Ice Display at Gaylord Palms

[wrightbuxton]

Hi

we are going to be in Florida between Xmas and New Year this year. Have seen some of the threads on here regarding the ice sculpture display at Gaylord Palms.

Is it worth a visit and would people recommend to have a go at the ice skating too?

I was thinking of a visit on maybe New Years Day....do they have a New Years Day brunch at all?

Thanks
Julie

[AshleyLodge]

We thought ICE was brilliant and are really pleased we went to see it. As well as the ice skating there are shows on the stage near Villa de Flora.

Be sure to wear proper shoes and socks - they provide thick anoraks. I was really pleased I had some gloves with me too although you can just put your hands in the pockets.

We haven't been out at New Year but I'm sure someone else will tell you about brunch.

Have a great time

Lynne

[ShirleyD]

Definately worth a visit, there wasn't skating when we went. Gaylord Palms has several restuarants, but would recommend you book well ahead for special dates

[pieman790]

We walked past the Ice skating when we went to the Gaylord Palms for Thanks Giving Brunch and it does look good . We decided to give it a miss due to the risk of getting injured. There is a open air ice rink which visits our city every year and the last time it came Cathy fell badly and had a bad back/neck for ages. She had to undergo some expensive treatment/MRI scans.

[CERICROWLEY]

We did both ICE and the skating last year.

We have done ICE twice now, and really enjoy it. The ice skating wasn't overly busy, and the kids had fun, the skates were a little different to the UK hire boots as they didn't have the grab edge of the front of the skates that help you start off. but soon got the hang of it.

[jolliffee]

We've done it too, and it is well worth the visit, you can exit and re-enter the ice show if you get too cold; make sure you have a camera.
A Tip: If you book a meal at Villa de Flora you'll get the car parking ticket stamped, and if I remember free hot drinks.

You'll find the open area inside Gaylord Palms will be dressed for Christmas so allow an extra hour to walk arround take pictures and just enjoy!

[Nina A]

The hotel is absolutely stunning at that time of year and ICE is spectacular. It also 'snows' at Celebration several times a night during the Christmas period

[KarenScott]

we went to ICE last Chistmas and absolutely loved it It was amazing. There was even some guys there doing some ice sculpting so you could see how they produce these fantastic ice sculptures, not sure if they are always there.
We had a fantastic meal at the Villa de Flora and there were entertainers going around the tables, magician and singers etc. We were there Christmas Day.
Yes there were shows on too and you get a hot chocolate if you can manage it after your meal.
We booked the skating too but too be honest it was busy and I'm not confident so I didn't go on. I thought it would have been bigger and outside however it was in a tent and didn't live up to my expectaions but ICE definitely did.
You'll have a fantastic time.

[Cruella DeVilla]

We went last year for the first time with some frinds but would not go again as once you have seen it but I really enjoyed it. The ice rink is outside the hotel. We finished off our trip with a meal at VDF. ts a nice festive thing to do just before Christamas.

We were too full for our hotel chocolate btw!

[MTP]

Having just taken our two oldest ice-skating for the first time (9 & 6) I think that we would be definitely to try to include this as a recreational activity in the future - but I sure wasn't graceful!!!