November 13, 2026 — Marriott’s ICE! holiday attractions are opening at eight Gaylord Hotels and JW Marriott resorts across the U.S. The company announced the 2026 lineup on November 12, its biggest yet. Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas, and Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee, Florida, open today.
| Resort | Theme | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, TX | Harry Potter | Nov. 13 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, FL | The Polar Express | Nov. 13 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, TN | Home Alone | Nov. 6 – Jan. 2, 2027 |
| Gaylord National, National Harbor, MD | How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Nov. 14 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, AZ | Elf | Nov. 18 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Gaylord Pacific, Chula Vista, CA | A Charlie Brown Christmas | Nov. 20 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| Gaylord Rockies, Aurora, CO | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Nov. 20 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
| JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, TX | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | Nov. 23 – Jan. 3, 2027 |
You don’t have to stay overnight to visit, though ticket rules vary by resort. Resorts also offer seasonal dining, indoor snow tubing and visits with Santa. Marriott lists schedules, tickets and packages at SoMuchChristmas.com.
What it means for non-revs
- Most of these resorts sit close to major hubs: Gaylord Texan is minutes from DFW, Gaylord Rockies is next to DEN, Gaylord Palms is near MCO, and Gaylord National is close to DCA.
- Weekend dates in December sell out; buy timed tickets ahead even if you are flying standby.
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