Galveston’s Moody Gardens is on the brink of unveiling its annual winter spectacle, Ice Land, with a buzz of anticipation for its November 23 opening date. This year, the theme “Pole to Pole” is set to take visitors on an immersive journey through two million pounds of sculpted ice, courtesy of 30 skilled artists from China, as reported by
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The intricate work which began in October will culminate in an interactive display that spans the expanse from the North Pole to the South Pole, capturing the essence of diverse climates with ice-crafted animals, tunnels and slides, the formation of these frozen marvels has been meticulously undertaken by the CCA Ice Carving Team who’ve chiseled and shaped for what will stand at 1,100 hours upon completion, according to a
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Evelyn Cole, Moody Gardens’ public relations manager, highlighted the polar bear sculpture as a standout piece, noting to
Click2Houston
, “The artistry is off the charts” while emphasizing the exhibit’s frigid preservation temperature of nine degrees, a stark contrast to southeast Texas’ more typical warmth; visitors will be provided parkas to comfortably navigate the chill.
“ICE LAND has become a wonderful holiday tradition for families throughout the region,” shared John Zendt, Moody Gardens President and CEO, in an interview with Morningstar, focusing especially on the shared joy that the ice slide brings, it’s not just for the thrill of the young ones but also a creator of collective laughter and lasting memories; Holiday in the Gardens, which runs in tandem, offers a plethora of other attractions such as a mile-long light trail and holiday-focused activities which are detailed further on
Morningstar
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Tickets for the much-anticipated event are already on sale, with Holiday Pass options starting at $65.00, promising access to a cornucopia of festive experiences including ICE LAND, an assortment of rides, and the Moody Gardens Hotel’s new dinner show extravaganza, ensuring a full plunge into the holiday spirit for those gathering in these gardens of light and ice.
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