The JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce tickets are now on sale for ICE! featuring the holiday classic, Frosty the Snowman™. The iconic frozen attraction returns to the resort as part of the annual Hill Country Christmas celebrations, from November 22, 2025, through January 4, 2026. Created by Gaylord Hotels, the longstanding tradition of ICE! is a signature holiday attraction featured at six resorts nationwide this Christmas season.
Kept at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit, guests will step into the whimsical story of Frosty the Snowman™, brought to life through massive hand-carved sculptures, 11 immersive walk-through scenes, awe-inspiring passageways, four thrilling two-story ice slides, a kids' peak-a-boo slide, and photo-worthy moments. ICE! will be open to overnight resort guests and the public. Tickets and special room packages for ICE! are now on sale and available at www.JWHillCountryChristmas.com.
A team of 40 master artisans will journey nearly 7,000 miles from Harbin, China to San Antonio, Texas to bring the magic of ICE! to life. Over the course of 30 days, they will transform 6,700 massive blocks of ice into an awe-inspiring attraction using time-honored techniques passed down through generations. Spanning nearly 20,000 square feet, the frozen wonderland will feature everything from delicate, intricate carvings to breathtaking ice scenes towering more than 30 feet high. Inside the attraction, guests can also meet an artisan performing live carving demonstrations. The ICE! experience concludes with a dedicated Nativity scene, meticulously carved and shaped into a dramatic display of crystal-clear ice. To stay warm, guests will be provided with signature blue parkas to wear while enjoying the experience.
In addition to ICE!, the resort's Exhibit Ballroom will completely transform into Reindeer Ridge,
a 40,000 square foot holiday hub of beloved Hill Country Christmas activities. Returning activities include:
- Snow Flow Mountain, a multi-lane tubing hill made of real snow and providing hours of alpine fun for all ages
- Snowball Build & Blast, an interactive game where guests can make and throw snowballs to score points and boost the power of the snow-making machine
- Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions, where Mrs. Claus will host a retelling of Twas the Night Before Christmas and a sing-along of holiday carols, complete with Santa's favorite cookies and milk
- Gingerbread Decorating Corner, where guests will be able to decorate gingerbread houses and have an opportunity to meet Nutmeg, the gingerbread man
- Build-A-Bear Workshop® has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!
The resort will debut a new holiday scavenger hunt for guests of all ages. A frozen flurry has swept through the resort, scattering vibrant clothing and accessories meant for decorating Christmas snowmen. Embark on a festive quest to find these scattered pieces and use them to design your very own snowman, bringing the Christmas spirit back to life during the Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt.
Guests can look forward to cherished Hill Country Christmas traditions at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Brave visitors can take on the Polar Plunge in select pools for a brisk holiday thrill. Families can enjoy sweet holiday treats at the S'mores Station. Guests can write heartfelt letters to Santa, sharing their holiday wishes, and even take photos with Santa as he makes special appearances at the resort throughout the season!
Starting today, guests can book early bird tickets or packages to receive a limited-time discount. Restrictions and blackout dates apply. The exclusive ICE! Stay & Play Packages are now available for advance online reservations and include overnight accommodations plus two tickets to ICE! for each night of your stay using booking code 1GC. Overnight guests also enjoy resort-only benefits, including:
- Complimentary
Chill Pass
for front-of-line access and reduced wait times at ICE!
For full details on the exclusive resort packages and all the exciting holiday activities taking place at the resort, visit www.JWHillCountryChristmas.com.
Experience everything the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa has to offer this holiday season. Book an overnight stay and receive exclusive access to luxury amenities such as the nine-acre River Bluff Water Experience with temperature-controlled pools and hot tubs; eight acclaimed dining outlets; two 18-hole PGA TOUR championship golf courses at TPC San Antonio; world-class Lantana Spa; Topgolf Swing Suite; sports courts to play tennis, basketball and pickleball; and scenic walking trails with picturesque views of the Texas Hill Country. To book your stay at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, please contact the resort at 210-276-2500 or visit www.JWSanAntonio.com.
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