KISSIMMEE, Florida—Around Christmas each year, families from cold climates flock to the theme park capital of the globe, home to Walt Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld and many other attractions. While they’re escaping snow, Florida families with young children often pack up and drive 12 hours or more, hoping to catch a glimpse of the white stuff falling from the sky. Actually playing in it would be a dream come true for many. But this year, Florida residents have been able to play in the snow close to home, even as temperatures nudge the 80s. That’s thanks to a creative Plan B at the 64-acre Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Kissimmee. From 2003 until 2019, the luxurious, amenity-filled resort added a Christmastime attraction each year, featuring a walk-through display of elaborate ice sculptures. The resort spent about $1 million each year to transform an insulated tent into a nine-degree …