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ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Presented by Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center at Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

November 19, 2010-January 2, 2011

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This year’s ICE! will welcome some new friends, as a brand-new theme to the popular event comes to town, literally. For the first time, guests will have the chance to join their favorite characters the iconic television special Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town®, celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2010, in this year’s version of the interactive, colorful ice sculpture world that tells the story of how our favorite Christmas traditions came to be. Do you remember when the Burgermeister Meisterburger outlawed toys in Sombertown? A wooden train melted the Winter Warlock’s icy heart? And Kris Kringle became Santa Claus? This original Christmas classic will be brought to life in 2 million pounds of expertly carved ice. The characters’ sculptures, slides and scenes are literally constructed out of ice, hand-carved by artisans brought to the resort from Harbin, China, home to the internationally famous Harbin Ice Festival.

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    Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center

    2800 Opryland Drive
    Nashville, TN 37214

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  • Admission Info

    Tickets:

    $24/Adults; $15/Juniors (ages 4-11); Free/Children under 4

    Info Phone: 1 (888) 777-OPRY (6779)

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  • Dates & Times

    Dates:
    November 19, 2010-January 2, 2011

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    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "Grandparent package"
      Review posted by: Bev from Montgomery AL. USA, Mar 04, 2011
      

      Wonderful experience for us and our 5 year old grandson! Even the Rockettes show was a hit! The only real disappointment to him was the indoor boat rides which were not running. The Rainforest... Expand

      Wonderful experience for us and our 5 year old grandson! Even the Rockettes show was a hit! The only real disappointment to him was the indoor boat rides which were not running. The Rainforest Cafe was sorely missed. Perhaps it could relocate within walking distance. A kid oriented restaurant would be a bonus to the premises. Loved the carriage ride and ICE! "Snow" would have been great if the weather had cooperated. The hotel staff was superb! Micro-frig in rooms are essential for families of little ones. Overall great experience for our family. Collapse

    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "Ice - A cold experience, in more ways than 1."
      Review posted by: Robert L from Franklin, TN, Dec 07, 2010
      

      I visited the ICE exhibit last Friday (12/3/10) with my wife, 16 year old daughter, and my 18 month old granddaughter. We were nicely greeted at the door, and were convinced to buy the VIP tickets for... Expand

      I visited the ICE exhibit last Friday (12/3/10) with my wife, 16 year old daughter, and my 18 month old granddaughter. We were nicely greeted at the door, and were convinced to buy the VIP tickets for entrance into Ice. I was assured "no waiting in line" -true, and then told I would get a commemorative mug and hot chocolate at the end of the exhibit. When we got to the end, I was told that I didn't have a piece of a ticket stub required for the 3rd mug and chocolate, which I am sure was taken by the guy at the entrance to the exhibit. In all I had 7 ticket stubs, including my receipt for OVER $100, and the hot chocolate lady wanted to make the missing stub piece a major issue. It's bad enough they upcharged me for the VIP tickets, which I didn't need because there wasn't any line whatsoever, but then they wanted to kill the experience by arguing over 1 mug. Once a fool, shame on you...twice a fool shame on me. They won't get that chance again. I can tell you more at 293-3076. Collapse

    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "They Grow Up Fast"
      Review posted by: KGS from Nashville, Dec 03, 2010
      

      I don't have extra money or a six-figure income like my father did-so I have to be selective about memories that have to be bought. The tickets have to be bought-you get to MAKE the memories for just... Expand

      I don't have extra money or a six-figure income like my father did-so I have to be selective about memories that have to be bought. The tickets have to be bought-you get to MAKE the memories for just the cost of your willingness to spend time with your family. (I'm not "too happy" of a kind of person, either, for those of you feeling sick by my warm words!!) Seriously, this is an adventure you have to experience. You may not dream about it or want to go EVERY year, but if you are blessed with a child as I am, hear me when I say "do it now" and don't put it off until a tomorrow that is not even promised to us! Yes, it's cold and I want my own suit instead of that "blue thing" and yes, your child will wear you out about hot choclate...so enjoy it. There will be a day soon when it IS too late...they'll be off with their friends like we were! It's always a beautiful, amazingly creative story. As Nike would say, "Just Do It." Happy Holidays! Collapse

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    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "Grandparent package"
      Review posted by: Bev from Montgomery AL. USA, Mar 04, 2011
      

      Wonderful experience for us and our 5 year old grandson! Even the Rockettes show was a hit! The only real disappointment to him was the indoor boat rides which were not running. The Rainforest... Expand

      Wonderful experience for us and our 5 year old grandson! Even the Rockettes show was a hit! The only real disappointment to him was the indoor boat rides which were not running. The Rainforest Cafe was sorely missed. Perhaps it could relocate within walking distance. A kid oriented restaurant would be a bonus to the premises. Loved the carriage ride and ICE! "Snow" would have been great if the weather had cooperated. The hotel staff was superb! Micro-frig in rooms are essential for families of little ones. Overall great experience for our family. Collapse

    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "Ice - A cold experience, in more ways than 1."
      Review posted by: Robert L from Franklin, TN, Dec 07, 2010
      

      I visited the ICE exhibit last Friday (12/3/10) with my wife, 16 year old daughter, and my 18 month old granddaughter. We were nicely greeted at the door, and were convinced to buy the VIP tickets for... Expand

      I visited the ICE exhibit last Friday (12/3/10) with my wife, 16 year old daughter, and my 18 month old granddaughter. We were nicely greeted at the door, and were convinced to buy the VIP tickets for entrance into Ice. I was assured "no waiting in line" -true, and then told I would get a commemorative mug and hot chocolate at the end of the exhibit. When we got to the end, I was told that I didn't have a piece of a ticket stub required for the 3rd mug and chocolate, which I am sure was taken by the guy at the entrance to the exhibit. In all I had 7 ticket stubs, including my receipt for OVER $100, and the hot chocolate lady wanted to make the missing stub piece a major issue. It's bad enough they upcharged me for the VIP tickets, which I didn't need because there wasn't any line whatsoever, but then they wanted to kill the experience by arguing over 1 mug. Once a fool, shame on you...twice a fool shame on me. They won't get that chance again. I can tell you more at 293-3076. Collapse

    • Event Name: ICE! Santa Claus is Coming to Town
      "They Grow Up Fast"
      Review posted by: KGS from Nashville, Dec 03, 2010
      

      I don't have extra money or a six-figure income like my father did-so I have to be selective about memories that have to be bought. The tickets have to be bought-you get to MAKE the memories for just... Expand

      I don't have extra money or a six-figure income like my father did-so I have to be selective about memories that have to be bought. The tickets have to be bought-you get to MAKE the memories for just the cost of your willingness to spend time with your family. (I'm not "too happy" of a kind of person, either, for those of you feeling sick by my warm words!!) Seriously, this is an adventure you have to experience. You may not dream about it or want to go EVERY year, but if you are blessed with a child as I am, hear me when I say "do it now" and don't put it off until a tomorrow that is not even promised to us! Yes, it's cold and I want my own suit instead of that "blue thing" and yes, your child will wear you out about hot choclate...so enjoy it. There will be a day soon when it IS too late...they'll be off with their friends like we were! It's always a beautiful, amazingly creative story. As Nike would say, "Just Do It." Happy Holidays! Collapse

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