Jingle at JW
Guests can explore an immersive frozen attraction featuring over two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and two-story ice slides depicting scenes from Elf. The resort grounds shine with more than three million Christmas lights, an illuminated Christmas tree trail, and nightly light shows at the fifty-foot Enchanted Evergreen tree. Holiday activities also include outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, snowball throwing, gingerbread decorating, and fire table s'mores.
Nov 18, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
Seasonal food and beverages are offered, including gourmet s’mores and festive treats at Fireside Square.
Parking
Prepaid onsite self-parking is offered for day visitors; the page also lists discounted offsite prepaid parking on specified dates.
Accessibility
Many attraction areas are fully accessible, though the ice slides require guests to walk up stairs unassisted.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book your ice! time slot ahead and arrive on time, because the attraction runs on timed entry.
- Day-guest tickets are non-refundable, so consider buying the ticket insurance if your plans might change.
- Bundle several activities with an activity pass instead of buying each one separately, and save up to 40%.
- Reserve dinner in advance, since overnight guests book first and day guests otherwise wait for first-come seating.
- Only one discount applies per ticket and it can't be added later, so pick your best offer before you check out.
Special Events & Promotions
- ice! featuring Elf™ is the all-new attraction this season.
- Bundle activities with an activity pass to save up to 40%.
- Overnight guests get Chill Hour for ice! and Chill Pass skip-the-line access at Jingle Junction.
- Marriott Bonvoy members can save up to 15% on room nights with a package that includes two or four tickets to ice! and other select activities.
- The Mrs. Claus & Friends Character Breakfast is a separately ticketed meal with Mrs. Claus and Snowflake.
Links & Contact
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to stay at the resort to buy tickets?
No. Day guests and overnight guests can both book the holiday activities. Overnight guests get extra perks, including Chill Hour for ice! and Chill Pass skip-the-line access at Jingle Junction.
Are ice! tickets timed?
Yes. You choose a specific date and time slot when you buy ice! tickets. Be on time for your slot.
Can I change my ticket time?
Day-guest tickets are non-refundable. You may be able to switch to another day or time, depending on availability, by replying to your confirmation email at least 48 hours ahead. Overnight guests can change times free until the day of their visit. For same-day changes, go to the Jingle Services Desk next to the front desk.
What is there to do besides ice!?
There's snow tubing on Snow Flow Mountain, a gingerbread decorating corner, photos with Santa, Snowball Build & Blast, and fire tables with s'mores and craft cocktails. There's also ice skating and a Mrs. Claus & Friends Character Breakfast. Each of these is ticketed separately.
Do I need a reservation to eat at the resort restaurants?
Advance reservations are highly recommended. Day guests can book, but overnight guests get priority. Without a reservation, day guests are seated first-come, first-served as tables open up.
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