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MIDWAY — The owners of Ice Castles planned a "fiery twist" for the popular winter attraction this year, but that twist wasn't the warmer-than-normal temperatures that delayed its opening.
However, with colder temperatures over the past few weeks, this winter's display at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is ready to be viewed. Ice Castles is set to open for the season on Wednesday evening, allowing people to view the castles made from carefully curated ice formations once the temperatures cool. The attraction typically opens in late December or early January, depending on conditions.
Ice Castles, the company behind the attraction, announced in September 2024 that this year's castles would include a new fire show at the top of the icy towers every night after sunset. That has not changed despite the delayed opening.
"We are thrilled to bring the enchantment of Ice Castles back to Midway — where it all began," Kyle Standifird, CEO at Ice Castles, said in a statement. "We will reveal a unique design to Midway, along with a bold fusion of fire and ice that will captivate visitors with its fiery elegance against the frozen landscape."
Tickets have already gone on sale. General admission tickets during off-peak times range from $12 for children between ages 4 and 11 to $20 for people 12 years old and older. Ttickets during peak times — Fridays, Saturdays and holidays — range from $17 for 4 to 11 to $26 for 12 and up. Group rates (15-75 customers) range from $17 per person during off-peak times to $22 per person during peak times.
This year's season will last through at least Feb. 8.
