Christmas at Gaylord Texan
November 14, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities. ICE! features beloved scenes from Elf™ brought to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.
Whether you're staying overnight or visiting for the day, it's the ultimate way to create lasting holiday memories together!
ICE! is presented by PEPSI® and Lexus.
The Ultimate Christmas Destination in Dallas
Critically Acclaimed
See Elf™ come to life in ice sculptures and discover why the magic of ICE! has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast, CNN, & more.
2 Million Pounds of Ice
Hand-crafted to create our signature ICE! experience
Characters You Love
All your favorite holiday activities - featuring Buddy the Elf™, Mr. Narwhal, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and more!
Enchanting Decor
Discover more than 2 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort.
So Much Christmas
Holiday shopping, seasonal food & beverages, and more than 10 festive-themed events await.
Activities & Events
Discover the magic of So Much Christmas this holiday season with our festive lineup of activities and events.
- All ActivitiesExplore all of the festive activities available at our resort this holiday season!Buy Tickets for All Activities
- ICE! featuring ElfTMStep into scenes from ElfTM, hand-carved from over 2 million pounds of ice. Bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever!Buy Tickets for ICE! featuring ElfTM
- Gingerbread Decorating CornerFrost, sprinkle, and snack your way through sweet holiday fun—your dream gingerbread creation starts here!Buy Tickets for Gingerbread Decorating Corner
- Photos with SantaTell Santa your wish list and snap the perfect Christmas keepsake with the big man himself.Buy Tickets for Photos with Santa
- Ice TubingSlide, spin, and race down Snow Flow Mountain—unlimited thrills, one icy adventure after another!Buy Tickets for Ice Tubing
- Snowball Build & BlastBuy Tickets for Snowball Build & Blast
Grab real snowballs and take aim! Fire away at targets to power up the snowmaking machines.
- Mrs. Claus’ Christmas TraditionsBuy Tickets for Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
Storytime, sing-alongs, and fresh-baked cookies—join Mrs. Claus for a cozy dose of Christmas cheer!
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®Create the cuddliest holiday keepsake! Choose a furry friend, add festive flair, and bring it to life with love.
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Package Your Perfect Day
Festive Fun for All
Many of our thrilling arctic adventures take place inside our Christmas Village. This bustling holiday hamlet features Bavarian-style village storefronts, live shows, characters, and Snowy's Snack Shack, where you can sip a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Shop Christmas Treasures
Discover a fun and festive selection of Christmas decor, apparel, ornaments, toys, and more at our Christmas Village shops.
Save up to 40% with Ticket Passes
Choose from four unique Christmas activity passes to craft your perfect family itinerary, each offering a combination of events, including ICE!
Your Home for the Holidays
Make the most of the wintry and dreamy Gaylord Texan Resort with an overnight stay in our cozy accommodations and find savings on special packages and bundles.
ICE! Overnight Package
Create cherished memories when you experience our signature event, ICE! featuring Elf™ and stay at our one-of-a-kind resort.
Stay Longer and Save
There's so much Christmas to experience at our resort, you need more time to explore it all! Save 20% when you stay three or more nights, so you can unwind and unwrap a relaxing getaway together. Use code S6058.
Marriott Bonvoy Overnight Package
All Marriott Bonvoy™ Members can save up to 15% off room nights with two tickets to ICE!, plus earn 1,000 bonus points per night. Use code D0873.