Home Alone Theme Debut at Opryland Ice Show

Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville has opened its 43rd annual Country Christmas season with a new ICE! attraction themed around the film “Home Alone.” The display marks the first time the resort’s ice exhibit has depicted scenes from the movie.

Approximately 40 artisans from China constructed the installation over a period of more than two months. The team used 6,200 blocks of ice, totaling more than 2 million pounds, to build 11 distinct scenes. Kirk Trutner, the resort’s special events director, stated that the artisans arrived in mid-September to begin work on the detailed structures.

The scenes recreate specific moments from the film, including the mannequin party, the kitchen with dirty dishes and a large cheese pizza, and the capture of the Wet Bandits. The exhibit also includes interactive elements such as crawl spaces and slides. Visitors can observe live artists performing detail carving in front of them, a process Trutner described as fast once the team begins following the drawn plans.

Stefanie Ball, the resort’s PR manager, confirmed that the final scene in the display is a nativity scene. She noted that this scene is included in every ICE! attraction the resort has built. The sequence concludes with Kevin McCallister reuniting with his family, mirroring the film’s ending.

The interior of the ICE! display is maintained at 9 degrees Fahrenheit, prompting the resort to advise visitors to wear warm clothing. The holiday programming extends beyond the ice exhibit to include indoor and outdoor activities throughout the Tennessee Ballroom and Magnolia Lawn.

The “Pomp, Snow & CIRQUEumstance” show, described as a blend of Broadway and Cirque du Soleil, will run in the Tennessee Ballroom from November 24 through December 31. The performance features international performers and a surprise appearance by Santa Claus.

Additional holiday offerings at the resort include photos with Santa, a gingerbread decorating corner, synchronized Delta Fountain shows, and a Christmas cruise on the Delta riverboat. Outdoor activities comprise nightly tree lightings, caroling on the Magnolia Lawn, carriage rides, ice tubing, and bumper cars. The 43rd Country Christmas events conclude on January 2.