Jingle at JW Christmas experience returns to Phoenix resort for 2025

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is bringing back its Christmas experience for 2025, and it'll cost less to enjoy.

July 28, 2025

Image: JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa will again become a winter wonderland later this year.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa will again become a winter wonderland later this year. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

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Last year, the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa joined the ranks of Phoenix resorts that transform their grounds into a holiday-themed winter wonderland.

Now, the resort recently announced the second season of Jingle With JW — with a big change that will benefit Valley families.

New this year, the resort will offer the Jingle Experience Pass, which includes access to most of the festive activities, though a few options will still carry an additional cost.

New attractions this year that are included in the Jingle Experience Pass are tubing on real snow lanes and a Lazy River Holiday Light Stroll that takes guests on a walk through an illuminated waterway at AquaRidge WaterPark.

Returning features are the Jingle Jump, gingerbread-themed bounce houses for young children and a 147-foot obstacle course for older guests; ice-skating; the Arizona Snowbowl skiing and snowboarding simulator; a gingerbread house display showing off the talents of the resort's pastry team; photo ops in the Arizona Snowboard gondola and Santa's sleigh; and Hanukkah celebrations Dec. 14 to 22.

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Ice-skating is now included in the Jingle at JW ticket price.

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Last year, attractions such as ice-skating and the skiing simulator each required a separate fee.

The resort will also offer food and drinks for purchase at the family-friendly Sugar Chalet and adults-only Après Ski Pop-Up Bar stations.

The activities that are not included in the Jingle Experience Pass are the Jingle Snowball Toss, the Gingerbread Decorating Corner and the Secret Santa Scavenger Hunt.

“The inaugural year of Jingle at JW was overwhelmingly embraced by our guests and local community, and we can't wait to show everyone what we have in store for season two,” said Paige Lund, general manager of JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa. “The holidays are all about tradition, and we were honored that so many families chose to make Jingle at JW Desert Ridge part of theirs. We’ve kept the things our guests loved and added a whole new flurry of festive fun. Our goal is to create a joyful, must-do holiday experience that gets bigger and brighter every year.”

Prices for the Jingle Experience Pass start at $29 on weekdays and $35 on weekends. Jingle at JW will run Nov. 21, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. each evening. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is located at 5350 E. Marriott Drive. Visit the resort website for more information.

Jennifer Goldberg is the Senior Editor of Culture at Phoenix New Times. She joined the New Times staff in February 2016. In her role, Jennifer writes and publishes profiles of both local and regional musicians, previews upcoming performances and provides guides on the best of Phoenix’s entertainment scene. She also oversees the Best of Phoenix. Jennifer previously worked for Jewish News of Greater Phoenix. During her career, Jennifer has received awards from the Arizona Press Club, the Arizona Newspaper Association and the American Jewish Press Association. She holds a bachelor’s of arts in English from Arizona State University.

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