National Harbor, MD – November 4, 2019 – Holiday cheer returns on November 15 when Christmas on the Potomac opens with more Christmas per square foot than any other attraction in the Washington, DC region. The resort offers a holiday tradition that is open to both hotel guests and the public with miles and miles of activities including the incredibly popular ICE! indoor walk through exhibit fashioned from more than 2 million pounds of sculpted ice.
Exclusive to Gaylord hotels, ICE!, presented by DEI, is famous for photos of those cozy blue parkas guests don before entering the colorful wonderland of sculptures, scenes, and slides all hand carved by artisans from Harbin, China. This year the 15,000 square foot “cold room” welcomes the classic holiday story, Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Also new in 2019, The Grinch fans will have the opportunity to meet the star of the show at the resort’s Feast with The Grinch breakfast.
A long list of activities for all ages includes an all-new adventure even Santa’s reindeer will love. The new Reindeer Rush Ice Tubing Hill offers all the fun of sledding with the added speed of ice. The new outdoor Winter Square overlooking the Potomac River will brighten holiday spirits with twinkling lights, an outdoor Ice-Skating Rink and Tinsel Tavern - a new, over-the-top tacky holiday bar.
Inside the Garden Atrium, revelers will be dazzled by the 55-foot suspended Starlight Christmas tree and nightly Christmas Miracles laser, light and music show. The Garden Atrium is also home to the newest version of Cirque Dreams Unwrapped, a spellbinding production of seasonal dreams combining breathtaking choreography, music and showmanship.
The pastry team at Gaylord National Resort spends nearly 1,000 hours creating an original 1.5 million calorie Gingerbread Masterpiece on display in the hotel’s main lobby. This year’s whimsical Tree House Village will top all other gingerbread displays with a centerpiece tree approximately 9 feet tall.
The list of fun at Christmas on the Potomac is so long, even Santa will have to check twice to be sure not to miss a thing! Individual attraction tickets and flexible discount bundles including multiple attractions and experiences, along with hotel packages, are available on the resort’s website at www.ChristmasOnThePotomac.com
