Gaylord Palms Winter Wonderland In Florida Is Made Entirely Out Of Ice

Just because Florida doesn’t get the mountains of snow and the next-to-freezing temperature levels like the rest of the country, does not mean we don’t know how to do winter right. The holidays are a huge time for Floridians—there is so much going on to get into the holiday spirit. Just this year a new Polar Express Train Ride made it’s way to Miami! But if you’re looking to do something really neat—something that will make the entire season sparkle, we have a winter wonderland you do not want to miss…did we mention it’s made entirely out of ice?

Every year the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Florida becomes a stunning winter wonderland for all to enjoy.

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Not only does the resort itself become lit up in festive holiday glory…

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…but every year there is an indoor winter experience that is kept at a crisp 9 degrees and made entirely out of ice.

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ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is a tradition that families come together to enjoy, with a rotating theme each season.

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Approximately 36 truckloads of ice arrive over a 3-week period from an ice factory.

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Which means at least two trucks every day for 15 days will arrive with ice in order to make this magic happen.

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This year, the theme for ICE! is the beloved holiday movie A Christmas Story.

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Be prepared for colorful, life-sized ice sculptures and hand-carved scenes from the classic holiday movie.

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There is a separate crystal-clear ice Nativity that is expertly carved and glistening in all its glory.

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Get ready for The Frostbite Factory, a live ice carving zone where you can watch the ice artisans from Harbin, China making magic in front of your eyes.

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The two-story-tall ice slides make for a winter playground that most have never experienced before.

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Bring the whole family to Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center this holiday season for a winter experience that is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Who’s ready for a winter wonderland in the middle of Florida? The address for Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center is 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746-4414. ICE! featuring A CHRISTMAS STORY™ is open from November 16, 2018 to January 6, 2019. Event times and ticket prices are available on the website.

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