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License to Chill Snow Island

Visitors can tube down Blizzard Mountain, a 575-foot-long, eight-story snow slide, or glide across Frosty’s Ice Rink. Guests can also build snow angels and have snowball fights in Snowball Alley, or ride carnival attractions including a carousel and a Ferris wheel. Multiple food and drink spots provide treats such as roasted s'mores around firepits, warm cocktails, hot cocoa, and casual bites.

What to Expect

Features an eight-story, 575-foot snow tubing slide on Lake Lanier.

Event Details

Food & Drink

Food and drink include chicken tenders, soups, burgers, pretzel bites, sweet treats, popcorn, cotton candy, hot cocoa, brews, cocktails, and s’mores kits for the firepits.

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and groups seeking active winter fun

Vibe

Playful winter carnival

Energy Level

Moderate

Budget

$$$

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands
7650 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford, Georgia 30518
Lanier, GA

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Winter Season Pass: $89.99 (regularly $99.99); Winter + Summer Combo Pass: $149.99 (regularly $179.99); daily tickets: $59.99, listed as becoming available soon. The page also identifies a One-Day Pass but gives no separate price for it. – Get tickets

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a credit or debit card, because the whole park is cashless, from the admission gates to the food stands and shops.
  • Measure younger kids before you go, because snow tubing on Blizzard Mountain needs riders to be at least 42 inches tall and ride alone.
  • Grab a Winter Season Pass while it's still below its regular price if you want unlimited tubing, skating and rides all winter long.
  • Pick up a s'mores kit at the Glacier Cafe Bakeshop and roast marshmallows at the firepits to warm up between activities.
  • Dress warmly with gloves and waterproof layers, because you'll be sliding, skating and throwing snowballs outdoors in the snow.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Winter Season Passes are on sale now below their regular price.
  • The Winter + Summer Combo Pass is also on sale at a reduced price and keeps the fun going through next summer.
  • Magical Nights of Lights is a separate event running November 20 – January 3, with 6 miles of festive animated displays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there height rules for snow tubing?

Yes. Riders on Blizzard Mountain go one to a tube and must be at least 42 inches tall.

What is there to do besides tubing?

You can skate at Frosty's Ice Rink, ride the carousel and Ferris wheel in the carnival area, and have snowball fights or make snow angels in Snowball Alley.

Where can we eat and warm up?

The Glacier Cafe Bakeshop has cookies, cake pops, flavored bark and s'mores kits to roast at the firepits. Glacier Café serves chicken tenders, soups, healthy combos, hot cocoa and brews, with a patio view. Splash Bar, in the middle of the carnival area, pours beer, cocktails and hot chocolate and sells popcorn and cotton candy. The Parrot's Nest in the Snow Hill Area does chicken tenders, hamburgers and pretzel bites.

Can I pay with cash?

No, the whole park is cashless. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards are accepted everywhere, including at admission gates, shops and food outlets.

What passes are there?

The Winter Season Pass gives unlimited winter visits. The Winter + Summer Combo Pass also covers next summer. One-day passes are on the way.

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Last Updated: Oct 20, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team