Christmas at Gaylord Texan
Visitors enter a 9-degree indoor attraction showcasing hand-carved ice sculptures that bring scenes from the Harry Potter series to life. Guests can journey through iconic settings such as Hogsmeade Station, the Great Hall, and the Forbidden Forest alongside characters like Harry, Ron, and Hermione. The frozen playground also features two-story ice slides, a child-sized slide, and themed photo opportunities.
What to Expect
Walk-through winter wonderland sculpted from two million pounds of ice.
Event Details
Duration
It is a self-guided experience with no time limit; visitors can enjoy it at their leisure.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Grapevine
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Gaylord Texan
Food & Drink
Hot chocolate is available for purchase; it is not included with admission.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and harry potter fans of all ages
Vibe
Icy and immersive
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General Admission from $36.32. – Get tickets
- Parking: Day visitors can purchase parking in advance.
- Accessibility: Pathways are carpeted and many areas are accessible, though ice slides require walking up steps unassisted.
Tips & Advice
- Buy tickets online ahead of time, since there's no box office at the resort and every ticket is electronic, sent by email and scanned from your phone.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot, because the resort is large and guests more than five minutes late can't be guaranteed entry.
- Wear closed-toe shoes without heels, thick socks and long pants, and bring gloves and a hat, because it's 9°F inside and those shoes are required for the slides.
- Bring a card or phone wallet, because the whole resort is cashless, including parking, food and drink, and the hot chocolate, which isn't included with admission.
- Leave tripods and extra lights at home, check your phone's cold tolerance before going in, and expect your lens to fog briefly when you step back out.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bundle passes combine ice! with ice tubing, a scavenger hunt, gingerbread decorating, ice skating and more, saving up to 40%.
- AAA members, military, teachers and others get special savings on room nights and ice! tickets for the 2026-2027 season.
- Overnight guests get a free Chill Pass with front-of-line access at ice!; ice! tickets still have to be bought separately.
- Overnight ice! packages pair a resort stay with attraction tickets.
- Day visitors can prepay parking in advance.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear inside ice!?
It's kept at 9°F. Every guest gets a free calf-length hooded parka, in sizes from infant to adult 4XL, and you can wear extra layers underneath. Wear closed-toe shoes without heels, thick socks and long pants. Gloves and a hat or ear warmers are strongly recommended.
Can adults ride the ice slides too?
Yes. There are slides for both smaller guests and adults. You need to walk up the stairs on your own, wear closed-toe shoes and have on one of the blue parkas provided.
How long should we allow inside?
Most guests spend 20 to 40 minutes, but there's no time limit, so you can take as long as you like. Tickets are single-entry, so once you exit you can't go back in.
Can we bring a stroller?
Strollers aren't allowed inside the ice! tent. There's a stroller parking area just outside the attraction.
Can I take photos and video inside?
Yes, personal photos and video are welcome. Check how well your phone or camera handles cold before you go in, and expect the lens to fog for a few minutes after you leave. Tripods, extra lights and similar equipment aren't allowed.
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