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Holiday decorations in atrium at Gaylord Texan
  • Snowman reads a sign that says "Christmas is in trouble and I need your help! - Santa"
  • A placard reads: Mission: Save Christmas, Featuring Elf, a Gaylord Hotels Original Experience

Mission: Save Christmas featuring Elf™

Journey into Buddy the Elf's world to help save the holiday in this all-new Gaylord Hotels original experience inspired by the hit Christmas film, Elf™. Your mission? Complete fun-filled challenges to muster enough Christmas cheer to power the Kringle 3000 and Santa's sleigh. More than a dozen interactive experiences await In this multi-sensory, immersive attraction!

  • GET THE GREEN GUY!

    Take part in an epic virtual snowball fight in NYC's Central Park! You'll have "snow" much fun testing your aim physically throwing faux snowballs at moving targets and taking a crack at the snowball cannon inspired by Buddy's incredible arm. 

  • SPOTLIGHT GAME INTERACTIVE: ​SNOWBALL FIGHT​

    Here's a sneak peek of how your digital mischievous & speedy elf targets come to life on two walls touting an impressive 30 x 7 feet in total of high-definition screens that immerse you in a snowy, magical Central Park.​
  • SANTA?! I KNOW HIM!

    From decorations and snowflake garlands galore to toys, toys, and more toys, take in the iconic department store - just as Buddy decorated it! You'll even get a chance to test your two-step dancing on an oversized, giant floor piano.

  • SPOTLIGHT GAME INTERACTIVE: ​CUSTOM TOY BUILDER​

    Using RFID technology, you'll select from your favorite classic toys to digitally create your own whacky combo. Here's the making of one of these zany toy masterpieces!​
  • CANDY, CANDY CANES, CANDY CORNS, & SYRUP…

    Use the four main elf food groups to virtually create your very own confectionary concoction in the North Pole kitchen.

All-New Gaylord Hotels Original Experience