"ICE" at Gaylord Palms

featuring Dreamworks' Shrek the Halls

November 16, 2011 - January 2, 2012

• Walt Disney World Holiday Highlights
• 2009 ICE Photos
• Ticket Prices
  

NEW in 2010: SNOW!
Following the success of ICE, Gaylord Palms Resort is taking winter in Florida to a new level with SNOW! Visitors can play in 40 tons of real snow in this new "North Pole Carnival."  Experience such activities as Elf Bowling and a Snow Tube Run (especially for kids) while enjoying winter-themed snacks.  Click here for more information.

The DIS Unplugged Web Radio Show Podcast Listen as the roundtable discusses ICE, located at Gaylord Palms Resort from last year Discuss | Blog | RSS Feed | Add to iTunes | Podcast Main

To read a review of ICE, click here.

If you think that Florida means sun-drenched days and sultry nights, you’re in for a chilly surprise. During the Holidays, “Ice at Gaylord Palms” will bring a frigid change to the traditional Florida Christmas fare.

Using two million pounds of ice, this Gaylord Palms Resort special ticket exhibit will be transformed into the North Pole featuring an arctic forest, a Christmas carnival with a life-size carousel, Santa's ornament room and even his reindeer!  One of the attractions favorite scenes is an unforgettable Life-sized Nativity made completely of clear ice. Frozen within these unique sculptures are twinkling lights that create an ever-changing luminescence.  "Ice" exhibit's most popular attraction, the incredible slides carved from ice, are longer than ever.

This year brings a new tribute exhibit to the Dreamworks film "Shrek the Halls."

	Tips from the DIS Unplugged Podcast - ICE is a great change of pace from the Orlando theme parks. Some podcast tips: leave the sandals and shorts at your resort and wear socks, closed-toe shoes and pants. If you ice skate, do it after you've toured the ICE exhibit. Pick up a disposable camera rather than worry about the freezing effect on your expensive photo equipment. Take the time to tour the resort and dine at one of their great restaurants.

There are incredible photo ops throughout, but be sure that your camera can handle the chilly temps.

Keep in mind; this isn’t “pretend” ice, but the real thing. The 18,000-square-foot “ICE!” exhibit is kept at a bone chilling 9 degrees Fahrenheit. Hooded, calf-length parkas are provided to visitors. They come in all sizes, including children and infant. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required, as well as hats and gloves which can be purchased.

The walkways are carpeted and both wheelchairs and strollers can be accommodated. There are a limited number of wheelchairs available for rent if you prefer not to bring one of your own.

Let’s face it, sometimes you look for something a bit different from Walt Disney World while in Orlando. Universal/IOA and Sea World are terrific parks, but it takes an entire day out of your schedule, admission isn’t cheap and transportation can add to the cost.

“Ice at Gaylord Palms” may be the perfect alternative this Holiday season. With its close proximity to Disney World, taking a taxi from a Disney Resort should be fairly reasonable.

“ICE!” is open daily, including holidays.  Hours vary.

• Purchase Tickets online
• Order tickets by phone 407-586-4423
• Combo tickets allow entry into ICE and SNOW
• Non-peak dates (all others peak):
  November 16, 17, 18, 20-24, 28-30
  December 1, 4-8, 12-15
  January 2

Note that the Gaylord Palms does charge a parking fee.

• 2008 ICE Photos
• 2007 ICE Photos
• 2004 ICE Photos
• Gaylord Palms Information