ice! featuring The Polar Express™
Visitors explore scenes from The Polar Express brought to life through sculptures hand-carved from 6,000 blocks of ice. Guests can stand near the locomotive, take a seat in the passenger car for the iconic Hot Chocolate scene, and zoom down five ice slides across Glacier Gulch. The journey leads to the North Pole, where an 11-foot Santa Claus towers over visitors to present the first gift of Christmas.
What to Expect
Walk through scenes from The Polar Express carved from 6,000 ice blocks.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of the polar express™
Vibe
Festive and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Children 3 and under are free. Guests under 18 require a paid adult admission to attend with them. No general admission price is stated outside the booking calendar. – Get tickets
Tips & Advice
- Wear warm clothing beneath the provided parka, as the ice experience is kept at 9 degrees.
- Choose an entry slot when booking, since tickets are reserved for a selected time period.
- Guests under 18 should attend with an adult who has paid admission.
- Consider a Weekday Pass or the limited-time Silver Bundle if you want to combine ice! with other activities.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children aged 3 and under enter free.
- The Weekday Pass includes ice!, Ice Tubing and a Scavenger Hunt.
- A limited-time Silver Bundle includes ice!, Snow Flow Mountain and Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can children attend without an adult?
Guests under 18 need a paid adult admission with them; children aged 3 and under are free.
What should I wear inside?
The experience is kept at 9 degrees. A parka is provided, and warm clothing is recommended.
What can visitors do inside the ice experience?
Explore scenes from The Polar Express, step into the passenger car for the Hot Chocolate scene and ride five ice slides.
Do I need to reserve an entry slot?
Tickets are booked for a selected entry time, with morning, afternoon and evening options.
Are there bundled ticket options?
Passes bundle ice! with other activities, including Ice Tubing and a Scavenger Hunt; a limited-time Silver Bundle also includes Snow Flow Mountain and Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt.
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