The Midway Ice Castles are back and my children are begging to go! It will be our third year visiting and it is a family tradition that we cannot miss. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for four tickets at the end of this post so you can surprise your children, too!
With over 25,000,000 pounds of beautifully sculpted ice making up the castle, we are always excited to see what the designers will come up with next. This year features giant archways, tunnels, slot canyons, an ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls, and even a frozen throne!
I’m not the only one that LOVES them. Check out these kid reviews! My personal favorite line … “Make sure you visit it once in your life … or twice … or three times!” You got it kid! We’ll see you there.
Before you go to the ice castles – check out these tips!
- Dress your children in warm layers. Snow pants, gloves, and hats are a must for little buns sliding on the amazing ice slide!
- Wear snow boots with traction. We were all in boots and had no trouble with slipping.
- Bring hand warmers if your gloves aren’t water proof. You can get a value pack at Costco or on Amazon.com. We like these – HotHands Hand Warmers 10 Pair Value Pack
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- Make a day or a weekend of it! This year we are planning a trip to the Homestead Resort as part of our visit to the Ice Castles. Excited for our day time adventure in the ice and snow and then our relaxing evening in the Homestead hot tubs! Check out a few of our family’s favorite things to in Midway!
- Come on a week day if you can, especially if you have small children. Weekends are popular in Utah! We went on a Thursday and my children were able to roam and explore to their hearts’ content!
- Visit soon! The ice castles are open weather permitting.
- Bring all ages – even my two year old loved it when we took him for the first time!
- Make sure to have your camera as it is a breathtaking place for pictures! When we visit on snowy days, I opt to take pics with my phone camera since it has a waterproof case.
- Get tickets online in advance! They are available at a discounted rate and reserve your time. Times are already selling out so reserve yours soon!
Here are the details!
I am so excited to be giving away 4 tickets to the Ice Castles! Enter on the Rafflecopter below. Be sure to follow Midway Ice Castles on Facebook to keep up to date!
26 Comments
Joeythegirl · January 13, 2016 at 9:14 am
We went to the ice castles last year and loved it! My son is now 2 yrs old and I know he would love the lights and music as well as being able to slide this year!
Derek · January 13, 2016 at 9:23 am
I have not been to the Midway Ice Castles but I’ve seen the youtube videos and have heard great things about them. I would love to take my family to them!
Shambray · January 13, 2016 at 9:25 am
I have been to Midway but never in the winter. I have been to Homestead Resort. So pretty there!
Jessica · January 13, 2016 at 9:30 am
I haven’t been to Midway in a very long time! The last time I was there was probably for the Biathlon for the 2002 Winter Olympics! Before that, when I was a little girl, we used to visit Swiss Days. I’d love to go back though!
Shelah · January 13, 2016 at 9:51 am
Midway Ice Castles look like a magical place. We would love to visit it some day.
Beth · January 13, 2016 at 9:59 am
Have always wanted to go to the ice castles since I moved here but have never been. Really want to take my 4 year old now. Thanks for the tips! Really helpful!
Aliza B · January 13, 2016 at 11:08 am
We keep saying that we are going to head up to Midway. There seems to be quite a few family oriented things throughout the year that we plan on going to, but I always forget to put the information into my organizer so I can remember. I think my kids would LOVE this!
Taralyn · January 13, 2016 at 11:30 am
Yes, it is worth scheduling in! There are so many fun things to do up there!
Amy · January 13, 2016 at 11:11 am
Been anxious to go to the ice castles for ages! Making sure it happens when I’m out in February. Love Midway for hiking, romantic bed and breakfast getaways and relaxing vacations.
Taralyn · January 13, 2016 at 11:29 am
You will love it! They are hoping to be open through March this year so you should totally do it. I am sure that Emmett will love the slide as much as my kiddos do!
Susan Wilson · January 13, 2016 at 11:24 am
I have been to Midway during the summer, but would love to experience it’s beauty during the winter! The ice castles sound AMAZING!!
Taralyn · January 13, 2016 at 11:30 am
Midway is truly amazing all four seasons. I was there in the fall and the foliage was beautiful!
Becky @ Project Domestication · January 13, 2016 at 11:27 am
Great tips! I haven’t been to this yet! Looks so pretty.
deanna · January 13, 2016 at 12:48 pm
I have been to visit the crater and to the Zermatt resort in Midway. I love it there.
Kirsten Marie · January 13, 2016 at 2:07 pm
I grew up here in Utah and I have never been to Midway! I would love to take my littles to the ice caves, it would be so magical for them 🙂
Ricky · January 13, 2016 at 2:14 pm
I have never stopped in Midway. I have driven through it on my way to Park City. Now I have to stop in!
Joan · January 13, 2016 at 2:22 pm
I went to Midway to swim hot pots a long time ago. That was my favorite thing to do there!
Kristen F · January 13, 2016 at 3:06 pm
We are coming down to Utah in February and I want to see the ice castles while I am down there. We have shown pictures of them to the girls and I am super excited!!
Erin · January 13, 2016 at 5:52 pm
Both the crater and the ice castles have been on my radar for years but I haven’t gone yet. Do you think the temperature of the crater is okay for littles? Mine are 6 and 4.
Sarah · January 13, 2016 at 9:31 pm
We went 2 years ago and loved it! I want to take my boys this year 🙂
Kim · January 14, 2016 at 10:41 am
We were just talking about this Sunday! We would love to go, it looks amazing!!
Cindy Trost · January 14, 2016 at 9:36 pm
I’ve passed through Midway several times but don’t think I’ve stopped there. Would love to go see the Ice Castles.
amy f · January 16, 2016 at 8:26 pm
never been there looks cool though
Missy · January 18, 2016 at 7:48 am
I have not been there, but have been interested in going.
Michelle H · January 18, 2016 at 2:37 pm
Last year was our first year visiting the Ice Castle-along with everyone else in the state trying to see it before it melted (it was so warm!). I’m excited to go back this year when there are few people.a week night, for sure.
Lindsay AFM · January 18, 2016 at 10:31 pm
We’ve never been to the Ice Castles before. This would be so fun!!