Name: Jingle at JW Desert Ridge
Start: 2026-11-18
End: 2027-01-03

Kona Grill is a classic American grill offering a wide range of mouthwatering dishes, from steaks and fresh seafood to elevated sushi and refreshing margaritas. From brunch and lunch to dinner and happy hour, Kona delivers a diverse menu and a unique vibe dining experience in a polished, casual atmosphere. The restaurant features indoor and outdoor patio dining along with live sets from local DJs on Friday and Saturday nights. Kona Grill has locations at Desert Ridge (21001 N Tatum Blvd) and Gilbert (2224 E Williams Field Rd #101). For more information, visit www.konagrill.com.

Kona Grill Desert Ridge

Located in North Phoenix at High Street off exit 32 and the 101, Ocean Prime is an ideal place to socialize, talk business, celebrate and indulge. From our main dining room, to our lounge, three stunning private dining rooms and seasonal, partially-enclosed terrace, guests can enjoy the vibrant energy of High Street from any area of our restaurant.

Ocean Prime

Eat, Drink, Play, Watch Welcome to Dave & Buster’s, Desert Ridge. We are the place for family fun! Everyone is a kid at heart, so stop in to enjoy the latest arcade games. Let the good times roll in our Hi Life Lanes where we have twelve lanes of bowling, or rack ‘em up in our 9 Ball Lounge where we have six pool tables plus a shuffleboard table. Everything is under one air-conditioned roof, perfect for the Arizona summer. Fun is always on our menu, so make memories while you relax and enjoy a cold beverage and delicious food.

Dave & Buster's Phoenix - Desert Ridge Marketplace

Bringing you world class entertainment — 365 days a year. Since 1920, AMC Theatres has delivered the most entertaining movie-going experience in the world. Today, AMC continues to look for new ways to delight guests by expanding its concessions stands beyond the traditional favorites and providing options like AMC Dine-In Theatres and MacGuffins bars. The company is also constantly upgrading the movie presentation, including a conversion to digital projection, 3D movies and more large-screen formats like IMAX and AMC’s proprietary ETX experience. These are just a few of the latest ways AMC continues to invest in bringing guests the latest and greatest ways to enjoy the movies.

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As You Wish Pottery is a great place to flex your creative muscle and have some fun. Team members provide paints, brushes, expert assistance and anything else you need to release your inner artist. As You Wish offers step-by-step technique classes for all ages, as well as providing the perfect place to make your next birthday party or field trip extra colorful.

As You Wish Pottery Desert Ridge

Located in the up-and-coming Desert Ridge community, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is one of the best places to eat in Phoenix, AZ. We’ve been here since 2006, so we’re proud to have been part of the community as it has grown, and we look forward to many more years of being the restaurant of choice in Phoenix. You’ll find us on Tatum, between Sandbar and Mimi’s Cafe. We’re within walking distance of JW Marriott, and only 10 miles from TPC Scottsdale and 15 miles from Talking Stick Resort, making us the perfect place to escape the Arizona sun after a day on the links or watching a live game. We’re also open late seven days a week. This means that BJ’s is the perfect restaurant for all kinds of events: business lunches, dinner dates, late-night study sessions and more. Our bar is a great place to get a beer and watch the game, and you’ll love our happy hour and daily specials.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse Desert Ridge Marketplace

Welcome to Breakfast Kitchen Bar and get ready to be wowed! We’re the cozy neighborhood place with a laid-back unique atmosphere, where dishes like almond Croissant French Toast, smoked salmon eggs Benedict, Shrimp Scampi Omelet, Churro Waffle, Keto-Friendly Breakfast Pizzas, as well as options like salads and sandwiches, are just a few of the mouthwatering choices that you can expect in the place that redefines breakfast and lunch. We’re the gathering spot where friends and family come for breakfast, colleagues meet for coffee or lunch and everyone has a restaurant experience like never before.

Breakfast Kitchen Bar Desert Ridge

We’re often asked why our food tastes so good. We always make it from scratch, right here in our kitchen, using exceptional ingredients. Every soup is prepared by hand, utilizing signature recipes. Each salad is created with fresh, hand-chopped veggies, and tossed with our house-made dressing. All sandwiches are made using our inspired signature spreads and fresh-baked ciabatta bread, and our desserts are certifiably delicious. Why all the extra effort? Because we’re passionate about creating kitchen-fresh food the old-fashioned way, and we know you can taste the difference.

Café Zupas Desert Ridge Marketplace

At Cartel Roasting Co, our north star is to make good. To start, we make good coffee. Really good coffee. Our beans are carefully sourced from farmer relationships that we’ve been cultivating for years. We roast to highlight the natural, local flavor of the coffee. We love our craft, our science , and we love to share it with you. But we also want you to make good. We want humans to enjoy our coffee while they are doing the things closest to their souls. Our coffee is not roasted for a quick, easy caffeine fix. We hope our coffee pulls you into the gravity of it, like a black hole, and sends you spinning into your life dreams.

Cartel Coffee Lab Desert Ridge Marketplace

We are your neighborhood bagel shop, proudly serving gourmet bagels baked fresh in store every day and delicious egg sandwiches, signature lunch sandwiches, piping hot coffee, cookies, muffins, juices, smoothies and more. Come in for your morning coffee and bagel, pick up a bagel box for the office, or let us cater your next special event or office meeting.

Einstein Bros. Bagels Desert Ridge Marketplace

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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A frozen world is coming to the desert this holiday season! JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce the resort debut of ice!™ featuring *Elf*™. The signature frozen Christmas attraction will anchor the resort’s lineup of Christmas activities, running from Nov. 18 to Jan. 3, 2027. Beginning today, guests can book special early bird packages or purchase tickets by visiting jingleatjwdesertridge.com.

The story-driven Christmas experience features more than two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures brought to life as vivid, floor-to-ceiling scenes starring fan-favorite characters from New Line Cinema’s *Elf*™. Inspired by the world-renowned Harbin Ice Festival in China, ice!™ is created by more than 40 expert artisans from Harbin, who spend approximately 40 days using techniques passed down through generations to hand carve 7,000 ice blocks. Beginning this October, these sculptors will arrive at the resort to start the monumental task of shaping our winter wonderland display.

The exclusive theme unfolds across more than 10 immersive scenes in the 17,500-square-foot experience featuring two-story ice slides, famous scenes and characters from Buddy’s world, a  
life-size Nativity scene, awe-inspiring passageways, and photo-worthy moments the entire family can experience. Kept at a brisk nine degrees Fahrenheit to preserve the intricate detail,  
the attraction ensures guests stay warm in its signature blue parkas. Beyond the marquee attraction, ice! featuring ElfTM, guests can enjoy Jingle at JW Desert Ridge with an over-the-top lineup of classic and original experiences designed to create the ultimate holiday getaway. JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa transforms into a true winter wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and elaborate festive décor. Highlights include themed character dining, snow tubing adventures, ice skating, Fireside Square, Enchanted Evergreen light show, a Christmas pop-up shop, and cherished photo opportunities with Santa.

Additional events and activities include:

- Jingle Junction: Discover festive experiences for all ages and create unforgettable  
  holiday memories while celebrating So. Much. Christmas.
- Build-A-Bear for the Christmas Season: Visit Build-A-Bear® to experience the fun  
  of personalizing furry friends and taking part in our one-of-a-kind Heart  
  Ceremony. Add adorable outfits, sweet scents, and fun sounds to make any furry  
  friend the perfect gift or a cuddly Christmas keepsake!
- Jingle Junction Games: A playground of fun for the whole family with lawn-style  
  games like bean bag toss and more.
- Jingle Junction Chimney Bar: Sip on seasonal festive favorites like the Mistletoe  
  Margarita and Gingerbread Espresso Martini, all while soaking in a joyful holiday  
  ambiance.
- Snow Flow Mountain Tubing: Grab a tube and feel the rush as you launch from  
  two stories high down real snow lanes.
- Snowball Build and Blast: Step up to a winter chalet to build and toss real  
  snowballs. It's where winter fun hits the bullseye!
- Path to ice! featuring ElfTM: Stroll through a path filled with thousands of twinkling lights while viewing videos about the history and creation of ice! as you make your way to our signature Christmas attraction.
- Enchanted Evergreen Light Show: In the heart of the resort, a 50-foot Christmas Tree comes alive with three spectacular light shows each evening.
- Christmas Tree Trail: Follow a festive trail of beautifully themed trees, each lavishly decorated and perfect for capturing memorable photos.
- Ice Skating at Frostlight Isle: Glide across the ice beneath the Arizona sky, surrounded by a sparkling resort lake and thousands of twinkling holiday lights.
- Fireside Square S'mores & More: Gather around a cozy fire table for an elevated s’mores experience, featuring gourmet toppings and handcrafted treats. Pair the warmth with a full menu of seasonal food and craft cocktails for a festive, unforgettable evening under the glow of the Enchanted Evergreen tree.
- TweELF Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Slip on your elf shoes and embark on a scavenger hunt through the resort. Fun, surprises, and elf magic await.
- Santa's Sleigh Photo Spot: Climb aboard Santa’s life-sized sleigh and capture a festive photo surrounded by holiday cheer, decorations, and Christmas magic.
- Photos with Santa: Create an unforgettable moment with Santa and immortalize it in a timeless keepsake photograph at Santa’s Memory Workshop.
- Breakfast with Mrs. Claus and Friends: Gather friends and family to join Mrs. Claus and her sidekick Snowflake for a festive breakfast feast with photo opportunities.
- Letters to Santa: The writing station invites children to craft their letters before placing them in Santa’s special post, bound for the North Pole.
- Gingerbread Decorating Corner: Create your own exquisite gingerbread house with some help from Nutmeg, the Gingerbread Man.
- Gingerbread Village Display: A beloved holiday tradition at the resort, this sweet creation highlights the talent and creativity of the pastry team.
- Christmas Pop-up Shop: A curated collection of seasonal treasures and exclusive keepsakes.

What’s more, the resort is offering a Jingle at JW Christmas ice! Experience package, which includes tickets to ice! featuring ElfTM, as well as tickets for ice skating, snow tubing, and snow  
toss. Plus, guests have an option to reserve a suite that is decked out with elegant Christmas décor, including festive trees, twinkling lights, garlands, and more. The Jingle at JW Christmas ice! Experience package starts at $589/night and can be booked here. General public ticket pricing begins at $35/person for non-resort guests.

To explore the full lineup of holiday experiences, book overnight packages and purchase tickets, visit jingleatjwdesertridge.com. Terms, conditions, and blackout dates apply.

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