Santa's Wonderland: A Texas Christmas Experience
Visitors can take Santa's Hayride Tour or stroll through illuminated trails featuring millions of dazzling lights, light tunnels, and festive holiday displays. The park offers snow tubing down Frostbite's Mountain, real snow play, the West Pole Express train ride, and visits with Texas Santa. Guests can also gather around cozy campfires in Jingle Bell Square to enjoy live music, watch holiday movies on an outdoor screen, and dine on Texas cuisine.
What to Expect
Massive Texas Christmas park with millions of lights and real snow.
Event Details
Duration
The Trail of Lights tour typically takes 25 to 30 minutes.
Ages
All ages, with specific attractions having age, height, and weight restrictions.
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Texas Christmas Family Entertainment LLC
Food & Drink
Food options include mouthwatering Texas-sized portions and fine Texas cuisine; some food and beverage locations may have limited hours or may not operate during all posted park hours.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children and christmas-light fans
Vibe
Texas-sized and festive
Energy Level
High
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: Nov 13: 6pm–12am; Nov 14: 3pm–12am; Nov 15: 3pm–11pm; Nov 20: 6pm–12am; Nov 21: 3pm–12am; Nov 22: 3pm–11pm; Nov 23–25: 4pm–11pm; Nov 26: 6pm–11pm; Nov 27: 4pm–12am; Nov 28: 3pm–12am; Nov 29: 3pm–11pm. Dec 2–3: 6pm–11pm; Dec 4: 4pm–12am; Dec 5: 3pm–12am; Dec 6: 3pm–11pm; Dec 7–10: 6pm–11pm; Dec 11: 4pm–12am; Dec 12: 3pm–12am; Dec 13: 3pm–11pm; Dec 14–16: 6pm–11pm; Dec 17: 4pm–11pm; Dec 18: 4pm–12am; Dec 19: 3pm–12am; Dec 20: 3pm–11pm; Dec 21–24: 4pm–11pm; Dec 25: 4pm–12am; Dec 26: 3pm–12am; Dec 27: 3pm–11pm; Dec 28–31: 5pm–11pm. Jan 1: 4pm–12am; Jan 2: 3pm–12am; Jan 3: 3pm–11pm.
- Parking: It links to a parking page for more information.
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with ramps, accessible restrooms, a wheelchair-friendly train, and hayride trailers equipped with a 1,000-pound lift, though grounds include pea gravel.
- Pets: Only service animals are allowed.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Super Saver tickets before October 15, when pre-season prices go up, and pick a visit date from the listed Super Saver dates.
- Use Santa's Attendance Forecast to pick a Flurries night, which marks the best nights to visit based on capacity, with shorter waits on the hayride and activities.
- Leave food, drinks and coolers in the car, because only food for allergy restrictions and infant food is allowed into the park.
- Carry a clear bag or fewer bags for quicker entry, because every bag, purse, backpack and stroller is inspected at the gate.
- Get your hand stamped at the exit if you plan to leave and come back, because Season Pass holders need a stamp to re-enter too.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sensory Friendly Nights are on the calendar this season.
- New this year: free Blitzen parking for Season Pass holders.
- Both the Dasher and Blitzen parking lots are free this season.
- Pre-season Super Saver tickets are on sale until October 15 and are valid only on the listed Super Saver dates.
- Add-ons sold separately: the VIP Horse & Carriage Tour, Illuminations Ice Skating and Express Passes for shorter waits on Santa's Hayride Tour.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included with general admission?
General admission includes a visit with Texas Santa and Frostbite's Snow Playground. The Horse & Carriage tour, Illuminations Ice Skating and Express Passes are sold separately as add-ons.
Which nights are least crowded?
Santa's Attendance Forecast rates each night. Flurries nights are the best nights to visit based on capacity. Snow Drifts nights have periodic waits, Blizzard nights have longer waits on the hayride and activities, and some nights sell out.
Can we bring our own food or a cooler?
No. Outside food, drinks and coolers aren't allowed. The only exceptions are food for allergy restrictions and infant food.
Can we come in costume?
Festive clothes are encouraged, but full costumes and character impersonators aren't allowed. You may be refused entry or asked to leave.
Is the park open in the rain?
Yes, the park is open rain or shine. Weather can delay, change or pause some attractions, entertainment and activities.
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