The Magical Holiday Experience Makes its Debut
in San Antonio, Texas
ICE! Welcomes Two Holiday Favorites to this
Year's Lineup including Frosty the Snowman™ and New Line Cinema's
Elf™
BETHESDA, Md., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The country's most extraordinary
frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, announces its 2024
Christmas season lineup and its debut in San Antonio, Texas. Kicking off this November,
the 24-year-old holiday tradition created by and featured across
all five Gaylord Hotels will also be held at the JW
Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Each
location will feature 2 million pounds of expertly hand-carved,
larger-than-life ice scenes and fan-favorite characters from
memorable Christmas classics. Two iconic holiday favorites will
join this year's roster including Elf™ and the
long-awaited return of Frosty the Snowman™. Tickets to all
ICE! locations are on sale today, including a limited time offer
exclusively at ICE.marriott.com.
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Overnight and local day guests at each destination will step
into a winter wonderland that includes more than 10 immersive
walk-through scenes, thrilling two-story 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 240 expert artisans from Harbin,
China, home of the world-famous Harbin Ice Festival. These
skilled craftsmen spend about 40 days across six locations creating
a vibrant, icy spectacle that fills a grand total of nearly 120,000
square feet. Visitors across the country will journey through
vivid floor-to-ceiling scenes hand-crafted from 12 million pounds
of ice. The attraction is kept at a chilly 9 degrees Fahrenheit to
preserve the intricate, frozen detail. To stay warm, guests will
don the attraction's signature blue parkas.
This year, six cherished classics will be reimagined at ICE!
destinations nationwide:
- ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman at Gaylord Opryland
in Nashville, Tenn. –
Experience the magic of the snowman who came to life in this
frozen, holiday wonderland.
- ICE! featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas" at Gaylord
National on the Potomac in
National Harbor, Md. – Guests will follow along with the
lovable Charlie Brown as he
rediscovers the meaning of Christmas.
- ICE! featuring New Line Cinema's Elf™ at Gaylord
Palms in Kissimmee,
Fla. – For the first time, experience New Line
Cinema's hilarious story which tells the tale of a young orphan
child who mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts on Christmas
Eve and is transported back to the North Pole and raised as an elf.
Years later Buddy learns he is not really an elf and goes on a
journey to New York City to find
his true identity.
- ICE! featuring Warner Bros.' The Polar Express™
at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora,
Colo. – Based on the beloved Warner Bros. film, families
are invited to take an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole,
embarking on a journey of self-discovery that shows the wonder of
life never fades for those who believe.
- ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ at Gaylord
Texan on Lake Grapevine,
Texas – Visitors will enjoy their favorite scenes
from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, the story of a young
reindeer who used his luminous red nose to save
Christmas.
- ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole
Christmas! at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in
San Antonio, Texas –
Showcasing the 1957 Dr. Seuss classic, families will experience the
memorable evolution of the Grinch as he fails to destroy the Whos'
holiday spirit.
ICE! serves as the centerpiece attraction to each destination's
over-the-top lineup of Christmas activities, live shows, and dining
experiences. Among the family-friendly activities featured at each
resort is a festive-themed Snow Factory, where visitors can take a
breathtaking plummet through a thrilling ice tube adventure and
boost the power of the snow machines by crafting and hurling
snowballs at designated targets. New resort-specific highlights for
the 2024 season include an original production of Cirque: Frost, a
live show at Gaylord Rockies, and a Christmas dinner show at
Gaylord Opryland. To explore the wintertime festivities and book
exclusive packages at each destination visit
ICE.marriott.com.
Guests who stay overnight 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.
Benefits may vary among resorts. 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.
ICE! will be presented during the following dates:
- Gaylord Opryland: Nov. 8,
2024 – Jan. 4,
2025 featuring Frosty the Snowman™
- Gaylord National: Nov. 15,
2024 – Dec. 28 2024 featuring "A Charlie Brown
Christmas"
- Gaylord Palms: Nov. 15, 2024 –
Jan. 4, 2025 featuring New
Line Cinema's Elf™
- Gaylord Rockies: Nov. 22,
2024 – Jan. 1,
2025 featuring Warner Bros.' The Polar
Express™
- Gaylord Texan: Nov. 15, 2024 –
Jan. 5, 2025 featuring
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
- JW Marriott San Antonio: Nov. 23,
2024 – Jan. 5,
2025 featuring Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole
Christmas!
About ICE!
The annual ICE! events bring to life beloved Christmas stories
hand-carved by master artisans from Harbin, China at resorts around the United States. Created and designed by
Gaylord Hotels, ICE! debuted at Gaylord Opryland Resort in
Nashville, Tenn. in 2001. ICE! has
been visited by tens of millions of visitors who travel to each
resort to see more than 2 million pounds carved into beloved scenes
and characters, two-story ice slides, photo-worthy tunnels and
archways, and more. ICE! takes place at each Gaylord Hotels resort
across the United States,
including Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Md., Gaylord
Opryland Resort in Nashville,
Tenn., Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla., Gaylord Rockies Resort in
Aurora, Colo. and Gaylord Texan
Resort in Grapevine, Texas, in
2024, ICE! makes its debut at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country
in San Antonio, Texas. More
information can be found at ICE.marriott.com.
About Gaylord Hotels
Gaylord Hotels, part of the Marriott portfolio of brands,
welcomes guests to more, with extraordinary environments, diverse
dining options, full-service spas, pools, top-notch entertainment,
shopping and more. Locations include Gaylord Opryland in
Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord
Palms in Kissimmee, Florida;
Gaylord Texan on Lake Grapevine,
Texas; Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland; Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, CO; and making its debut in 2025
Gaylord Pacific in Chula Vista,
California.
About JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort &
Spa
Welcome to a San Antonio resort
truly worthy of the Lone Star State. JW Marriott San Antonio Hill
Country Resort & Spa has firmly established itself as the
city's premier luxury destination and the most renowned resort in
the magnificent Texas Hill Country. Rated 4-Diamonds by AAA and
just 12 miles north of San Antonio
International Airport, the resort features two 18-hole championship
golf courses at TPC San Antonio, Lantana Spa, the 9-acre River
Bluff Water Experience, seven distinctive restaurants, 265,000
square feet of state-of-the-art meeting and event space, and more
than 1,000 custom-designed guest rooms. Whether you're seeking a
peaceful respite, productive meeting or exciting and fun-filled
family vacation, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort &
Spa is designed not just to exceed expectations but redefine them.
For information, call 1-210-276-2500 or visit the resort online,
and on Instagram and Facebook.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed
Entertainment
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment (WBDGTE),
part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division,
is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing
of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme
park experiences based on the biggest franchises, stories and
characters from Warner Bros.' film, television, animation, and
games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGTE
is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of
Harry Potter at Universal theme
parks around the world, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS
Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other
experiences inspired by Harry
Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones,
FRIENDS and more. With best-in-class partners, WBDGTE allows fans
around the world to physically immerse themselves inside their
favorite brands and franchises.
About Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Founded in 1993, Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a leading global
children's entertainment and licensing company focused on promoting
literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful
possibilities of a child's imagination through the beloved works of
Dr. Seuss. All Dr. Seuss Enterprises' profits benefit charitable
organizations that focus on causes such as education, health,
animal conservation, and the arts. For more information visit
DrSeussEnterprises.com or follow us on Instagram.
About Universal Live Entertainment
Universal Live Entertainment partners with best-in-class
entertainment companies to bring today's most popular stories,
characters, and adventures to life in a city near you. From
larger-than-life touring shows to immersive, walk-through
exhibitions and family entertainment centers, Universal's
world-class entertainment brands are delivered across the globe for
families, friends, and people of all ages to enjoy. Productions
include Jurassic World Live Tour, Jurassic World: The Exhibition, A
Minion's Perspective, The Office Experience, American Ninja Warrior
Adventure Parks, Film with Live Orchestra concerts and
more.
Universal Live Entertainment is a division of Universal
Destinations & Experiences, a unit of Comcast NBCUniversal.
With incredible theme park destinations across the globe, Universal
Destinations & Experiences offers guests of all ages the most
exciting and popular entertainment experiences. Universal theme
parks are known for immersive experiences that feature some of the
world's most thrilling and technologically advanced
film-and-television-based attractions.
About Peanuts
The characters of Peanuts and related intellectual property are
owned by Peanuts Worldwide, which is 41% owned by WildBrain
Ltd., 39% owned by Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc., and 20% owned by the family of
Charles M. Schulz, who first
introduced the world to Peanuts in 1950, when the comic strip
debuted in seven newspapers. Since then, Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the rest of
the Peanuts gang have made an indelible mark on popular culture. In
addition to enjoying beloved Peanuts shows and specials on Apple
TV+, fans of all ages celebrate the Peanuts brand worldwide through
thousands of consumer products, as well as amusement park
attractions, cultural events, social media, and comic strips
available in all formats, from traditional to digital. In 2018,
Peanuts partnered with NASA on a multi-year Space Act Agreement
designed to inspire a passion for space exploration and STEM among
the next generation of students.
- Warner Bros.' Elf™: ELF and all related characters and
elements © & ™ New Line Productions, Inc.
- Warner Bros.' The Polar Express™: THE POLAR EXPRESS and
all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc.
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
and all related elements © & ™ under license to Character Arts,
LLC. All rights reserved.
- "A Charlie Brown Christmas": © 2024 Peanuts Worldwide
LLC.
- Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: TM
& © 2024 Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All Rights
Reserved.
- Frosty the Snowman: TM & © 2024 Warner Bros.
Entertainment Inc. & Classic Media, LLC. Based on the musical
composition FROSTY THE SNOWMAN © Warner/Chappell.
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