guests

Overnight guests at each resort can access exclusive benefits such as early admission to ICE! and the Christmas Village, and front-of-the-line access to attractions. Special early bird packages and tickets are available now at ICE.marriott.com.

Event Dates and Locations

Mark Your Calendar

• Gaylord Opryland: Nov. 8, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025, featuring Frosty the Snowman™
• Gaylord National: Nov. 15, 2024 – Dec. 28, 2024, featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
• Gaylord Palms: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 4, 2025, featuring Elf™
• Gaylord Rockies: Nov. 22, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025, featuring The Polar Express™
• Gaylord Texan: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025, featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
• JW Marriott San Antonio: Nov. 23, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025, featuring How the Grinch Stole Christmas!™