Gaylord Palms’ ICE! attraction returns with ‘The Polar Express’ sculptures

The coldest attraction in Florida is back open for the holidays.The “ICE!” attraction at Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee opened for the holiday season on Friday. The 20,000-square-foot display features massive ice sculptures depicting scenes from “The Polar Express.”Maintained at a chilly nine degrees, the seasonal exhibit will remain open to visitors through Jan. 3.Ice carvers worked for more than a month to create the massive attraction. Meghan Hash, a representative with Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, highlighted the international effort required to build the display. “We have more than 40 artisans that travel from China,” Hash said. “They visit in mid-October, they carve 68 blocks of ice, which equates to 2-million pounds.”Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.