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EXPERIENCE THE BELOVED ICE! ATTRACTION FEATURING ‘THE POLAR EXPRESS™'

Embark on a magical journey through larger-than-life, immersive scenes from the iconic classic ‘‘The Polar Express™' carved from over two million pounds of ice. In the one-of-a-kind holiday experience ICE!, you'll zip down two-story-tall slides made of pure ice, traverse through meserizing passageways, and step into colorful, multi-sensory scenes like "The Polar Express" arriving at the Hero Boy's house, passengers sipping hot chocolate on the train, the Glacier Gulch experience as the train is rushing down the side of the mountain, the arrival at the North Pole, and more! 
  • THE POLAR EXPRESS™ SCENES & CHARACTERS YOU KNOW AND LOVE

    THE POLAR EXPRESS™ SCENES & CHARACTERS YOU KNOW AND LOVE

    Over 40 world-renowned master artisans spend over 6-weeks hand-carving approximately 6,000 blocks of ice to create this one-of-a-kind Christmas attraction! With over 17,000-square-foot and 9 immersive scenes, here's a peek at some of our favorite scenes you won't want to miss! 
    • Hot Chocolate

      We Got It! Hot Hot Hot, Hot Chocolate!

      Dancing waiters made completely from ice juggle cups of hot chocolate in this whimsical scene. Visitors can take their very own seat inside the frozen passenger car for a photo opp to the soundtrack of the iconic "Hot Chocolate" song.
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      Glide & Slide Through Glacier Gulch

      Plunge down one of 5 ice slides, including one specially-sized for kids, while surrounded by a larger-than-life ice sculpture of The Polar Express gliding across Glacier Gulch. The icy locomotive appears to be getting closer as it descends the mountain, complete with melodramatic lighting from inside the train and fog effects, immersing visitors in the classic movie! 
    • ICE Christmas Tree

      You Have Arrived at Your Destination

      Reach your final destination, The North Pole, to find Santa's elves monitoring children around the world to see when they are naughty or nice! Plus, an 11-foot Santa Claus  towers over visitors presenting the first gift of Christmas: a silver bell from his sleigh. Do you hear the bells?
    • ICE! Carver

      ICE! Carver Showcase

      While experiencing the arctic artistry inside ICE!, visitors can see the magic come to life in the Carver's Showcase, as a master artisan creates ice sculptures in live demonstrations. Ice carving is a way of life for many in Harbin, China - so much, in fact, that it is known as "Ice City" and is home to the world's largest annual snow and ice carving festival.    
    • Nativity ICE

      O Holy Night Nativity Scene

      The ICE! experience concludes in a separate area dedicated to a Nativity scene, meticulously carved and shaped into a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice.
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Quick Facts

Fun & Entertaining for All-Ages
Kids AND adults love it!​
9 Immersive, Whimsical Scenes
Larger-than-life scenes and sculptures soaring up to 20-30 ft in height.
Ice Hand-Sculpted with Love - Over More Than 12,000 Carving Hours
If you stacked all of the 6,000 ice blocks used to create ICE!, they would reach higher than 17 Empire State Buildings.
No Time Limits (Average time is 20-40 minutes)
Time varies by group size and type. No matter, this self-guided tour offers unlimited frozen fun!

LIMITED DEALS. UNLIMITED FESTIVE FUN.

Treat yourself to a magical overnight stay with our special ICE! packages.
Experience more Christmas fun & save with our exclusive multi-activity bundles.
Check-out special savings for Marriott Bonvoy members, teachers, military, and more!
  • 2 MILLION POUNDS OF ICE. 17,000 SQUARE FEET OF FROZEN FUN.

    Using skills passed down through generations, our team of world-class artisans travel over 6,400 miles from Harbin, China (known as "Ice City") to Nashville, Tennessee to create spectacular carvings ranging in size from details as tiny as a coin to soaring scenes more than 30 feet tall.

    2 MILLION POUNDS OF ICE. 17,000 SQUARE FEET OF FROZEN FUN.
  • ICE! Event Packages Available

    It's the most wonderful time of the year at Gaylord Opryland! Experience SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS. with access to ICE!, a stay in a stylish, modern guest room, and convenient benefits for overnight guests.

    ICE! Event Packages Available
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Gaylord Opryland! Find offers and packages to help create your perfect holiday stay.​

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