Experience a New Holiday Tradition: ice!™ featuring Frosty the Snowman

JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa

A beloved holiday story comes to life at ice! featuring Frosty the Snowman, where you'll wander through colorful ice sculptures of 10 whimsical scenes from the television classic. Journey through captivating tunnels and arches, zip down two-story ice slides, and see your favorite characters like Karen, Frosty, and Hocus Pocus, all intricately carved out of 2 million pounds of ice.

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Experience a New Holiday Tradition At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

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ice! At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

24 Years of Holiday Magic

Now in its third year in San Antonio, the Christmas attraction, ice!, has become a beloved holiday tradition for families since its 2001 debut at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville, TN.

10 Scenes

Come to life through ice from the beloved tale, Frosty the Snowman

20 Ft. High

Slides made of pure ice you can zoom down, from up to two-stories high!

12,000 Hours

Total time the artisans spend carving to create our signature Christmas attraction

9 Degrees Fahrenheit

We provide parkas to keep you warm in our icy attraction!

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ICE! Scenes At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

Frosty Comes to Life

After finding a magic silk hat, Karen brings Frosty the Snowman to life, and all the school children join in on the fun!

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All Aboard!

Hop on the North Pole Express to join Frosty, Karen, and Hocus Pocus as they seek colder temperatures to keep Frosty from melting.

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Sliding and Gliding

Zip down our two-story high slides made of pure ice, while Frosty zooms down with Karen on his back right beside you. He's the fastest belly-whopper in the world!

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Frosty joins Santa

Until Next Christmas

Wave goodbye to Frosty and Santa as they embark on their next magical journey, promising to return next Christmas!

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Nativity Scene in ice!

The Nativity

The ice! experience concludes in a separate area dedicated to a Nativity scene, complete with 19 characters meticulously carved out of crystal-clear ice into an awe-inspiring portrayal.

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Frosty Facts

Know more about what it's like to step inside ice! featuring Frosty the Snowman before you experience it yourself.

34 Ice Sculptures

Featuring the main characters: Frosty, Karen, Hocus Pocus, Santa, & Professor Hinkle!

No Time Limits

Enjoy this self-guided experience at your leisure

6,700 Ice Blocks

Hand-carved to create these larger-than-life ice sculptures

All Ages

Entertaining for both kids and adults

How It Comes to Life

Learn more about the magic and finesse behind the scenes that create these colorful, icy masterpieces.

Colorful Chemistry At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

The vibrant colors in the ice sculptures are specially created by a chemist with a proprietary formula to ensure it closely matches each character's specific colors and to maintain its bright color for the entire season.

Expert Artisans At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

Traveling over 6,000 miles from Harbin, China (known as "Ice City"), 40 artisans use their master sculpting skills passed down through generations to carve ice! over six weeks.

2 Million Pounds of Ice At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

ice! features elaborate scenes sculpted from 6,700 massive blocks, weighing in at a total of 2 million pounds.

Crafty Tools At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

The carvers use chisels, chippers, tongs, handsaws, grinders, and even chainsaws to bring the experience to life. Some artisans have collected custom-made tools to perfect the irregular shapes and achieve the highest level of detail.

The Design At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

The artisans follow a 300-page design book filled with hand-drawn, to-scale sketches and blueprints to create every sculpture featured throughout the 19,000-square-foot frozen attraction.

Carver’s Showcase At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

Once the completed masterpiece is open for guests, a few artisans stay onsite at the exhibit to preserve the icy designs and perform daily, live sculpting demonstrations to showcase their craft.

Choose Your Christmas Adventure

Fulfill your festive wish list and join in on all the fun at our resort this holiday season. Explore our curated activity bundles and save more!

Silver Bundle At JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas

Bundle & Save

Save up to 40% when you bundle ice! with other Christmas activities at our resort! Choose from 3 different passes that include:

-ice! featuring Frosty the Snowman
-Ice Tubing
-Snowman Scavenger Hunt
-Gingerbread Decorating
-Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions

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Exclusive ice! Ticket Offers

Members of AAA, Military, Teachers and more can enjoy special savings on ice! tickets, room nights, and packages for the 2025-2026 holiday season!

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Save with Prepaid Parking

Visiting for a festive day of holiday fun? Day visitors can purchase parking in advance to save more time and money for an icy smooth arrival.

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