The time-honored holiday attraction ice!™ returns to Gaylord Opryland with an all-new theme as part of its 43rd Annual A Country Christmas, running Nov. 6, 2026, through Jan. 2, 2027.
This year’s celebration will feature the debut of ice! featuring Home Alone, the return of the award-winning POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance holiday production and a variety of new and returning family-friendly experiences throughout the resort.
Some of the other attractions include an all-new Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt, Nutmeg’s Holiday Kitchen Character Breakfast, Gingerbread Decorating Corner, Delta Riverboat Christmas Cruise and more.
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Kevin McCallister, meet ICE!
The beloved ice! experience, a Gaylord Hotels tradition since 2001, transforms more than two million pounds of ice into a walk-through holiday attraction. This year, guests will step inside the world of Home Alone through 11 interactive scenes inspired by the holiday classic.
Highlights include:
- recreations of the McCallister home
- Kevin’s memorable aftershave moment
- his iconic battle plan against the Wet Bandits
- five ice slides
- crawl-through passages
- ice tunnels
- live ice carving demonstrations
- a Nativity display sculpted from crystal-clear ice
“We are proud to partner with Disney Theatrical Group to bring the resort’s brand-new ice! theme to life during our 43rd Annual A Country Christmas,” said Tom Petrillo, Area General Manager of Gaylord Opryland Resort. “This year’s signature attraction, ice! featuring Home Alone™, combines the extraordinary artistry of our world-class ice sculptors with the timeless charm, humor and nostalgia of one of the most beloved holiday films of all time.”
The attraction is maintained at 9 degrees Fahrenheit, with signature blue parkas provided for guests.
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Plus, more POMP!
Returning for the season is POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance, a Broadway-inspired cirque production featuring new acts, illusions, costumes and storytelling. The award-winning show will run Nov. 24 through Dec. 31, 2026, in the Tennessee Ballroom Theater. Guests can also explore the POMP, SNOW & CIRQUEumstance Immersive Universe before performances, featuring holiday displays, character interactions and pop-up entertainment.
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