Activities & Events

Step into the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf with our signature holiday attraction, ICE! Experience favorite scenes from the beloved Christmas film "Elf" like never before, brought to life through magnificent, larger-than-life sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice.

Channel your inner elf as you journey through unforgettable scenes, perfect for one-of-a-kind photo ops. Don't miss the chance to zip down our exhilarating, two-story-tall solid ice slides. It's a festive adventure that will have you shouting, "Son of a nutcracker!" and embracing the holiday spirit just like Buddy! ICE! presented by Pepsi.

This Cirque-styled Christmas show features dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts. This Broadway-style spectacle centers around Noel, a child dismayed and distressed by the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Trying to recapture her lost love of the season, she is visited by spirits who bring back the true meaning of the season in energetic, dreamlike chapters.

Santa's elves have worked hard all year. Now it's your turn to spread holiday cheer! Slip on your elf shoes and embark on an interactive scavenger hunt through the enchanting Gaylord Palms garden atrium. Fun, surprises, and elf magic await! 

Don't wait - make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild when you adorn tasty treats. After you've reached confection perfection with your edible art, head over for a sweet meet-and-greet with Nutmeg - our very own gingerbread man. Be sure to pose with your new gingerbread creation in our Gingersnaps photo booth.

We all envy Santa's elves: they have a great boss, eat tasty treats and sweets whenever they want, and can make their own Christmas gifts! Your opportunity to join Santa's staff awaits at the Elf Workshop. You will learn the secrets of becoming one of Santa's helpers from his top toy-maker and create a keepsake gift or craft for someone special.

Take a thrilling ride down Snow Flow Mountain! Hop on a tube and slide down real frozen ice lanes. Race family and friends to reach the finish! Your ticket lets you enjoy unlimited tubing thrills on your ticket date.

Real snowballs in Florida? With a little Christmas magic, you'll receive a tub of snow so you can build and toss real snowballs to boost the power of the snowmaking machines. Take your best aim at the targets and let the snowballs fly!

Yuletide trickster Jack Frost is back with icy antics and has added your name to Santa's Naughty List, but he has a deal for you: Sneak into Santa's office and solve the riddles and you'll be able to erase your names from the Naughty List. You'll need to solve all the puzzles and dash away before St. Nick returns, or you might end up with a lump of coal in your stocking.

Join the jolliest hostess of all - Mrs. Claus - for a family fun celebration of Christmas traditions. Delight in the retelling of the classic Christmas tale, "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," sing along to favorite holiday songs and share a batch of Santa's favorite snack - freshly baked Christmas cookies and ice-cold milk. Presented by T.G. Lee.

Experience the magic of caroling door to door without moving a muscle in this spectacular holiday light show. Thousands of glowing lights and a custom score create a unique journey through past holiday celebrations. From swinging '20s jazz and the doo-wop of the ‘50s to the funky disco beats and rock and roll riffs of the ‘60s and ‘70s, your favorite Christmas carols come to life. Enjoy a high-energy sing-along finale and making memories that glow beyond the holidays!

 

Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!

The birth of Jesus Christ has been called "the greatest story ever told." Experience it through the eyes of six international storytellers in a musical stage show and multicultural celebration of everlasting faith, hope, and love. Complimentary seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Guaranteed seating available for purchase.

This mechanized snowy play space features multiple attractions, including a snowfall plaza, ice tubing down Snow Flow Mountain, Snowball Build and Blast, and the Snow Bar.

Want to guarantee your spot at the pool? We are pleased to offer premium poolside lounge seating, daybeds, and private cabanas for rental. Our private cabanas provide extra shade and space, comfortable lounge areas, refrigerators and more! Gone are the days of having to rush down to the pool early to hold your spot.

Take a virtual safari through Gaylord Palms! Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. Search for the tracking markers to find the hidden animals, learn facts about them, and see them come to life before your very eyes with the magic of augmented reality (AR)! This cool tech experience is fun for kids of all ages and affords photo opportunities with AR animals throughout the resort. A smart phone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience.

Enjoy up-close encounters with a variety of incredible creatures! With the help of an expert animal curator, you'll learn about these animals, their unique personalities and how they adapt to the colder weather and contribute to the ecosystem.

Discover a world of gourmet options and holiday dining events at our resort's restaurants during this holiday season.

Drift into a state of tranquility this holiday season while enjoying a massage, facial, pedicure, or one of our other relaxing and rejuvenating treatments.

Take a stroll along Christmas Tree Trail and discover eight elaborately decorated holiday trees throughout the 4.5-acre atrium. While there, be sure to take an "elfie" to post and share!

Adventure Kid Sophie joins her pals Ava the Alligator and Seth the Sea Turtle to explore the wonders of winter. The trio stars in this (w)interactive show to educate and entertain Adventure Kids Club members during the coolest of the seasons.

Discover acres of magnificent holiday decor and one-of-a-kind photo opportunities across our 64-acre resort. You'll see more than 3 million sparkling lights, more than 100 Christmas trees and 20,000 ornaments, and our centerpiece, a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree that comes alive each night in a magical, musical show. Guests in select atrium-view rooms are in a front-row seat to see the giant tree and multi-media show from the comfort of their balcony!