The most enchanting, magical and festive time of the year, Christmas is around the corner. Christmas is
both a sacred religious holiday and a time of celebration. As you all
must be making plans to make this Christmas special for your family and
loved ones, this list brings to you 10 amazing theme parks which will
make your holiday an everlasting magical memory. These park celebrates
the true spirit of Christmas by offering exciting, exhilarating and
fun-filled events and attractions near
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10. King’s Island in Mason – Ohio
Kings Island is a 364-acre
amusement park located in Mason, Ohio. The park was opened in 1972 by
Taft Broadcasting Company. It is now owned by Cedar Fair Entertainment
Company. Kings Island is the most visited seasonal amusement park in the
U.S. with an estimated 3,000,000 visitors in 2009. The park offers 80
amazing rides, shows and attractions. Kings Island has won Amusement
Today’s Golden Ticket Award for having the “Best Kids’ Area” in the
world for nine consecutive years (2001–2010). In 1982 Kings Island held
its first Winterfest, a Christmas-time holiday event. The winterfest
offers a holiday-themed train ride, Grand Carousel, hayrides, and the
Enchanted Voyage, a water based dark ride along with special shops and
restaurants. It also entertains the visitors with holiday-themed
activities. Early on there were horse drawn carriage rides and hand
made crafts for sale all along International Street. Live holiday shows
could be seen at the American Heritage Music Hall. For further information, follow the Link.
9. North Pole Santa’s Workshop – Colorado
At the foot of Pikes Peak is the famous North Pole Santa’s Workshop.
This enchanted family theme park has something for every member
of the family. Here you can meet Santa Claus and his elves. The
park entertains the visitors with Christmas Tree Ride, swing through the
sky on the Enterprise Space Shuttle, and a ride on Antique Carousel.
There are around two dozen family-friendly rides in the park. The award
wining park also offers village shops stocked with unique gifts,
perfect for getting your holiday shopping done early. For more details,
you may visit the official Website.
8.Christmas at Universal Studios – Orlando
Christmas at Universal Orlando
Universal Orlando Resort is a theme park resort in Orlando, Florida operational with a joint partnership between NBC Universal and the Blackstone Group. It is the largest property owned by Universal Studios Theme Parks. The park celebrates the true spirit of Christmas by offering fun packed events and attractions near Christmas. It brings the Macy’s Holiday Parade which includes Macy’s signature giant balloons, including Uncle Sam and a toy soldier, plus floats, clowns, and guest marching bands. Santa Claus and his reindeer wrap up the parade. How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a Christmas special show which will leave you with smiles. For more details, please visit the Website.
7. Silver Dollar City – MISSOURI
6. Six Flags Discovery Kingdom – California
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, formerly Six Flags Marine World, Marine World, The New Marine World Theme Park, and Marine World Africa USA, is an animal theme park located in Vallejo, California. Christmas was celebrated in the park for the first time in 2007. Holiday in The Park
features Santa Claus, holiday themed shows, and other seasonal treats.
Discovery Kingdom also featured the world’s largest Christmas tree as
part of the celebration in 2007. The tree was 125 feet (38 m) tall and
had a diameter of 4 feet (1.2 m). Every year Holiday in the Park starts
the day after Thanksgiving. This year it started on Friday, November
26 and will run on select days until January 2, 2011. Regardless of the
temperature, there will be snow at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom on
Blitzen’s Wonderland Mountain this Christmas. Holiday shows starring
killer whales, sea lions, dolphins, and Looney Tunes characters will be
staged.The park offers many thrill rides, water rides, family rides and
rides for children. For further information,visit the Link.
5. Six Flags Over Texas
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. was founded in Texas and took its name from its first property, Six Flags Over Texas. The park opened on August 1, 1961. Holiday in The Park is a magically beautiful tradition started in 1985. It starts at the end of November and continues throughout the month of December. The park sparkles with thousands of lights during Christmas holidays. The rides, trees, pathways and shops all get decorated. Festive holiday shows, arts & crafts, and delicious seasonal food are a part of the Christmas celebrations. It also brings themed shows, such as “Honky Tonk Christmas” and “A Jolly Holiday.” Santaland, frosty snow hill, food & entertainment are available at Six Flags over Texas. The park has won the World’s Best Wooden Roller Coaster of 1999 award. For more details follow the Link.
4. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration – Orlando, Florida
SeaWorld Orlando is a theme park, and marine-life based park, near Orlando, Florida. It is owned by SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, a subsidiary of The Blackstone Group. As of 2009 it hosts 5.8 million guests on average every year. This makes it the seventh-most visited amusement park in the United States. The park has an amazing animal inventory. Many trained animals give amazing stage performances. It has amazing rides, interesting fireworks and beautifully laid Christmas trees. You will definitely enjoy a walk in the wintry, watery wonderland and immerse yourself in a sea of holiday trees. The glistening forest sparkles to music and lights up the water. Your heart will soar with wonder as the lights literally dance to holiday music and you will be immensely delighted with this Christmas treat. In addition to this there is Waterfront, the newest section of the park. It resembles a seaside Mediterranean village and contains shops and restaurants, as well as the park’s iconic Sky Tower ride. Details are at their Website.
3. Dollywood, Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival – Tennessee
Dollywood is a famous family amusement park in
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, United States. It hosts a traditional Christmas
holiday festival with special Christmas shows, food stalls, camping,
bonfire, family events, thrilling rides and other attractions in the
month of November and December every year. The park glistens with over 4
million sparking lights. It offers more than 40 amazing
rides. Dollywood has restaurants that bring heavenly food to tantalize
the taste buds. A special 25 pounds apple pie is also made during the
festival in three different flavors. This year the celebrations started
on November 6, 2010 and will continue till January 1, 2011. It has a
wonderful and amazing toy shop, Visits with Santa, where you can buy the perfect Christmas present for your kids. Carols of The Tree
is a marvelous and breathtaking night show which displays thousands of
lights and pyrotechnics synchronized with holiday music by the
Rivertown lake. And then there is Parade of Lights
which is a spectacular display of beautiful and traditional Christmas
Floats decorated with lights. This year the festival won the Golden
Ticket Award for Best Christmas Event for the third time. For more
details, visit the Website.
2. Christmas at Disneyland, Disneyland Resort – California
The Disneyland Resort transforms into a Christmas
wonderland in the month of November and December. This year the festive
celebrations started on November 12, 2010 and will continue till
January 2, 2011. Disneyland Resort hosts special parades, shows and
entertainment that are sure to make this a memorable holiday season for
your entire family. Christmas Fantasy Parade, The Candy Palace, fireworks, Santa and Haunted Mansion are few among a lot of the attractions offered by the park. For booking and details, visit the Link.
1. Christmas at Disney World – Orlando
The magical Walt Disney World Resort sure will bring
a smile on your sweethearts face. Disney World is the world’s largest
and most visited recreational resort, located approximately 6 miles
southwest of Orlando, Florida, USA. The resort covers an area of
30,080-acre. Guests with a Disney Resort reservation arriving at
Orlando International Airport get a special welcome and are transported
to their Disney resort from the airport using the complimentary
Disney Magical Express service. Disney World celebrates Christmas by
creating a fragrant and festive gingerbread house inside the lobby of
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort. Various Christmas special events
include, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Candlelight Processional, The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade and Festival of the Seasons. For booking and details, follow the Link.
