Gaylord Palms Celebrates the Holidays with The Return of ICE!

Christmas in Orlando!

So. Much. Christmas. That’s exactly what you experience when you celebrate Christmas at Gaylord Palms. From holiday shows to gingerbread decorating and sliding down Snow Mountain, there’s truly something for everyone to enjoy. And this year, they’re back again with their signature holiday event – ICE!

While details are still TBA, they’ve announced their theme for 2024 – Elf! The beloved 2003 holiday film was showcased a few years ago while ICE! was put on hold, but this year it will return in a frosty new way!

ICE! at Gaylord Palms will take place from November 15, 2024-January 4, 2025 and tickets and packages are on sale now!

We promise to share all the sugary sweet details as soon as we know, but in the meantime, here are some highlights from their 2021 Elf event:

MORE holiday fun to be done!

In addition to ICE!, there is so much holiday fun to experience. You can slide down Snow Mountain, build snowballs, decorate gingerbread houses, find your way out of the Naugthy and Nice Escape Room, train to be an elf at the Elf Training Academy, and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. You can even feast with the Grinch during a character breakfast! There are also several shows to check out – Cirque: Spirit of Christmas, The Greatest Story, and the Shine Light Show. Take a stroll through the Christmas Tree Trail to experience eight elaborately decorated trees. Special holiday dining options are available as well.

Follow these tips to avoid turning into a cotton-headed ninnymuggins

Just stating the obvious – ICE! is COLD! 9 degrees Fahrenheit to be exact. That being said, dress accordingly. Warm coats, boots, hats, and gloves are highly recommended. Gaylord Palms also provides additional parkas to all guests to cover their existing coats. Make sure to measure yourself up against the gnome wall to find your perfect fit! Parkas must be returned upon exiting. The average time spent wandering through the exhibit is 20-40 minutes.

Book ahead of time since dates fill up quickly. The majority of the other activities also require an additional fee and booking time so check the website prior to your visit. If you are planning on doing more than one activity, there are discounted bundles available. Gaylord Palms also offers hotel bundles including tickets to ICE! and exclusive early access to the exhibit if you plan on staying longer than just one day.

Premium seating tickets to Cirque: The Spirit of Christmas and The Greatest Story Stage Show are available and are also included in some of the bundles. Standby tickets are available but are on a first come, first-serve basis and are not guaranteed.

While the kids are throwing snowballs, parents can visit the Snow Bar to enjoy an adult beverage or two including the Kringle Old Fashioned, Mistletoe Margarita, and Gingerbread Mule.

ICE! tickets are $17.99-$39.99. Other activities range from $4.99-$239.94.

Parking is $32.25 and gives you all-day access to the resort.

All images provided by Brie Gorecki