Eight US Resorts Add Coca-Cola Events to Their Christmas Lineup
Gaylord Hotels and two JW Marriott resorts will introduce Coca-Cola-themed Christmas suites and Holiday Caravan visits during the 2026 holiday season. Launching in November, the collaboration covers eight US properties, with truck appearances scheduled through December 31. Guests will be able to join free activities during the caravan’s stops or book decorated accommodation with attraction tickets included, adding two options to the resorts’ established seasonal programmes.
The programme covers six Gaylord properties and two JW Marriott resorts, with the caravan visiting each location for four days:
- Gaylord Opryland, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Gaylord National, National Harbor, Maryland.
- Gaylord Palms, Kissimmee, Florida.
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country, San Antonio, Texas.
- Gaylord Texan, Grapevine, Texas.
- JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Arizona.
- Gaylord Pacific, Chula Vista, California.
- Gaylord Rockies, Aurora, Colorado.
“Each resort is known for bringing Christmas to life in incredible ways through ice! and beloved holiday events, and this collaboration enhances those experiences with the nostalgia and traditions that guests have long associated with Coca-Cola."
A Four-Day Caravan Stop or a Christmas Suite Stay
The caravan gives visitors an additional activity to consider when choosing their travel dates. Its stops will include product sampling, giveaways, interactive activities and photographs with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear. The route starts in Nashville on November 5–8 and finishes in Aurora on December 28–31. Anyone hoping to see the truck will need to check their chosen property’s dates, since its appearances cover only a short part of the season.
The Christmas suites offer a separate overnight option, with a themed tree, festive decorations, Coca-Cola products, a keepsake and seasonal treats. Each stay includes four tickets to ice!, where visitors walk through holiday scenes made from hand-carved ice and can use two-storey slides. Families comparing accommodation packages can therefore consider the included attraction access alongside the room itself, while checking which additional benefits are offered at their selected resort.
The practical value of the announcement depends on how well the experiences fit an existing holiday plan. A caravan visit could become one stop during a wider trip, while a suite package may suit guests already planning an overnight stay and an ice! visit. Neither choice requires building an entire itinerary around the event. Before committing, visitors should compare package details and check availability, blackout dates and conditions through SoMuchChristmas.com.
