Santa's Wonderland

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sirhc
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I've been before and honestly it wasn't that insane. However I didn't go last year, and anytime I drove by it, seems like the line of cars was ridiculous.

Anyone have any recommendations on when to go and "how" to do Santa's Wonderland? we bought the fast pass before for the hay ride which will do again, but what else is needed for a good experience?

TIA

(if helpful this is for taking a 4 year old)
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Go during the week (Mon-Wed) and get there early. Do the stuff that doesn't need to be dark for first, Santa Pictures, sno ball fights, petting zoo, etc., then go do the hay ride as it starts to get dark before the lines get too long.

The earlier in the season, the better as well!
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AggieAces06 said:

Go during the week (Mon-Wed) and get there early. Do the stuff that doesn't need to be dark for first, Santa Pictures, sno ball fights, petting zoo, etc., then go do the hay ride as it starts to get dark before the lines get too long.

The earlier in the season, the better as well!
Was going to suggest this. We tried the weekend once and I'll never do that again.
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As previously mentioned, go during the week, try and arrive closer to 5-5:30 and get in line for entrance at 6PM. We go straight to the hayride as it's already dark by 6PM when they open. After that, fill in the blank with whatever you want. You don't need a fastpass for the early hayride.

If you're trying to get a photo with Santa as well you may choose to make that your priority at entry and then hustle over to the hayride. Santa's line gets pretty heavy on it's own. Have fun!
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And just FYI, there's no shuttle from the mall parking lot this year.
MJ20/20
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Most importantly bring money. They had a forklift last year to help.


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MJ20/20 said:

Most importantly bring money. They had a forklift last year to help.



Bingo. They also have a short term lender on site. And don't forget to bundle up and sit next to the fire to get some relief from these north pole temps we've been having.
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I'm curious to see how they'll use the old jockey lot. They've been working non stop on it and it looks great. This week, they have been making driveways. I'm thinking parking and shuttling over. We'll see.
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BRING BACK THE JOCKY LOT!!!
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AgTrip said:

I'm curious to see how they'll use the old jockey lot. They've been working non stop on it and it looks great. This week, they have been making driveways. I'm thinking parking and shuttling over. We'll see.


According to a Rusty post on FB, there will be no more free shuttles from the mall but you can park at the Jocky Lot and pay to take a shuttle across the street.
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Tailgate88 said:

AgTrip said:

I'm curious to see how they'll use the old jockey lot. They've been working non stop on it and it looks great. This week, they have been making driveways. I'm thinking parking and shuttling over. We'll see.


According to a Rusty post on FB, there will be no more free shuttles from the mall but you can park at the Jocky Lot and pay to take a shuttle across the street.
Betting we have at least 1 frogger death this year from someone trying cross on foot.
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Tailgate88 said:

AgTrip said:

I'm curious to see how they'll use the old jockey lot. They've been working non stop on it and it looks great. This week, they have been making driveways. I'm thinking parking and shuttling over. We'll see.


According to a Rusty post on FB, there will be no more free shuttles from the mall but you can park at the Jocky Lot and pay to take a shuttle across the street.
I think they are hurting financially. They used to do the one-day "Christmas in July" sale with half-off tickets. That sale lasted almost 2 months this year. We bought our tickets in July during the original sale, then I got an email that it had been extended for a couple of days, then another couple of days, then a week, then another week. Next thing you know, it's September.

Probably a combination of everything at Santa's Wonderland being overpriced and people feeling the squeeze right now in this economy.
EMY92
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The sale also provides cash flow during the slow time of year.
bobinator
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Bumping this thread because I'm a first timer (at least first time since it was just like a field of lights you drove through when I was in college... We're taking our three kids (2, 2, 4, lord help us)

Bought the earliest time slot parking we could, parking in the Blitzen lot, going to head that way a bit before 5.

I read the advice about doing the snow stuff first, then the hayride, but any other advice out there? Best food? Things your little kids loved to do? etc?
tu ag
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If they are hurting financially...just ask the city of CS for more money!
They have given them a bunch previously.

In all seriousness, I doubt they are hurting financially.
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We went for the first time last year. We actually went two days after Christmas. We got there right when they opened and went straight for the hayride. We had to wait about 30 minutes until they opened it up.

Our almost 2 year old loved the hayride and all the lights. I remember all the food was decent, but nothing particular stands out.

We had a good time overall and will definitely go back this year.
Buford T. Justice
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Even if, hypothetically they were, they have some great land to sell one day. $$$
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