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The holidays in America are a time for families to reunite, sometimes overcoming great difficulty and distance.

This year, Gaylord Hotels invites us all to “Experience the Magic of ICE!” with the promise that “Over-the-Top Holiday Experiences Await at Every Turn.”

Image source: ice.marriott.com, accessed July 24, 2025

Experience ICE! at:

• Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn.
• Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Fla.
• Gaylord National Resort on the Potomac in National Harbor, MD.
• Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colo.
• Gaylord Texan Resort on Lake Grapevine, Texas;
• JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas

Each property has a  pop culture theme, such as:

ICE! featuring Warner Bros.’ The Polar Express™ at Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, MD. – 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.

Indeed, “This walk-through spectacle is a dazzling display of artistry and imagination, transporting visitors of all ages into the season’s most memorable stories.”

The exhibits are created in the cherished American tradition of openly welcoming the best and the brightest from around the world to contribute to the American story:

Each ICE! attraction is brought to life by 40 master artisans from Harbin, China, home of the world-famous Harbin Ice Festival, who spend over a month sculpting these frozen masterpieces using more than 6,000 blocks of ice and a 300-page design book. Totaling over 20,000 square feet at each destination, the ice exhibits are enhanced with vivid colors, LED lighting, and intricate detail that spotlight the carvers’ generational craftsmanship.

Entrust your children to the Elf Training Academy while groups of parents partake in the Naughty or Nice Escape Room.

In case you overstay, overnight guests will be eligible for the Chill Pass.

Tickets are available at ice.marriott.com. Provide your location and contact details to ice.marriott.com to receive a personalized, limited-time discount offer.

ICE! is presented by PEPSI®

Full text of Marriott International press release and press contact here.

Image source: news.marriott.com, accessed July 24, 2025