Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center will be home to Grapevine's signature ICE! exhibit from Nov. 12, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016. This year's theme for the occasion, "Christmas Around the World," will feature worldly ice sculptures spread across the 14,000 square-foot attraction that have been crafted by ice artisans flown in from Harbin, China.
For this year's magical ICE! exhibit, more than 2 million pounds of ice were used to create each holiday-themed scene, including the attraction's one-of-a-kind "On the Blocks" ice bar for adult visitors. Kept at a cool 9 degrees, the exhibit features a total of five ice slides, which are open to the public, and a series of scenes celebrating Christmas traditions in different countries, including Germany, Sweden and Mexico. As guests make their way through the winter wonderland, they'll also get the chance to take a seat on Santa's sleigh, watch live carving demonstrations in the "Frostbite Factory" and view an all-ice version of the Nativity scene.
Admission prices for ICE! featuring "Christmas Around the World" vary according to day and time, and can be purchased on the official event page. Complimentary parkas are also provided for adults and children upon entry into the exhibit.