Earlier in the week my family was invited to Holiday Wonder at Fair Park. I shared the invitation with David and Charlie. Both of them couldn’t wait to attend. David got in from work I reminded both Charlie and David about Holiday Wonder.
I asked Charlie and David if they still wanted to attend and both of them said yes, they would like to attend. David and Charlie let me know they would like to because this would be a Christmas attraction we hadn’t been to before.
We were supposed to be at Fair Park at 5:30. Even though we aren’t that far from this attraction I tried to leave by 4:30 because I was afraid we would get stuck in traffic. Before you ask. We did end up stuck in traffic. Because there was a wreck on the Freeway. If you plan on attending Holiday Wonder at Fair Park make sure you leave early because traffic through that area can be horrible.
After arriving at Fair Park Charlie, David and I all got out of the car. We walked into Holiday Wonder and before we even got inside we could see parts of the attraction from the Street. I was so excited I didn’t want to wait on David or Charlie to catch up to me to go inside.
We all get to the gate where Holiday Wonder was. We were let inside. All I could do was stand and look at all the beautiful Lanterns. Santa saw I was speechless and walked up to us and asked if we had gotten our letter mailed to him. Charlie let Santa know he had.
We took our picture with Santa. Once Charlie and I were done Santa asked David if he would like to have his picture taken even though he had been a bad boy. “Boy oh boy” Santa sure had David pegged to a T.
David, Charlie and I began to walk around Holiday Wonder. When we walked by the Tents where they were putting together snacks for us. I was so excited to see once we finished walking around Holiday Wonder there would be Hot Chocolate for everyone because it was a cold night.
Charlie couldn’t wait to get a Christmas Cookie. David wanted to try the Egg Rolls and Fried Rice. Charlie and I were surprised to find out they even had a Hot Dog with Sauerkraut on them. The part that surprised me the most was Charlie tried the Hot Dog and even ate the Sauerkraut.
My family started to walk around and look at the Lanterns. I loved seeing the “12 Days of Christmas” which helped my family remember all the words to 12 Days of Christmas. This lead to Charlie and I trying to sing the song. Although we messed up a lot of the words we did have fun. I wish I had 12 Days of Christmas on my phone to listen to as we were walking through Holiday Wonder.
Charlie, David and I have decided if we was to come back to Holiday Wonder that we are going to download 12 Days of Christmas on our phone for us to listen to while walking through the Exhibit. As we talked about this Charlie even mentioned other Christmas songs he would like to download and I can’t wait to help Charlie with this project.
I enjoyed the Lanterns I loved seeing all the trees light up with Christmas lights. Charlie loved the bridge they had set up with Snowflakes on the top of the bridge in all different colors. Charlie and I thought the bridge would have been fun to sleep on under the snowflakes. I wish I could have taken the Snowflakes home. Having the Snowflakes would be like having a part of Heaven in my home.
Charlie and I walked over to the 48-foot-tall Christmas tree and Charlie and I discussed getting a Christmas Tree that big for our front yard because it wouldn’t fit inside the house. I am just afraid a Christmas Tree that tall wouldn’t fit through the fence and we wouldn’t’ have enough decorations for the tree.
If you would like to attend Holiday Wonder which is happening at Fair Park Nov. 21 – Jan. 7
Here is a small preview of what all you will see once you attend Holiday Wonder:
Magical lanterns. Lifetime of Memories. Family-friendly event illuminates the holiday season with artistic wonderland creations, attractions and performances
DALLAS, Texas– Holiday Wonder debuts this winter as a new, unforgettable, family-friendly event in Dallas Fair Park to celebrate a season of light and magic. The lights switch on Nov. 21 for a festival that runs through Jan. 7 around the historic lagoon at Fair Park in Dallas. Included in this celebration are magical lights, interactive attractions, performances and food from around the world to entertain and delight guests.
Holiday Wonder Dallas is an outdoor, walk-through winter wonderland visitors will marvel at more than two million lights bringing to life holiday favorites in giant illuminated eye-catching displays, including stunning Winterscapes, beautiful floating swans, perennial holiday favorites (including Santa Claus), and more.
Guests will walk through a holiday wonderland that includes an enchanting snowflake corridor, playful polar bears and penguins, a 48-foot-tall Christmas tree, and more than a few holiday surprises. All displays are handmade by artisans whose specialized skills in lanterns go back generations, and are all-new, custom creations for this Festival.
In addition to the magical light displays, visitors will enjoy attractions that provide opportunities for unforgettable holiday memories. Experience the thrill of sledding with Santa’s Arctic Slide, a two-story slide like none other you’ve seen. Fun for kids and adults alike, this is a sledding adventure you will want to do again and again.
A snowball throw allows visitors to get hands-on with winter fun, trying their hands at hitting targets with real snowballs. Write a letter to Santa and drop it in the mailbox to the Big Guy in Red. At Holiday Wonder, guests will also find a world-class acrobatics show and holiday celebrations of music and dance several times throughout the evening.
Guests will enjoy authentic, delicious food from countries around the world, including China, Germany, Mexico and the United States, and you can shop for souvenirs to take home a piece of the holiday magic in the Holiday Wonder Market. Social Media enthusiasts will enjoy snapping pictures of the beautiful lanterns, and sharing their images on Instagram.
Holiday Wonder Dallas is an outdoor, walk-through winter wonderland featuring:
- Two million lights
- 23 illuminated scenes
- 750,000 sq. ft. of holiday displays in 17 acres
- A thrilling, two-story-tall arctic slide
- Dancers, acrobats, musicians and more
- Booths with food and special mementos to bring the holiday magic home
- Interactive opportunities for fun (have you written your letter to Santa yet?)
Dallas lights up Dallas Fair Park starting Nov. 21, running through Jan. 7, 2018, to celebrate the holiday Season from Thanksgiving through the New Year.
Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $12 for children ages 3 to 12, and free for children under 3 years of age with accompanying parent.
Family value packs are $54 for two adult tickets and two child tickets. ..
It’s a return of magical lanterns in Fair Park this winter, featuring artistic illumination
I have lots more pictures to share with you and you can find some of them on Instagram:
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
