GRAPEVINE, Texas, Oct. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The resort's 15th annual Lone Star Christmas, presented by Pepsi, will feature a variety of holiday activities, live entertainment, and grand décor to celebrate the season!
Beginning November 9, 2018 – January 1, 2019, Lone Star Christmas will the biggest winter destination in the state of Texas, offering the most magical holiday fun! Located in the official "Christmas Capital of Texas", Gaylord's holiday events will feature:
- 2 million holiday lights decorating the resort
- 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice featuring Rudolph
- A two-story tall, 12-lane snow tubing hill made with two million pounds of real snow
- A 6,000-square-foot outdoor ice skating rink
- A 54-foot-tall Christmas tree adorning the atrium
- Over 30,000 feet of gingerbread for decorating
- Magical miniature trains throughout the property
- 25-foot-tall toy soldiers overlooking joyful families
- 2,300 decorated wreaths, 5,600 feet of garland, 15,000 festive ornaments, and 2,000 Poinsettias
FEATURED HOLIDAY EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:
1) ICE!® featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
ICE!, presented by Lexus and DEI, is a walk-through holiday attraction kept at a chilly 9 degrees featuring two million pounds of hand‐carved, life-size ice sculptures and scenes, an ice bar (for ages 21 and up), five ice slides, a life-sized Nativity and more! Complimentary parkas are provided, but bring your mittens and hats!
2) Snow Tubing
It's going to SNOW at Gaylord Texan! Grab a tube and enjoy a thrilling ride down our two-story, 12.-lane snow tubing hill made with two million pounds of real snow!
3) Ice Skating
Enjoy a perfect day or evening under the stars by going on a yuletide glide at Gaylord Texan's 6,000 square-foot outdoor ice rink. Christmas in Grapevine has never been more fun!
4) Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Delight in the reading of classic holiday stories and sing along to Christmas carols, all while enjoying a batch of Mrs. Claus' world famous cookies and a glass of ice cold milk.
5) Gingerbread Decorating Corner
This fun, interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! You can choose from a tasty gingerbread cookie family kit, a snowman kit, a traditional gingerbread house kit. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to meet The Gingerbread Man for a heartwarming hug that you can capture with your own camera.
6) Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Choose from all kinds of furry friends, add lots of stuffing and make a wish on a heart. Let your imagination soar and create your story at the exclusive Build-A-Bear Workshop at Gaylord Texan!
7) Holiday Escape Rooms:
Escape the North Pole: Grab your jackets and embark on a wintry adventure with Mrs. Claus to Escape the North Pole. Solve the puzzles and riddles to make your grand escape!
Top Secret Elf Mission: Can you keep a secret? Join Santa's elves and help the little guys on a special assignment at the Top-Secret Elf Mission Escape Room. Work together, follow the clues, and most importantly… don't tell anyone of your secret mission!
8) Rudolph's Holly Jolly Breakfast
Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends, Clarice and Bumble, at Rudolph's Holly Jolly Breakfast! Children of all ages will enjoy this unique culinary event with a sing-a-long and a tasty brunch buffet!
9) Reindeer Games Scavenger Hunt featuring Rudolph and The Misfit Toys
Join team Rudolph and play reindeer games to find the Misfit Toys hiding inside Gaylord Texan's indoor gardens. All families that help Rudolph accomplish the special Christmas expedition will receive a prize!
10) The ALL-NEW Christmas Carousel
Get in the holiday spirit with a spin on our Christmas Carousel. Enjoy this timeless family-friendly activity inside our winter wonderland!
For more information on all of Gaylord Texan's Lone Star Christmas events and activities, or to purchase event tickets and holiday room packages, please visit http://www.christmasatgaylordtexan.com.
PHOTO/VIDEO SHOOT DATES FOR MEDIA:
BEST DATES TO CAPTURE THE CHINESE ARTISANS CARVING THE ICE! EXHIBIT:
10/29 – 11/4
BEST DATES TO CAPTURE THE ARTISAN'S "FINAL TOUCHES" ON THE NEARLY COMPLETE EXHIBIT:
11/5 – 11/8
BEST DATES TO CAPTURE ALL COMPLETED HOLIDAY EVENTS AND MAGICAL HOLIDAY DÉCOR OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
11/9 – 12/30
Rudolph – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and all related elements © & ™ under license to Character Arts, LLC. All rights reserved.
Pepsi – PEPSI, PEPSI-COLA and the Pepsi Globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc.
BAB - © Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Gaylord Texan Resort
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