Thank You for Celebrating our Debut of ICE! Featuring “How The Grinch Stole Christmas!”

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At ICE!, take an immersive visit to Who-ville and wander through colorful ice sculptures of 10 whimsical scenes from the Dr. Seuss classic, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!". Journey through captivating tunnels and arches, zip down two-story ice slides, and see your favorite characters like the Grinch, Max, and Cindy-Lou all intricately carved out of 2 million pounds of ice!

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Get to Know "ICE!"

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

Critically Acclaimed

The magic of our signature experiences has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast, CNN, The Points Guy, and more.

10 Scenes

Come to life through ice from the beloved tale, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

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 the ICE! experience

1.2M Attendees

Visited ICE! in 2023 across five locations in the U.S.

Sneak Peek Into ICE!

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

The Grinch's Lair

After putting on our signature blue parka, step into ICE! and immerse yourself into Who-ville. Walk through the Grinch's chilly abode as he towers from above at more than 14 ft. high!

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The Grinch’s Wonderful Awful Idea

Find the Grinch wearing a mischievous smile from ear to ear, as he schemes a plan to ruin Christmas for the Whos. Fun fact - this scene holds the largest sculpture of the Grinch's head throughout the experience at 3 ft. high!

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Ice Slides and a Sleigh of Stolen Presents

In this interactive scene, you'll zip down one of our two-story high slides made of pure ice, while the Grinch and Max traverse up Mt. Crumpit in their sleigh full of stolen presents.

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Grinch feasts with Whos

Feast with the Grinch

Let your eyes devour all the vibrant colors and whimsical food dishes of this display as the Grinch happily feasts with the Whos after discovering the true meaning of 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! before you experience it yourself.

23 Characters

Featured throughout ICE!, including the Grinch, Cindy-Lou Who, and Max!

No Time Limits

Enjoy this self-guided experience at your leisure

9 Degrees Fahrenheit

Cool, controlled temperatures keep the icy designs intact

All Ages

Entertaining for both kids and adults

Making of “ICE!”

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.

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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!

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Festive Favorites

SAVE UP TO 20%

-ICE! featuring "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"

-Ice Tubing at Snow Flow Mountain

-The Grinch's Wonderful Awful Idea Scavenger Hunt

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Holiday Deluxe

SAVE UP TO 30%

Includes all three activities in the Festive Favorites Pack PLUS:

-Snowball Build & Blast

-Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions

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Ultimate Holi-Day Pass

SAVE UP TO 50%

Plan a full day of holiday fun. Includes all five activities in the Holiday Deluxe Pack PLUS:

-Gingerbread Decorating Corner

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