CHILL Returns to the Queen Mary November 22nd | @TheQueenMary #QMChill

BACK AGAIN! 

Beginning November 22, the Queen Mary will be overtaken by a deep freeze for the second annual CHILL. We went last year, and we loved it!

Photo Courtesy of Queen Mary's CHILL

It's an experience that will bring holiday cheer and North Pole temperatures to families across sunny Southern California.


THE ICE KINGDOM GALLERY - Our Favorite!

Note: Please also see my tips for surviving The Ice Kingdom from last year below!

Two million pounds of sparkling ice are used to create larger than life, hand carved ice sculptures that will fill a 14,000 square-foot “igloo” called The Ice Kingdom (housed in The Queen Mary’s Dome). 

The Ice Kingdom will feature scenes from The Nutcracker including life sized reproductions of Clara, the evil Mouse King, the battle scene, sugar plum fairies and The Nutcracker himself, plus a walk-through castle, and three ice slides off a 30’ high replica of The Queen Mary. 

Each ice exhibit is meticulously hand carved and created by an international team of ice sculpture experts from Harbin, China and enhanced with LED lighting to create a visually spectacular experience like no other. The Ice Kingdom is kept at a frosty nine degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the ice and event goers will receive parkas to help protect against the Artic-like climate.

ICE TUBING

CHILL also brings ice tubing to the Queen Mary waterfront. Grab an oversized tube and race down one of the six ice slides standing two stories tall and 100-feet long.

ICE SKATING

A 6,000 square-foot ice skating rink makes for the perfect winter tradition for all to enjoy. Skate rentals are available onsite for $2.95.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE WITH CAROLERS

A holiday village presents gingerbread houses, holiday carolers, the decoration adorned Candy Lane and a visit with Santa Claus.

BOUNCY HOUSES

The world’s largest rocking horse and snowman bouncy are ready for holiday merriment by guests both young and young at heart.

CHILL will also feature live entertainment, food and beverages. 

Photo Courtesy of Queen Mary's CHILL

“We are very excited for the return of CHILL as an annual seasonal tradition for residents and visitors to enjoy,” said Steve Sheldon, director of entertainment events at The Queen Mary. “It’s truly unique to experience the cold winter holiday weather of other areas right here in Southern California. It immediately gets you into the holiday spirit.”

CHILL 

Nov. 22 through Jan. 5

Queen Mary

1126 Queens Highway

Long Beach, CA

queenmary.com/chill/

ADMISSIONS

Starts at $39.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids (5-11).
Get tickets online to save $5. 

Includes The Ice Kingdom and choice of Ice Skating or Ice Tubing. 

Additional tickets for either Ice Skating or Ice Tubing are available for purchase. 

Ice Skating Season Pass is available for $29.95.
Group rates are available.

HOURS

CHILL will be open Tuesdays through Sundays.

Friday thru Sunday Hours: 10 am to 11 pm

Tuesday thru Thursday Hours: 3pm to 11 pm

NYE 10 am - 6 pm 

Disclosure: I will be attending a media event with my family. All opinions are my own. Images are copyrighted and used with permission.

You might also like my tips from last year: Tips for Surviving Ice Kingdom and More!