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Extraordinary Holiday Event Announced at Gaylord Texan Resort


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Gaylord Texan Resort

Aug 17, 2022, 11:00 ET

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The Polar Express created from TWO MILLION pounds of ice!
The Polar Express created from TWO MILLION pounds of ice!
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Visitors will experience a magical winter wonderland on 125 acres of sprawling indoor and outdoor gardens featuring over two million holiday lights and festive decor! Additionally, take a 17,000-square-foot journey through our two million-pound hand-carved ICE! attraction themed after the beloved holiday classic, The Polar Express; snow tube down two stories of real snow; glide on an indoor ice skating rink; decorate a gingerbread house; watch a holiday cirque show and SO MUCH MORE!

DALLAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 'ICE!' IS BACK! GAYLORD TEXAN'S ARCTIC HOLIDAY TRADITION RETURNS AFTER TWO-YEAR HIATUS.

Holiday Classic The Polar Express™ Told Through Ice Sculptures.

“We can’t wait for our guests to once again experience the magic and wonder of ICE! during this year’s Lone Star Christmas celebration,” said Chuck Pacioni, general manager of Gaylord Texan Resort.

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Gaylord Texan Resort invites guests to "freeze the day" this Christmas as the hotel's longtime holiday tradition, ICE!, returns Nov. 11, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023 after a two-year hiatus.

Using more than 2 million pounds – or 1,000 tons – of ice, the holiday classic movie, The Polar Express, will be brought to life by a team of 40 ice artisans who work for approximately six weeks to create the nearly 17,000-square-foot, frozen attraction.

Starting with more than 6,700 massive ice blocks – created by three different ice manufacturers because of the sheer amount needed – carvers will tally more than 12,000 man-hours on the project. The artisans, using skills passed down from generation to generation, following a 300-page design book to create the spectacle. Ice carvings range in size from details as tiny as a coin to soaring scenes more than 30 feet tall.

The environment will be kept frozen by a state-of-the-art chilling system that maintains the temperature at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit. And while the 9-degree temperatures turn ICE! into one of the coldest spots in Texas, guests experiencing the attraction will be provided Gaylord Texan's signature blue parkas to keep them warm.

Colored ice (created by a chemist who mixes special food colorings to ensure sculptures maintain their bright colors the entire season), clear ice and LED lights are all used to create the display. Although this will be Gaylord Texan's 15th time to present ICE!, this is the first time that The Polar Express™" has been featured at ICE! during the resort's holiday celebration.

"We can't wait for our guests to once again experience the magic and wonder of ICE! during this year's Lone Star Christmas celebration," said Chuck Pacioni, general manager of Gaylord Texan Resort. "Since debuting here in 2005, ICE! has always been a one-of-a-kind attraction for our guests, and we're excited to welcome this Gaylord Hotels tradition back this year with The Polar Express™ and all the beloved characters from the classic holiday movie."

Inside of the ICE! attraction, guests can also take rides down two-story-tall ice slides, traverse through ice tunnels and arches, and visit Carver's Showcase to see live sculpting demonstrations. The ICE! experience concludes in a separate area dedicated to an awe-inspiring Nativity scene, meticulously carved and shaped in a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice.

The talented carvers that create this arctic artwork will travel more than 7,000 miles from their homes in Harbin, China, to Grapevine, Texas. Known as "Ice City," Harbin is no stranger to elaborate ice carvings – it's home to the world's largest annual ice and snow sculpting festival in the world. At Gaylord Texan, some of the same artisans who create the Harbin festival will carve 300-pound blocks of ice into the larger-than-life, whimsical scenes. Carvers will use chisels, chippers, tongs, handsaws, grinders and even chainsaws to bring The Polar Express™ scenes and characters to life. The artisans from Harbin have created ICE! for Gaylord Hotels for many years but haven't been able to travel to the United States the past two holiday seasons because of international travel restrictions in place due to the pandemic.

There's Snow Much More!
While ICE! is the signature attraction for the 2022 Christmas at Gaylord Texan's Lone Star Christmas celebration, there are plenty more festive activities, events, attractions and dazzling decorations throughout the 125-acre resort. The entire resort transforms into a holiday wonderland with more than 2 million lights, elaborately themed Christmas trees all throughout the garden atrium and convention center, more than 15,000 ornaments, and miles of garland. Christmas shows and activities are presented in the atrium, while parts of the convention center transform into Christmas Village, a bustling, holiday hamlet with village storefronts.

Here's a rundown of the events, live entertainment, hands-on activities, holiday meals, exciting attractions and notable news taking place this holiday season at Gaylord Texan:

Shows and Live Entertainment Highlight the Holidays

  • Yule Be Amazed

Get in the Christmas spirit at "Cirque: Winter Wonderland". This action-packed fusion of theatre and cirque features high-flying stunts, acrobatic feats, jaw-dropping juggling, stunning contortion, and so much more.

  • Ready, Set, Glow!

The resort's atrium comes alive each night and dazzles with thousands of dancing lights on a towering Christmas tree, synchronized to a high-energy soundtrack during the #LIT Light Show.

  • Merry & Light

This wonder of holiday magic and light conjures cozy feelings of Christmas with a sparkling array of larger-than-life décor and immersive state-of-the-art light elements. Guests will be wowed by an amazing wonderland of one-of-a-kind photo ops and memory-making moments melding modern technology with good ol' fashioned holiday tradition.

Tons of Fun at Interactive Attractions

  • Make A Holiday Escape

Guests test their winter weather wits as they race against the clock inside the three exciting Escape Rooms. Families and friends can choose from "School's Out! Holiday Breakout", "It's Showtime!", or "The Holiday Heist".

  • Race Down Snow Tubing Hill

Calling all thrill-seekers! Grab a tube and zoom down the two-story, eight-lane Snow Tubing hill covered in real snow.

  • Snow Much Fun

At Santa's Snow Throw, guests can grab their very own bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's Elves.

  • Take a Yuletide Glide

Enjoy a festive perfect day or evening at our 6,000-square-foot ice skating rink made with real ice.

  • Christmas Carousel

Get in the holiday spirit by taking a spin on this timeless, family-friendly ride. Enjoy endless fun with an unlimited ride ticket!

Hands-On Fun This Holiday Season

  • Believe in Your Elf

Guests learn the secrets of being a part of "Team Santa" at the Elf Workshop. Santa's top toymakers share the secrets of becoming one of St. Nick's helpers as they create a special keepsake gift or craft to take home for someone special.

  • Make a Date to Decorate

In the Gingerbread Decorating Corner, guests let their Christmas creativity run wild while they adorn gingerbread treats. After they've reached confection perfection with their edible art, they can enjoy a sweet meet-and-greet and photograph with Nutmeg the Gingerbread Man.

  • A Very Beary Christmas!

In Christmas Village, guests can experience Build-A-Bear Workshop®. Guests make their own furry friend, take part in the iconic Heart Ceremony, and personalize them with seasonal outfits, accessories, sounds and scents.

More Décor Than Ever Before! Overnight Stays Sweeten the Holidays

  • A Tree-mendous Holiday

It's beginning to look A LOT like Christmas! In all, there will be more than 2 million holiday lights sparkling at Gaylord Texan. More than 100 Christmas trees – with more than 15,000 ornaments – will be on display, including the centerpiece 54-foot-tall tree in the main atrium featuring a light show.

  • Rooms with a View

There's never a better time than the holidays for guests to book a room with an upgraded atrium view. With balconies that overlook acres of Christmas décor, guests can immerse themselves in the festive surroundings.

  • There's More in Store with Charlie Brown and Friends™!

Your favorite Charlie Brown character and friends will be featured in two more holiday events at Gaylord Texan – a character dining experience and a family scavenger hunt.

  • Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™

A one-of-a-kind dining experience including a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. Afterward, take photos with your favorite members of the Peanuts gang like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy!

  • Merry Snoopy Scavenger Hunt

Search high and low to help Snoopy deck his house out for the Dog House Decorating Competition in this fun scavenger hunt. Complete the quest to win a souvenir.

A Round of Applause for Santa

  • St. Nick Takes 'Santa' Stage

Guests can chat with the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus, to make sure they've secured a spot on his prestigious Nice List. Santa will meet guests from Nov. 11 through Dec. 24, before he heads back to the North Pole for his gift-giving journey. Presented by DEI.

Enjoy Resort Amenities, Book Packages That Are Sure to Please

  • Packages and Tickets

Also being unwrapped this year: new Christmas at Gaylord Texan packages that include special room rates and admission to select events. Guests are encouraged to book their experiences early, as advance online reservations are required for all ticketed events. Admission is limited to many of the holiday experiences and showtimes. For tickets, more information, or to book an overnight stay, guests may visit [email protected].

ABOUT GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER
The premier resort destination of the American Southwest, Gaylord Texan Resort on Lake Grapevine offers extraordinary environments, 1,814 luxury guest rooms, and four-and-a-half acres of Texas vistas under signature atriums.

THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
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Peanuts © 2022 Peanuts Worldwide LLC

Media Contact

Martha Neibling, Gaylord Texan Resort, 1 817-205-6688, [email protected]

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Decorate a gingerbread house to your heart's delight!
Decorate a gingerbread house to your heart's delight!
Take a thrilling ride down a two-story tall snow hill made with real snow!
Take a thrilling ride down a two-story tall snow hill made with real snow!
Two million holiday lights decorate 125 enchanting acres!
Two million holiday lights decorate 125 enchanting acres!
Adults can grab a frosty drink in the ICE! bar kept at 9 degrees!
Adults can grab a frosty drink in the ICE! bar kept at 9 degrees!
Our Merry & Light outdoor holiday attraction lights up the night!
Our Merry & Light outdoor holiday attraction lights up the night!
ICE! featuring The Polar Express includes 17,000 square feet of carved ice!
ICE! featuring The Polar Express includes 17,000 square feet of carved ice!
Glide through our indoor ice skating rink made with real ice!
Glide through our indoor ice skating rink made with real ice!
See amazing acrobatics at the Cirque: Winter Wonderland show!
See amazing acrobatics at the Cirque: Winter Wonderland show!
An antique Christmas carousel is the perfect photo opp!
An antique Christmas carousel is the perfect photo opp!
Decorate a gingerbread house to your heart's delight! Take a thrilling ride down a two-story tall snow hill made with real snow! Two million holiday lights decorate 125 enchanting acres! Adults can grab a frosty drink in the ICE! bar kept at 9 degrees! Our Merry & Light outdoor holiday attraction lights up the night! ICE! featuring The Polar Express includes 17,000 square feet of carved ice! Glide through our indoor ice skating rink made with real ice! See amazing acrobatics at the Cirque: Winter Wonderland show! An antique Christmas carousel is the perfect photo opp!

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