Secretly, don’t you sometimes wish that we could enjoy a snowy winter without having to drive 6 hours to the nearby mountains? This year, our wish is finally going to come true! Many ice and snow spectaculars are coming to SoCal this winter to bring our kids lots of fun and joy. We have a full list of events for you to mark your calendar with…
Queen Mary's CHILL
We had so much fun visiting CHILL at Queen Mary in Long Beach. This not-to-miss holiday extravaganza is going on from now till 1/6/2013, it features the magic of The Ice Kingdom -- a 13,000 square foot world of frozen enchantment created with more than two million pounds of ice. Families can also enjoy ice skating, ice tubing and a holiday village including mesmerizing holiday decorations, gingerbread house decorating, Santa Claus, festive carolers, food and beverages, and much more!
Holiday-inspired scenes, made from more than two million pounds of sparkling ice, fill a 13,000 square-foot igloo (Queen Mary’s Dome) to bring a winter wonderland to Southern California. Featuring a walk-through Fairytale Castle, Ice Cave, Santa’s Toyland, Nativity Scene and 24-foot-tall Queen Mary Ship and Slide, these exhibits are sure to mesmerize guests of all ages. Each exhibit is handmade and meticulously created by an international team of expert ice sculptors and enhanced with stunning lights and colors to create a visually enticing experience unlike no other. Kept at a very cool 9 degrees F to preserve the ice, guests will be provided parkas to enjoy this spectacular event.
Tickets: Ice Kingdom $19.95-$24.95; Ice Tubing $12.95 5 times, Ice skating $12.95
Coverages by our Junior Journalists:
read Madeline's coverage read Eric's coverage
Highlights of our visit to the Media Launch Party
Holiday Village -
From making gingerbread houses and visiting Santa, to listening to holiday carolers and enjoying the dazzling decorations along Candy Cane Lane, the Holiday Village is sure to captivate young and old alike.
Ice Kingdom -
Holiday-inspired scenes, made from more than two million pounds of sparkling ice, fill a 13,000 square-foot igloo (Queen Mary’s Dome) to bring a winter wonderland to Southern California. Featuring a walk-through Fairytale Castle, Ice Cave, Santa’s Toyland, Nativity Scene and 24-foot-tall Queen Mary Ship and Slide, these exhibits are sure to mesmerize guests of all ages. Each exhibit is handmade and meticulously created by an international team of expert ice sculptors and enhanced with stunning lights and colors to create a visually enticing experience unlike no other. Kept at a very cool nine degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the ice, guests will be provided parkas to enjoy this spectacular event.
Queen Mary Sculptures & Slides
The legendary Queen Mary gets the ice treatment. This arctic aquatic adventure includes frozen Pacific Ocean waves complete with dancing dolphins. Climb to the top of the majestically recreated ship and enjoy a gleeful slide off the bow. Experience the Queen Mary like never before.
Ice Cave
Feel the biting sting of frost on your face and watch your step as you enter the ominous Ice Cave. A frozen grotto featuring sharp ice crystals at every turn, the Ice Cave is a cold and cavernous experience that will chill you to the bone.
Santa’s Toyland
Capture the spirit of the season as you watch Santa and his little helpers get ready for the their big day. Santa’s Toyland is an explosion of vibrant colors and features classic holiday favorites such as trains, dolls, stuffed animals, and of course, candy canes – all made out of glorious colored ice. Just don’t lick the candy canes!
Fairytale Castle
Welcome to a fantastical world of frozen enchantment. Home to the Snow Queen, the Fairytale Castle is covered in icicles and stands at over 12-feet tall. Explore this icy palace, which also includes a larger-than-life sleigh being pulled by a magical unicorn. Let your imagination run wild in this chilly castle of make-believe.
Ice Tubing -
It’s cold. It’s fast. It’s 100 feet long and made entirely out of ice. Grab an oversized tube and barrel down the slide at bone-chilling speeds. Reach the peak of excitement in this brr—eath-taking adventure.
