Gaylord Rockies’ ICE! exhibit celebrating the Grinch opens for the holiday season
Nov 24, 2025, 4:58 PM | Updated: Nov 25, 2025, 11:18 am
Every holiday season, more than two million pounds of ice gets transformed into a winter wonderland that pays tribute to a popular Christmas movie at Gaylord Rockies in Aurora.
ICE! opened for the season Monday, and this year celebrates the 1966 holiday classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”
Colored ice, clear ice and LED lights are used to bring the classic movie to life. From the Grinch’s mountaintop lair and his sneaky sleigh ride into Whoville, to the Whos’ joyful celebration and the moment his heart grows three sizes. The attraction features five two-story tall ice slides and a separate Nativity scene.
Gaylord Rockies also announced a new indoor snow tubing hill made with real snow will join the holiday festivities.
Gaylord Rockies said its other holiday season activities this year include gingerbread decorating, elf training academy, scavenger hunt, Mistletoe Village with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Build-A-Bear Workshop.
The resort’s Christmas-season events run through Friday, Jan. 2.
For tickets, information or to book a stay, guests can visit ChristmasatGaylordRockies.com.
