Gaylord Hotels nationwide are inviting guests to step into the holiday season with the return of the signature ICE! Christmas experience, featuring more than two million pounds of meticulously hand-carved ice sculptures at five of its branded Gaylord resorts. These walk-through winter wonderlands, kept at a constant 9 degrees Fahrenheit, bring cherished holiday stories to life through over 10 immersive scenes, thrilling 2-story ice slides, and awe-inspiring passageways, with themes varying by location, such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and The Polar Express.
A Nationwide Frozen Wonderland
The spectacular frozen displays are created by 40 artisans over nearly a month, who use techniques passed down through generations to sculpt over 6,000 blocks of ice into intricate scenes. Guests receive complimentary parkas to stay warm inside the frosty 9-degree environment as they explore the 20,000-square-foot attractions. Themes featured across the six destinations include:
Resort-Specific ICE! Themes
- Gaylord Opryland (Nashville, Tenn.): A Charlie Brown Christmas (Nov. 7, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026)
- Gaylord Palms (Kissimmee, Fla.): Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Nov. 14, 2025–Jan. 7, 2026)
- Gaylord National (National Harbor, Md.): Warner Bros.’ The Polar Express (Nov. 14, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026)
- Gaylord Rockies (Aurora, Colo.): Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Nov. 24, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026)
- Gaylord Texan (Lake Grapevine, Texas): New Line Cinema’s Elf (Nov. 14, 2025–Jan. 4, 2026)
Full Holiday Destination Experiences
Beyond the signature ice exhibit, each resort is transformed into a spectacular holiday environment filled with millions of twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees. The resorts offer an all-under-one-roof experience, featuring a wide variety of classic and original festive activities.
Featured Seasonal Activities
Guests can enjoy Broadway-style cirque performances, including the debut of POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance at Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord Palms, and the return of high-flying shows like Cirque: Spirit of Christmas and Cirque: Frost. Other engaging experiences available across the locations include the thrill of Ice Tubing, the interactive Snowball Build & Blast, the Elf Training Academy for children, and the cozy storytelling of Claus’ Christmas Traditions. Overnighters receive resort-only benefits such as the Chill Pass, granting front-of-the-line access to the frozen attraction.
