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Check Out a Selection of New Holiday Food Items Now Available at Universal Studios Hollywood

11/30/2021

 
Enjoy Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood, Now Until Sunday, January 9!
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Holiday Drinks
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Holiday Turkey Sandwich and Croissant
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Autumn Breeze Cocktail
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English Holiday Meal
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Frozen Pear Cider
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Hot Pear Cider
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Spiked Hot Chocolate
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The Wrong Reindeer Cocktail
Savory Items
Hot Holiday Turkey Sandwich
Holiday Turkey Croissant
Roast Beef Wrap
Max 22” Hot Dog
Turkey Waffle Stack
Turkey Leg Feast
English Holiday Meal
 
Festival Holiday Drinks
Hot Buttered Rum
Spiked Hot Chocolate
Hot Pear Cider
Frozen Holiday Pear Cider
Mulled Spice Wine
Hot Buttered Rum
White Wine Sangria
Winter Spritzer
Coca-Cola Coffee Float
Holiday Eggnog
Autumn Breeze Cocktail
The Wrong Reindeer Cocktail
Hot Chocolate
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Champurrado (Cinnamon Hot Chocolate)
 
Sweet Treats and Snacks
Holiday Vanilla Cake Jar
Chocolate Peppermint Cake Jar
Holiday Pinwheel Cookie
Mini Donuts
Star Cookie
Gingerbread Cupcake
Blue Snowflake Cupcake
Holiday Chocolate Glazed Donut
Cinnamon Roll Donut
Chocolate Peppermint Cereal Treat
Giant Pretzel
 
**Holiday items are located at various venues and carts throughout Universal Studios Hollywood**
 
More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.
 
 
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Holiday Turkey Meal
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Max Hot Dog
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Mulled Spiced Wine
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Wine Spritzer and White Wine Sangria
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CocaCola Coffee Float
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Holiday Cake Jars
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Holiday Eggnog
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Hot Buttered Rum
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Roast Beef Wrap
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The Wrong Reindeer Cocktail

Santa Claus is coming to Castle Park!  Duke’s Very Merry Village returns November 26

11/17/2021

 
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Inland Empire’s favorite amusement park will be decorated in 100,000 twinkling lights this winter
Riverside, CA (November 17, 2021) – ‘Tis the season to celebrate: winter holidays are happening at Castle Park! The annual Christmastime tradition, Duke’s Very Merry Village, returns to Castle Park to spread holiday cheer to families in Southern California.
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After the pandemic postponed Duke’s Very Merry Village in 2020, the Castle Park team is making a list and checking it twice to deliver a fun, family experience to the Inland Empire and beyond. Riverside’s favorite family destination will be decked with more than 100,000 bright lights, dozens of Christmas trees, wreaths and decorations. Castle Park’s 30 rides and attractions will be available for enjoyment in between strolls through the displays and sips of hot cocoa.
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Families will be able to meet the man himself during Brunch with Santa, a buffet meal including exclusive meet-and-greet time with Old St. Nick.  Guests can even participate in various activities like coloring, face painting, gingerbread house competitions, and more! Christmas music will fill the midway as guests walk to their favorite Castle Park rides like King’s Crown and the Castle Park Railroad. When night falls over Castle Park, snow will sprinkle around for families to enjoy in addition to signature food items like a Snowman funnel cake or milk and cookies. Duke’s Very Merry Village is the perfect holiday event for guests from 1 to 92.
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“Castle Park is excited to celebrate the season with all our friends from around the community,” said General Manager Ken Withers. “Duke will be decking the halls all season, so make your plans to visit his Very Merry Village this winter!”
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Duke’s Very Merry Village takes over Castle Park Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 26 to January 2. Opening Night will be headlined by an Ugly Sweater Party that Castle Park hopes to make the world’s largest! Held simultaneously with events at sister parks in Pennsylvania (Kennywood and Dutch Wonderland) and Connecticut (Lake Compounce), Castle Park guests can wear their ugliest holiday sweater to Duke’s Very Merry Village for a night of family fun with a chance to setting a new multi-location sweater-wearing record! Duke, a deejay and other entertainment will gather with guests at the stage across from the King’s Crown attraction at 4 p.m. on November 26 to get the official count. Opening Night will offer extra time for fun, with Castle Park open from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. For the rest of Duke’s Very Merry Village, park hours are 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Fridays, 12 – 8 on Saturdays, and 12 – 7 on Sundays.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Castle Park’s Black Friday sales event will kick off on Friday, November 19. Whether shopping for a no-frills, all fun Annual Pass or a higher-tier offering that includes access to special events including Duke’s Very Merry Village, ‘tis the season for great deals! Gold and Platinum level passes can start the fun in 2021: these top-tier offers include unlimited admission for this year’s Very Merry Village. For more information on Duke’s Very Merry Village and the best offers on admission tickets and Annual Passes, visit CastlePark.com.

LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT AND FERRARI ANNOUNCE WORLD PREMIERE OF NEW INTERACTIVE ATTRACTION BUILT ON KIDS' CREATIVITY!

11/9/2021

 
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Build and Race Allows Kids to Build, Test and Race, Opening Spring 2022!
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (November 9, 2021) – LEGOLAND® Parks, a global leader in family entertainment, and Ferrari, the world’s most recognizable luxury sports cars brand, announced the world’s first LEGO® Ferrari “Build and Race” interactive attraction is coming to LEGOLAND® California Resort in spring of 2022. Featuring a life-size Ferrari F40 model developed by the LEGO® Group, Build and Race puts guests in the driver’s seat as they make their way through the “garage” to the “racetrack” using their creativity and imagination to build, test and race their own LEGO Ferrari.

“Ferrari is renowned for manufacturing cars unique in terms of performance, innovation and design, setting the standard for luxury and excellence within the automotive world. We have millions of young guests who can be inspired from this to create their own unique cars in this one-of-a-kind testing and racing facility,” said LEGOLAND California Resort President Kurt Stocks.

​“We are excited to build upon our existing relationship with the LEGO Group by combining our leading brands within this transformative entertainment attraction. The Build and Race experience has been designed to engage with both Ferrari and LEGO lovers of all ages, aligning with Ferrari’s strategy to reach out to its younger fans,” said Director of Location Based Entertainment & Esports for Ferrari Annabel Rochfort.

Build and Race features three zones designed to be interactive and inspiring. A LEGO pit crewmember will greet guests as they enter the attraction, sharing Ferrari fun facts, race history, and showcasing themed LEGO race gear and awards. Once inside the garage, guests have the opportunity to sit in a life-size Ferrari F40 model developed by the LEGO Group and have their photo taken. The journey continues as guests get to tap into their creativity and build their own LEGO Ferrari car to race at one of three racetracks which include the test zone, steering test track and speed test track. Each track offers guests different obstacles, challenges and a chance to clock in the fastest time. A DUPLO® build zone offers younger guests the chance to drive their imagination and design their own creation out of bigger bricks as well! LEGO minifigure mechanics and crew members will prompt build inspirations throughout the entire experience.

Finally, once guests have customized their vehicles, raced them through the obstacles and heard the engines roar, they will be able to create a custom digital Ferrari race car. Guests can digitally scan their vehicle and further customize their Ferrari along with their minifigure racing driver. Once complete, the cars are digitally projected on a LEGO racetrack based on Pista di Fiorano (a private racetrack owned by Ferrari mainly for development and testing purposes) and guests can compete with other cars digitally for the fastest race lap!
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Build and Race will be included in the price of admission to LEGOLAND California Resort. For LEGOLAND California Resort ticket prices, operating schedule and additional information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call 760-918-LEGO (5346).

Six Flags Magic Mountain Lights Up the Holiday Season With the Return of Holiday in the Park®

11/9/2021

 
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The “Thrill Capital of the World” Transforms into a Magical Winter Wonderland
VALENCIA, California — November 9, 2021 -- Six Flags Magic Mountain lights up the holiday season with the return of the beloved winter extravaganza--Holiday in the Park—select days November 20 through January 2. Revelers of all ages will be delighted as the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with more than two million twinkling lights in eight uniquely themed areas. The magic of Holiday in the Park begins at 5:00pm on select nights throughout the 125-acre park amidst the thrilling collection of world-class coasters and family attractions. From festive entertainment and musical light displays, to delicious seasonal treats and limited-edition holiday-themed gifts and souvenirs, it’s a holiday spectacular for all to enjoy.

“We are excited to be celebrating the magic of the season with the return of our annual holiday event,” said Park President Don McCoy. “Following last year’s successful, first-ever Holiday in the Park Drive-thru event, it feels particularly meaningful to return to the Six Flags holiday traditions our guests have come to love and expect. To commemorate this important occasion, we’re expanding Holiday in the Park by adding even more lights and new theming around the park, elevating the thrilling sights and sounds of the holidays in a truly captivating way,” added McCoy.

For a taste of the holidays, Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park exclusive culinary delights will light up your taste buds with a wide variety of specialty holiday-inspired main courses like turkey poutine, cranberry pulled pork sandwiches, and brisket and mac ’n cheese egg rolls. If that’s not enough, festive sweets and treats include freshly made peppermint bark, cinnamon apple funnel cakes, Rudolph’s Thrill Shakes, and much more. Guests can also cozy up with loved ones and roast marshmallows over an open fire pit at one of several locations around the park.

To add to the merriment, guests can take home Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs including novelty apparel, ornaments, and soft plush toys. For every Holiday Friend plush toy purchased, Six Flags will donate five dollars to Special Olympics.

As guests enter Holiday in the Park, they will experience eight immersive and one-of-a-kind themed areas, including:
  • The NEW HollyRock!, located in The Underground, takes guests back in time through a lighted time-travel tunnel into the fabulous 1950’s, for a rockabilly holiday extravaganza featuring thousands of lights, a dazzling 22-foot tree, classic cars, festive “oldies” music, jolly jugglers, an open fire pit to roast s’mores, and more;
  • The reimagined Peppermint Path, lined with thousands of candy cane red and white lights, offers a twisted peppermint surprise along the midway from Viper to Katy’s Kettle;
  • Polar Point, located near Viper, returns as a fan favorite from the Holiday in the Park Drive-thru Experience with whimsical icy lights and larger-than-life snow sculptures in an enchanted winter wonderland;
  • Santa’s Village is home to Santa and Mrs. Claus along with their merry elves. Visit Santa in his Cottage or join Mrs. Claus for holiday stories and crafts. Located in the Golden Bear Plaza every Holiday in the Park operating day beginning at 1:00 pm until December 24;
  • Merry Lane, located in METROPOLISTM featuring thousands of twinkling lights synchronized to holiday music and magnificent, larger-than-life 30-foot brilliantly lit walk through ornaments. Plus, guests can make their holiday wishes nearby at the Wishing Oak, a hundred-year-old oak tree illuminated with thousands of white lights;
  • Gleampunk District is beautifully lit with thousands of lights along the tree-lined streets and planters, transporting guests into the 19th century with the sights and sounds of the Industrial Revolution. On the façade of Gearworks Theater, revelers will view a delightful video journey into the inner workings of the Steampunk Candy and Toy Factory;
  • Holiday Square will dazzle guests with a kaleidoscope of hundreds of thousands of breath-taking colored lights on trees and buildings throughout the area, sprinkled with the wonder of falling snowflakes for everyone to enjoy; and
  • Snowy Nights, a novel celebration of the season with silvery trees and a live holiday show featuring contemporary music and themed dancers on the Full Throttle stage.
Holiday in the Park Operating Hours and Days:
10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. – November 20–28, December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18–31, January 1, 2
10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. – December 3, 10, 17

For the ultimate holiday gift, buy a Six Flags Magic Mountain 2022 Season Pass or Membership and enjoy the new Six Flags Rewards program which includes offers for free food, souvenirs, tickets, and one-of-a-kind in-park experiences, plus park admission to Fright Fest® and Holiday
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For more information on Season Passes, Memberships, or Holiday in the Park, please visit www.sixflags.com/magicmountain.

About Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of waterparks in North America, with 27 parks across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. For 60 years, Six Flags has entertained millions of families with world-class coasters, themed rides, thrilling waterparks and unique attractions. Six Flags is committed to creating an inclusive environment that fully embraces the diversity of our team members and guests. For more information, visit www.sixflags.com.

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Check Out a Selection of Seasonal Fall Food Items Now Available at Universal Studios Hollywood

11/5/2021

 
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From Left to Right: Butternut Squash Soup, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Chowder Bowls, Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce, Cheese Tamale with Red and & Green Sauce, Turkey Leg with Cranberry Glaze, and Hot Chocolate & Pumpkin Spice Cake in a Jar
Butternut Squash Soup (Vegan)
Turkey Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Clam Chowder in a Bread Bowl
Turkey Leg w/ Cranberry Glaze
Cheese Tamale with Red & Green Sauce
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Beef Birria Tacos w/ Red Sauce
Baguette Dog
Hot Chocolate Cake in a Jar
Pumpkin Spice Cake in a Jar
Horchata Churro Bites
Pesto Pasta Salad 
 
More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

Knott's Merry Farm Returns with Holiday Favorites to Celebrate the Season

11/2/2021

 
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Experience the Joyous Season with Magical Decor, Charming Holiday Shows and so much more!
BUENA PARK, CA. (November 2021) – Beginning November 19 through January 2, guests can enjoy the holidays at Knott's Merry Farm with a complete park transformation into a classic winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights, miles of themed garland, jumbo snowflakes, and a variety of picturesque seasonal settings. This year, the park brings back all your holiday favorites with Christmas shows like Home for the Holidays, a musical revue featuring classic seasonal tunes, outstanding performers, holiday lights and magical dancing toys, and the beloved ice show starring the famous beagle, the Peanuts Gang, and a cast of world-class ice skaters in Merry Christmas, Snoopy!, offering experiences for park-goers of all ages. With lively shows, beautiful holiday décor, and delicious holiday treats, Knott's Merry Farm is sure to create lasting holiday memories for the whole family.
 
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with all your beloved, festive favorites that can only be found at Knott's Merry Farm:
  • Festive yuletide cheer is in store at Knott's Merry Farm with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes. Guests will be swept into a magical scene of an old-fashioned winter wonderland and celebrate timeless traditions.
 
  • Snoopy, the Peanuts, and a cast of world-class ice skaters return this holiday season to perform in the spectacular ice show, Merry Christmas, Snoopy! in the Walter Knott Theater. During the show, filled with whimsy and stunning skating, Snoopy enjoys all the best parts of the season, including trimming the Christmas tree, awaiting Santa's arrival, and attending the festive Christmas Ball! Performances are available on select dates during Knott's Merry Farm.
 
  • In the intimate setting of Ghost Town's historic Bird Cage Theatre, Knott's melodrama company brings to life Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol and Marley's Wings. In Marley's Wings, the Ghost of Jacob Marley returns in a holiday musical that is destined to become a classic! The Bird Cage piano will come alive with great new songs like "Raise the Rafters," "Christmas in Heaven," and "The Bah Hum Bug," to name a few. Marley is on a mission! Performances are available on select dates during Knott's Merry Farm.
 
  • The holiday season celebration continues at the Camp Snoopy Theatre with A Peanuts Guide to Christmas. The PEANUTS Gang offer their take and unique wisdom on surviving the holidays while singing a mashup of their favorite holiday tunes. After the show, head right over to the Peanuts Meet and Greet area to capture a lasting holiday memory with your favorite character!
 
  • Be transported back in time to a Victorian Christmas by the Calico Carolers, Knott's own vocal quartet, as they perform the songs of the season throughout the streets of Ghost Town. Or travel to Calico Park for a soulful serenade of Christmas classics by acapella group, The Sleigh bells. You can also always grab a seat (and a plate!) at Fireman's BBQ, where our legendary Bluegrass Duo takes the stage with a variety of classic bluegrass hits and old favorites, our Duo will have your toes tappin' and your hands clappin'!
 
  • Swing in the season at Boardwalk Ballroom! The dance floor is open as the best swing bands around put their own spin on the season at the Tinsel Top Club. Or head over to the Boardwalk to experience the Rockin’ Reindeer, a musical duo who are the key to the season and a great way to enhance a wonderful meal at Boardwalk BBQ!
 
  • Join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot stompin’, down home dose of Christmas cheer the only way they know how – with energetic music and comedy for the whole family!  You won’t be able sit still when these talented musicians hit the stage at Wagon Camp! Or grab a seat for a South of the Border Show filled with rich history, tradition and the spirit of the season. Traditional mariachi is the name of the game at the Fiesta Plaza Stage with the Mariachi Angelitas.
 
  • Join 1950's radio personalities Wayne Deer and Ginger Snaps as they present their annual Christmas broadcast from the KNOT studio in the heart of the Boardwalk. This hilarious duo does it all, from spinning records to taking requests. And keep an ear out for some important Christmas commercials.
 
  • Everyone's favorite time of the year in Ghost Town is when Wilderness Dance Hall joyously transforms into Santa's Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends. It's also home to an array of holiday treats, including freshly baked cookies, delectable pastries and seasonal drinks such as gourmet hot chocolate with marshmallows or a cold glass of milk, perfect for dunking your cookie in.
 
  • Mrs. Claus is back in the North Pole managing the elves as they get ready to deliver toys to all the good boys and girls. She has left her trusty bakers in charge at Mrs. Claus' Kitchen. Kids can help decorate one of Mrs. Claus' delicious cookies for a small nominal fee and bring home their delightful creations.
 
  • Even more delicious holiday dishes and one-of-a-kind treats can be found throughout Knott's Merry Farm. Guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, crispy breaded turkey bites filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce or funnel cake topped with pumpkin pie flavors and maple syrup sauce. Holiday favorites are also in-store with apple pie spiced loaves, tasty gingerbread cookies and delectable chocolate and cranberry flavored macarons in our bakery locations.  
 
  • Every night during Merry Farm, when the sun sets, the park comes alive as the lights of the season brighten the night and kick off a night filled with memories for the whole family! In Ghost Town, a magical Snow and Glow experience takes place that fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while snow gently falls in a spectacular one-of-a-kind moment to share with loved ones.
 
  • Knott's Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing. You are sure to find a gift for everyone on your list this season!

The perfect stocking stuffer is now on sale. A new 2022 Season Pass includes unlimited visits thru December 17, this year plus all of 2022, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott's Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark.  Pricing and more information available at knotts.com
 
For more information about Knott's Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the holiday hashtag #MerryFarm.

REVEL IN LEGO® CHEER AS HOLIDAYS AT LEGOLAND® CALIFORNIA RESORT RETURNS!

11/2/2021

 
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Featuring Live Entertainment, Holiday LEGO® Characters and the Theme Park’s Famous 30-foot LEGO Christmas Tree Nov. 20 to Jan. 2.
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CARLSBAD, Calif. (November, 2, 2021) – Snowfall, twinkling lights and the smell of holiday treats fill the family theme park as Holidays at LEGOLAND® California Resort is back! Presented by Hallmark Channel, home of the country’s number one destination for holiday programming, Countdown to Christmas, guests can feel the LEGO® cheer from Nov. 20 through January 2, 2022 with live entertainment, festive décor and a LEGO® Christmas tree!

Sparkling lights trim the buildings in Fun Town as it transforms into a winter wonderland! Guests can revel at the world-famous LEGO Christmas tree, standing 30-feet tall and constructed out of more than 245,000 forest green DUPLO® bricks. The tree is adorned with more than 400 LEGO ornaments and 11,000 LED lights shining through the winter nights. Guests wanting to snap the perfect holiday card photo can pose with life-size LEGO models of Santa and his reindeer in Fun Town or with their favorite festive costume characters which include LEGO Santa, LEGO Toy Soldier and the LEGO Gingerbread Man.

LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel will join in on the holiday celebration with décor and live entertainment throughout the holiday season. The holiday festivities continue at SEA LIFE® aquarium with a special daily dive show and winter craft activities.

As the holidays wind down, families can rock into the New Year with LEGO characters Jake and Emily at LEGOLAND California Resort during the annual Kids’ New Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31. Starting at 6 p.m.,

the countdown to end the year begins and families can enjoy a spectacular fireworks display welcoming in 2022.

For more Holidays information, visit www.LEGOLAND.com or call (760) 918-LEGO (5346).

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