Gaylord Texan

SummerFest Wonderland Adventure
at Gaylord Texan

May 28th - September 6th, 2010

Please Note: All SummerFest Events will be closed Monday, August 23rd.

 

Have you ever WONDERED if things really are bigger in Texas? Just ask Alice…

Embark on an unforgettable, magical getaway experience for the entire family. Gaylord Texan’s Summerfest Wonderland Adventure brings to life author Lewis Carroll’s original vision of the magical place called Wonderland. Guests will enjoy fun-filled exhibits, performances and games for both the young and the young at heart!

Check out our special SummerFest event schedule!

 

SummerFest Wonderland Adventure "best value" package

Availability: May 28th - September 6th, 2010

Duration: 1 night (extra nights available at prevailing rates)

To Book: Call 817-722-9423 or book online now.

Includes:

  • 1 night room accommodations
  • Breakfast for 2 adults/2 children at Riverwalk Cafe
  • Participation in the Cheshire Cat's Challenge, a scavenger adventure to decode special messages and find the Cheshire Cat hiding throughout the Resort
  • Admission to the Journey Down The Rabbit Hole 3D Black Light Maze. Regretfully, strollers are not allowed.
    (Maze will be closed Monday, August 2, 2010)
  • Alice through the Atrium Glass- the Exhibit
  • Wonderland ALIVE! featuring a Strolling Cast of Characters
  • GIANT Chess- Play chess on a 256sqft board with life-size chess pieces (including a 4ft tall King!).
  • Parade of Magic Hats (Friday only)
  • Admission to the Friday Night Fireworks Show (Friday only)
  • Daily resort fee
  • Self-parking

 

SummerFest "basic" package

  • 1 or 2 night room accommodations
  • Breakfast for 2 adults/2 children at Riverwalk Cafe
  • Alice through the Atrium Glass- the Exhibit
  • Wonderland ALIVE! featuring a Strolling Cast of Characters
  • GIANT Chess- Play chess on a 256sqft board with life-size chess pieces (including a 4ft tall King!).
  • Parade of Magic Hats (Friday only)
  • Admission to the Friday Night Fireworks Show (Friday only)
  • Daily resort fee
  • Self-parking

 

Package price:

 

*Per room, plus tax, for Texas-view accommodations. Atrium upgrades may be available at an additional cost. Packages include breakfast for 2 adults and 2 children ages 3-11. Not valid in conjunction with other offers or for groups. Other restrictions may apply.

 

KIDS EAT FREE**- Thursday!

  • Thursdays 5pm – 9pm (5:30 - 7pm in Old Hickory)
  • Kids Ages: 12 and under

**Other restrictions apply.

Kids Menu for Outlets:

  • Old Hickory - Mini Kobe Burger with Fries or Mac and Cheese with Fries
  • Texan Station - Chicken Fingers with Fries or Grilled Hot Dog with Fries
  • Ama Lur - Pepperoni Flat Bread or Chicken Fingers

 

Please Note: All SummerFest Events will be closed Monday, August 23rd.

Suggested Add-Ons

  • Put on your 3D glasses, follow the White Rabbit and experience Alice’s exciting journey down the rabbit hole at Journey Down The Rabbit Hole 3-D Black Light Maze. You’ll need all your wits about you to conquer this black light maze full of 3D fun, but remember…in Wonderland there’s a surprise waiting around every corner including a spinning vortex tunnel that leads to an aMAZE-ing adventure! Daily. Purchase tickets online now or call 817-722-9423.
  • The sneaky Cheshire Cat is hiding all over the hotel’s atriums in the most unexpected places in the Cheshire Cat’s Challenge! You have to have a keen eye to find his smiling face in amongst the plants, on top of buildings, in windows and hidden in the branches of trees. Follow the clues on the treasure map and use your special Looking Glass Decoder to find all twelve of his secret hiding places and WIN A PRIZE…but hurry…he appears and disappears at will! Daily. Tickets may be purchased at the SummerFest Wonderland Adventure Ticket Counter.
  • The Hatter’s MAD TEA PARTY is the wildest party in Wonderland! Be the guest of honor at The Hatter’s table and get set for a fun-filled, sticky, interactive experience for the whole family. Put on your souvenir top hat and decorate cupcakes with colored icing to look just like the Cheshire Cat, March Hare or any of the incredible characters from Wonderland whilst enjoying the Hatter’s Wonder Punch served in crazy tea cups. The Hatter himself will be there to oversee the festivities and pose for a special photograph, yours to keep! Thurs-Sun. Purchase tickets online now or call 817-722-9423. This event is also available for private birthday party booking by calling: 817-778-3172
  • Enjoy Breakfast with Alice & Friends. Meet Alice and surprise guests from Wonderland’s cast of amazing characters* at our magical Wonderland breakfast buffet choc-full of great food and fun for the whole family! Enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring Wonderland- themed items such as, the Humpty Dumpty Omelet Station, Mad Hatter Fingers, Jabberwock Station, Eaglet Pool of Fruits, Walrus & The Carpenter Pudding, Haddocks Smoked Salmon Station, Tweedledee & Tweedledum Station and Queen of Hearts Chocolate Fountain. Eat, be merry and be sure to take pictures and capture this magical family summer memory! Sat and Sun. Based on availability. Call 817-722-9423 for reservations. *Character schedules vary.
  • Marvel at the Queen of Hearts Puppet & Magic Show. All rise as her majesty The Queen of Hearts holds court, entertaining young and old, from near and far in her make believe world from behind the looking glass with her magic, music, puppets, and fun rendition from the Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Fri-Sat. For tickets, call 817-722-9423. Purchase tickets online now.
  • Snap a Photo with Alice and the Cheshire Cat! Take home a magical family memory from your Wonderland Adventure. Join Alice and the Cheshire Cat in a special meet and greet photo area. Thurs-Fri 5pm-9pm, Sat 4pm-10pm, Sun 1pm-5pm. $15.00
  • Head to our luxurious Relâche Spa every Thursday night this summer for Relâche in Wonderland and experience new, WONDERFUL ways to kick back and relax. Tea and Treats will be served in the salon (fit for the Queen of Hearts herself!) as you unwind to Spa services using green tea-inspired products such as: Tea-rrific Body Treatment, Tea Time Facial and Painting the Toesies Red Pedicure . Complimentary finger decals will be included with any nail service. Thursday Evenings. Call 817-778-1800 for appointments.
  • Rock out at ROCKBAND Bar Nights... EXTREME! Everything’s bigger in Texas and that includes the world’s most popular multi-player party game, ROCK BAND! Stand on our full-sized rock stage complete with moving lights and full-sized stadium speakers and experience playing ROCK BAND on our 109 inch plasma screen, the largest in the world! Monday - Friday, 4-7pm, Texan Station Patio (competition sign-up begins at 3:30pm). Nightly prizes will be awarded. FREE event. Please Note: Rock Band will NOT be active when a big sporting event is being broadcast.
  • Jr. Chef’s will have professional Chef Instructors teach cooking techniques and the tools of the trade at Jr. Chef Camp. Jr. Chefs will learn how to cook, plate, and serve their menu so well, that they may want to open their own restaurant. Parents will be able to taste the menu items, which will be served by their very own Jr. Chef. Fun and good food is the focus for everyone. June 12 & 26, July 17 & 31, August 14 & 28. Ages: 8-16. To book, call 817-722-9423.
  • Enjoy a day of fun in the sun at a Poolapalooza Pool Party as our DJ plays your favorite tunes and our party starters kick of an afternoon of pool side summer games like Corn Hole, Limbo and Hula Hoop challenge. Friday and Saturday. Free event, EXCLUSIVELY for hotel guests.
  • As the sun sets, grab a towel and enjoy a Family DIVE-IN Movie night at Gaylord Texan’s outdoor resort pool. Tuesday Nights. Free event, EXCLUSIVELY for hotel guests.
  • Wine and Cheese Pairings will be a choice of a Red or a White Flight. (3oz each), and includes 3 different cheeses. Fridays. Tickets may be purchased at the Old Hickory Wine Bar.
  • Tea Time & Tee Time- Spend Sunday afternoon enjoying a very special afternoon tea at the resort’s finest restaurant, The Old Hickory. A selection of teas, finely cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, jam and clotted cream and delicate pastries will be on hand to make this an afternoon like no other. High Tea at The Old Hickory. Sundays. Tickets may be purchased at the SummerFest Wonderland Adventure Ticket Counter, as well as at Old Hickory, or by calling 817.722.9423. Price: $22 for adults, $11 for children 5-12 years, children 4 and under are free! Tee Time- Golf at the Cowboys Golf Course. Dates and Times vary. Visit our Concierge Desk or call 817-722-9423 for more information.
  • Enjoy a delightful, casual brunch on the decks of the Glass Cactus overlooking Lake Grapevine GRILLIN’ & CHIILIN’ at the Glass Cactus. Every Saturday, enjoy a relaxing lunch on our beautiful decks overlooking Lake Grapevine. Our a la carte menu is served hot off the grill, with great drink specials and a casual atmosphere; it’s a perfect way to spend a summer day with the family. And then every Sunday, enjoy a delightful, casual brunch on the decks of Glass Cactus GRILLIN & CHILLIN with our special all you can eat buffet, flavored mimosas, and build your own Bloody Mary bar.
  • Purchase a DRINK ME Progressive Cocktail Sampling glow in the dark lanyard and enjoy a progressive sampling of our Wonderland themed cocktails throughout the hotel. Taste the Queen of Heart-Tini, Blue Hookah Margarita, and Cheshire Cat Cosmo and the Tweedle Dee Daiquiri. The sampling ends at the Glass Cactus where your DRINK ME lanyard guarantees your free admission all summer long and a souvenir glass, yours to keep! Wed-Sat. Tickets may be purchased at the SummerFest Wonderland Adventure Ticket Counter. Purchase tickets online now.
  • Take a trip down the rabbit hole and experience the newest night of entertainment on Wonderland Wednesdays at the Glass Cactus nightclub on Lake Grapevine. Live bands, dancers, DJs, costumed performers, every Wednesday night is a unique Wonderland of entertainment – bathe in the lights and the rhythmic sounds until 2am. Exquisite cocktails are complemented by mind-blowing special pricing. Wednesday Nights. Tickets can be purchased at Glass Cactus Night Club. FREE ADMISSION with purchase of DRINK ME Progressive Cocktail Sampling
  • Enjoy KIDS EAT FREE* on Thursdays! Outlets include: Old Hickory, Texan Station, Ama Lur & Riverwalk Café. Thursdays 5pm – 9pm
    (Old Hickory 5:30 - 7pm)
    . Kids Ages: 12 and under. *Other restrictions apply.
  • Kids…why have one dessert when you can have three? Kids of all ages (0 – 99) are welcome to enjoy the Triple-licious Dessert Dine Around. Dessert Selections such as Chocolate Covered Rice Krispy Treats, Assorted Cup Cakes, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, M&M Brownies and Peanut Butter Cream Tarts will be featured at 3 locations throughout the hotel.Thursdays. Tickets may be purchased at the SummerFest Wonderland Adventure Ticket Counter.
  • Taste it all at “Taste of the Texan” Chef Stations Ama Lur- Crab Cakes and 3oz Frozen Raspberry Margarita Texan Station- Kobe Burgers and 3 oz. Draft Blue Moon Old Hickory- Short Ribs and 3 oz. Malbec “Trivento” Riverwalk- Tortilla Soup and 3 oz. Frozen Strawberry Margarita. Guest also receives a 10% coupon for any restaurant (discount excludes alcohol) and can be used anytime throughout the dates of SummerFest. Saturdays.Tickets may be purchased at theSummerFest Wonderland Adventure Ticket Counter.
  • Try Texan Station’s Beer and Bites Flight! We will be featuring various draft beer selections which will be paired with appetizer sized “bites” to complement each beer flight. 2 packages will be offered on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Package options will alternate. Sat and Sun. Tickets may be purchased at Texas Station.

 

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