ICE! is Back at the Gaylord Texan with Holiday Classic The Polar Express

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The Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas, invites you and your family to “freeze the day” this holiday season as the hotel’s longtime holiday tradition, ICE!, returns after a two-year hiatus.

ICE: The Polar Express

The popular holiday attraction in the Gaylord Texan Resort is open from November. 11 – January 1, 2023. It is a perfect way for both friends and family to get into the holiday spirit. It is also a great treat for out-of-town visitors.

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Family Fun at Gaylord Texan Resort’s SummerFest

Gaylord Texan SummerFest

The Perfect Summertime Staycation Destination

When the summer heat is too hot to handle, it’s time for a Texas-style staycation. Fortunately, now through Labor Day (September 6, 2021), you can enjoy an exciting summer full of fun and incredible memories in Grapevine at the Gaylord Texan’s Annual SummerFest. 

Family Fun at Gaylord Texan Resort’s SummerFest

The whole family will enjoy events and activities at this year’s SummerFest. Starting with the pirate and princess-themed activities like: 

  • The Princess’ Shiny Stash Scavenger Hunt
  • The Pirate and Princess Academy interactive musical
  • The Pirate and Princess Art Studio
  • As well as experiencing live animal encounters or participate in the virtual Wildlife

You can show off your pirate swagger on the dance floor for a Pirate Dance Party every Saturday night.

Paradise Springs

Family enjoying Gaylord Texan Paradise Springs Cabana

Why not upgrade your pool experience at Paradise Springs and relax in comfort in one of the private cabanas providing extra shade, comfortable lounge areas, refrigerators, and more.

Cool down and relax in Paradise Springs, the 10-acre outdoor pool, and the lazy river complex. It features a massive 6,000-square-foot family lagoon, giant water playhouse, 600-foot long lazy river, and 4 winding waterslides. 

More SummerFest Activities

SummerFest is not just for families. It is also a great weekend getaway for couples and with the fabulous European-style spa and live entertainment in the Glass Cactus, SummerFest is a great idea for a fun Girl’s Weekend! Here a some of you can do:

  • Escape Rooms
  • Summer of Cirque: Pirates & Princesses
  • The Princess’s Shiny Stash Treasure Hunt: Search for the Princess’s most precious treasures, hidden from the pirate crew throughout the resort. Locate the treasure chests in this exciting scavenger hunt.
  • Pirate & Princess Academy: Learn how to become an honorary princess, then take the Princess Oath. You find a fantasy-filled world with and adventures fit for a Princess.
  • Join an unexpected Captain’s crew and take the Pirate Pledge in an exciting, interactive musical.
Learn more about the Gaylord Texan Resort’s SummerFest and be sure to make your reservations for your family’s stay at the Gaylord Texan Resort’s SummerFest!

Celebrate Summer at SummerBlast in Grapevine USA

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You and your family will have loads of summer fun during Grapevine’s 6th Annual SummerBlast. Now through Labor Day weekend, Grapevine’s SummerBlast will features family-friendly events and activities, including waterparks, fireworks, special exhibits, outdoor activities, shopping and more.

From family-friendly fun to a romantic weekend getaway, Grapevine is the ideal location for a summer stay-cation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.  Located just a short drive from almost anywhere in the DFW are, Grapevine, Texas has great hotels, fabulous dining so many things to do, it will be hard to choose where to start first!

Family Vacation

Grapevine’s SummerBlast offers a wide variety of fun events and activities for your whole family. There is so much to do, from riding the rails on the Grapevine Vintage Railroad to the deep sea adventure of the SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium. Start by making a big splash at one of Grapevine’s waterparks, like the Great Wolf Lodge,  or on Lake Grapevine at the  Gaylord Texan Resort.

Friday Night Fireworks

You don’t have to wait for the Fourth of July to enjoy a fireworks show. Check out fireworks every Friday night at the Friday Night Fireworks over Lake Grapevine, every Friday, starting at 9:30 p.m.   This weekly show can be viewed from the rooftop of the parking garage at Gaylord Texan Resort, as well as parks around Lake Grapevine.

Visit GrapevineUSA to see at all that Grapevine has to offer and start planning your Grapevine summer getaway now.For more information about Grapevine and SummerBlast, visit: GrapevineTexasUSA.com

Enjoy an Endless Summer at the Gaylord Texan Resort

Experience an Endless Summer at Gaylord Texan Resort and enjoy a $100 daily resort credit! This is the perfect time to take a family vacation before the kids go back to school. Relax at the beautiful Gaylord Texan Resort, where you can take enjoy fine dining, unwind in Relâche Spa or simply take stroll through their beautiful atriums.

Now you can save on the Endless Summer package, which  includes a $100 daily resort credit plus an upgrade upon check‑in.

Check out all the ways you can have summer fun at Gaylord Texan Resort!

SummerFest at Gaylord Texan

(May 24 – September 2, 2013)

Taste of the Texan Happy Hour: Take your taste buds on a fun journey with exclusive happy hour specials. Enjoy half off appetizers and half off cocktails in Zeppole, Riverwalk Cantina, and Texan Station.

KIDS Silly Hour: Bring out your silly side with crazy-fun activities sure to bring out the kid in you! Activities include: face painting a Meet & Greet with some of your favorite DreamWorks characters and balloon artists.

Poola-Palooza: Splash into summer at a giant 10-acre outdoor pool and lazy river playground, Paradise Springs, while enjoying lots of fun-filled activities.

DreamWorks Experience

Join characters from movies like Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda for a fantastic family summer getaway. Bring the kids to meet their favorite DreamWorks Animation characters and then cool off at Paradise Springs resort pool and lazy river.

Learn more about our SummerFest  and the DreamWorks Experience events and activities.

*Offer ends September 25, 2013. Reservations by phone: Call 1-800-228-9290 in the U.S. and ask for promotional code: ZX0 (Be sure that promotional code ZX0 appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation.)