Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thursday, Nov 28, 2024 from 9:00am to 9:00pm
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa
23803 Resort Parkway

Embark on a festive first for Texas Hill Country with our resort attraction debut of ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", where classic characters and scenes from the beloved story are brought to life through colorful, grandiose ice sculptures. Relax on an overnight stay and enjoy exclusive guest privileges, or simply spend the day at the resort reveling in dazzling displays, delicious treats, and festive activities. Make unforgettable memories throughout your holiday getaway at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa.

Christmas in Hill Country

Critically Acclaimed
The magic of our signature experiences has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast, CNN, The Points Guy, and more.

2 Million Pounds of Ice
Hand crafted to create our new signature ICE! experience.

Characters You Love
Fun-filled activities featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, & Nutmeg the Gingerbread Man, plus the Grinch, Max, & Cindy-Lou Who at ICE!

Enchanting Décor
Marvel throughout our festively adorned resort with thousands of holiday lights and a marquis Christmas tree standing 30 feet tall.

So Much Christmas
Holiday shopping, seasonal food & beverages, and more than 10 festive-themed events await.

Activities & Events
Explore the magic of Hill Country Christmas this holiday season with our festive array of activities and events.

Shine Light Show
Watch the oak trees come alive with the Shine Light Show featuring thousands of twinkling lights timed to musical holiday favorites.

ICE! featuring "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
Our signature holiday attraction features favorite scenes from Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" brought to life in magnificent sculptures hand-carved from more than 2 million pounds of ice. Presented by PEPSI.

Ice Tubing
Hop on a tube and take a thrilling ride down real ice lanes on Snow Flow Mountain! Race family and friends to reach the finish. Your ticket lets you enjoy unlimited tubing thrills on your ticket date.

Gingerbread Decorating Corner
Let your Christmas creativity flow when you adorn tasty gingerbread. After you've reached confection perfection with your edible masterpiece, meet and visit with Nutmeg, JW Marriott's very own gingerbread man.

Photos With Santa Claus
Mailing a letter to the North Pole is great, but nothing can beat a personal visit with Santa Claus to let him know what you want for Christmas and make sure you're on his nice list. Capture the moment with a keepsake photo.

Feast with The Grinch Character Breakfast
Join everyone's favorite green and grouchy Grinch from the famous Dr. Seuss book, "How The Grinch Stole Christmas!," for a special character dining experience. And while the Grinch usually avoids the residents of Who-ville, he'll make a very special appearance at the breakfast, accompanied by his canine companion, Max.

Snowball Build & Blast
With a little Christmas magic, you'll receive a tub of snow so you can build and toss real snowballs to boost the power of the snowmaking machines. Take your best aim at the targets and let the snowballs fly!

Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Join the jolliest hostess of all for a fun-filled celebration of Christmas traditions. Delight in the retelling of the Christmas classic, "'Twas The Night Before Christmas," sing along to favorite holiday songs, and share a batch of Santa's favorite snack - warm, freshly baked Christmas cookies and ice-cold milk.

The Grinch's Wonderful Awful Idea Scavenger Hunt
Known for his disdain of Christmas and the happiness it brings, the Grinch has hidden clues of his mischievous plan to ruin the holiday all around the resort. Find all the clues and solve the riddles to help save the joy of the season! Complete the quest and you'll receive a special stocking stuffer.

Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop has been adding a little more heart to life for more than 25 years! Visit Build-A-Bear to experience the fun of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents, and fun sounds to make any furry friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!

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