On Saturday, December 5, ICE! will open an hour early to welcome guests as they become official members of the Orlando Polar Bear Club. Afterwards, participants will be recognized at a "warm-up" coffee and cocoa reception, during an official induction into the club.

The special Orlando Polar Bear Club ticket is $21.99 plus tax, and includes the "afterglow" warm-up reception and a commemorative certificate, plus a chance to go through ICE! again later that morning, fully clothed, to better enjoy the artistry at a slower (and warmer) pace.

COST OF THE EVENT: $21.99
JOINING POLAR BEAR CLUB IN ORLANDO: PRICELESS

Throughout the United States, many Polar Bear Clubs raise money for local chapters of Special Olympics. In that tradition, $7 for every ticket sold will go to Special Olympics Florida.
Note: If you would like to participate in this activity, you may go through ICE! in a swimsuit or summerwear (like t-shirts and shorts). You must wear shoes to enter the attraction.



Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: Official Orlando Polar Bear Club kick off at 8:30 a.m.(arrive between 7:45 a.m. to 8:20 a.m.)
Location: ICE! at Gaylord Palms Resort
Directions: Take I-4 to Exit 65. Osceola Parkway East. Gaylord Palms is located at 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, 34746
Parking: Park in the Convention Center parking lot. Parking is $12 plus tax per vehicle. An "express exit" coupon for daily parking is available to Polar Bear Club participants, making parking $11, tax inclusive. Coupons will be available at the ICE! entrance.

What to wear: Um, a swimsuit! What else? To get the full Orlando Polar Bear Club experience, you'll want to walk through the ICE! attraction in your swimsuits. But, your suit must be in good taste — no thongs, please. (As an alternate to a swimsuit, you are welcome to wear summer clothing, such as shorts and a t-shirt... but, for the full chill, we encourage swimwear!)