Family travelers, mark your calendars! ICE! will return to Gaylord Opryland this year as part of the resort’s 41st Annual A Country Christmas. This year’s ICE! features Frosty the Snowman. The ICE! tradition began in 2001 at Gaylord Opryland and is now a holiday staple at all five Gaylord Hotels properties.
© Gaylord Hotels
ICE! featuring Frosty the Snowman will include 11 walk-through scenes, larger-than-life ice sculptures, passageways and photo-worthy spots, plus six two-story ice slides, a peak-a-boo slide, live carving demonstrations and an ice-carved Nativity scene.
At Gaylord National on the Potomac, the theme follows A Charlie Brown Christmas, while other properties celebrate Elf (Gaylord Palms), The Polar Express (Gaylord Rockies) and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Gaylord Texan). This year, JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort joins the fun with ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!. Each resort will also boast a full schedule of over-the-top holiday programming with ICE! as the centerpiece.
© Gaylord Hotels
Gaylord Opryland’s celebration runs Nov. 8–Jan. 4. Gaylord National, Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Texan kick off programming Nov. 15, with end dates of Dec. 28, Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, respectively. Find festivities Nov. 22–Jan. 1 at Gaylord Rockies and Nov. 23–Jan. 5 in San Antonio.
Read This Next
#WhereverFamily
Insta FeedDestinations / North America
May 13, 2025Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles Debuts New Look, Additions in 2025
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Los Angeles celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer with a multimillion-dollar makeover, and family travelers are invited to experience it all. Starting May 24, the 25-acre water park adjacent to Six Flags Magic Mountain opens with new and improved experiences.
Kids
May 12, 2025Experience Abu Dhabi Reveals What Kids Want on Vacation
A new global survey commissioned by Experience Abu Dhabi delivers family travelers a kids’ travel wish list! The destination brand of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi polled more than 7,000 children ages 5 to 12 and their parents from across nine countries to find out what younger travelers want in family vacations.
Cruises
May 12, 2025Reserve Now for a Family Sailing Cruise with Star Clippers
It might seem too early to plan your winter family travel, but Star Clippers gives you a good reason to act now. Through the end of May, families save 50 percent on fares for children ages 17 and under when they book sailing cruises in the Caribbean, Costa Rica and Panama.
Destinations / North America
May 9, 2025Riverfront Retreats in Avon, Colorado, Welcome Multigen Travelers
Each family travels together a bit differently, depending on what that family’s unique needs and dynamics are, so choosing the right destination to make it all come together is invaluable. When a family is traveling with multiple generations in one go, finding a place with enough space, variety and opportunity for family bonding is key. Colorado’s beautiful landscapes and outdoor adventures are the perfect pairing for a family vacation, and thanks to the luxurious Riverfront Townhomes in Avon, this destination is a multigenerational family’s dream come true.
Multigenerational
May 8, 20255 Affordable Destinations for Multigen Travel This Summer
Multigenerational trips are more popular than ever for family travelers. This summer, consider a visit to one of these destinations that won’t break the bank.
Destinations / North America
May 8, 2025Where to Have a Mother’s Day Getaway in New England
Country inns and city hotels throughout New England make it easy for family travelers to give mom a getaway for Mother’s Day. These are a few with packages or special Mother’s Day features:
ShareThis