{"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":"2026-09-21T12:53:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:53:35","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\/\">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,\u00a0guests\u00a0can celebrate the season with a full lineup of holiday experiences: ice skating, snow tubing, gingerbread decorating, visits with Santa,\u00a0and more. But the coolest new addition is\u00a0ice!,\u00a0a beloved holiday attraction\u00a0making 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.\u00a0<\/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\u00a0the walk-through attraction,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a decidedly un-Phoenix-like nine degrees Fahrenheit,\u00a0complete with warm\u00a0parkas\u00a0provided for guests.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a\u00a0memorable\u00a0way to trade the Valley sunshine for a little winter wonderland without leaving\u00a0town.\u00a0\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\/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\u00a0ice! featuring Elf&#x2122;, Jingle at JW Desert Ridge keeps the holiday spirit going. Families can lace up for ice skating,\u00a0snow tube\u00a0down\u00a0the slopes of\u00a0Snow Flow Mountain, build and\u00a0toss real snowballs,\u00a0and decorate gingerbread creations. Santa will be on hand for\u00a0Christmas\u00a0photos, while special experiences like\u00a0the Mrs. Claus &amp; Friends Character Breakfast add more ways to make the season feel special.\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\/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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