One of Nashville’s favorite holiday traditions is back, and this year, Gaylord Opryland is bringing the Christmas movie Home Alone to life with its annual ICE exhibit. More Hometown Holidays
Opening Friday, November 6, the attraction takes visitors inside the McCallister home, where familiar scenes from the movie have been recreated using more than two million pounds of hand-carved ice. Find tickets here.
This year’s exhibit offers more rooms to explore, interactive experiences and plenty of photo opportunities for the whole family. Here are a few things to know before you visit.
1. Step Inside the McCallister House
Visitors can walk through a series of rooms inspired by the movie, including Kevin’s famous staircase, the mannequin party and the bathroom scene where he screams after applying aftershave. The walk-through lets families explore scenes from the film and discover something different around each corner.
2. More Photo Opportunities
One highlight this year is the number of places to stop for family photos. From Kevin’s famous aftershave moment to the traps he sets for the Wet Bandits, the exhibit offers plenty of opportunities to recreate favorite movie moments. With more rooms to explore, families will want to keep their cameras ready.
3. Five Ice Slides
The attraction features five ice slides, including towering slides reaching 10 feet high and a smaller slide for children. Guests can also make their way through ice tunnels and crawl-through passages inspired by Kevin’s adventures.
4. It’s Really Cold Inside
The exhibit is maintained at 9 degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the ice sculptures. Guests receive the signature blue parkas to wear inside, but hats, gloves, and warm clothing are recommended.
5. Two Million Pounds of Ice
A team of 40 artisans from Harbin, China, spent approximately six weeks creating the exhibit. The sculptures are carved from more than 6,000 blocks of ice, bringing familiar characters and scenes to life.
6. Take Your Time Exploring
Allow approximately 20 to 40 minutes to walk through ICE!, although there is no time limit once inside. With the additional rooms, interactive features and family photo spots, visitors may want to plan for a longer experience.
7. End With a Nativity Scene
After exploring Kevin’s adventures, guests can view a Nativity scene carved from crystal-clear ice, a longtime tradition of the annual ICE! exhibit.
ICE! featuring Home Alone runs November 6, 2026, through January 2, 2027, at the Gaylord Opryland Events Center in Nashville.
Tickets are required for guests ages 4 and older, while children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Admission prices vary by date and time. Find tickets here.
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