Gaylord Texan Transforms into 'Elf' Winter Wonderland with 2 Million Pounds of Ice

'Elf' Theme Comes to Life with Ice Sculptures

• ❄️ The Gaylord Texan is debuting a new holiday attraction based on the movie "Elf," featuring 2 million pounds of ice carved into iconic scenes.
• 🎯 This is the first time the venue has used "Elf" as a theme, and it's anticipated to be popular with all age groups, being the most Googled Christmas movie in Texas.

Master Artisans from Harbin, China

• 🇨🇳 The ice sculptures are created by 40 master artisans from Harbin, China, a city renowned as the ice carving capital of the world.
• 💡 These artists, some of whom come from multigenerational ice sculpting families, work in shifts for 30 days to complete the intricate designs.
• 🛠️ The process begins with carving massive blocks of ice, progressing from initial construction to chiseling fine details.

Immersive Experience and Visitor Tips

• ✨ Visitors can expect to see scenes from the movie brought to life, including two-story ice slides.
• 🤩 The artisans hope that guests will feel transported to a different world and experience joyful wonder upon seeing the sculptures.
• 🧣 Attendees are advised to bundle up significantly, even with provided ice jackets, recommending hats, scarves, and mittens for comfort in the cold environment.
• 🗓️ The attraction opens tomorrow and runs through January 4th, complementing the venue's other holiday festivities, including 2 million lights and a Christmas tree.