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Gaylord Texan ICE! 2025 | ELF Holiday Display & Christmas Fun

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Ice is kept at 9° F, and that is incredibly cold.

The colors, the size, it's honestly impressive every year.

It was really busy, so you kind of had to go through as a line instead of being able to kind of wander around.

Ice at the Gaylord Texan is always such an awesome holiday tradition.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book your tickets early, as Ice sells out on weekends and closer to Christmas.
✓Wear gloves, possibly a hat, and overall warm clothes; the parka helps but it is 9° inside.
✓Plan about 2 to 4 hours for the entire Gaylord Resort, unless you're staying the night.
✓Get here earlier if you can to avoid long lines, especially between 5:30 and 8:00 PM.
✓Make sure your camera or phone is charged to take lots of photos.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold temperature inside the ice exhibit — Wear gloves, a hat, and warm clothes; the provided parka helps but hands can freeze when taking photos.
Crowds and long wait times — Book tickets early and visit earlier in the day to avoid peak hours.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the ICE! event at Gaylord Texan and what is the theme this year?
QWhat can visitors expect at the Gaylord Texan during Christmas?
QHow cold is it inside the ice exhibit and what should you wear?
QWhat are the best times to visit to avoid crowds?
QWhat are the dining options at the Gaylord Texan and are they good?

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It’s Christmas time at the Gaylord Texan, and we’re visiting the incredible ICE! featuring ELF — a massive holiday walkthrough made entirely of carved ice! This annual Gaylord Resorts event runs now through January 5th and is one of the biggest and most impressive Christmas attractions in Texas. This year’s theme showcases the classic holiday movie ELF, starring Buddy the Elf, brought to life with colorful ice sculptures, huge displays, slides, and detailed scenes from the film. Whether you’re a fan of ELF or just love Christmas, this is a must-see experience. ⸻ WHAT WE SHOW IN THIS VIDEO: • walkthrough of ICE! at Gaylord Texan • Stunning ELF ice sculptures & themed rooms • Ice slides, displays, lighting, and walkthrough sets • Pricing info, tickets, and bundles • What to expect during your visit • Additional Christmas activities at Gaylord Texan ICE! at Gaylord Texan – Event Details: • Dates: Now through January 5 • Theme: ELF – Featuring Buddy the Elf • Adult Tickets: Starting at $32.99 • Child Tickets: Starting at $24.99 • Packages available through the Marriott website (tickets + hotel bundles) Other Christmas Activities at Gaylord Texan: • Ice skating • Snow tubing • Gingerbread & cookie decorating • Pictures with Santa • Holiday shows & festive displays • Walk-through lights & decorations • Gift shops and seasonal treats The Gaylord Texan goes all out for Christmas every year, and we’ll definitely be back to try more of the holiday activities! If you enjoy Christmas events, holiday travel vlogs, or attraction walkthroughs, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the BELL so you don’t miss our next holiday adventure! For Pricing for each experience, check out the official link https://tickets.gaylordtexan.com/ListingPage.asp?lpid=100 This year we also tried the Italian Restaurant on-site, Zeppole. We review this Restaurant and let you know if we would try it again! Here is our video from last year’s Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer theme: https://youtu.be/ctDjq4B6d4o?si=C0MhP55f8uWITj63 If you want to see more of the Christmas Events we've tried, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2EHNggtb_rAFw8kOpQCvbqMzTV54-qqp&si=B9dAneM0OFlQkWIq #gaylordtexan #christmaslights #ice #christmas #thingstodoindfw #gaylordtexan #grapevinetx #dallas #fortworth #roadtrip #vacation #travel For more information or to purchase tickets: https://christmasatgaylordtexan.marriott.com If you enjoyed this video or found it useful please make sure to like and subscribe for more.