ICE!™ featuring DreamWorks'
Merry Madagascar
November 18, 2011 - January 8, 2012
See The Experience!
Gaylord National's popular ICE! winter holiday attraction returns with an all-new, hilarious theme: ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Merry Madagascar. From Nov. 18 to Jan. 8, the DreamWorks Animation holiday TV special will be brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures carved entirely from TWO-MILLION pounds of ice. Relive the story as you stroll through this amazing attraction featuring scenes such as how Santa and his reindeer crash-landed onto the island of Madagascar, and why Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and the wacky penguins must figure out how to save Christmas by delivering all the presents themselves. Even the mischievous lemur King Julien learns the true meaning of the holiday and manages to get himself off the "naughty list" once and for all.
The thrilling, chilling, one-of-a-kind holiday attraction ICE! is back in the D.C. area this Christmas season... and it's only at Gaylord National Resort
This 15,000-square-foot attraction--a unique, interactive indoor wonderland created entirely of ice--is the crowning jewel of Christmas on the Potomac, Gaylord National's more than 52-day-long celebration of the holidays. Visitors will marvel at the striking detail and beautiful, theatrical renderings of beloved Christmas icons and memorable holiday scenes, all housed in a custom-built structure maintained at a temperature of nine degrees… Winter coats will be provided!
ICE! is created by dozens of artisans who will migrate to the D.C. area from Harbin, China to craft this elaborate attraction out of nearly 2 million pounds of ice. It takes them nearly an entire month of 12-hour shifts to transform the refrigerated tent where the exhibit is held into a remarkable icy wonderland.
Learn more about how ICE! is made...
The ICE! attraction consists of jaw-dropping creations - extraordinary works of art displayed in sparkling walk-through vistas. Some of the sculptures are comprised of colored ice blocks, yielding brilliant tones and deep hues for highlights and accents. Others are illuminated internally by some of the exhibit's 1,400 specially designed LED tube lights, evoking the ice lanterns of old. Yet others are engineered to support the presence of thousands of visitors over the exhibit's lifespan.
Featured Package:
The Christmassy DreamWorks Experience - Includes early admission to ICE!
November 18, 2011 – January 8, 2012
For Best Rates with up to 38% Savings, Book Today!
Animate your holiday vacation when you book the DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Hotels, starring the beloved characters from such films as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar. Learn more…
ICE! featuring DreamWorks Merry Madagascar will be open daily from Friday, November 18, 2011 through Sunday, January 8, 2012 including holidays.
ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Merry Madagascar – Our winter holiday attraction returns with an all-new, hilarious theme: ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Merry Madagascar. From Nov. 18 to Jan. 8, the DreamWorks Animation holiday TV special will be brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures carved entirely from TWO-MILLION pounds of ice. Relive the story as you stroll through this amazing attraction featuring scenes such as how Santa and his reindeer crash-landed onto the island of Madagascar, and why Alex, Marty, Gloria, Melman and the wacky penguins must figure out how to save Christmas by delivering all the presents themselves. Even the mischievous lemur King Julien learns the true meaning of the holiday and manages to get himself off the "naughty list" once and for all.
Purchase tickets online now; via phone at (301) 965-4000 or at the ICE! Box Office (inside attraction).
Special discounts available to groups of 20+ *Ticket price range varies depending upon day of week. Lower price tickets available on weekdays (Monday-Thursday); Peak price tickets available on weekends (Friday-Sunday).
ICE! is open daily; hours vary; view daily calendar or visit the concierge desk for operating hours
- Ticket Prices:
- Adults (ages 13+) $25-35*
- Child (ages 4-12) $20-30*
- Seniors (ages 62+) $19-24*
- Military Adults (ages 13+) $22 - $32*
- Military Child (ages 4-12) $17 - $27*
- Kids ages 3 and under are free
Purchase tickets online now, via phone at (301) 965-4000, or at the ICE! Box Office (inside attraction). Special discounts available to groups of 20+ (see website for more details). *Ticket price range varies depending upon day of week. Lower price tickets available on weekdays (Monday-Thursday); Peak price tickets available on weekends (Friday-Sunday).
Freeze & Fun Day Pass
The More Holiday Memories You Make, The More You Save!
We’ve bundled our most popular holiday attractions and experiences so it’s easier than ever to spend time together as a family and make holiday memories to last a lifetime! More information.
Heroes (Military, First Responders) and Educators
Get Discounted Tickets to ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Merry Madagascar
Now – December 22, 2011 (Mon – Thurs only): Adult ICE! tickets only $15* with valid Military ID! Call 301-965-4000 and refer to code ICEHERO or book online now.
*Subject to tax and handling fee. Limit 4. Not retroactive or combinable with other offers. Must present active or retired military ID.
Now – December 22, 2011 (Mon – Thurs only): Adult ICE! tickets only $15** with valid Educator ID! Call 301-965-4000 and refer to code ICETEACH or book online now.
**Subject to tax and handing fee. Limit 4. Not retroactive or combinable with other offers. Must present proof of employment at an educational institution.
ICE! VIP Pass
Add a VIP Pass to your ICE! ticket and you will bypass the general admission line to enter ICE! The ICE! VIP Pass includes one (1) cup of hot chocolate and (1) chance to meet the infamous Penguins of Madagascar! One-on-One time with everyone's favorite Penguins. Guests get to use their own camera to capture all the BIG fun.
- Dates: Limited Dates & Times Apply (Friday, November 18th, 2011 – Sunday, January 8th, 2012)
- Location: Available only at ICE! Box Office
- Pricing: $15.00 per person (in addition to ICE! ticket price)
*Children ages 3 and under are admitted free of charge with adult ticket purchase. Online advance ticket sales are available now. Walk-up ticket sales will be available during the attraction's regular operating hours. However, we encourage visitors to purchase tickets online in advance, as many days are expected to sell out. (Tax inclusive; subject to handing fees)
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Other Activities Available in the ICE! Pavilion:
Family Photo –Because everyone looks great dressed like a big blue Eskimo, we'll snap your photo while you're wearing the super-stylish ICE! parka. So cute and funny, it's a perfect photo for your Christmas card. Open daily; same operating hours as ICE! Prices start at $14.99 per photo.
ICE! Retail Shop – because no visit to ICE! would be complete without a souvenir or specialty item. The 4,000-square-foot shop also offers an outstanding collection of holiday gifts, home décor, collectibles, ornaments and apparel. Open daily; same operating hours as ICE! (Each transaction subject to a $4 processing fee).
Additional Happenings at Christmas on the Potomac