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SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS.
SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS.

If you haven't experienced Christmas at Gaylord Texan, you have been missing out! With acres of spectacular decorations and over 12-hours of fan-favorite and brand-new family-friendly activities, events, and performances, you and the family have the perfect destination to make the most of this year's holiday season.

You deserve more this Christmas. And, we will not disappoint!

SO MANY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
SO MANY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Yuletide Bright • Snow Tubing • Ice Skating • Gingerbread Decorating Corner • Character Breakfast • Christmas Craft Studio • Build-A-Bear Workshop • Snow Throw • Christmas Carousel and more!
Safety Measures
Limited capacity (tickets will sell out so buy in advance!)
Limited capacity (tickets will sell out so buy in advance!)
Program and signage designed for social distancing and a touch-free experience
Program and signage designed for social distancing and a touch-free experience
Masks are required
Masks are required
Online, advance purchase only
Online, advance purchase only
Mobile tickets / no printed tickets
Mobile tickets / no printed tickets
ALL-NEW SIGNATURE EVENTS

You're not going to want to miss these.  There are limited tickets available, so don't wait to reserve your spot!

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I Love Christmas Movies - An Immersive Pop-up Experience
I Love Christmas Movies - An Immersive Pop-up Experience
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Yuletide Bright - A Walkthrough Outdoor Lights Attraction
Yuletide Bright - A Walkthrough Outdoor Lights Attraction
Where Santa shines and snowmen shimmer! As visitors walk through this enchanting, 50,000 square-foot outdoor attraction, they will be delighted by colorful, glowing, and holiday-themed lanterns, characters and scenes that will evoke the heart-warming feeling of Christmas.
MORE MERRY EXPERIENCES
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Ice Skating
Ice Skating
Go on a festive yuletide glide at Gaylord Texan's 6,000 square-foot skating rink made with real ice.
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Snow Tubing
Snow Tubing
Featuring our eight-lane tubing hill that’s fun for all ages and covered in REAL SNOW! Zoom down the lanes, race to the bottom, and enjoy unlimited runs on your ticket date. Double riding tubes are available for parents with small children.
Build Your Own Snowman
Build Your Own Snowman
Create your very own frozen friend out of real snow, topped with the classic snowman attire, at this hands-on experience!
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Santa's Snow Throw
Santa's Snow Throw
Grab a bucket of snowballs then take aim at the targets created by Santa's Elves.
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The Elf on the Shelf Character Breakfast
The Elf on the Shelf Character Breakfast
Join Santa's Official Scout Elves for a fun and festive character breakfast in our enchanting atrium. Kids and adults will enjoy classic breakfast favorites and chef-attended cooking stations.
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Mistletoe Mile Scavenger Hunt
Mistletoe Mile Scavenger Hunt
The big man in red has misplaced pieces of the blueprints for some of his favorite toys. Search for the Christmas-themed clues hidden throughout the resort and complete your interactive guidebook to rebuild Santa’s blueprints and receive a souvenir.
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Gingerbread Decorating Corner
This fun and interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! Choose from different design options to create either delectable holiday-themed gingerbread cookies or a complete gingerbread house. After you've decorated to your heart's content, make your way to Cinnamon and Nutmeg, our gingerbread couple, for a heartwarming photo opp.
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Christmas Craft Studio
Christmas Craft Studio
Calling all artists! Kids and parents alike will let their inner artists come to life by painting a canvas craft or holiday wood project.
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Holiday Heist Escape Room
Holiday Heist Escape Room
The magic of Christmas is threatened if the artifact isn't returned to its rightful place. Christmas must be saved, and Santa's Chief Elf has sent you to the Heister's lair to recover the artifact before time runs out.
School's Out! Holiday Breakout Escape Room
School's Out! Holiday Breakout Escape Room
Your teacher collected your smartphone and hid it after you were caught playing games during class but forgot to return it to you. Race against the clock to find your phone before the janitor finishes locking up the school, or risk being without your phone for the entire winter break!
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Photos With Santa By DEI
Photos With Santa By DEI
Don't miss your chance to meet the big guy himself and tell him what's on your Christmas list! Take a photo with Santa in a festive setting that has been redesigned so you can creatively capture the memorable moment in a socially-distanced way. Advance reservations required.
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Christmas Carousel
Christmas Carousel
Get in the holiday spirit by taking a spin on this timeless family-friendly ride. Double the fun with and upgrade your experience with an unlimited rides ticket!
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It's The Most Fun You'll Ever Make
It's The Most Fun You'll Ever Make
Bring imagination to life with Build-A-Bear Workshop®! Experience the Make-Your-Own fun by adding stuffing and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Personalize furry friends with outfits, accessories, sounds and scents – it’s the most fun you’ll ever make. Location | Holiday Halls
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Holiday Photos
Holiday Photos
Let our professional photographers capture the excitement, joy and holiday cheer with a photo taken at one of our photo locations. From a visit with Santa Claus or as part of your I Love Christmas Movies experience, DEI offers a variety of photo packages perfect for yourself and as a gift for loved ones. Pre-purchase your package to save time.
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Holiday Dining
Holiday Dining
Discover delicious dining options and holiday dining events at some of finest restaurants this holiday season. Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet on sale now!
Wildlife Rescue Adventure Experience
Wildlife Rescue Adventure Experience presented by bubly
Wildlife Rescue Adventure Experience presented by bubly
Our iconic, spacious atriums are transformed into an exciting safari for families to discover and learn about endangered animals within the comfort of your own family and on your own time. This virtual reality experience guides guests to track down endangered species and help ensure that they are monitored for their protection. The adventure highlights indigenous animals and, with the magic of augmented reality, brings them to life before your eyes!
More Holiday Shows
Christmas Tree in Lone Star Atrium at Gaylord Texan
A Christmas Wish Light Show
A Christmas Wish Light Show
Set to a heartwarming holiday musical score, this multi-sensory spectacle of lights is filled with the memories, magic and dreams of Christmas.
Mrs. Claus in chair reading to children at Gaylord Texan
Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Join the jolliest hostess of all for a fun-filled celebration of Christmas traditions old and new. Delight in the retelling of the Christmas classic, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, and sing along to favorite holiday songs while enjoying a warm freshly baked cookie and ice cold milk. Milk provided by Oak Farm Dairy.
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New Year's Eve at Glass Cactus
New Year's Eve at Glass Cactus
Ring in the New Year at Glass Cactus with Le Freak & Infinite Journey in a socially distant celebration, plus enjoy a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and the chance to win a one-night stay at Gaylord Texan!
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