Get Up Close and Personal with America's Most Lovable DreamWorks Animation Characters at Gaylord Hotels this Christmas
Nashville, Tenn—( October 26, 2011 )The familiar faces of Shrek, Alex the Lion, Po, King Julien, Puss in Boots and a host of other lovable characters from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) are being spotted at Gaylord Hotels in the Nashville, Orlando, D.C., and Dallas areas. The gregarious group is delighting guests this holiday season at Gaylord Hotels with Christmassy DreamWorks Experience packages and several dynamic events and activities available only to visitors and guests as a result of the Gaylord Hotels alliance with DreamWorks Animation.
Signature ICE! events at all four resorts this year will be themed from two of DreamWorks Animation's most popular television holiday specials: Merry Madagascar at Gaylord Opryland and Gaylord National, and Shrek the Halls at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Texan. Also at Gaylord Palms and Gaylord Texan, DreamWorks' 3D Theater Experience environments will be built for guests to check out DreamWorks Animation hits, enjoy fabulous dining, and meet characters from the movies. This Christmas, the much-anticipated Puss In Boots feature will be shown and guests can bring a piece of the movie home, as the price of admission also includes a Puss In Boots movie collectible as well as a red carpet photo opportunity with Puss in Boots himself. Gaylord Opryland will host DreamWorks' Holiday Shrektacular, a street party with music, lights, dancing and, of course, the DreamWorks Animation characters.
These special Christmassy DreamWorks Experiences offered, for the first time ever, will provide DreamWorks fans with an up-close and personal experience in the Gaylord Hotels resort environment.
Available for one-night with rates starting at $149*** per person and two-nights, with rates starting at $199*** per person, a series of exclusive offerings at each of the four Gaylord Hotels include:
- ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls and Merry Madagascar
Tickets to the popular ICE! attraction are included in all packages. The famed, life-sized winter wonderlands hand-carved from 2 million pounds of ice at each Gaylord Hotel will be themed this year to reflect two of the most popular DreamWorks television specials. At Gaylord Palms from November 16 – January 2, and Gaylord Texan from November 11 – January 1, ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls will delight visitors with its fanciful depiction of the animated holiday television special. The characters will be brought to life through the colorful, interactive ice-sculptures and guests will re-live the heartwarming story as they stroll through delightful depictions of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Gingy, Puss in Boots and others.
Beginning November 18 and running through January 8 at Gaylord National and from November 18 through January 3 and sponsored by Delta Dental at Gaylord Opryland will be ICE!™ featuring DreamWorks' Merry Madagascar. These hilarious and colorful displays will depict the holiday special, and feature such scenes as Santa and his reindeer crash-landing on the island of Madagascar, and how Marty, Alex, Gloria and Melman hatched their scheme to save Christmas. - ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals* features delectable menu items only an ogre would love. Fairytale photo opps will abound as kids dine with Shrek and Princess Fiona, and discover a Magic Fountain bubbling over with chocolate potions.
- DreamWorks "Character Passport" Meet & Greets* offer a chance for enthusiasts to stroll through Shrek and Princess Fiona's beloved swamp for a face-to-face encounter with the green ogres; explore the island of Madagascar, that Alex the Lion, King Julien and the Penguins call home; and discover China's ancient Valley of Peace where Po has become a true kung fu master. Guests can even meet the star of DreamWorks' newest film – Puss In Boots!
- Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt* creates fun for the entire family. Everyone will enjoy searching the expansive, indoor atriums at Gaylord Hotels on this interactive scavenger hunt. Answers can be entered online to win the grand prize!
- Family Photo* A professional photo of each family with their favorite DreamWorks character will be taken and provided to them as a special keepsake of their Gaylord Hotels Christmassy DreamWorks Experience.
- DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls* The immersive experience continues first thing, with a wacky wake-up call from one of the DreamWorks characters. Guests can choose from a host of their favorites for a fun way to start the day!
- DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** Package guests will receive a special DreamWorks welcome amenity to commemorate their visit. (Limit one item per package, room.)
Guests will also enjoy special holiday menus at the expansive dining outlets at each resort, attractive holiday merchandise at the myriad specialty shops, strolling carolers and exquisite, breathtaking decorations.
The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Opryland Resort: Nov. 18, 2011 – Jan. 3, 2012
Gaylord Opryland's Christmassy DreamWorks Experience package allows guests to ring in the holiday season with an animated cast of characters and a host of activities designed to create a lifetime of memories. Available select dates from November 18 through January 3, 2012, ICE! artisans will bring the characters from DreamWorks' Madagascar® to life with a special Merry Madagascar display, sponsored by Delta Dental, carved into 2 million pounds of ice. Children will enjoy dining on ogre-sized fare during ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals, decorating gingerbread with Gingy, perusing the Opryland grounds for the Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt, and waking up to their favorite characters with DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls. The package also includes DreamWorks "Character Passport" Meet & Greets*, DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** and a Family Photo*. Special to Gaylord Opryland is the DreamWorks' Holiday Shrektacular, where families are invited to join the DreamWorks characters for a festive gathering with music, lights, dancing, and fun.
For package and event pricing information, visit
www.DreamWorksExperienceAtGaylordOpryland.com
The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Palms Resort: Nov. 16, 2011 – Jan. 2, 2012
Palm trees may outnumber the festive Firs in Florida, but that hasn’t deterred the cast of DreamWorks Animation films from making Gaylord Palms their home this holiday season. This year’s ICE! event at the hotel, features DreamWorks’ Shrek the Halls and its Christmassy DreamWorks Experience package offers children and kids at heart, the opportunity to enjoy exciting activities with the DreamWorks cast of characters from animated films Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda. Guests will enjoy dining with the characters during ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals, decorating gingerbread with Gingy, perusing the Palms grounds for the Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt and waking up to their favorite characters with DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls. The package also includes DreamWorks “Character Passport” Meet & Greets*, the DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** and a Family Photo*.
Also at Gaylord Palms will be a DreamWorks 3D Theater Experience featuring screenings of the latest DreamWorks 3D movie releases, fantastic themed food, and live performances by favorite characters. Guests will enjoy walking the red carpet lined with paparazzi “Hollywood premiere-style” as they make their way into the brand-new 2011 holiday movie release Puss In Boots playing on a 35-foot 3D screen. A personal photo with Puss in Boots himself and a performance featuring other beloved DreamWorks stars such as Shrek, Princess Fiona and Alex all one stage will keep the excitement going all night. And guests can bring a piece of the movie home with them, as the price of admission also includes a Puss In Boots movie collectible.
Po and the Furious Five bring winter to one of the warmest states in the country as they make 130-tons of real snow at the Gaylord Palms. The new Kung Fu Panda Awesome SNOW at Gaylord Palms will include underground snow tunnels, spanning bridges high above the snow below, snow tubing down the 64-foot pagoda slide and even throw snowballs at the fierce snow leopard Tai Lung and the cunning Lord Shen from the Kung Fu Panda movies. Beginning November 16 and running through January 2 at the Gaylord Palms Kung Fu Panda Awesome SNOW is open to kids of all ages. Snowman and snow fort building is encouraged as 3-feet of the white stuff is kept in supply at all times at a crisp 55 degree Fahrenheit temperature.
For package and event pricing information, visit
www.DreamWorks ExperienceAtGaylordPalms.com
The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord Texan Resort: Nov. 11, 2011 – Jan. 1, 2012
The characters of DreamWorks Animation are especially excited to accompany a Texas-sized holiday season of ICE!, Gingerbread decorating, and actual SNOW at Gaylord Texan Resort! This year’s holiday events will feature the cast of Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda. The annual ICE! attraction will get a dose of ogre with a Shrek the Halls theme and the second annual SNOW will feature the Kung Fu Panda Awesome SNOW Tubing this season, as Kung Fu master, Po has created an eight-lane, downhill plunge that’s filled with dragon-warrior awesomeness. The attraction includes both a speed driven extreme hill and a bunny hill covered in real snow! The Gaylord Texan will also host a DreamWorks 3D Theater Experience featuring screenings of the latest DreamWorks 3D movie releases, fantastic themed food, and live performances by favorite characters. Guests will enjoy walking the red carpet lined with paparazzi, “Hollywood premiere-style” as they make their way into the brand-new 2011 holiday movie release Puss In Boots playing on a 35-foot 3D screen. A personal photo with Puss in Boots himself and a performance featuring other beloved DreamWorks stars such as Shrek, Princess Fiona and Alex all one stage will keep the excitement going all night. And guests can bring a piece of the movie home with them, as the price of admission also includes a Puss In Boots movie collectible.
Additional character experiences include ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals, where meals will give the Texas-sized version a run for its money, decorating gingerbread with Gingy, perusing the Texan grounds for the Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt and waking up to their favorite characters with DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls. The package also includes DreamWorks “Character Passport” Meet & Greets*, the DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** and a Family Photo*.
For package and event pricing information, visit
www.DreamWorksExperienceAtGaylordTexan.com
The DreamWorks Experience at Gaylord National Resort: Nov. 18, 2011 – Jan. 8, 2012
Shrek and his friends are excited to be near our Nation’s Capital this holiday season and have been busily readying the Gaylord National for its most memorable Christmas yet. This year’s ICE! event will feature DreamWorks’ Merry Madagascar, bringing the characters of this far-off land to life. Additional character experiences include ShrekFeast Interactive Character Meals, where kids and parents alike will enjoy ogre-sized dining worthy of the President, decorating gingerbread with Gingy, perusing National’s grounds for the Puss in Boots Scavenger Hunt, and waking up to their favorite characters with DreamWorks Character Wake-Up Calls. The package also includes DreamWorks “Character Passport” Meet & Greets*, the DreamWorks Welcome Amenity at Package Check-In** and a Family Photo*.
For package and event pricing information, visit
www.DreamWorks ExperienceAtGaylordNational.com
Travelers can book their Christmassy DreamWorks Experience by visiting
www.DreamWorksExperienceAtGaylordHotels.com.
About Gaylord Hotels®
Gaylord Hotels® is a collection of four upscale, resorts which afford endless opportunities for leisure travelers and conventioneers. The hotel company's hallmark – "everything in one place" – provides vacationers with diverse dining options, quality spa and fitness center services, top-notch entertainment, on-site shopping and endless activities – all within each resort. Gaylord Hotels is a pioneer in the hotel and convention industry with properties in the nation's most desirable destinations. Gaylord Hotels include Gaylord Opryland® in Nashville, Tennessee; Gaylord Palms® in Kissimmee, Florida near Orlando; and Gaylord Texan® on Lake Grapevine near Dallas, Texas, and Gaylord National® on the Potomac in National Harbor, Maryland, which just celebrated its year anniversary in April 2009. Gaylord Hotels is owned and operated by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a leading hospitality and entertainment company based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, please visit: www.gaylordhotels.com.
*Available for all Gaylord Hotels overnight guests and DreamWorks Package guests.
**Available exclusively for DreamWorks package guests only.
***Per person based on double occupancy and availability, plus tax, resort fee and parking. Extra adult $89 plus tax each. Extra child $69 plus tax each. Extra nights and atrium upgrades may be available at prevailing rates. Not valid for groups or in conjunction with other offers. Not retroactive. Subject to blackout dates. Other restrictions may apply.
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