Last winter, the attraction was forced to close early due to warm temperatures. In 2023, the event had only a three-day season📺 24/7 Chicago news stream: Watch NBC 5 free wherever you are
Known as Winter Realms, the Ice Castles winter attraction said"record-breaking warm weather experienced in the area over the last few years" has posed challenges that prevent them from"delivering the magical experience that guests have come to love.""Creating a magical winter experience is something that the creators of both Winter Realms and Ice Castles take tremendous pride in.
The company said it hopes to return to the region with a new kind of experience"soon," but offered no timetable. “It has been a true pleasure to host our enchanting winter attraction at Geneva National, where we have had the joy of creating lasting memories for families and friends over the years. We are incredibly thankful for the support received and the happiness we have shared with the thousands of guests," Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird said in a statement.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know.