{"id":33802,"date":"2026-10-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/?p=33802"},"modified":"2026-11-10T12:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T19:25:29","slug":"a-new-holiday-tradition-comes-to-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/winter-escapes\/a-new-holiday-tradition-comes-to-phoenix","title":{"rendered":"A New Holiday Tradition Comes to Phoenix\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s\u00a0the best way to spread Christmas cheer?\u00a0By taking\u00a0the family to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jwdesertridgechristmas.com\/?cid=DIS_B000CCM8_E000N915_F001B24A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort &amp; Spa<\/a> for the Phoenix debut of\u00a0ice!&#x2122;,\u00a0featuring Elf&#x2122;, the centerpiece of the resort\u2019s festive Jingle at JW Desert Ridge celebration.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"575\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33803 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-1024x575.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-767x431.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-379x213.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-1160x651.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125022\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_085_UR24_B.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Running November 18 through January 3, 2027,&nbsp;guests&nbsp;can celebrate the season with a full lineup of holiday experiences: ice skating, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating, visits with Santa,&nbsp;and more. But the coolest new addition is&nbsp;ice!,&nbsp;a beloved holiday attraction&nbsp;making its first-ever appearance at the Phoenix resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"619\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33809 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-1024x619.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-767x464.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-379x229.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-800x483.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-1160x701.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1-80x48.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125111\/GH_MCOGP_CMAS_Snow_Tubing_643_Edit_UR21_I-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While ice! featuring Elf&#x2122; is new to Phoenix, the immersive experience has been a holiday tradition for 24 years, first debuting at Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. This year, the world of Elf&#x2122; gets the frozen treatment, with 12 scenes bringing Buddy\u2019s hilarious holiday hijinks to life through intricately carved ice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using 2 million pounds of ice, expert artisans spend 12,000 hours carving the experience, creating everything from detailed characters to larger-than-life scenes. Guests can race down 10-foot-high ice slides and keep their eyes peeled for 13 different Buddy the Elf sculptures throughout the attraction. Finding them all might be the perfect Christmas challenge for Elf&#x2122; fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33810 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125115\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_57_UR24_T_No-Logo-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside&nbsp;the walk-through attraction,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a decidedly un-Phoenix-like nine degrees Fahrenheit,&nbsp;complete with warm&nbsp;parkas&nbsp;provided for guests.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a&nbsp;memorable&nbsp;way to trade the Valley sunshine for a little winter wonderland without leaving&nbsp;town.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33811 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125119\/GH_ICE_Elf_Lifestyle_41_UR24_T_No-Logo-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond&nbsp;ice! featuring Elf&#x2122;, Jingle at JW Desert Ridge keeps the holiday spirit going. Families can lace up for ice skating,&nbsp;snow tube&nbsp;down&nbsp;the slopes of&nbsp;Snow Flow Mountain, build and&nbsp;toss real snowballs,&nbsp;and decorate gingerbread creations. Santa will be on hand for&nbsp;Christmas&nbsp;photos, while special experiences like&nbsp;the Mrs. Claus &amp; Friends Character Breakfast add more ways to make the season feel special.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33812 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125126\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_064_UR25_A-1.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With so much to experience, Jingle at JW Desert Ridge is designed for more than a quick afternoon visit. An overnight stay gives families time to enjoy the holiday activities at their own pace, along with the resort\u2019s year-round amenities. Guests can unwind at Revive Spa, enjoy the water park, play pickleball or golf, and explore the resort\u2019s dining options, including Tia Carmen from chef Angelo Sosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"575\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-33806 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-1024x575.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-767x431.jpg 767w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-379x213.jpg 379w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-800x449.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-80x46.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A-1160x651.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/resorts\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/21125041\/JW_PHXDR_Jingle_at_JW_Marriott_005_UR25_A.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Images courtesy of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s\u00a0a holiday experience with a\u00a0quintessential\u00a0Arizona twist: snow and ice\u00a0indoors,\u00a0desert\u00a0sunshine\u00a0outdoors, and plenty of Christmas cheer. 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