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Gaylord Palms brings Elf to ICE! near Disney: Find out when and tickets

The best way to spread Christmas cheer is… to celebrate with Buddy the Elf and 2 million pounds of ice cream at Gaylord Palms.

The frozen winter wonderland ICE! returns to Gaylord Palms near Walt Disney World this November. The attraction's star this year is Buddy, the beloved orphan raised by an elf at the North Pole.

Buddy and various scenes from the film will be shown in 10 walk-through areas. A team of 140 artisans from Harbin, China, will create the exhibitions.

Here are some things you should know before entering this cool attraction.

How cold is ICE! at Gaylord Palms at Disney?

The temperature is kept at -12 °C to keep the sculpture in its frozen state.

Guests will be provided with large blue hooded parkas to wear throughout the exhibition. The parkas come in a range of sizes, from child and toddler sizes to adult sizes in 4XL.

It's a good idea to bring gloves, a scarf and a hat, and wear pants, socks and closed shoes.

How long does it take to go through ICE! at Gaylord Palms?

That depends on how long you need to view the exhibits or how quickly you get cold.

In general, the passage takes 20 to 40 minutes for guests.

Tickets to enter the ICE! are purchased for a specific day and time. Once inside, you can walk through the building at your own pace.

It is recommended to arrive five minutes before the booked time. Guests arriving more than 10 minutes after the booked time cannot be guaranteed entry.

When is ICE! at Gaylord Palms and how much does it cost?

ICE! starts on November 15th and runs until January 4th. Tickets are already on sale.

Prices are higher on weekends, but on some weekdays they are as low as $17.99 for children and $29.99 for adults. The highest price is $27.99 for children and $39.99 for adults.

Children under 3 are admitted free. There is an additional fee for parking. Other activities, such as riding a two-story ice slide, incur additional fees.

You don't have to be a resort guest to visit ICE!, but overnight guests often receive additional bonuses, such as skipping some lines or early access to certain add-on experiences.

What is the theme for ICE! this year at the other Gaylord hotels?

  • ICE! with Frosty the Snowman at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville
  • ICE! with “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at Gaylord National on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • ICE! with Warner Bros.' “The Polar Express” at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora, Colorado.
  • ICE! with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” at the Gaylord Texan at Lake Grapevine, Texas
  • ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss' “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas

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