Christmas at Gaylord Palms
November 13, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Experience So Much Christmas with dazzling displays, tempting treats, holiday shows, and festive activities throughout the resort. Our signature attraction, ice!™ featuring The Polar Express™ brings beloved scenes to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.
Plus, glide down frosty lanes with ice tubing thrills, be amazed by the dazzling, award-winning POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance show, and discover even more holiday fun around every corner.
Whether you're staying overnight or visiting for the day, it's the ultimate way to create lasting holiday memories together!
The Ultimate Christmas Destination in Orlando
Critically Acclaimed
See The Polar Express™ come to life in ice sculptures and discover why the magic of ice! has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast, CNN, & more.
2 Million Pounds of Ice
Hand-crafted to create our immersive Christmas experience.
Characters You Love
See the conductor, Steamer and Smokey, Santa Claus, and more carved into towering, frozen sculptures!
Enchanting Decor
Discover more than 3 million dazzling Christmas lights around every bend of our resort.
So Much Christmas
Holiday shopping, festive treats and sips, and more than 10 delightfully themed experiences await.
Activities & Events
Discover the magic of So Much Christmas this holiday season with our festive lineup of activities and events.
- ice! featuring The Polar Express™Step into scenes from The Polar Express™ hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever!BUY TICKETS for ice! featuring The Polar Express™
- POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstanceBe dazzled by the award-winning musical, magic, and cirque holiday show for the entire family. Enjoy new world-class acts, music, and costumes in an immersive universe from the acclaimed book and TV special.Buy Tickets for POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance
- Snow Flow MountainSlide, spin, and race down Snow Flow Mountain—unlimited thrills, one icy adventure after another!Buy Tickets for Snow Flow Mountain
- Gingerbread Decorating CornerFrost, sprinkle, and snack your way through sweet holiday fun—your dream gingerbread creation starts here!Buy Tickets for Gingerbread Decorating Corner
- Photos with SantaTell Santa your wish list and snap the perfect Christmas keepsake with the big man himself.Buy Tickets for Photos with Santa
- Snowball Build & BlastGrab real snowballs and take aim! Fire away at targets to power up the snowmaking machines.Buy Tickets for Snowball Build & Blast
- Mrs. Claus’ Christmas TraditionsBuy Tickets for Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
Storytime, sing-alongs, and fresh-baked cookies—join Mrs. Claus for a cozy dose of Christmas cheer!
- All ActivitiesExplore all of the festive activities available at our resort this holiday season!Buy Tickets for All Activities
- slide for ice! featuring The Polar Express™ ice! featuring The Polar Express™BUY TICKETS for ice! featuring The Polar Express™
- slide for POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstanceBuy Tickets for POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance
- slide for Snow Flow Mountain Snow Flow MountainBuy Tickets for Snow Flow Mountain
- slide for Gingerbread Decorating Corner Gingerbread Decorating CornerBuy Tickets for Gingerbread Decorating Corner
- slide for Photos with Santa Photos with SantaBuy Tickets for Photos with Santa
- slide for Snowball Build & Blast Snowball Build & BlastBuy Tickets for Snowball Build & Blast
- slide for Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions Mrs. Claus’ Christmas TraditionsBuy Tickets for Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions
- slide for All Activities All ActivitiesBuy Tickets for All Activities
Package Your Perfect Day
Festive Fun for All
Many of our thrilling arctic adventures take place inside our Alpine Village. This bustling holiday hamlet features Bavarian-style village storefronts, live shows, characters, and Snowy's Snack Shack, where you can sip a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Shop Christmas Treasures
Discover a fun and festive selection of Christmas decor, apparel, ornaments, toys, and more at Market Square, one of the largest Christmas stores in Florida.
Save up to 50% with Activity Passes
Choose from four unique Christmas activity passes to craft your perfect family itinerary, each offering a combination of events, including ice! featuring The Polar Express™.
Your Home for the Holidays
Make the most of the wintry and dreamy Gaylord Palms Resort with an overnight stay in our cozy accommodations and find savings on special packages and bundles.
Plan Early & Save by August 10!
It's not too early to save on ice! featuring The Polar Express™. Click to reveal your special summer savings on tickets.
Early Savings: Up to 20% on ice! Packages & Rooms
Catch the holiday spirit early with savings! Book by August 10 and save up to 20% on your Christmas stay. Package includes room + tickets to ice! featuring The Polar Express™. Use code D0324.
Marriott Bonvoy Overnight ice! Package
All Marriott Bonvoy™ Members can save up to 15% off room nights with tickets to ice!, plus earn 1,000 bonus points per stay. 2-night minimum stay. Use code D0873.