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Shows, Rides & More
Tis the season to make new family memories at Dutch Winter Wonderland. Enjoy 10 new activities that make this award-winning holiday event more festive than ever.
NEW! Santa’s Jolly Lodge
Meet the big man himself in true Dutch Wonderland style! Journey to Santa’s cabin and take a one-of-a-kind photo in the little bit of North Pole right here at the Kingdom.
Get your holiday wishlist ready and let Santa know exactly what you want for Christmas this year. Located next to Topsy Turvy Tea Party.
NEW! Illumination Lane
Experience all the beauty of the holiday with a light-filled scenic stroll down Illumination Lane, nestled along the park creek. Be sure to stop along the trail to snap that perfect family-holiday photo that you’ll never forget!
NEW! Dine with Duke, Santa and Friends
It’s a traditional holiday meal with all your favorite fixings, and the best part is: you get to dine with the Royal Court! Duke the Dragon and Merlin join Santa, and Mrs. Claus to this fun-filed family meal. Located at the Merlin’s inside The Castle.
Location: Merlin's
Black Friday, Saturdays & Sundays until December 23rd - 2:15PM
*Advanced ticket required
NEW! Merlin’s Magical Forest
Merlin hosts his brand new magical holiday spectacular! Join our royal friends as he brings thousands of lights to life with holiday magic. This brand new immersive light show is sure to delight all guests and get them in the holiday spirit!
Location: Prehistoric Path
Times: 5:00-8:00
NEW! A Chris-Mouse Carol
The holiday season comes to Melody Meadow as the resident prepare for the big day! Gather your crew and get ready for original songs, holiday drama, and whole lot of fun in our brand new puppet show!
Location: Celebration Theater
Times: 3:30, 5:30 and 7:30
NEW! Duke’s Blizzard Bash
Join us in Market Square and dance the night away with Duke the Dragon and Friends! Let’s have a blast showing off those crazy dance moves – all in a snowy winter wonderland!
Location: Market Square
Times: 5:30, 6:30, 7:30
NEW! Holiday Sing-a-long
From Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree to Here Comes Santa Claus are just some of the traditional holiday songs that your kids will know and love.
Location: Celebration Theater
Times: 4:30, 6:30
NEW! Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Join in the fun with a special Dutch Winter Wonderland Scavenger Hunt! Kids can use their park map to lead them in an adventure of discovering some fun festive characters throughout the park. Once you have found all of them, return your completed map for a special Dutch Winter Wonderland souvenir!
NEW! Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Gather around the Christmas Tree, plus all the holiday lights and decoration and join Mrs. Claus for this story time break featuring all of your favorite holiday tales. Watch the magic of these stories come to live right in front of your eyes.
Location: Story Time Corner
Times: 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 - through December 23rd
NEW! Dutch WonderBand
Make sprits bright this holiday season and jam out to live music with the new Dutch WonderBand! All the classic holiday hits with a new twist.
Performing Nov 18, 25, December 2, 9, 16, 23, & 26-31
Holiday Rides
Balloon Chase
Bumper Cars
Choo Choo Charlie
Dino Dig
Duke’s Dozers
Frog Hopper
Gondola Cruise
Joust Family Coaster
Kite Flight
Leapin’ Frogs
Merlin’s Mayhem
Merry-Go-Round
Off-Road Rally
Panda Party
Prehistoric Path
Sky Fighter
Topsy Turvy Tea Party
The Twister
Turnpike
Turtle Whirl
Wonder House
Wonder Whip
Wonderland Special