Tag: Family Attractions

Creating ICE LAND Ice Sculptures: The Ice

One of the first challenges when creating ICE LAND was where to find 900 tons of ice. That’s not exactly something you can make in your refrigerator using an ice cube tray.

To create the ice, Moody Gardens enlisted the services of Flying Penguin Ice in Bryan, Texas.

To create the ice, Moody Gardens enlisted the services of Flying Penguin Ice in Bryan, Texas.

Creating the ice wasn’t a simple process. First the colors had to be mixed in some of the biggest ice cube trays you will ever see.

Creating the ice wasn’t a simple process. First the colors had to be mixed in some of the biggest ice cube trays you will ever see.

After several of days freezing, the ice was removed…

After several of days freezing, the ice was removed…

The color was tested…

The color was tested…

Clear block of ice

Clear block of ice

And it was shaved to the proper size.

Blocks were shaved to the proper size.

They made it as smooth as possible

They made it as smooth as possible

One of the many trucks ready to take ice to storage area

One of the many trucks ready to take ice to storage area

It took several days and 42 truck loads to bring all 6,000 blocks of ice to Galveston.

It took several days and 42 truck loads to bring all 6,000 blocks of ice to Galveston.

Moody Gardens staff unloaded the ice

Moody Gardens staff unloaded the ice

The giant tent was quickly filled with pallet upon pallet of ice.

The giant tent was quickly filled with pallet upon pallet of ice.

By the end, some of the ice was stacked up as high as five levels.

By the end, some of the ice was stacked up as high as five levels.

Stay tuned for our next Creating ICE LAND Ice Sculptures blog series! We’ll be taking a look at how a 28,000 square foot tent is built from the ground up.

ICE LAND will be a frosty new addition to the Festival of Lights and other holiday attractions this year as Galveston makes its holiday transition into a Winter Wonder Island. Admission to the exhibit is $26.95 for adults, $21.95 for seniors and $15.95 for children, and will also be included in a Moody Gardens Value Pass that includes admission to the various Moody Gardens attractions and Festival of Lights for $59.95. A two-day pass is available for $79.95. Courtesy parkas will also be distributed to each guest. Visit moodygardens.org/iceland for more information and to purchase tickets. 

The Flavors of Moody Gardens Holiday Buffet

At the Festival of Lights you can experience the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the holidays. The Holiday Buffet covers the tastes and smells with its delicious variety of holiday soups, salads, entrees, accompaniments, and desserts.

The Holiday Buffet is the perfect place for date night or a family outing. With two delicious options for the kiddos (Spaghetti Marinara and Mac & Cheese Supreme) the whole family is bound to be satisfied with this holiday feast.

The Holiday Buffet is the perfect way to start or finish your visit to the Festival of Lights. You can fuel up on all the different delicious foods offered, such as the Pasta Shells with Ricotta over a Bed of Tomato Basil Cream Sauce accompanied with Grand Marnier and Cinnamon Glazed Carrots. Follow your meal with one of our Chef’s assorted desserts. Yum!

The Holiday Buffet is a great place to take out-of-town guests who are in for the holidays! You don’t have to do any of the decorating, cooking, or cleaning. Leave it all to us to feed your guests a delicious meal during their stay. The buffet is also a great option if you are already at Moody Gardens exploring. You don’t have to drive, park, and wait at another restaurant. You can just stroll right into The Garden Restaurant.  It’s not just a meal; it’s a seasonal experience for everyone.

The Festival of Lights Buffet is served only on nights the Festival of Lights is open. It also excludes Thanksgiving and Christmas due to the special holiday menu on those days. The price of admission for adults is $15.95, and for children ages 5-12 is $7.95. Take a look at our delicious menu!

If you’re looking for Galveston or Houston holiday events, look no further than Moody Gardens. Our holiday lights festival is the perfect family entertainment this season. Don’t miss out on our Festival of Lights Arctic Package deal for your family weekend getaways in Texas this season. Be sure to check out the family friendly accommodations at the Moody Gardens Hotel.

Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure: Catch that Robot Butterfly!

Dora & Diego’s 4-D Adventure will be opening March 12, 2011 in our 4D Special FX Theater, just in time for Spring Break!

Dora, Diego and Boots need your help to protect the animals of the rainforest from Swiper’s out-of-control Robot Butterfly! ¡Vámonos! The Robot Butterfly is swiping the water and plants that the animals need. Join your adventurous amigos on Nickelodeon’s high-speed, eye-popping chase from the tropical rainforest to the icy Arctic! Let’s catch that Robot Butterfly and protect the rainforest!

Visit www.moodygardens.org for more information or to purchase tickets.

Showtimes:
Starting March 12, 2011
Daily: 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

Watch a sneak peek here:

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