It’s been less than two weeks since their arrival and the CAA Harbin Ruijing Carving Team has already completed the all-new Shivers Ice Bar, the only bar made completely out of ice in the Lone Star State and beyond! Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy this cool attraction with a Texas flare when ICE LAND: Ice Sculptures, A Caribbean Christmas opens to the public on November 12th.

Those 21 and up are invited to take a break from their aquatic journey and cozy up to the bar for some cool holiday spirits provided by Texas Tail Vodka as well as other beverages that will be offered. For those who may not be familiar this company hails from Alvin, TX and has truly set the standard for premium signature alcohol. Texas Tail Vodka was created in 2007 by two men who met at a field party looking to create a hand-crafted spirit made in Texas for Texans. After three years of finding the perfect blend of wheat and corn the local men knew they had set the standards for the best Texas vodka! Cheers to an amazing holiday season with friends and family!

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Moody Gardens is also offering a new Ice Carver VIP Experience daily through November 6. This behind-the-scenes tour offers special access to see the CAA Harbin Ruijing Carving Team of master ice carvers from Harbin, China as they transform 2 million pounds of ice into magnificent towering ice sculptures. Next, you will be escorted to the Aquarium Pyramid for a Penguin Encounter during which you get to meet a real penguin! This is followed by an authentic Chinese lunch accompanied by a A&A session with members of the ice carving team. This $199 per person package also includes a Penguin Art painting by a Moody Gardens Penguin and a ticket to visit ICE LAND and Festival of Lights once these attractions are completed and open for the holiday season. For reservations, please call 409-683-4368. (Reservations are required one week in advance. Prepayments are required at the time of your reservation. This package is discounted to $179 per person for Moody Gardens Members).

You can watch all of the action live on our webcam.

Buy your tickets in advance as they are now on sale! The holiday season at Moody Gardens will kick off on November 12, 2016 and run through January 8, 2017.