ICE! and a Lone Star Christmas are being celebrated at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine Texas through January 3rd, 2009.  A 50 foot rotating tree is the centerpiece as 1.2 million Christmas lights twinkle and dazzle you in the decorated atriums.  15,000 Christmas ornaments are displayed as well as electric trains and a life size gingerbread house.  Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be on hand with their team of live reindeer.  Strolling entertainers will delight you as you make your way to the featured exhibit ICE!.  Occupying 14,000 sq ft more than 2 million lbs of ice have been hand carved into delightful sculptures such as Old Man Winter, a wondrous Nativity scene, an ice forest, ice slides and a life size Santa Claus lap for a chilly photo op.  ICE is kept at a steady 9 degrees so dress warmly for your tour.  Ticket prices range from $20-$23 for adults, $18-$20 for seniors age 55 and up and military, $10-$12 for children 4-12 years of age with children under the age of 3 years admitted free.  ICE is open Friday and Saturday from 10AM-10PM.  Sunday through Thursday ICE is open from 10AM-9PM.  Discount coupons of $3 off admission Sunday thru Friday on selected Coca Cola products.  gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-texan

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