David is going on his Vacation tomorrow I had wanted to stay in a hotel for a couple of days. Although it wasn’t Gods will and we are staying home and visiting local places in our area. Even though I wasn’t able to do everything I wanted to for Charlie I didn’t stress because I knew if it where Gods will be visiting a hotel would happen later in the Summer. So today I would like to share a new adventure with you GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT CELEBRATES SUMMER WITH THE SMURFS AND FUN IN THE SUN.
I was working this morning, I knew SummerFest would be coming to Gaylord Texan, and I knew we might not be able to go to it. Although I thought you might be looking for something to do this Summer. I went out on a limb and contacted the Gaylord Texan to find out what Summer activities they were hosting. Which I could share with everyone and if you didn’t know if they also have a Waterpark.
The Press Release arrived, and it mentioned Smurfs featured SUMMERFEST I knew I would like to attend because David is obsessed with the Smurfs and can’t miss any movies with the Smurfs and now he has Charlie the same way. I think it would be fun to plan a surprise trip to the Gaylord Texan and let Charlie and David have Breakfast with The Smurfs featuring a delicious breakfast buffet, Smurfberry punch, and table visits from Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and Grouchy Smurf (offered Saturdays and Sundays).
Once we finish breakfast Charlie can attend the Junior Chefs Camp for kids (offered select Saturdays), as it would work well with our Homeschool Cooking class. Then Charlie and I could visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop®, as he asked me the other day if he could go and make an animal since he has never been able to
GRAPEVINE, Texas (April 23, 2018) – Locals will not have to go far this summer to transport themselves to the ultimate summer destination at the grandest resort in the Lone Star State. Presented by AquaFina®, Gaylord Texan Resort’s 15th annual SummerFest event will feature an all-new Smurfs theme including a variety of family-friendly events and entertainment.
The Smurfs theme activities will include:
- Le’ Smurfs Art Corner and Sweet Shop where children’s inner artists come to life while painting Smurf-themed canvases (offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
- Breakfast with The Smurfs featuring a delicious breakfast buffet, Smurfberry punch, and table visits from Papa Smurf, Smurfette, and Grouchy Smurf (offered Saturdays and Sundays)
- Papa Smurf’s Search Party Scavenger Hunt (offered daily)
- Two Escape Rooms including The Magical Meadow, inviting visitors to step into a magical village and help Papa Smurf find his magic wand, and The Forbidden Forest, where visitors will solve riddles and puzzles to escape from Gargamel’s capture! (offered daily)
- Gargamel’s Wizard Academy featuring an interactive adventure, an enchanted laboratory, and tips and tricks from Gargamel (offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)
- Dance Party and Parade (offered Fridays and Saturdays) (more)
Gaylord Texan SummerFest – pg. 2
Other summer programs will include ANIMATE!, a spectacular 3D sketch animation mapping show presented by bubly™ (offered Fridays and Saturdays), Junior Chefs Camp for kids (provided select Saturdays), Build-A-Bear Workshop®, strolling entertainers, whiskey tastings, happy hour specials, spa specials, and live music performances.
In addition to the Smurftastic fun, visitors can make a splash at Paradise Springs, the resort’s 10-acre outdoor waterpark. Adults can grab a cocktail and tube down the relaxing 600-foot long lazy river while kids play in a giant water treehouse, four winding waterslides, and a 6,000-square-foot family lagoon. A Paradise Springs Splash Party, presented by bubly™, will offer live DJ music, underwater photos, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos, and more. Private cabanas are also available for rent, providing extra shade, soft seating, TVs, and refrigerators.
SummerFest at Gaylord Texan Resort takes place May 25th – September 3rd, 2018. For more information on summer room packages or event schedules and pricing, please visit
About Gaylord Texan Resort
The premier resort destination of the American Southwest, Gaylord Texan Resort on Lake Grapevine offers extraordinary environments, 1,814 luxury guest rooms, and four-and-a-half acres of Texas vistas under signature atriums. Amenities include award-winning restaurants & bars, Glass Cactus Nightclub, Paradise Springs waterpark, Relâche Spa & Salon, retail shops, and more. Ideally situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Grapevine, Gaylord Texan is conveniently located only six minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
