Here’s what Southern California theme parks are doing for the holidays

It’s that point once more, after we all are tempted by vacation choices at our favourite parks. Right here’s what our native parks are providing up this yr:

The Disneyland Resort

The vacation season this yr on the Disneyland Resort will run from Nov. 11 by means of Jan. 8, with varied possibilities to have fun. Be taught extra at Disneyland.com.

Disneyland Park: A 60-foot-tall Christmas tree simply begging for picture opps anchors one finish of Major Avenue whereas Sleeping Magnificence’s Winter Fortress on the different finish is roofed in twinkling lights and shimmering icicles. Returning sights embody “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade and “Imagine … in Vacation Magic” fireworks on choose evenings. Santa will maintain courtroom in Critter Nation, whereas It’s a Small World and the Haunted Mansion will function their conventional vacation overlays.

Disney California Journey: The Disney Competition of Holidays options varied celebrations together with Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day, The favored “World of Coloration — Season of Mild” water present returns. Search for Santa at Redwood Creek Problem Path and different reside occasions, together with reside music, a personality celebration “Mickey’s Blissful Holidays,” the Viva Navidad! avenue celebration and the Vacation Toy Drummers. The Festive Meals Market additionally returns with 9 completely different kiosks providing vacation treats. Individuals should buy a Sip and Savor Cross to attempt them.

Knotts Berry Farm

Vacation enjoyable is scheduled at Knotts this yr from Nov. 18 by means of Jan. 8. Organizers promise “winter wonderland-inspired décor” with twinkling lights, garlands, snowflakes and extra. Particular exhibits embody “House for the Holidays” musical revue in addition to the basic ice present starring Snoopy, the Peanuts Gang, and a forged of world-class ice skaters. Vacation meals will probably be accessible, together with crispy breaded turkey bites, whereas the streets of Calico holds a craft village and extra. Additionally take a look at Santa’s Christmas Cabin, nightly tree lighting and a light-weight present in Camp Snoopy. Knotts.com

Legoland

This yr, the Holidays at Legoland California Resort in Carlsbad will run from Nov. 19 by means of Jan. 8 in Carlsbad. The enjoyable consists of nightly tree lightings of the park’s LEGO Christmas tree, which will probably be coated with lights and Lego ornaments.

After which there’s the particular children’ New Yr’s Eve celebration on Dec. 31, which can embody reside music and different leisure, plus a New Yr countdown at 6 p.m.–a transfer certain to please many mother and father. All vacation actions are included within the value of admission. (Word that Legoland not accepts money, in response to its web site. And reservations are required in some circumstances) Be taught extra: 760-918-5436 or at legoland.com/california/

SeaWorld San Diego

Vacation instances at Sea World will run from Nov. 14 by means of Jan. 8 this yr. Look out for reside leisure, festive meals and drinks and particular vacation shows such because the 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights. seaworld.com/san-diego/occasions

Sesame Place San Diego

“A Very Furry Christmas” runs from Nov. 12 to Jan. 8, on choose dates in Chula Vista.  The park is embellished to function a winter wonderland, together with Sesame Avenue Christmas exhibits,  the Sesame Avenue Christmas Parade, the Furry Associates Christmas Dance Celebration, and extra. Search for vacation video games, particular merchandise, and photographs with Sesame Avenue characters in vacation apparel.  sesameplace.com/san-diego/occasions/a-very-furry-christmas/

Six Flags Magic Mountain

Vacation within the Park will run on choose dates from Nov. 24 by means of Jan. 1 together with a brand new Merry Market situated close to Katy’s Kettle. It guarantees hundreds of thousands of lights, festive meals and particular exhibits, together with a touring toy soldier troupe, reside music and dancers, choreographed lights and visits with Santa. Treats to purchase embody fudge, peppermint bark and white chocolate sweet apples. Firepits supply the prospect to roast marshmallows. sixflags.com/magicmountain/occasions/holiday-in-the-park

Common Studios Hollywood

Put in your strolling footwear, as a result of the vacation season begins the day after Thanksgiving at Common. It would run till Sunday, Jan. 1. The occasions will function “Christmas within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas,” All the vacation actions are included in admission value. Try the village of Hogsmeade, which will probably be embellished for the vacations and have enjoyable actions, together with a capella performances from the Hogwarts Frog Choir. Sizzling Butterbeer can even be on the market. The village retailers will supply vacation gadgets together with personalised ornaments and notebooks. Vacation eating accessible at Three Broomsticks. After darkish, Hogwarts Fortress will function a light-weight projection present with animation and music known as “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts Fortress.”

At Common Plaza, the “Grinchmas Who-bilation” consists of the 65-foot-tall embellished tree, with a tree lighting ceremony nightly the place the Grinch tells his personal story together with the Whos from Whooville. The Grinch and his canine Max will maintain picture alternatives every day and extra. Particular treats will probably be on the market. Common Citywalk can even have a embellished tree and different décor.  UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour

A particular winter vacation function known as “Holidays Made Right here” is scheduled from Dec. 22 to Jan. 1 to be a part of the Studio Tour. (The tour is closed Dec. 25). The vacation particular options the Midwest Avenue Backlot, which is the set location for Stars Hole from the “Gilmore Women” TV sequence. Additionally discover holiday-themed trivia, guided excursions and behind-the-scenes tales from “Gremlins,” “Elf,” “Nationwide Lampoon’s Christmas Trip,” and plenty of different vacation fan favorites. “Gilmore Women” followers notably will take pleasure in seeing “Stars Hole, Connecticut” embellished for the vacations. Purchase sizzling chocolate and Pop-Tarts, discover the Gilmore Women units and see actual props and costumes from the present. Search for particular picture alternatives and merchandise from varied hit TV exhibits. Be taught extra at wbstudiotour.com.