ICE LAND at Moody Gardens: A Winter Wonderland of 2 Million Pounds of Ice Sculptures

ICE LAND: A Global Holiday Spectacle

• ❄️ ICE LAND Christmas Around the World has officially opened at Moody Gardens, transforming the venue into a magical winter wonderland.
• 💡 The attraction features over 2 million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures, showcasing Christmas scenes and landmarks from across the globe.

Behind the Sculptures

• 🥶 Visitors must bundle up as temperatures inside ICE LAND are as low as 9 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🇨🇳 A team of 30 carvers, led by master sculptor Klu from China, took 40 days to complete the project using 6,000 ice blocks sourced from College Station.
• 📏 Some individual ice sculptures reach an impressive 30 feet in height.

Global Landmarks and Holiday Scenes

• 🌍 The exhibition offers a Christmas around the world theme, with sculptures depicting famous landmarks.
• 🗼 Featured scenes include the Eiffel Tower, the Great Wall of China, the Alamo, the Statue of Liberty, Mount Rushmore, and Aztec ruins from Mexico.

Visitor Information and Refreshments

• 💰 Ticket prices range from $29 to $60, with variations based on package deals and age.
• ☕ Last year, the attraction sold approximately 40,000 cups of hot cocoa, which can be purchased upon exiting ICE LAND.