Thoughts on Midway's Ice Castle?

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Now that winter is winding down (please don't remind me that we are supposed to drop 40 degrees and have snow again tonight), I'm curious how many of you were able to go to the Midway Ice Castle this year. What did you think? Have you been before and want to compare it?

I unfortunately did not get up there this year, but was happy to send a fun family who had never gone before. Their overall impression was a good one. They attended at night, in the dark, and thought that made it imaginative and magical. We have thought that in the past, as well. It is two very different experiences if you go during the day or at night.

Do you have thoughts on the new location compared to the last? Was parking better or worse? I'm also curious when you go whether you use the concessions and/or plan to attend when other activities are going on (like the fire juggler or the princess appearances).

If you didn't make it this year, I definitely hope you will make it a priority next year! Can't wait to hear from you.

Visit One of 4 Ice Castles in America

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If you have ever imagined yourself walking through a wintry fairyland, castle in all, this is the opportunity you have been looking for: Wander through 1 of only 4 Ice Castles built this year across North America and create family memories as you and your kids are squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of a stunning Narnia Like display.

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Do you live near, or are you traveling near, one of these locations?

Midway, UT

Lincoln, NH

Wisconsin Dells, WI

Edmonton, AB

Make plans early to reserve your tickets at www.icecastles.com. Read more information on the 15% discount at US Family Guide.

Want to see our experiences the past 2 years?

2015 Ice Castle Tips

2016 Child's View of an Ice Castle

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A Child's View of an Ice Castle

During our recent visit to the Midway Ice Castle, we pulled out Periscope and let the boys guide us through, seeing what they thought was important to see.  It took us about 15 minutes and was our most viewed Periscope to date. Pretty exciting both for them and for me!

( New to Periscope? Don't think I'm crazy talking about Russia and answering random questions-all responses to viewers.)

Are you on Periscope? Search for us @alocalwander!

A Visit to the Utah Ice Castle (In Photos)

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In exchange, we've shared our honest opinions.

I'm sitting here trying to think how to describe our visit to this year's Midway Ice Castle, but am having difficulty coming up with words to explain it. We went this time during the day since we'd visited at night last year. It was a different experience. Fewer people, but less of a magical feeling. Nonetheless, the boys had a great time running through the slot canyons and flying down slides. Here is a look at our highlights at the Midway Ice Castle...

 Wondering what it's like to follow a child through an ice castle? Watch our Periscope video here.

Have you visited an ice castle? I'd love to hear about it!

A Fairy Tale Ice Castle

This is a sponsored post via USFamilyGuide.

A complimentary item will be received, 

but you know the opinions are mine.

A friend recently asked me how I always know about the super cool things happening in our neighborhood.  The first thought that came to my mind was our different amounts of community interest and involvement.  I take advantage of every service our city has to offer and many many times they are not only amazing, but also free.

The second thought that came to mind was this blog.  A Local Wander is all about exploring close to home or off the beaten tourist path. It's how I provide great opportunities for my family and how I can share them with all of you.  Every once in awhile an opportunity comes along that boils over even my cool-ness scale.  That's what I'm sharing with you today!

If you live in New Hampshire, Minnesota, Utah, or Alberta, you have got to go explore in one of these larger-than-life frozen architectural wonders!  Because I want you to be as excited as me, let me share the exact description from the Ice Castle website...

Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns,

 glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne. Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like display. Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Built by hand and made from more than 20,000,000 pounds of ice, the Ice Castles are READY to be explored!

Doesn't it sound amazing?!? Our family went last year and loved it! Each castle is an acre in size and will only last as long as the weather stays cold.  Here in Utah that should be March, but you'll want to go as soon as possible to make sure you don't miss out!

I'm taking my family again in a few weeks and will share photos and stories about this year's visit, but don't wait for that.  Click here to read about our visit from last year. And then check out the information for the Ice Castle near you...

Ice Castles Webpage

Attending in Utah? Click here for more details.

My readers get to save on admission! 

 Save 15% with this coupon

at all 4 locations.

 If you live in driving distance of one of these 4 castles, will you tag A Local Wander in a picture while you're there? I'd love to see how much fun you're having!

Utah's Ice Castle In Midway

Utah friends, the Midway Ice Castle has opened and with this epic snow year we're having, it should be able to stay open into March this year (so much better than the 2 weeks they were open in our epic warm winter last year). 

 I've listed below the important information you'll need while making plans to take your family...

UTAH:
WHAT: Acre-sized, all-ice castle in Midway, UT. One of four Ice Castles in America.

WHERE: 2002 Soldier Hollow Rd Midway, UT 84049 USA

WHEN: Jan 8th-March (Last Day TBA)

M - Th: 3pm to 9pm
Friday: 3pm to 11pm
Sat: Noon to 11pm
Sunday: Closed

What you'll see: Amazing ice features including archways, tunnels, slot canyons, ice slide, caverns, glacial waterfalls and a frozen throne. Kids and families squeezing, squishing, sliding, stomping and crawling through parts of the stunning Narnia Like display. Natural frozen ice tones during the day; colorful LED-lit ice set to music at night. Built by hand and made from more than 20,000,000 pounds of ice.

Save 15% on admission.

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