For the after-party, Iceculture created an eight-foot ice wall at the entrance of the trading floor. Iconic shapes from Karim Rashid were cut into the ice blocks and packed with snow. The negative space spelled out "DX."
Photo: George Pimentel
Photo: Ryan Emberley
An enormous chunk of ice was carved into a bar with an intricate latticelike design.
Photo: Courtesy of Bureau Betak
A Walk-In Freezer
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Florida began offering fetes in its walk-in freezer five years ago, and saw an increase in the offering's popularity during the heat of summer this year. “The freezer space allows us to execute some unique party themes like a fire-and-ice party featuring propane-fueled lanterns,” said food and beverage director Tony Porcellini. The space has also been used for Russian-theme events with vodka and caviar bars. To keep guests from getting too chilly in the freezer, which holds 60, staffers dole out parkas; they also adjust the temperature from 30 to 40 degrees and have parties spill over into adjacent spaces.
Photo: Courtesy of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel
