Snow and ICE! Experience Gaylord National's Christmas on the Potomac

Have you ever taken your kids sliding down indoor ice sculptures in 9 degrees? Have you ever seen it snowing indoors?

Well now is the perfect time to cross these things off your Holiday Bucket List.

Recently, my family and I kicked off the Christmas season like never before and I'm so glad we did. As invited guests to Gaylord National's 2012 Christmas on the Potomac, we drank green milk, explored ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls, made gingerbread treats at home with Gingy, and experienced Christmas on another level.

It was Shrek-tacular!

Gaylord National has plenty of festive activities to enjoy for every member of the family. We were all amazed and very excited to enjoy the DreamWorks Experience! Check out a few of the things Gaylord National has in store for you and your family at 2012 Christmas on the Potomac:

Experience ICE! featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls with us!

• ICE! featuring DreamWorks' Shrek the Halls

The DreamWorks animated holiday TV special is brought to life in an interactive world of colorful ice sculptures and incredible 20-foot-tall ice slides carved entirely from TWO-MILLION pounds of ice. Relive the heartwarming story as you stroll through this amazing attraction featuring your favorite characters: Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, Gingy and Puss in Boots as they celebrate Christmas in their own special way. When Shrek tries to plan the "perfect Christmas" for Fiona and the kids, his plans are disrupted by chaos and commotion. But, in the end, Shrek learns the true meaning of the holiday.

Hanging with Gingy

• Gingy’s Gingerbread Decorating

This fun, sticky, interactive decorating tradition just got a whole lot sweeter! Hosted by Gingy, the most famous of all Gingerbread men, you can choose from four different design options to create either a delectable gingerbread cookie family or a complete gingerbread house.

• Rise of the Guardians Scavenger Hunt

The whole family will enjoy searching throughout our spectacular indoor gardens on this fun, interactive scavenger hunt.

Meeting Puss in Boots and Fiona at the ICE! 2012 Preview

• DreamWorks Character Meet & Greet

The DreamWorks gang is all here, and you can meet them all at our Holiday Meet & Greets!

• Tree Lighting Show and Indoor Snowfall

Every evening kicks off when we bring the Atrium to life with the nightly lighting of the Christmas tree. Watch this beautiful extravaganza that features choreographed Christmas music and lights, indoor snowfall, and dancing fountains that shoot 60-feet high! It's always 72 degrees in our atrium, but you won't believe your eyes as it snows inside!

• Shrekfeast

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Become an honorary Ogre and join Shrek, Princess Fiona and Puss in Boots for a fairytale feast fit for a king with tableside hugs and photos.

• Brunch with Santa

Enjoy a fabulous brunch buffet – so big it won't fit into Santa's sleigh!

Quality time with Santa Claus at the ICE! 2012 Preview

• Santa Souvenir Photo

Tell Santa what you really want for Christmas this year and get your photo with him.

• Potomac Express Train Rides

Take a ride on our winter-themed miniature train underneath the Tree of Light in the Atrium.

• And so much more....

Gaylord National's beautiful Atrium

Gaylord National's 2012 Christmas on the Potomac is a must see. It's not only beautiful and amazing, but it's a family event that everyone will enjoy. I'm glad I had the opportunity to share the Dreamworks Experience with my husband and kids. We will be talking about how we were huddled so tight walking through the ICE! exhibit in 9 degrees forever.

We had such a great time!

Experience ICE! Featuring DreamWorks Shrek the Halls with my family now!

Merry Christmas!

My family and I were invited guests of Gaylord National at the Media Event for Gaylord National's 2012 Christmas on the Potomac.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.