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Become part of the story at ICE! featuring ​Elf™!

Experience the whimsical world of Buddy the Elf™ at ICE!, our signature holiday attraction. Discover beloved scenes from the Christmas film Elf™ in magnificent, larger-than-life ice sculptures carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Journey through unforgettable scenes for unique photo ops and enjoy exhilarating, two-story-tall ice slides. It's a festive adventure that captures the spirit of the holidays, just like Buddy himself! Presented by PEPSI®.
  • Unbelievably Cool Artistry!

    Unbelievably Cool Artistry!

    Over 40 world-renowned master artisans spend over 6-weeks hand-carving approximately 6,700 blocks of ice to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction! With over 20,000-square-foot and 10 immersive scenes, here's a peek at some of our favorite scenes you won't want to miss! 
    • Slide Down Two-Story Ice Slides

      Slide Down Two-Story Ice Slides

      A favorite part of the ICE! experience is our two-story tall ice slides. Plunge down several exciting ice slides for a festive fun time.
    • ICE! Carver's Showcase

      ICE! Carver's Showcase

      After experiencing the arctic artistry inside ICE!, guests can see the magic come to life in Carver's Showcase, as a master artisan creates ice sculptures in live demonstrations. Ice carving is a way of life for many in Harbin, China - so much, in fact, that it is known as "Ice City" and is home to the world's largest annual snow and ice carving festival.    
    • O Holy Night Nativity Scene

      O Holy Night Nativity Scene

      The ICE! experience concludes in a separate area dedicated to a Nativity scene, meticulously carved and shaped into a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice.
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Frosty Facts

Fun & Entertaining for All-Ages
Kids AND adults love it!​
10 Immersive, Whimsical Scenes
Larger-than-life scenes and sculptures soaring up to 20-30 ft in height.
Ice Hand-Sculpted with Love - Over More Than 12,000 Carving Hours
If you stacked all of the 6,700 ice blocks used to create ICE!, they would reach higher than 17 Empire State Buildings.

No Time Limits (Average time is 20-40 minutes)

Time varies by group size and type. No matter, this self-guided tour offers unlimited frozen fun!

LIMITED DEALS. UNLIMITED FESTIVE FUN.

2023 ICE! Package on Sale
Exclusive Benefits for Overnight Guests
SoundWaves Water Experience
  • The Making of ICE!​

    Bringing Elf™ to life is a meticulous process and a labor of love. It's the work of master artisans from 7,000 miles away in Harbin, China, who chip away at 2 million pounds of ice over the course of several weeks to create the scenes you'll enjoy when you walk through ICE!.

    The Making of ICE!​
  • ICE! featuring Elf™ PACKAGES

    It's the most wonderful time of the year at Gaylord Palms! Experience So. Much. Christmas. with access to ICE! featuring Elf™️, a stay in a stylish, modern guest room, and convenient benefits for overnight guests.

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