You won’t believe all of the fun things happening at Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord Texan. Celebrating the holidays at Gaylord Texan has become one of our favorite traditions. It’s one of the best Christmas attractions in North Texas.
Why Christmas at Gaylord Should Be on Your Holiday Bucket List
An Ambiance Unmatched
There are acres of spectacular holiday decorations and lights throughout the resort. No matter the time, day or night, the atmosphere at the Gaylord Texan is a sight for eyes. You can’t help but feel the holiday spirit once you check in.
Lone Star Christmas events and activities
Christmas activities are now thru January 3, 2021. Explore acres of twinkling lights & decorations and exciting holiday activities, shows, and events, from snow tubing and ice skating to our all-new I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up and Yuletide Bright outdoor light & lantern experiences!
I Love Christmas Movies™ pop-up
This attraction is an immersive pop-up experience. Walk through your favorite Christmas movies in our all-new 17,000 sq. ft. multi-sensory exhibit. This magical, multi-sensory journey will take you through over 13 scenes from the iconic Christmas movies ELF™, THE POLAR EXPRESS™, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S CHRISTMAS VACATION™, A CHRISTMAS STORY™, and THE YEAR WITHOUT A SANTA CLAUS™.
“Production assistants” guide you through a 20-25 minute experience that feature interactive moments with each featured film.
Of course my favorite movie is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The Polar Express was a close second and the kids loved it. Without giving too much away, here are some of my favorite photos from our tour.
Remember this tree from the film? It could be named the 2020 tree, am I right?
Yuletide Bright
A walkthrough outdoor lights attraction.
More Gaylord Christmas activities
- Ice skating
- Snow tubing
- Build your own snowman
- Santa’s Snow Throw
- The Elf on the Shelf character breakfast
- Mistletoe Mile Scavenger Hunt
- Gingerbread Decorating Corner
- Christmas Craft Studio
- Holiday Heist Escape Room
- Photos with Santa
- Christmas Carousel
- and more!
Save on Gaylord Texan Christmas attractions
Use code: ModernMom to save on I Love Christmas Movies and Yuletide Bright attractions. Restrictions apply. Certain dates only. Check the coupon below for details and buy tickets here.
Dining Options at Gaylord Texan
More dining options have become available since the start of the pandemic. There are 10 on-site restaurants including room service that guests can take advantage of. Don’t skip out on their infamous Christmas Brunch. Be sure to make reservations here.
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Conclusion
The pandemic has changed Christmas attractions at the Gaylord Texan. However, I think the Gaylord Texan did a fabulous job of reinventing the events and offering a new immersive experience for families. We felt safe thanks to their new protocols and practices in response to COVID-19.
Curious what it’s like to visit the Gaylord Texan year-round?
Check out our reviews during our Gaylord Summerfest visit and Gaylord Texan Halloween visit. There’s always something to do at the Gaylord Texan year-round.
JM says
A little confused on what is included in a ticket or if each attraction needs a ticket. Any help?
Michelle Hancock says
Hey there! This is from last year. They will be bringing ICE back this season and this will be updated once they send me the updated information. Sorry for the confusion!