Christmas at Gaylord Texan
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 Harry Potter™, brings beloved scenes to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.
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 Dallas
Critically Acclaimed
Celebrate the world of Harry Potter™ with ice sculptures inspired by the films 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 signature immersive Christmas experience.
Characters You Love
See Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hedwig, and more carved into towering, frozen sculptures!
Enchanting Decor
Discover more than 2 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 Harry Potter™Step into scenes from Harry Potter™, hand-carved from over 2 million pounds of ice. Bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever!BOOK TICKETS for ice! featuring Harry Potter™
- 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
- Ice TubingSlide, spin, and race down Snow Flow Mountain—unlimited thrills, one icy adventure after another!BUY TICKETS for Ice Tubing
- Snowball Build & BlastBuy Tickets for Snowball Build & Blast
Grab real snowballs and take aim! Fire away at targets to power up the snowmaking machines.
- 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!
- Build-A-Bear Workshop®Create the cuddliest holiday keepsake! Choose a furry friend, add festive flair, and bring it to life with love.
- All ActivitiesExplore all of the festive activities available at our resort this holiday season!BUY TICKETS for All Activities
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Package Your Perfect Day
Festive Fun for All
Many of our thrilling arctic adventures take place inside our Christmas 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 our Christmas Village shops.
Save up to 40% 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 Harry Potter™.
Your Home for the Holidays
Make the most of the wintry and dreamy Gaylord Texan 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 Harry Potter™! Click to reveal your special summer savings on tickets.
Early Bird Savings: Up to 30% on ice! Packages & Rooms
Catch the holiday spirit early with savings! Book by August 10 and save up to 30% on your Christmas stay. Package includes room + tickets to ice! featuring Harry Potter™. Use code D0324.
Marriott Bonvoy Overnight ice! Package
All Marriott Bonvoy™ Members can save up to 15% off room nights with two tickets to ice!, plus earn 1,000 bonus points per night. Use code D0873.