Embark on an international holiday expedition this winter as the world-famous Queen Mary introduces an all-new CHILL unveiling December 13, 2017 through January 7, 2018. Featuring the first-ever Ice Adventure Park in the U.S., the newly-inspired CHILL offers a rush of family fun celebrating holiday traditions from around the world. The 38,000-square foot ice park will offer an ice skating track, ice bumper cars, ice tricycles, a zip line, ice shuffleboard, a two story, 100-foot-long ice tubing slide and many more festive winter activities.
Visit CHILL for an icy expedition honoring international holiday traditions and the cultural celebrations of Germany, Switzerland, China, Russia, Holland, and the North Pole. Start the CHILL holiday adventure in Germany and experience the famous Munich Market and Gnome’s Wishing Well, then ice skate over to Switzerland to cozy up in the Alpine Lodge with Swiss holiday treats including chocolate and cheese. Enjoy a festive Chinese celebration with weekly fireworks, the traditional Lion Dances, Shanghai Speedway, and even Chinese Lantern decorating. Explore Russia’s holiday season with vodka sips in the 9-degree Ice Bar, or dance the night away under the Northern Lights Show as DJs spin the coolest tunes. Twirl around Holland ’s outdoor ice skating village with live shows, private chalets, and Windmill Way featuring gourmet donuts and pancakes at the Dutch Pantry. Complete the CHILL adventure with a visit to the North Pole for some ha-ha-has and ho-ho-hos at the Claus Cabin, build your own stocking with Santa’s elves, and get in the ‘holiday spirit’ with liquid-candy at the Candy Bar.
CHILL offers family fun for all ages and an array of exciting activities with the new 38,000-square foot Ice Adventure Park, the first of its kind in the U.S. Barrel down CHILL’s famous 100ft Matterhorn Mountain ice tubing slide, take a spin on the ice track with the ice bumper cars and ice tricycles. Thrill seekers can get a bird’s eye view of the entire park on the Alpine Zip Line, soaring 34-feet above the ground and for over 300 feet long! Challenge your friends and family to ice shuffleboard, enjoy DJs spinning nightly and much more.
The all-new CHILL offers an opportunity to experience international cuisine. Tempt your taste buds with beverages and bites from around the globe including Germany’s Twisted Pretzel and Tasting Tavern and the Brat Haus. Pay tribute to Swiss delicacies with a visit to the Zurich Deli, the Fondue Pot, and the Alpine Lodge’s restaurant: Chateau Bar. Sip on traditional teas in China’s Zen Teahouse and the Hot Pot. Then warm up in Russia at CHILL’s Pierogi Paradise or the Stroganoff and Stew Pot. Curb your sweet tooth with gourmet donuts, make-your-own Gingerbread house or visit the Fire Pit to roast marshmallows and make holiday s‘mores.
CHILL pricing starts at $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids (ages 4-11). In celebration of CHILL’s return, Queen Mary is offering a special48 hour sale of 50% off select dates for General Expedition tickets by using promo code ELF50 when purchasing tickets at Queenmary.com. The sale will run midnight September 20 through 11:59 p.m. on September 21. VIP Ultimate Expedition tickets and ELF Passes (fast passes) are also available.CHILL will run Dec. 13, 2017 – Jan. 7, 2018, excluding Dec. 31, 2017. For more information, including hours or to purchase tickets online, visit http://queenmary.com/chill/.
MK Review by Shirley Chang (Macaroni Kid Covina-West Covina):
1) Ice Skating around the world:
Take a spin with skates (included) on the rink and around a track that would take you for a spin around the world to China, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Russia and the North Pole.
Take a spin on a one of a kind Ice Bumper Cars alone or with the kids.
4) Matterhorn Mountain Ice Tubing:
Ride down on a Tube (included) on a two-story ice slide.
5) Tricycling on Ice (+$5):
Glide and race through a track on a three-wheel large tricycle.
6) Stocking Decorating (+$9):
Pick up some decorations and decorate your own stocking with the help of some of Santa's Elves.
7) Visit Mrs. Claus for a story and Hot Chocolate:
Mrs. Claus will entertain anyone that would love to cozy up and listen to a story or two. Pick up a Hot Chocolate at an additional cost and warm up on this nice little cabin.
8) Pictures with Santa: It's never too late to take pictures with Santa. Kids just love going into Santa's private home for a quick visit.
9) International Food Faire and Drinks:
Go to the CHILL and sample food and drinks from around the world.
10) Around the World nightly performances:
The performers were spectacular. Check out the Chillettes performances and the tree lighting ceremony in Holland (Ice Skating area), the Northern Light Show on the Dome and acrobats in Russia, the Village Player in Germany (by the Rocking Horse), The Shaolin Monks Kung Fu and Lion Dance in China, and take a selfie or two with characters around the world.
General Admission includes only some of the adventures above. Additional fees required for some of the activities. So, check out there website to see if you would like to pay all the additional fees or just purchase an Ultimate Expedition Wristband to include everything. 
For the adults, it can be fun too. I really love that the CHILL has tailored the event to fit all ages. If you are just planning a date night or an adults night out. It sure won't disappoint. You can rent out aPrivate Igloo Cabana, that is fully furnished and have some drinks throughout the night with friends. Venture out to the different bars and try out drinks around the world. Pick up a Parka and head into the Freezing Ice Bar and have a shot or two of vodka. Or just sit by many of the Fire Pits and have a cozy time.
This year, I really recommend the CHILL. Be there as they open so you have plenty of time to have fun, savor, and enjoy the many activities with your loved ones. Tickets are only available til January 7th.
