Gaylord National Resort’s signature holiday event, ICE!, is back for another year of memories and fun! Inspired by the beloved The Polar Express, visit from November 14-January 4, 2026.

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An experience like no other — ICE! features more than 2 million pounds of colossal sculptures and art made from ice, hand-carved by master artisans from Harbin, China! Wind your way through larger-than-life holiday displays, zoom down ice slides, and enjoy story-driven holiday scenes inspired by Christmas classics. And, don’t worry about the cold. Upon admission, Gaylord provides oversized blue parkas to keep all ages warm.

Before and after, there’s plenty to see and do, too:

Cirque: Spirit of Christmas
Fee-Based
Enjoy a Cirque-style holiday spectacular featuring soaring acrobatics, stunning stunts, and Broadway flair.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Fee-Based
Design delicious gingerbread creations and enjoy a meet-and-greet with Nutmeg, the resort’s very own gingerbread man.

Mistletoe Mile Scavenger Hunt
Fee-Based
Follow festive clues around the resort, complete an interactive guidebook, and earn a special souvenir at the finish.

Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
Fee-Based
Meet Mrs. Claus for cozy storytime, classic carols, and fresh-baked cookies.

Photos with Santa
Fee-Based
Children share their wishes, confirm their spot on the nice list, and capture a keepsake photo with Santa.

Snowball Build & Blast
Fee-Based
Build snowballs and launch them in a frosty, hands-on play zone.

Wildlife Rescue
Complimentary
Embark on a virtual AR safari to discover endangered animals, bring them to life, learn fun facts, and snap photos along the way.

Here-We-Glow
Complimentary
In the resort’s multi-story atrium, enjoy a stunning, choreographed light show set to a holiday soundtrack, with a high-energy sing-along finale.