The holidays are just the most wonderful time of the year, and here in Tennessee, it just got even better. There is a winter event called Ice! that will completely blow you away this year. Ice! at the Gaylord Opryland Resort takes over 2 million pounds of ice and creates an immersive winter wonderland. This year will feature Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer for this incredibly unique event.
The Gaylord Opryland Resort transforms around the holidays. Sparkling lights hang in curtains, trees are illuminated with twinkling splendor, and Christmas trees cover the property. Walk through the magical displays and marvel at the beautiful showcase of holiday cheer.
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The property will be adorned with over 4 million lights, but the holiday spirit doesn’t just stop there. Now the resort is bringing back its annual Ice! event, and this year will feature a lovable Christmas classic.
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The theme this year is based on the 1964 classic stop-motion movie, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer. This cherished classic comes to life with massive ice sculptures of the heroic little reindeer as well as his friends from the film.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
Walking into the building will be a little chilly because the thermostat has to stay at 9 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the pristine ice sculptures.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland You will receive a massive blue parka to bundle up and keep you warm, though. Once you start exploring the 19,000-square-foot area, you will forget all about the cold while you marvel at these gorgeous creations.
Scenes from the movie are depicted with colorful ice sculptures that look perfectly plucked from the silver screen and made into ice. The resemblance is remarkable! You will feel like you are searching for gold with Yukon Cornelious, or running from the Bumble.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
There are a lot of interactive pieces to the display as well. Kids will be delighted to make Rudolph’s nose glow or head over to the Island of Misfit Toys. This area will have children sliding down the ever-popular ice slides in a colorful depiction of this movie scene.
Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
With massive sculptures of beloved Christmas characters in such a colorful and artistic setup, the Ice! event is a unique way to enjoy the holiday season this year. There is no limit on your time with the ice sculptures, but the average walk-through takes around 20 to 30 minutes. Then you can spend the rest of the time at this gorgeous resort. For more information about the event called Ice! at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, please visit the website and buy your tickets.
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Christmas at Gaylord Opryland
You will receive a massive blue parka to bundle up and keep you warm, though. Once you start exploring the 19,000-square-foot area, you will forget all about the cold while you marvel at these gorgeous creations.
Take a trip all around Nashville to see some of the best Christmas lights in the state.
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Address: Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214, USA
