Last week Macaroni Kid got to check out the 5th annual CHILL at the Queen Mary ship and we loved it, though it is very different than previous years. CHILL runs from December 1-4, 8-11, 15-31 and January 1, and 5-8. Hours vary by date.
SEE THE CALENDAR HERE
Plus there is a place to buy gingerbread houses which you can decorate in a gingerbread house with a gingerbread man. There are also swings a carousel and a giant rocking horse.
There are lots of places to get food and yummy holiday treats. Also don’t forget to take a tour of the Queen Mary.
Chill was a fun wonderful experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend taking your family.
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW Light up the night and follow The Queen down the rabbit hole this holiday season with the all-new interactive and digitally immersive Alice in Winterland, a 14,000-square foot walk-through adventure. Experience larger than life lanterns as you venture with Alice and friends into the Hall of Doors, the White Rabbit’s Kitchen, Mad Hatter’s Work Shop, the infamous Tea Party, Hedge Maze, Caterpillar Garden and the newest addition to the beloved story, Queen of Diamonds.
PREVIEW ALICE IN WINTERLAND
SEE THE CALENDAR HERETICKETS:
- Adult General Admission (ages 12+) starts at $39.99 online HERE
- Child General Admission (ages 4-11) starts at $29.99 online HERE
- Skating $15 (includes skate rental)
- March Hare Hideaways start at $99.00
- Holiday Date Night for two starts at $69.99
- Family-5-pack starts at $149.99
- E.L.F. (Express Lane Fast) Pass starts at $15.00
- Breakfast with Santa starting at $19.99
- Additional experience upgrades available onsite starting at $5.00
- Parking $20
From the moment we walked in, we loved all the festive and beautiful decorations. We enjoyed the Ice Skating rink. Skate assists shaped like Penguins and Panda Bears are available for kids who don’t skate well. That was perfect for my daughter who was a beginning skater. She used it part of the time and skated a little on her own.
We thoroughly enjoyed the new theme this year, “Alice in Winterland,” which was an interactive maze based on Alice in Wonderland. We loved the Mad Hatter hats they give with the insert cards which trigger the interactive exhibits. As you walk through the maze you step on paw prints and bow your head to trigger effects.
There were also people dressed as characters throughout the maze. We loved interacting with Alice in the room with many doors.
While it was very cool and enjoyable, I did miss the ice sculptures form previous years and the ice Queen Mary with the slide. Yes, you read that right, there is NO ice sculptures.
There were also people dressed as characters throughout the maze. We loved interacting with Alice in the room with many doors.
While it was very cool and enjoyable, I did miss the ice sculptures form previous years and the ice Queen Mary with the slide. Yes, you read that right, there is NO ice sculptures. 
On the other side of the big igloo we also loved the tube sledding down a large ice slide. Additionally, we enjoyed the Ice Skating rink. Skate assists shaped like Penguins and Panda Bears are available to rent for $5 for kids who don’t know how to skate. That was perfect for us.
There is a craft room where you can decorate stockings with very friendly elves willing to help.
There is a craft room where you can decorate stockings with very friendly elves willing to help. 
Plus there is a place to buy gingerbread houses which you can decorate in a gingerbread house with a gingerbread man. There are also swings a carousel and a giant rocking horse.
There are lots of places to get food and yummy holiday treats. Also don’t forget to take a tour of the Queen Mary. Chill was a fun wonderful experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. I would highly recommend taking your family.
HIGHLIGHTSNEW Light up the night and follow The Queen down the rabbit hole this holiday season with the all-new interactive and digitally immersive Alice in Winterland, a 14,000-square foot walk-through adventure. Experience larger than life lanterns as you venture with Alice and friends into the Hall of Doors, the White Rabbit’s Kitchen, Mad Hatter’s Work Shop, the infamous Tea Party, Hedge Maze, Caterpillar Garden and the newest addition to the beloved story, Queen of Diamonds.
PREVIEW ALICE IN WINTERLAND
- Grab a tube and barrel down the 150-foot, two-story Glacier Glide Tubing Run.
- NEW Experience a one-of-a-kind interactive bar with RFID technology featuring Winterland Vodka Flights and Magical Martinis in the all-new Magic Mushroom Martini Bar.
- Lace up some ice skates and glide upon The Looking Glass Rink, a 6000 square foot outdoor ice skating rink under the stars.
- Visit North Pole Post to pen letters to Santa
- Test your trimming skills with Crafty the Elf by trimming your very own stocking at Santa’s Stocking Stop
- Build the ultimate hot coco in a souvenir mug at the Cocoa toppings bar and nestle up with Mrs. Claus for story time at Mrs. C’s Sips and Stories
- Treat the littles to Candy Lane Bounce House and The World’s Largest Rocking Horseride
- Beware of Snow flurries throughout the day: 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm
- Stroll through Holly Grove and take photos in front of the larger than life CHILL Christmas Tree while taking in the sounds of the season on North Pole Point Stage
- Capture memories in Claus Cottage for pictures with the big man in red himself.
- Decorate Gingerbread with Ginny the Gingerbread and The Singing Baker hourly in the life size Gingerbread House
- Test your shooting skills in the Tinsel Toy & Paint: Paintball Shooting Gallery
- Sit back for an exhilarating ride on Polar Express 4-D Experience in The Queen Mary’s state of the art 4-D theater
Start your Saturday morning with Pajama Breakfast with Santa in Royal Salon on the Promenade of Trees aboard the ship from 9am – 12pm. Decorate gingerbread, photos and stories with Santa, live entertainment, carolers and more! GET INFO ON BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ON SELECT DATES
For more information, including hours or to purchase tickets online, visit http://queenmary.com/chill/
*Macaroni Kid was invited to media night no other compensation was received.*
