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Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

See the Safari Park in a whole new light! Take a holiday expedition of light and travel through places that glow and twinkle with holiday cheer. Holiday tunes set the mood, and seasonal food treats tempt you throughout your journey.

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November 25–26; December 2, 3, 9, 10,  16–23, and 26–31

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San Diego Zoo Safari Park 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd Escondido, CA 92027-9614

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Nov 24 - Dec 31, 2023 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Please check our website for current hours.

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Its the most wonderful time of the year

Experience the Holidays like never before! Come join us during the Holiday Season for festive lights, Santa, reindeer and so much more! Bring the whole family and join us in Holiday cheer.

Take in all of the lights and sounds as you journey throughout the park. 

With the park lit up, we promise you and your family a magical winter wonderland experience!!

Walk-Thru Holiday Lights

See specific days under park information price regular admission season passes pass holders enter at no additional cost.

Meet Santa in our Safari Pavilion beyond our Reindeer Barn, find the Grinch slinking around the park, LIVE ice carvings in our Swan Pavilion next to the Gift Shop, and a photo opportunity with a baby Kangaroo in our Reindeer Barn. Ask a staff if you need assistance!

Drive-Thru Live Nativity Scene

Closed until holiday season 2023.

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Safari Park Wild Holidays Guide and Review 2024

Where is the Safari Park Wild Holidays

Wild Holidays is hosted at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park in Escondido, San Diego North County, about 35 miles away from the San Diego Zoo (which is located near Downtown San Diego).

It’s not that far of a drive from downtown San Diego, but if there’s traffic it can take around 45 minutes. I recommend following our carsick hacks if you or your little ones get motion sickness on road trips.

15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd, Escondido, CA 92027

When is the Safari Park Wild Holidays

Safari Park Wild Holidays is on select nights during the holiday season .

Stay Tuned for Safari Park Wild Holiday Dates for 2024.

Safari Park Wild Holiday Dates for 2022: November 25–27; December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17–23, and 26–January 1

Wild Holidays in 2021 was on select nights from 11/26/21-1/2/22, 4 pm-8 pm .

Check back for Wild Holiday times for 2024 . Once the times are released by the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, I will add them here.

What is included in the Safari Park Wild Holidays

The Wild Holidays event at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is included in the admission to the park .

There are various holiday entertainments, lights, music , and decorations spread throughout the park during the holiday season.

If you’re looking for an adventure to get your whole family into the holiday spirit, the Wild Holidays event at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park does not disappoint.

Be sure to print out a Travel Journal for your kids so they can record the adventure.

Wild Holidays Entertainment 

• Safari Parker (kid’s story time)
• Holiday Troubadour (guitar)
• Firefly Stilt Walkers
• Turtle Doves (violins)
• Sweater Weather (guitar & percussion)
• Photos with Santa (Note: may not be available after 12/25)

If you do anything during Wild Holidays, see Safari Parker .

There was surprise snow at the end of Safari Parker’s “‘Twas the Night Before Wild Holidays,” a fun interactive story for the kids.

Our girls were mesmerized and we had bubbles all over our hair and Christmas sweaters!

The Firefly Stilt Walkers were super fun to see. We were talking with one Firefly, and he said his sister’s name was Evangeline (a subtle nod to the Princess and the Frog).

Our toddler preferred them from a distance, but still enjoyed their lights and wings. Try and get pictures with them before it gets too dark, but make sure to swing back around and see them fully lit up at night.

As for photos with Santa , there was no line when we went. This could change depending on the day and visitor count, but it seemed to be the pattern for Wild Holidays in 2021.

Santa was so helpful with getting the girls to smile for the photos and gave them each a candy cane after.

There was no cost to meet Santa during Wild Holidays, but pictures were available for purchase.

We got the package that included the print & digital downloads so we could have all of the photos and different border options.

Wild Holidays Music to Lights Shows

• Nairobi Lantern Walk
• Light up the Holidays
• Bridge of Lights

If you’re someone who loves Christmas lights , the Safari Park Wild Holidays music and light shows are a must.

The Bridge of Lights was absolutely stunning! The whole bridge to the tigers was lit up and synced to a variety of Christmas songs.

This is a long bridge too, so it’s not like a little tunnel that you quickly exit out of. The Safari Park light tunnel spans the entire length of the bridge leading up to the Tiger Trail and Walkabout Australia exhibits.

Plus, you need to go through it again to get back to the park entrance, so it’s set up very well to thoroughly enjoy the attraction.

The Safari Park Nairobi Lantern Walk was very pretty.

I was expecting it to just be some lights and background music, but the music was queued up to the flickering of the lanterns for a very holiday-filled ambiance.

Another light display I wasn’t sure about was Light up the Holidays , but it was super fun & got us all dancing! 

You just never know if something like this will be just music or a one-song wonder. Different holiday music played from Safari Park Radio 197.2 while the lights danced around. The result was a combination of different colors, different patterns, and multiple songs. It was so awesome and queued up perfectly to the beat.

Wild Holidays Lights & Decor

• The Spirit of the Season
• Journey of Light
• Baja Gardens

Beautiful decorations and great photo ops were everywhere in the Safari Park Wild Holiday areas.

There’s a large glowing “Wild Holidays” sign on the way to the Bridge of Lights. Again, I recommend taking your photo in the daylight but then swinging back around at night to see it all lit up.

If you head over to the elevator going down to the Lion Camp and African Loop enclosures, you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful Christmas Tree and a stunning view of the Savannah.

Other glowing lights and decorations are scattered throughout the park, and the Baja Gardens receive their own special holiday lighting treatment.

Other Safari Park Wild Holidays Tips & Info

• Get there Earlier to see Animals During the Day
• Take Pictures before Dark
• Check the Schedule for Entertainment Times

The later Safari Park Wild Holiday hours are more for just the Christmas event areas, so get there early if you want to see more animals . 

We easily saw the tigers, kangaroos, and animals along the Nairobi Walk.

However, the entire area down by the elephants and Africa loop was closed off when it got dark.

Take pictures earlier then enjoy the scenery & lights at night .

I mentioned this earlier, but I can’t stress it enough. The lights are absolutely amazing, but if you want clear pictures and don’t have the best night photography skills (or kids who stay still during longer exposure times), then take the photos before dark and take the rest of the evening to just enjoy the holiday lights.

If you really want the lights to be on for your photos, you can get some decent pictures of the lights at dusk.

Many of the entertainment events are scheduled frequently throughout the night . I would pick which ones are a must-do and plan to be in that area around your preferred time (especially if you have a toddler who might start falling asleep).

Check-in with Santa Clause since he does have a break scheduled.

The Safari Park employees were very helpful in providing us with the info we needed. We made it to Safari Parker’s first performance and back to Santa before our toddler decided to take a nap .

Safari Park Wild Holidays Summary

Overall, the Wild Holidays experience at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park is a fun way to get into the spirit of the holiday season.

If you’re looking for Halloween fun, definitely check out both the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for more holiday-themed events. Sea World San Diego also has a great Spooktacular for September and October.

If you’re looking for additional experiences, then check out the Roar and Snore or read our review on SeaWorld San Diego’s Beluga Whale Encounter .

Does San Diego Safari Park have Christmas lights

Yes, and the Safari Park Wild Holidays is an amazing way to get into the holiday spirit. 

Entertainment, lights, music, and decorations are all included in the cost of admission. Prints or digital copies of photos with Santa are extra, but meeting Santa does not cost extra.

Is San Diego Safari Park open on Christmas?

Yes, the San Diego Safari Park is open every day of the year. Just be sure to check their website or app for updated park hours, as closing time varies on weekends, weekdays, and holidays. 

Be sure to catch the entertainment, lights, and music of Safari Park Wild Holidays included with admission.

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SAFARI PARK'S MAGICAL CHRISTMAS EVENT IS BACK

From 25 November and running daily until Christmas Eve, guests will have the chance to see Santa during the day, or on selected dates, visit Santa in his grotto during the evening’s Lantern Festival event.

Ahead of the month-long celebration, Santa had a good look around the Park’s Discovery Trail, which has been transformed into a winter wonderland, with over 400 Christmas trees, lights, baubles, new photo points and even thick layers of ‘snow’.

Additionally, the Park has installed two amazing winter lantern scenes, which look incredible during the day, but really come to life when the sun sets.

Bethan Davis, PR & Events Officer, said, “We are so excited to welcome guests to this year’s Santa Safari, as the Park has never looked this magical. Our team of ‘elves’ have been working really hard to make sure everything is perfect for Santa’s arrival, with not a garland, tree or bauble out of place!

“This year, we’ve installed a whole host of brand-new features, including a gigantic Christmas tree, two photo points for children, animated characters in the grotto and our outdoor sleigh has been transformed. Children will be able to experience falling ‘snow’ and write a letter to Santa too, which they can post in our cheeky talking post-box. Santa has given everything his seal of approval, so has now retired to his cosy grotto, ready to meet families from Friday. We hope everyone has a magical and festive time with us.”

Guests to the grotto will be greeted by Santa’s team of friendly elves who will magically transport families to the North Pole on Santa’s sleigh, captained by a new welcoming owl.

Disembarking the sleigh, they will follow a path through a magical winter wonderland, busy elf workshop and reindeer stables, finally reaching the grotto to pay a visit to the big man himself.

Children will receive a memento of their day by having a picture taken of themselves with Santa which they can then take home, alongside being able to choose their very own present from the elves’ workshop.

Also included in the package is a visit to Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, where children can enjoy a drink and cookie, whilst adults are treated to a hot drink and mince pie.

There is also the chance for guests to win a Family Annual Pass, by entering the ‘Letters to Santa’ competition, where children can write a letter to Santa and post it in his magical talking post box.

Additionally, guests visiting this winter can experience a virtual reality sleigh ride – a magical 4D adventure to the North Pole, helping Santa to test out his sleigh before his big journey on Christmas Eve.

As Santa Safari coincides with the Park’s Lantern Festival event, a variety of ticketing options are available, including an evening ticket which includes lanterns and an ‘Ultimate Winter Ticket’, which includes a day visit to Santa Safari, all the animal attractions, talks and shows, then Lantern Festival on the evening.

Tickets can be booked in advance via the Park’s website, where guests can also see the calendar of events: www.wmsp.co.uk/tickets .

Santa Safari runs from 25 November until Christmas Eve, and the charge is £33.00 for adults and children aged 3-64, £13.00 for under 3s and £30.00 for concessions. Adventure Theme Park rides are not open during the winter season.

Further information about West Midland Safari Park is available from the Park’s website www.wmsp.co.uk or by telephone 01299 402114. Find out more on the Safari Park’s official Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/WestMidSafari .  

West Midland Safari Park is an award-winning visitor attraction, located in Worcestershire in the heart of England. It is home to a variety of all-weather attractions, including four miles of drive-through safari, the largest animatronic dinosaur exhibit in the UK and a theme park. With acres of versatile outdoor space, easy access from the M5 and free parking, WMSP is the perfect venue.

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Christmas at West Midland Safari Park

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Join us and celebrate Christmas in style with three distinctively different venues and a selection of events to choose from.

Christmas Party Nights - £55 per person

Includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival

Three-course dinner

Dancing until late

Themed Nights - £40 per person

Including 80's, 90's, UB40, Abba, George Micheal and Bavarian

Food included

New Years Eve Events - from £28 per person

Enjoy a New Years Eve Ball, a family New Years Eve Party or New Years Eve at Cellarz

Exclusive Hire - from £30 per person

If you're interested in hiring out Cellarz for a private party please call direct on 01299 406460 or email [email protected]

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• Accessible toilets - All guest toilet facilities throughout the park have baby changing facilities and have wheelchair accessible unisex toilet provisions. No RADAR key is needed.
• Age friendly
• All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - African Trading Company, Jungle Bazaar and African Queen Trading area all spacious retail outlets and can be accessed fully by wheelchair users. Mumbo Jumbo can be partially accessed by wheelchair users. Help will be willingly given to reach goods on higher shelves in all outlets. All doors are usually left open unless it is very poor weather, and full staff assistance is offered to all visitors who may require it. A hearing loop is available at the reception should one be required, and may be used in the main reception, or at any of the individual pay kiosks.
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• Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - A hearing loop is available at the reception should one be required, and may be used in the main reception, or at any of the individual pay kiosks.
• Guide Dogs Permitted - Assistance dogs are allowed access to all pedestrian areas apart from walk-through animal exhibits. They are not allowed in the drive-through Safari for safety reasons and would constitute a breach of the Zoo Licensing Regulations. On some occasions it may be possible to leave assistance dogs at the front reception for the duration of the drive-through Safari. If they cannot be accommodated, kennels are available a short distance from reception. DOGS... We regret that animals are not allowed inside the Park. Dog kennels are available. A lock can be collected from reception for a £5.00 refundable deposit. Dogs need to remain in kennels for the duration of your visit. Kindly Note: Our kennels provide basic accommodation for your pet. Whilst drinking water is available, we do not provide water bowls or blankets. Please feel free to bring along any items that you consider would make your pet feel more comfortable.
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• Ramp / Level Access - A small number of wheelchairs can be collected from reception and are free of charge. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Users must leave a valid drivers license or set of car keys as a deposit.
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• On-Site café/restaurant - Dino Diner - An immersive and enchanting eating experience for dinosaur lovers and families alike. A brand new menu features a range of mouth-watering options, from lighter bites to ‘big eats’ – there is something for both carnivores and herbivores. Burger Co. - Take the weight off and try something tasty in our African-themed restaurant, located in the Adventure Theme Park. A few of our popular meals include our 6oz Burger, Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Chicken & Mango Salad. Little Burgers and half cuts for children make it perfect for the whole family. Pic 'N' Mix Sweet Shop – Souvenir rock or fudge, alongside traditional pick ‘n’ mix, candyfloss and chocolate bars. Refreshment Kiosks - Selling ice creams, hot and cold drinks and wrapped snacks. Fancy a picnic? – Use one of the many outside picnic benches or grassy spots throughout the park. All catering outlets are accessible by wheelchair users. Menus and information in these outlets are not currently available in either Braille or on tape.
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• On site parking - Guests arriving in their own vehicle can pay at one of the pay kiosks without having to leave their car; groups arriving by coach or minibus and pedestrians may pay at the main reception. The reception desk has an accessible counter for wheelchair users. The roadway leads from the self-drive Safari to the main car park, which consists of hard-standing, grass, and coach/minibus parking. Parking is free for all customers. 37 dedicated parking spaces for blue badge holders are located next to the entrance for the Plaza shopping area.
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• Guided Tours Available for Groups - The following prices and offers are available for groups of 12 or more paying people arriving by coach or minibus. Adult Admission - £7.25 (16-64yrs) Child Admission - £6.75 (3-15yrs) Under 3's Admission - Free Senior Citizen Admission - £6.99 Disabled Admission - £6.99 (available to blue badge holders) Student Admission - £6.99 (available to student card holders) Please Note: Admission prices do not include amusements or rides. Wristbands and Ride Tickets are available to purchase separately on the day of your visit from the Amusements area. HOW TO BOOK OR FIND OUT MORE... •Phone 01299 400700 •Email [email protected]

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Review: Santa Safari at West Midland Safari Park

One of the most anticipated events in the year for us is our annual trip to West Midland Safari Park . We first went in September 2017. You can read all about our first trip here . We then returned in November 2017 for their Santa Safari which you can read about here , and then we were lucky enough to return again earlier this year for their Ice Age Exhibition which you can read about here .

Last Saturday we returned again for their Santa Safari. The Santa Safari is a magical festive day out for all the family. It combines a 4-mile self drive safari and a visit to Santa to make a truly memorable experience.

When we arrived we were greeted by a friendly elf who confirmed our booking, handed us a map of the safari drive through and walk through, and also allowed us to buy some animal feed.

The self drive safari is always a favourite of mine. In particular feeding the giraffes and seeing the elephants. This time, however, the star of the ‘safari show’ was definitely the baby rhino.

One minute we were feeding the deer through our car window when all of a sudden a fully grown rhino ran by our car chasing after her baby rhino!

It was such an amazing sight! The baby rhino was having lots of fun chasing the birds around!

Another amazing moment was hearing the white lions roaring! It was truly amazing! Here are some photos from the drive through safari.

After the drive through safari we headed into the walk-through area. In the summer, you’ll find lots of rides suitable for all ages. These are closed during the Santa Safari, but there’s still plenty to see and do! With Christmas crafts, face-painting, the BOJ playground, stalls and more!

When booking your Santa safari online you can choose a time slot to see Santa. Our time slot was 1-1.30pm. When we arrived we were greeted again by a friendly elf who talked to our twin girls whilst leading the way for us.

We boarded Santa’s sleigh and sat right at the front! We had a great view of the reindeer!

The elf talked to us about Santa whilst we rode on his magical sleigh. The walls began to move which really did give the impression that the sleigh was moving. It had me believing that we were anyway! When we arrived at the ‘North Pole’ it was like entering a magical winter wonderland! There was lots of snow, twinkly lights, Christmas music and polar bears!

After a short queue a friendly elf asked our girls for their names and talked to them about Christmas, and Santa. She even complimented our girls on their Christmas jumpers and said that Santa would love them!

Before we knew it, it was time to meet Santa! My husband and I were really impressed. Santa really took the time to talk to our girls about what they’d like for Christmas before telling them all about how his elves and himself had forgotten to do the dishes that morning leaving Mrs Clause in a bit of a mood! It was very funny! Our girls then posed for a photo on their own with Santa, and then for another one with mummy and daddy too. We then headed into Santa’s workshop where our girls were able to choose a special gift each from Santa.

As always the gifts available were fantastic. There was plenty of choice for all ages from cuddly toys, board games and even a ukulele! R chose a big, yellow Power Ranger toy, and M chose a doll and horse stable set.

We then headed over to Mrs Claus’s kitchen for a nice, warm hot chocolate, cookie and a mince pie!

After our hot chocolate we wandered over to the BOJ park for the girls to have a play before seeing the meerkats and feeding some of the goats!

Lastly we went through the Ice Age Exhibition and the girls couldn’t resist counting some of the animals teeth!

Overall we had a wonderful time at West Midland Safari Park, in particular the Santa Safari really put us in the Christmas mood!

The Santa Safari runs daily up until the 24th December. Booking online costs £20.40 per adult, £17.00 for children aged 3-15, and under 3’s are £6.80. You can also buy animal food for £3.50 online. For more information and to book  click here .

Whilst at West Midland Safari Park I filmed some of our favourite bits, including our sleigh ride and talking the elves! You can watch the video below.

My husband has also written about our trip. You can read his review here .

For the purpose of this review we received complimentary tickets for the Santa Safari. All views and opinions are 100% my own!

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Dave – Dad’s Turn

November 30, 2018 at 6:16 am

Waw! That looks and sounds great! So close too #thatfridaylinky

Enda Sheppard

November 30, 2018 at 10:47 am

Looks like a brilliant day all around!! #ThatFridayLinky

Wrae Sanders

November 30, 2018 at 1:19 pm

The animal pics were great! I wish there was something like that where I live.

November 30, 2018 at 8:07 pm

Aw the baby rhino is so cute! Looks like you all had a great time #ThatFridayLinky

November 30, 2018 at 8:16 pm

Have never thought of combining safari and Santa but looks like you made magical memories which is all life is about #ThatFridayLinky

Jo (A Rose Tinted World)

December 1, 2018 at 3:01 pm

This sounds like a great day out! My LO loves animals so she would love this! #ThatFridayLinky

Jo – Pickle & Poppet

December 2, 2018 at 9:27 pm

It looks like you an absolutely amazing time! #ThatFridayLinky

December 5, 2018 at 6:36 pm

What a lovely day out and hot chocolate and mince pies very festive #thatfridaylinky

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Get ready for an unforgettable day out that’ll have the whole family roaring with excitement!

Drive through four miles of awe-inspiring habitats, spotting majestic lions, giraffes, rhinos, tigers, and more. Explore walk-through areas featuring penguins, hippos, lemurs, sea lions, lorikeets, and meerkats. Don't miss the African Walking Trail for a close encounter with elephants, giraffes, and rhinos! Step into Tiger Tropics and Lion Ridge to meet nature's magnificent big cats. Explore the Land of the Living Dinosaurs exhibit and enjoy daily feeds and talks. 

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Nestled on 90 acres in Hochatown, OK, Beavers Bend Safari Park is a Drive-Thru animal park. Home to over 30 species & 200+ animals like Rhino, Bison, Zebra, Ostrich, Kudu, Deer, Lemurs, and more. The safari park's 1.8 mile roadway meanders through stunning natural terrain with towering trees and water streams making it the perfect backdrop to observe our magnificent animals as you drive through creating lifetime memories. 

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This place will blow your mind! We had a magical experience!! We took our boys 2 and 5 and I’m now sure who had more fun, the kids or the parents. The property is stunning, the animals are exotic and the safari is magical. They say it takes about 45 min to drive through but we probably took an hour 15 because we were having such a good time. Make sure you make time for this place! It won’t disappoint.

This place is amazing and family owned! They have all types of wild animals all though out the route. They also have beautiful cabins to stay at, heard they are doing one with giraffes around. We will definitely back again!!! Worth all the money.

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Enjoy a custom safari experience of a lifetime! The Ultimate Safari is your key to exclusive areas, wildlife interactions, and the very best in personalized service.

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Christmas in summer? Santa's Village announces opening date, new ride for 2024 season

The christmas-themed amusement park, in suburban east dundee opens for the season this month, published may 3, 2024 • updated on may 3, 2024 at 11:49 am.

Christmas in summertime? At Santa's Village, it is, and this year, the suburban amusement park is getting a wintery new ride.

Santa's Village Amusement and Water Park, in East Dundee, will open for the season May 12, according to the park's website. And later in the season, a new ride -- "The North Pole Expedition" -- will open, a post from the park's Instagram post said.

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"Hop aboard the expedition jeep and embark on an immersive journey to the fabled North Pole!", a the post from the park read. "As you traverse through enchanting landscapes and whimsical scenes, you'll encounter a host of delightful sights guaranteed to spark joy and wonder."

According to the post, the ride will open in the summer of 2024.

"The North Pole Expedition" joins many themed rides are the amusement park, including "Farmer's Fling," "Kringle's Convey," "Route 66 Cruisers" and more.

The park, located at 601 Dundee Ave. in East Dundee, isn't the only suburban location where Christmas came ahead of schedule. Earlier this year, Mario Lopez and his family filmed a Christmas movie in suburban Long Grove .

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