Its hard to believe Suzzie would have been 30 years old this year and Charlie will be turning 12. Charlie is going into Middle School this year. As a parent I know we don’t spend enough time with our children.
Each year I plan on taking a Vacation with Charlie. Even if its a over night visit to a local Hotel. Something always happens and I haven’t been able to take Charlie.
The last Vacation we had as a family was when Charlie was 5 and we was staying in a Hotel while we waited for our Apartment to become ready for us to move into.
As I saw the post for SummerFest at Gaylord Texas and it being a Peter Pan Theme I became excited because I wanted to take Charlie in my daughters Memory.
After looking through the prices and discussing SummerFest with my husband David let me know he didn’t think we could afford to take Charlie. But I am not going to let that deter me because I know God needs our needs and if it’s his will there will be a way for us to attend SummerFest.
| SummerFest at Gaylord Texan May 11, 2019 – September 2, 2019 Our 16th annual SummerFest event features family-fun entertainment, unique culinary programs, and exciting outdoor activities including our 10-acre pool & lazy river playground – Paradise Springs! There is an abundance of activities for all ages to enjoy! |
Splash Party presented by bubly™
Splash into summer at our 10-acre outdoor, Paradise Springs! Enjoy live DJ music, games, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos, lawn games and more!
Times:
Fridays: 2 pm-6 pm
Saturdays & Sundays: 12 pm-4 pm
Location: Paradise Springs – (must be a hotel guest to enter)
Price: Varies by event
Hook’s Scavenger Hunt
Ahoy matey! Captain Hook has lost his prized treasure map that shows him the way to his loot. Hook suspects the Lost Boys are playing a trick on him, and they have taken his map. Let’s have some fun and follow the clues left by the Lost Boys to lead you to the map before Captain Hook finds it!
Times: Daily
Location: Throughout the resort atriums. Pick up your map at the Concierge Desk.
Price: $10 plus tax, per person
Wendy’s Journey to Neverland: An Interactive Adventure
Join Wendy on an interactive journey visiting the fantastical world of Neverland, where you will explore all the different lands and meet your favorite characters from Peter Pan! Participate in guided activities and take home your very own pieces of Neverland. This interactive event features an exclusive photo opportunity.
Times:
Fridays: 7:30pm
Saturdays: 4:30pm, 7:30pm
Sundays: 12pm
Location: Mission Plaza Marketplace Patio
Price: $25 per child (recommended age 4-8), plus tax and service fee
Escape to Neverland & Pirate’s Revenge Escape Rooms
Our Escape Rooms are back by popular demand with TWO unique experiences! Race the clock as you and your team attempt to solve riddles and puzzles to escape the one of a kind blacklight experience in Escape to Neverland, or embark Captain Hook’s ship in the Pirate’s Revenge in search of Peter Pan’s shadow. Double the fun by purchasing a combo pass, which gives you the experience of both escapes.
Times:
Monday-Friday: 5pm-8pm
Saturdays: 10am-8pm
Sundays: 10am-3pm
Extended hours on select holiday weeks: 5/26, 7/4-7/5, 9/1-9/2 10am-8pm | 5/27 10am-3pm
Location: Lower Level Texas Station
Price:
$25 plus tax and service fee per person (suggested ages 10 and up) | One Escape Room
$45 plus tax and service fee per person (suggested ages 10 and up) | Both Escape Rooms
Every party must have an adult of 18 years or older with them.
*Max group size of 8 per room. For any groups over 8, email texanticketing@gaylordhotels.com for availability. If your group doesn’t book all available spots in an escape room, remaining spots will be available for other groups to book. If you want to book an entire room exclusively, you will need to purchase the maximum capacity for that specific game room.
Pan’s Painting and Treasures
Calling all artists! Kids and parents alike will let their inner artist come to life by painting a Peter Pan-themed canvas or decorating a treasure chest to store their prized possessions.
Times:
Friday: 5pm-9pm
Saturday: 10am-9pm
Sunday: 10am-4pm
Extended hours on select holiday weeks: 5/26, 7/4-7/5, 9/1 10am-9pm | 5/27, 9/2 10am-4pm
Location: Retail Corridor, next to Mission Plaza Marketplace
Price: $20* for (1) Canvas or (1) Treasure Chest | $35* for any two items | *Plus tax and service fee
Light Up The Night Pajama Dance Party
Let’s party! Kids and kids at heart will join us in the atrium for a night of music, dancing and glow-tastic fun! Wear your best PJs and get ready to boogie down as we pump up the jams before our video mapping show.
Times: Fridays and Saturdays: 8:45pm
Location: Lone Star Atrium
Dream On: A Video Mapping Show presented by bubly™
Let your imagination run wild as you watch the magical world of Neverland come alive on our Mission Plaza facade in this immersive video mapping show.
Times: Fridays and Saturdays | 9:15pm
Location: Lone Star Atrium
Price: FREE
Junior Chefs Camp
This fun and interactive day camp teaches junior chefs to cook, plate and serve a treat for two parents/family members to enjoy at the end of each session.”
Times: 11am-2pm
June 22 | Cutie Pies: Kids won’t want to wait to eat the delicious apple, banana cream or blueberry pie they make and bake!
July 20 | Pizza-palooza: Learn to mix and toss dough, lay out the fresh ingredients and serve up a delicious pizza.
August 17 | Cupcake & Cannoli Cook-Off: The ultimate sweet-tooth experience! Each child will learn to bake a cupcake and a cannoli from scratch.
Location: Texan Station Patio
Price: $95* per child (suggested age 6-12)
Additional guests can be added for $30 per person.
“Never Grow Up” Art Trail
Journey through our four-and-a-half acres of lush indoor gardens while enjoying Peter-Pan themed sculptures, paintings, and more from local artists.
Price: FREE! (Complimentary maps available at Concierge)
“Second Star to the Right” Selfie Tour
Ready for your close-up? We’ve got the tour for you! Picture yourself as Tinkerbell and more as you fly around the Gaylord’s atriums and find our perfect Peter Pan-inspired photo opportunities. #SummerFest2019
Times: Daily
Location: Throughout the resort atriums
Price: FREE (Complimentary maps available at Concierge)
Build-A-Bear Workshop®
It’s the most fun you’ll ever make! Choose from all kinds of furry friends, add lots of stuffing and make a wish on a heart. Let your imagination soar and create your story.
Times:
Fridays: 5pm-9pm
Saturdays: 10am-9pm
Sundays: 10am-4pm
Extended hours on select holiday weeks: 5/26, 7/4-7/5, 9/1-9/2 10am-9pm | 5/27 10am-4pm
Location: Lone Star Atrium
Price: Varies depending on items selected
Choose From Three Great Packages!
| 16th annual SummerFest The ultimate staycation is a short trip away this year! Neverland is a short trip away this year, as Peter Pan and friends fly to Gaylord Texan for SummerFest! With acres of indoor gardens under glass, discover Peter Pan-themed décor and events, escape rooms, canvas painting, scavenger hunts, and dance parties – just to name a few. And outside, resort guests will make a splash at Paradise Springs – our 10-acre outdoor waterpark featuring four winding waterslides, a giant interactive water treehouse and a relaxing lazy river! |
| Two Great Offers to Choose From: |
| Option One: Overnight accommodations (1) Hook’s Scavenger Hunt Map Self parking for one vehicle Complimentary access to Paradise Springs Resort Pool and Lazy River Option Two: BEST VALUE Overnight accommodations (2) Tickets to Pan’s Painting & Treasures (1) Hook’s Scavenger Hunt Map (2) Tickets to Wendy’s Journey to Neverland Complimentary access to Paradise Springs Resort Pool and Lazy River Paradise Springs Experience Cool Off at Paradise Springs Water Park! Add some splash to this year’s summer fun at Gaylord Texan Resort’s 10-acre outdoor waterpark, Paradise Springs. Along with the 600-square-foot lazy river, 6,000-square-foot family lagoon with a 27-foot waterslide and zip line, Paradise Springs features a recently built $5M Texas-themed, multi-level water play structure which includes interactive water features, three winding waterslides, private cabanas, lounge chairs, toddler pool and more! Package includes: Overnight accommodations One Gaylord Texan Souvenir Cup Self parking for one vehicle $50 nightly resort credit Complimentary access to Paradise Springs Resort Pool and Lazy River Learn More Thank you, Glenda, Charlie and David caates |
