Summer Fun at Gaylord Texan
SummerFest at Gaylord Texan
Featuring The Smurfs
Friday, May 25 – Monday, September 3, 2018
It’s time to have some Texas-sized fun at SummerFest featuring The Smurfs, presented by Aquafina. From fun family entertainment, unique culinary programs, to exciting outdoor activities including our 10-acre pool & lazy river playground – Paradise Springs! There is an abundance of activities for all ages to enjoy!
Smurfland Fun & Gameboard
Come and play on our GIANT-sized, Smurf-inspired gameboard. Your role in the game is to act as the human sized game piece moving along the board based on the roll of the giant dice! Good luck.
Times: Daily
Location: Oil Derick Patio
Price: FREE
Strolling Entertainment
Be on the lookout for our strolling entertainers throughout the resort atriums. You just may run into a balloon artist or Papa Smurf himself.
Times: Every Friday and Saturday night
Location: Throughout the resort atrium
Price: FREE
Photo Ops & Smurf Selfie
Find the fun Smurf-inspired photo opportunities located throughout the resort atrium and take a Smelfie!
Times: Daily
Location: Throughout the resort atrium
Price: FREE
TICKETED EVENTS
Papa Smurfs Search Party Scavenger Hunt
We have had a few extra blue guests here at the Gaylord Texan recently! Papa Smurf is in a hurry to gather all the Smurfs and their belongings and head back to Lost Village, but these playful Smurfs have misplaced items throughout the atrium. Let’s help the little blue guys find their things and get on with their next adventure.
Times: Daily
Location: Throughout the resort atriums. Pick up your map at the Concierge Desk.
Price: $10.00 plus tax, per person
Breakfast with The Smurfs
Breakfast is served! Join some of your favorite Smurfs: Papa Smurf, Smurfette and Grouchy for a fun and festive character breakfast in our beautiful Hill Country Atrium. Kids and adults will enjoy a delicious buffet spread complete with classic breakfast favorites and live cooking stations. Offerings are themed to the occasion. Don’t forget to try Smurfberry punch with your meal. Special visits from your all-time favorite Smurfs will make for the perfect finishing touch to a smurfingly great morning!
Times:
Saturdays & Sundays: 8:30am-11am
Extended holiday hours: May 28th and September 3rd
Location: Zeppole
Price: $39.99* (Adult (12 & up) | $24.99* Children (ages 4-11) | Children (3 and under) are FREE with paying Adult
Le Smurfs Art Corner and Sweet Shop
Kids and parents alike will be able to let their inner artists come to life by painting Smurf-themed canvases, or decorating sweet treats like only a Smurf knows how to do.
Times:
Fridays: 5pm-9pm
Saturdays: 10am-9pm
Sundays: 10am-4pm
Extended hours on holiday weeks
Location: Retail Corridor, next to Mission Plaza Marketplace
Price:
$20.00 plus tax and service fee for (1) canvas or (2) cupcakes
$35.00 plus tax and service fee for (2) canvases and (1) cupcake; or (1) cupcake and (1) canvas; or (4) cupcakes
Gargamel’s Wizard Academy
Do you have what it takes to become a magical wizard? Join Gargamel on this fun interactive adventure through the hotel where you will help him find items needed for the wizard academy. After you tour the atrium finding things such as mugwort and witch hazel, you will enter Gargamel’s enchanted laboratory. There will be cauldrons and science experiments bubbling about. Guests will work with Gargamel on learning the tricks and tips on the magic needed to earn your wizard certificate.
Times:
Fridays: 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Saturdays: 3pm, 4pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
Sundays: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Extented hours on holiday weeks
Location: Mission Plaza Marketplace Patio
Price: $25.00 plus tax and service fee per person
The Magical Meadow Escape Room
Step into a magical village and help Papa Smurf find his magic wand before Gargamel turns the Smurfs into gold. Use fun props and clues to find the wand and key to escape.
Times:
Monday-Friday: 5pm-8pm
Saturdays: 10am-8pm
Sundays: 10am-3pm
Extended hours on holiday weeks
Location: Lower Level Texas Station
Price:
$15.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 9 and under)
$25.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 10 and up)
Every party must have an adult of 18 years or older with them.
SAVE MORE by purchasing both escape rooms!
$25.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 9 and under)
$40.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 10 and up)
The Forbidden Forest Escape Room
Race against the clock as you and your team attempt to solve riddles and puzzles to escape from Gargamel’s capture. Using clues, a lot of brain power, you and your team can escape….if you are fast enough!
Times:
Monday-Friday: 5pm-8pm
Saturdays: 10am-8pm
Sundays: 10am-3pm
Extended hours on holiday weeks
Location: Lower Level Texas Station
Price:
$15.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 9 and under)
$25.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 10 and up)
Every party must have an adult of 18 years or older with them.
SAVE MORE by purchasing both escape rooms!
$25.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 9 and under)
$40.00 plus tax and service fee per person (ages 10 and up)
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: Friday-Sunday and extended days during holidays
Location: Lone Star Atrium
Price: Varies depending on items selected
Smurf Pass
Purchase a bundle ticket for access to three of the following events at a reduced price!
Inclusions:
- One Le Smurf Art Corner and Sweet Shop ticket
- One Papa Smurf’s Search Party Scavenger Hunt ticket
- One Gargemel’s Wizard Academy ticket (time required)
Times: Based on times of events
Location: Based on events
Price: $45.00 plus tax and service fee per person ($55 value; $10 savings!)
PARADISE SPRINGS EVENTS
bubly™ Splash Party
Splash into summer at our 10-acre outdoor pool and lazy river playground, Paradise Springs! Enjoy live DJ music, games, underwater photography, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos, lawn games and more!
Location: Paradise Springs – MUST BE A HOTEL GUEST TO ENTER
Times & Price:
| Live DJ | FREE | Friday 12pm-4pm Saturday 11am-3pm Sunday 11am-3pm |
| Glitter & Airbrush Tattoo Artist | $5 per tattoo | Friday 12pm-3pm Saturday 12pm-3pm Sunday 12pm-3pm |
| Hair Braider | Varies | Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12pm-3pm |
GaylordTexan.com/Summerfest
817.778.1000
1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, Texas 76051
*Standard parking fees apply:
Parking
- On-site parking, fee: 17 USD hourly, 22 USD daily
- Valet parking, fee: 31 USD daily
- Overnight parking fees include in/out privileges
For tickets & information: 1-817-778-1000
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