29yrswithaGApass Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 The Six Flags site is starting to post information on their upcoming Holiday celebrations and it appears they have a sponsor - Chase. That may be good news in helping drive festivities more towards a nationwide celebration in the years to come. Here's a sampling of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's entertainment lineup: Land, Sea and Sky transform to Land, Sea and SNOW in this second annual holiday offering as Six Flags Discovery Kingdom presents Holiday in the Park weekends beginning Friday, November 28 though December 14 and daily December 20, 2008 through January 6, 2009 (closed December 24-25). Themed holiday wonderlands feature life-sized toys, non-stop entertainment and festively decorated areas to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Experience the display of one of Northern California's biggest Christmas trees and new this year, sled down Snow Hill. Among the myriad of Holiday in the Park offerings are: Main Street Festival of Lights - your holiday adventure begins and ends here under the canopy of one of the biggest Christmas trees around. You won't want to miss the nightly tree lighting ceremony and holiday parade. Snow Hill - new this year is the giant snow hill; grab a bobsled and go on your way! Santa's Workshop - visit Santa's industrious toy-making shop and get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Make sure to visit Mrs. Claus' Kitchen for some fun (and tasty) cookie decorating. Candy Cane Lane - stroll through this canopy of larger-than-life candy canes and lollipops Toy Land - meet an enormous Nutcracker soldier, teddy bear and other gigantic toys Winter Wonderland - meet Frosty the Snowman and enjoy this enchanting themed area Reindeer Village - reindeers Vixen and Blitzen don warm sweaters to meet you before their big night! Christmas Tree Forest - walk past a dazzling display of lighted trees and take in the fresh aroma Non-Stop Holiday Entertainment! Share a DREAM with Shouka the killer whale in this delightful holiday presentation among Holiday in the Park's line-up of live wildlife and family-oriented entertainment. Dream - Shouka the killer whale stars in this engaging holiday showstopper A Dolphin Holiday - our Atlantic bottlenose dolphins will get you into the holiday spirit - like them, you'll be jumping for joy! Super Spirited Sea Lions Save Christmas - It's a race to save Christmas from meanies up to no good. Thanks to our flippered friends, we can all breathe a sigh of relief that Christmas is here to stay. A sensational array of food and hearty edible treats are in store during your Holiday in the Park visit. Have some hot cocoa or egg nog while you enjoy the parade, or sit back and relax by one of the many fire pits with a bag of roasted chestnuts. And much more entertainment, including: Looney Tunes Xmas Karaoke Scrooge Carolers Storytime with Driver Daniel Nightly holiday parade starring Santa Claus Nightly tree-lighting ceremony with Northern California's biggest Christmas tree! The Santa Shouka Dancers And many more surprises in store! Your Favorite Rides and Attractions will be open during Holiday in the Park Among the rides and attractions open during Holiday in the Park will be our thrilling roller coasters Medusa, Roar, Kong and Tony Hawk's Big Spin. Kids will also be able to enjoy Thomas Town and Looney Tunes Seaport! Enjoy the Tastes of the Season! A sensational array of food and hearty edible treats are in store during your Holiday in the Park visit. Have some hot cocoa or egg nog while you enjoy the parade, or sit back and relax by one of the many fire pits with a bag of roasted chestnuts. For Six Flags Fiesta Texas: Join us as Six Flags Fiesta Texas celebrates its second annual Holiday in the Park, November 28 - January 4, presented by Chase. Holiday in the Park delights all of the senses, from over one million lights, a glorious 60-foot Christmas tree, top-of-the-line holiday-themed shows and unsurpassed rides to our toasty seasonal treats. And you don't need to drag your sled to the North Pole to find snow this year. Six Flags Fiesta Texas brings it to you, with our all-new snow sledding hill. Spectacular Snow Sledding Trying to find snow flurries in San Antonio isn't easy. So Six Flags Fiesta Texas brings the white stuff to you. After you experience the thrills of our world-class rides and attractions, feel the chills on our all-new snow sledding hill. Fantastic Holiday-Themed Entertainment The Majesty of Christmas: The story of the Nativity is brought to life with The Majesty of Christmas, featuring a manger, live animals, angels flying through the heavenly skies and unforgettable vocal performances. Enjoy The Majesty of Christmas in The Zaragoza Theatre for a nominal fee. Happy Holidays: Featuring your favorite contemporary Christmas classics at Sangerfest Halle. Santa's Castle: Take a photo with Santa and his helpers at Santa's Castle, located in Spassburg. Latin Celebration: Teatro Theatre will host a special Latin-themed holiday celebration featuring a talented cast backed by a brass quintet. Rockville Dickens Carolers: Enjoy elegant vocals from the Rockville Dickens Carolers, located in Rockville. Tis' the Season for Delicious Treats You don't need to look very far to find all of your favorite holiday snacks this season. Six Flags Fiesta Texas will keep you toasty with roasted corn, hot chocolate, coffee, and warm cider. All of your traditional holiday favorites are right here. Hours of Operation Holiday in the Park will be held November 28 - January 4. Six Flags Fiesta Texas will be open on weekends, November 28 - December 14, from 4:00-10:00 p.m. Open daily December 19 - January 4, but closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas, December 24-25. Come celebrate New Year's Eve with us as we'll be open until midnight on December 31 just for you! Holiday in the Park will close at 9 p.m. on Sundays, November 30, December 7 & 14, and January 4. See Calendar Stars of the Season Celebrate the holiday season by showcasing your band, choir, or orchestra during Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Put your group center stage by signing them up to perform at the park with our Stars of the Season group performance program. Performance times are limited so call today to reserve your group's time in the spotlight! Special discount rates are available so call 210-697-5241 to book your group today. Holiday Parties Plan your holiday party during Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Our fabulous catering department will customize a special meal for your group, and our party planners will handle the rest so that you can take all of the credit! Reservations are still available. For a FREE estimate on your holiday event, call 210-697-5308 or email us at twerline@sftp.com. And Six Flags Over Texas hasn't posted any details yet, just: It’s the most wonderful time of the year as Holiday in the Park returns to Six Flags Over Texas to transform the park into a winter wonderland! This exciting event features holiday-themed shows, delicious food, choirs and carolers, plus our very own snow hill, perfect for sledding! November 28 - January 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 Now that they have a sponsor, maybe the chances will be better we'll see this in 2009 at GA. Those sponsor dollars can a long way to making the decisions as to which parks get something like this. Advertisers want to reach the largest number of people they can, and since GA is in the BIGGEST market in the nation, it would make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 I suppose it is that time of year again for us to egin hoping and praying for those new things we would like to see. I have a feeling this is going to be a good off season for that kinda stuff. I think the thing that amazes me is that the HITP is being sponsored by a company whose industry is right smack in the middle of the mess we find ourselves in today. Not saying Chase is a bad sponsor by any means, but with the current financial climate it is just ironic to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted November 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 I wish we were seeing a GA version of this commercial here in the NYC/Philly area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Yeah it would have been nice to see it, especially a day like today where it got up to 73 degrees! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) It would be harder for GAdv to have an Holiday event due to the much cooler weather we have than Texas or CA. Now Hershey is able to pull it off since they have alot of flat and indoor rides, but roller coasters can't operate very well during cold weather. Problem for GAdv is they are lacking alot of flats now but it still would be nice if GAdv could have something. Edited November 17, 2008 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 i could imagine holiday in the park in gadv! it would be AWESOME!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted December 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 News Plus Notes has a link to some photos of SF Discovery Kingdom's Holiday in the Park event. Pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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