(Kissimmee, FL) A Gaylord Palms original experience, ICE! has returned for the 2025 holiday season. Running now through January 7, this beloved Christmas tradition combines detailed, three-dimensional sculptures, lighting effects, and familiar characters to create an unforgettable walkthrough family-friendly adventure. This year’s theme, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is filled with nostalgic holiday fun and festive sights.
About ICE! At The Gaylord Palms
An annual Central Florida favorite, ICE! is truly a unique option for your holiday itinerary. Taking place in the Gaylord Palms Convention Center, this walkthrough attraction offers a variety of ice sculptures and frozen activities. Crafted by true ice sculpting masters (event artists are flown in from Harbin, China – the home of the world famous Harbin Ice Festival), the attraction’s creations are made from over 2 million pounds of solid ice. To keep these beautiful works of art from melting, Gaylord Palms keeps the venue at a beyond freezing 9º Fahrenheit.
The ICE! Experience
Visitors will find ICE! in the hotel’s Alpine Village, a seasonal area full of Christmas-themed activities like pictures with Santa, indoor sledding, and more. Find out more about Gaylord’s Alpine Village and other wintery attractions at christmasatgaylordpalms.com.
After scanning their ticket, guests will don a hotel-provided, blue parka and enter ICE! Groups can take their time enjoying the immersive and incredibly detailed scenes and posing for plenty of photos. There are no specific time limits inside the attraction (other than your body’s ability to handle the extreme cold, of course). On average, groups spend between 20-40 minutes inside ICE!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
This year’s theme, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, includes larger than life sculptures, photo opportunities, and interactive elements showcasing this classic holiday tale. Scenes include the reindeer games, Island of Misfit Toys, Santa’s sleigh, and, of course, the ever-intimidating Bumble!
O Holy Night Annual Nativity Scene
After spending time with everyone’s favorite reindeer, enjoy Gaylord Palms’ annual homage to the traditional Christmas Story. This Nativity scene is made entirely out of crystal clear ice and special lighting effects for a breathtaking display!
Visiting ICE! at the Gaylord Palms
Running daily through January 7, ICE! at Gaylord Palms is a fun event for families and friends. Purchase your ticket online at christmasatgaylordpalms.com/ice. You will need to book a specific date and arrival time. Please make sure to arrive promptly for your reserved slot as late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Freaky Thoughts: ICE! at the Gaylord Palms
With gorgeous ice sculptures, immersive scenery, and fun frozen slides; ICE! at Gaylord Palms offers plenty of enjoyment for kids and kids-at-heart. It’s truly a great event for all ages, families, and friend groups. We had a fantastic time exploring this attraction, and I highly recommend it for everyone’s holiday itinerary!
Know Before You Go
- Gaylord Palms will provide a blue parka for all guests. It is required that you wear the parka during your time inside ICE!
- Bring a hat, gloves, closed-toed shoes, heavy socks, and other clothing items to stay comfortable inside the attraction.
- Your ICE! ticket does not include parking. You will need to pay the parking attendant when leaving the Gaylord Palms lot.
- There’s so much Christmas happening at the Gaylord Palms! Find more information about their holiday activities at christmasatgaylordpalms.com.
- Gaylord Palms is a cashless resort. Please plan accordingly.
