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Important Information

At Gaylord Opryland, the comfort and safety of our guests remain of paramount importance to us.

For capacity management and to ensure an enjoyable environment, resort access will be guaranteed after Noon CT for overnight guests and indoor/outdoor ticket reservation holders only every Friday, Saturday and Sunday during A Country Christmas as well as daily November 20-23 and December 15-31, 2023.

We invite and welcome visitors without room reservations or ticketed event reservations to arrive on site PRIOR to Noon CT on the aforementioned dates and enjoy the rest of the afternoon into the evening, or to visit any time November 13-16, November 27-30, December 4-7, and December 11-14, 2023, or January 1, 2024.

Additional restrictions may apply without advance notice.

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Christmas Activities & Events

Enjoy festive holiday events like ICE! and our Christmas light show, and join in classic Christmas activities like ice tubing, gingerbread decorating, and photos with Santa at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. Discover our 2023 season lineup now!

For holiday resort access information, visit our FAQs page.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

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Experience the story of The Polar Express™ as it comes alive in meticulously carved, life-sized ice sculptures.
ICE! featuring The Polar Express™️ Presented by Pepsi
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ICE! featuring The Polar Express™️ Presented by Pepsi

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed

ICE!, our signature holiday attraction, features favorite scenes from the beloved movie The Polar Express™, brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. It's all part of A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland! ICE! is presented by Pepsi.

iconIncluded in Package
Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays
Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays Dinner Show
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Darryl Worley & Friends: Home for the Holidays Dinner Show

icon November 23, 2023 - December 25, 2023
icon 5:30 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays; 5 p.m. & 8 p.m. on Nov. 27, 29, 30 and Dec. 11
icon Ticketed

Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner prepared by the resort's award-winning chefs, followed by live entertainment by Darryl Worley and friends.

Schedule of 'Friends'
The Isaacs - November 23-27
Deana Carter - November 29-December 3
Billy Gilman & Andy Griggs - December 6-December 11
Billy Dean - December 13-December 17
Lorrie Morgan - December 20, 21 & 23
Andy Griggs - December 22, 24 & 25

iconLimited Availability
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™
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Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends™

icon November 11 – December 31, 2023
icon Saturdays & Sundays, 7:30 - 11 a.m., plus 11/24 and the last two weeks of December. November 11, 8:45 - 11am
icon Ticketed

Breakfast is served! This one-of-a-kind dining experience includes a delicious breakfast to enjoy with friends and family. Afterward, take photos with your favorite members of the Peanuts gang like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and even Snoopy.

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New Year's Eve Parties
New Year's Eve Parties
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New Year's Eve Parties

Exclusive for Overnight Guests Only:

• A family-friendly Delta Island Party from 9:00pm-12:30am; admission is FREE and punch cards will be available to purchase at event for individual activities

• An age 21+ celebration in The District from 6:00pm-2:00am including live music, a DJ, and a balloon drop; first-come-first-served for guests dining in these locations

Build and toss real snowballs to boost the power of the snowmaking machines. Take your best aim at a the targets and let the snowballs fly!
Snowball Build & Blast
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Snowball Build & Blast

icon November 10, 2023 – January 6, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed

Grab a bucket of real snowballs and take aim at interactive targets created by Santa's elves.

Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt
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Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, noon - 8 p.m.
icon Ticketed
Snoopy needs your help to find the most festive decorations for his doghouse! Throughout this scavenger hunt, you'll need to search high and low across the resort and follow clues to locate some dazzling decor for his famous red house. Find all the decorations and complete the quest to receive a seasonal souvenir!
Ice Tubing
Ice Tubing
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Ice Tubing

icon November 10, 2023 – January 6, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Experience our 15-foot-high, four-lane ice tubing hill. It's all the fun of sledding with the added speed of ice! Race friends and family to see who can reach the bottom first.  This is an absolute blast for kids and those who are young at heart! Tickets permit all-day access.
iconLimited Availability
Ice Skating
Ice Skating
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Ice Skating

icon November 10, 2023 – January 6, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Enjoy the perfect day or evening under the stars by taking a yuletide glide at our 9,000-square-foot outdoor skating rink made with real ice. Lessons available.
Ice Bumper Cars
Bumper Cars
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Bumper Cars

icon November 10, 2023 – January 6, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Enjoy classic bumper car rides in the great outdoors. Get ready to slide and glide during this action-packed experience. 
Holiday Dining
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Holiday Dining

icon Select dates, schedule varies
icon Ticketed

Gather your loved ones and celebrate with delicious and hassle-free dining.

A LIVE ice-skating show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins and awe-inspiring throws and lifts!
Merry & Bright Skating Spectacular
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Merry & Bright Skating Spectacular

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, times vary
icon Ticketed
A LIVE ice-skating show featuring champion skaters, big jumps, fast spins and awe-inspiring throws and lifts!
 
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
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Gingerbread Decorating Corner

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Don't wait -- make a date to decorate! Let your Christmas creativity run wild when you adorn your gingerbread house or cookies. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to visit the Gingerbread Bakery.
Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise
Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise
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Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Explore 12 Days of A Country Christmas on this festive cruise on the quarter-mile-long river that winds through the resort's Delta Atrium.
Bring imagination to life with Build-A-Bear Workshop®!
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
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Build-A-Bear Workshop®

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Price varies

Build-A-Bear® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear Workshop® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents, and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!  

Photos with Santa
Photos with Santa
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Photos with Santa

icon November 10, 2023 – December 24, 2023
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Mailing a letter to the North Pole is great, but nothing can beat a personal visit with Santa Claus to let him know what you want for Christmas and make sure you're on his nice list. Capture the moment with a keepsake photo.
SoundWaves Water Experience
SoundWaves Water Experience
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SoundWaves Water Experience

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, hours vary
icon Ticketed
SoundWaves is an upscale indoor/outdoor water experience with dedicated recreation zones for adults, young children, and families. Reserve the SoundWaves Experience Package for guaranteed access.
iconIncluded in Package
Carriage Rides
Carriage Rides
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Carriage Rides

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Sunday - Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 5-11 p.m.
icon Ticketed
Experience a private horse-drawn carriage ride and enjoy the decorations and lights in this approximately 12-minute experience sure to delight the entire family.
Christmas Fountain Shows
Delta Atrium Light & Fountain Shows Presented by Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®️ Credit Card
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Delta Atrium Light & Fountain Shows Presented by Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®️ Credit Card

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Brightest Star Fountain Show: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sounds of the Season Fountain Show: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
icon Complimentary

Take in a breathtaking synchronization of light, water, and holiday music in this free fountain show. Presented by Marriott Bonvoy Boundless®️ Credit Card from Chase.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Christmas Lights
Christmas Lights
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Christmas Lights

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Nightly, 5 p.m. - midnight
icon Complimentary

Stroll the Magnolia Lawn and view an amazing display of more than 3 million holiday lights.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

General Jackson Showboat
General Jackson Showboat Holiday Cruises
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General Jackson Showboat Holiday Cruises

icon November 16, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Varies
icon Ticketed
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year on a Tennessee Christmas (lunch) or Music City Christmas (dinner) cruise and shows.
Start your day enjoying a savory and sweet breakfast buffet with live holiday music.
A Country Christmas Breakfast Show
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A Country Christmas Breakfast Show

icon November 22 – December 30, 2023
icon Select dates, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Start your day enjoying a savory and sweet breakfast buffet with live holiday music by Ten Year Town.
Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
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Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed

Join the jolliest hostess of all for a fun-filled celebration of Christmas traditions. Delight in the retelling of the Christmas classic, "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," sing along to favorite holiday songs, and share a batch of Santa's favorite snack - warm, freshly baked Christmas cookies.

Pinetop Village
Pinetop Village
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Pinetop Village

icon November 10, 2023 – January 6, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Create memories and traditions with tubing, ice skating, bumper cars, skating champions show, live performances, shopping, warm beverages, and delicious treats.
Nightly Tree Lighting and Caroling
Nightly Lighting Ceremony
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Nightly Lighting Ceremony

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Nightly: Carolers begin performing at 4:55 p.m.; lights are turned on promptly at 5 p.m.
icon Complimentary

Join us nightly on the Magnolia Lawn to sing Christmas carols and watch the spectacular tree lighting. 

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Outdoor Nativity
Outdoor Nativity
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Outdoor Nativity

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, 5 p.m. - midnight
icon Complimentary

Our outdoor nativity display features special lighting effects and an audio rendition of the beloved biblical story.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Ice Skating Lessons
Ice Skating Lessons
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Ice Skating Lessons

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, schedule varies
icon Ticketed
Perfect your ice skating skills with a thirty-minute private lesson on our holiday rink.
iconLimited Availability
Holiday Horticulture Trek
Holiday Horticulture Trek
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Holiday Horticulture Trek

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, at your leisure
icon Complimentary

Perfect for those with a green thumb, this self-guided tour is a great way to learn about our extraordinary flora while strolling through the resort as it's decked out for the holidays.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Holiday Selfie Spots
Holiday Selfie Spots
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Holiday Selfie Spots

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, at your leisure
icon Complimentary

Pose at the most Christmassy spots throughout the resort and share your selfie on social media using #Opryland.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™
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Wildlife Rescue – An Augmented Reality Experience presented by bubly™

icon November 10, 2023 – January 1, 2024
icon Daily, at your leisure
icon Complimentary

Take a virtual safari through Gaylord Opryland! Twelve endangered animals are hidden throughout the resort and your help is needed to find them. Search for the tracking markers to find the hidden animals, learn facts about them, and see them come to life before your very eyes with the magic of augmented reality (AR)! This cool tech experience is fun for kids of all ages and affords photo opportunities with AR animals throughout the resort. A smartphone and free app download are necessary to enjoy this AR experience.

For non-overnight guests or non-ticketholders, learn more about our resort access policy here.

Nashville Nights
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Nashville Nights

icon November 14 & 28, and December 5 & 12

"Nashville Nights" includes special entertainment, perks, and discounts exclusively for residents of Davidson County and adjacent counties.
Tuesdays, November 14 & 28, and December 5 and 12, 2023, 6pm-8pm CT.

Includes:
•    November 14 & December 5: Live holiday music performed by the Two Rivers Community Orchestra from 6:30-7:00pm CT
•    November 28 & December 12: Caroling with Chris - Join Chris Kirkpatrick from ‘NSYNC & our caroling quartet from 6:30-7:00pm CT for a stroll from the resort's Magnolia Portico to the Nativity scene singing everyone's favorite Christmas songs.

With proof of residency, you'll receive: 
•    FREE hot chocolate at the Magnolia Portico
•    One FREE Merry Snoopy Christmas Scavenger Hunt booklet per family
•    50% off ICE! tickets for Nov. 14 & 28 and Dec. 5 & 12 only; book online in advance with code NASHNIGHT at ChristmasAtGaylordOpryland.com

Includes FREE Entertainment