Cool Down With "ICE!"

Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas, is excited to announce that tickets for ICE! at Gaylord Texan Resort are now on sale! Gaylord Texan has also revealed the beloved classic: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is this year’s theme.

Rudolph and his friends will be carved out of two million pounds of ice by 40 master artisans from Harbin, China. It’s always such an impressive display and a beloved tradition in the Christmas Capital of Texas.

Telling the legendary story of a young reindeer who used his luminous red nose to save Christmas, the magical walkthrough display features more than 10 immersive scenes, six thrilling two-story tall ice slides, awe-inspiring passageways, and photo-worthy moments the entire family can enjoy.

The dazzling ICE! holiday attraction is masterfully carved by a team of 40 expert artisans from Harbin, China, home of the world-famous Harbin Ice Festival. These skilled craftsmen spend about 40 days creating a vibrant, icy spectacle that fills the 17,000-square-foot attraction. Visitors will journey through vivid floor-to-ceiling scenes hand-crafted from 2 million pounds of ice. The attraction is kept at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the intricate, frozen detail. To help stay warm, guests will don the attraction’s signature complimentary blue parkas.

In addition to ICE!, the resort will feature an enchanting lineup of over-the-top Christmas activities from an ice tubing hill, ice skating rink, and gingerbread decorating corner to live shows, dining experiences, and photos with Santa – just to name a few! Additionally, the resort property will display over two million twinkling holiday lights, 15,000 sparkling ornaments, and a 54-foot-tall rotating Christmas tree.

Beginning today, guests can book special early bird packages or tickets by visiting ICE. marriott.com to receive their limited-time discount. Terms, conditions, and blackout dates apply. Overnight guests will be able to access resort-only benefits including the Extra Cool Hour and Chill Pass, which allow overnight visitors early admission into ICE! and the Christmas Village, as well as front-of-the-line access to the attraction. ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ will be presented from Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025.