Make Global Winter Wonderland your new holiday tradition!

Need a new holiday tradition? Want to visit an attraction with light shows, amusement rides, and live entertainment for a single price? Global Winter Wonderland is the perfect event for you! Global Winter Wonderland has something fun to do for every member of the family with family-friendly prices. With well over one million visitors at the past two locations in Atlanta, GA and Santa Clara, CA, this is an event that will make memories that will last a lifetime. Here’s why you should make Global Winter Wonderland a part of your next holiday season!

One of the main features of Global Winter Wonderland is the dazzling lanterns. The lanterns at Global Winter Wonderland are constructed by Chinese engineers and are then built on-site at the Global Winter Wonderland location. Some of the lanterns are over 50 feet high! While most of the lanterns represent landmarks from around the world, such as the White House, Temple of Heaven,  and Big Ben, there is also a section of holiday lanterns AND a dinosaur maze! Many guests have commented that the landmark lanterns are as close to the real thing as you can get.

The Christmas Holiday Village at Global Winter Wonderland is a great place to get photos of the family for the Christmas card. Wander about the Christmas Castle, Candy House, and Holiday Channel while “snow” falls and you will feel as if you are in your own Winter Wonderland Park! Global Winter Wonderland also has a Santa on-site from opening night through Christmas Day, so children will have the opportunity to pass their gift ideas along to the jolly old man.

The daily live entertainment at Global Winter Wonderland is included in the admission price! Global Winter Wonderland is a proud supporter of local and up-and-coming artists, but also has big performing acts as well. Coco Jones, Keri Hilson, and the UniverSoul Circus were three of the big name performers at the Atlanta location in 2013. The staff at Global Winter Wonderland works to ensure that almost every genre of music is covered at the event, so again, there is something for everyone! The list of performers is provided on the Global Winter Wonderland website, so guests may preview artists and plan their visit accordingly.

Global Winter Wonderland offers several ticketing options within a holiday budget. Guests may purchase a single daily show ticket if they wish to attend for just one evening, but will also have the option to upgrade to a season pass if they wish to return again. Season passes allow guests to visit Global Winter Wonderland as many times as they like! Families also have the option to purchase a Family Fun Pack, which includes four tickets of any age for a significantly discounted price. Global Winter Wonderland also offers a discounted rate for groups. All Global Winter Wonderland tickets have the same perks, such unlimited carnival rides, and may be used any day up until the closing of the event.

Keep an eye out for an announcement with the location of Global Winter Wonderland 2014!

Theme Park Safety Tips

Theme parks provide a full day of fun for people of all ages, but sometimes it can be easy to get caught up in the excitement and forget about staying safe. Safety should remain the top priority for visitors at any theme park in order to avoid accidents and injuries. Follow the safety tips below to get the most out of your next visit to a theme park.

1. Always wear sunscreen – Sunscreen is a must regardless of the season. Being outdoors all day without sunscreen can lead to serious, painful burns, especially during the summertime. Apply sunscreen to all areas of exposed skin and reapply several times throughout the day, especially at a water park. 

2. Avoid dehydration – Walking around a theme park all day and standing in lines for extended periods of time can wear more on your body than you realize. Rehydrating is not only vital to keeping energy levels up, but also in avoiding fatigue. Never use the cost of refreshments as an excuse for not taking care of your body’s needs. Take frequent breaks throughout the day and get the recommended water intake (6-8 glasses) during your visit.

3. Know your health – Accidents can happen at any time at theme parks, so know your medical history. Know what you are allergic to and bring any medication that is needed to treat allergies or illnesses. When purchasing food items, always ask the vendor what ingredients are used in the preparation to avoid reactions to food.

4. Dress appropriately – Dressing appropriately is an often overlooked method of staying safe at a theme park. Loose clothing, such as scarves and long skirts, should not be worn at theme parks, as they may become entangled in the mechanics of amusement rides. It is also imperative to dress appropriately for the warmer months of the year. Amusement rides absorb heat from the sun for long hours during the spring and summer, which can lead guests wearing shorts and tank tops to get burned. To avoid any incidents regarding clothing, wear a fitted pair of jeans and a T-shirt or long sleeved shirt.

5. Follow all park rules and regulations – Rules are set in place to prevent accidents and should never be disregarded. Parents should advise their children of the rules of the park and keep a close eye on their behavior. Always listen to the instruction of park employees and immediately notify staff if another guest is putting others at risk.

Our Favorite Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta Highlights

Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta was a whirlwind adventure that brought families and friends together for a one-of-a-kind and magical experience that will surely leave an impact on their 2013 holiday season. The event was a magnificent success with over 95% positive customer satisfaction surveys! Thank you to the City of Atlanta for welcoming this event with open arms. Here is a look back at some of the highlights of Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta 2013:

• Keri Hilson’s Grand Opening Performance -  Award winning  R & B superstar Keri Hilson, a native of Decatur, Georgia, put on a crowd-pleasing performance on November 21. Keri kicked off the festival in a magnificent way!

• UniverSoul Circus –The UniverSoul Circus performances were in strong demand at Global Winter Wonderland. Crowds and capacity audiences lined up throughout the event to catch UniverSoul,
  one of the country’s top entertainment attractions. The High Wire and Motorcycle Daredevil acts left guests gasping in astonishment and wondering just how these troupes pulled their spectacular stunts off.

• Hi-RiZ Music Video shoot – Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta served as the gorgeous back drop for two holiday music videos, “Very Merry Christmas” and “I Love Christmas” for the up and coming girl group Hi-RiZ, who also performed at Global Winter Wonderland.  The “Very Merry Christmas” video was even featured on BET’s “106 & Park” and brought even more exposure to Global Winter Wonderland and the talented girls of Hi-RiZ.

• Carnival Rides – With over 20 carnival rides at the event, there was something for everyone! Rides were included in the price of admission, so there was no limit to how many times guests could ride the Family and Thrill rides. The Expo Wheel provided a full view of the festival from above, which is probably why it was a crowd favorite!

• The Lanterns – Of course our “main attraction” had crowds oohing and aahing every day at these magnificent replicas of celebrated landmarks from around the world, including the Eiffel Tower, Mt. Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, the Taj Majal and many more. 

• Best Atlanta Event EVER! – We got so much overwhelming positive feedback from our guests! Some of the greatest compliments Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta received were from Paul Milliken, the Emmy Award winning meteorologist at Atlanta’s Fox5 TV station. Among a series of tweets from his visit to the event, he noted that he had “never seen anything like this” and also told us that Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta was “the best holiday event ever in Atlanta!”

Thank You Atlanta!

The debut year of Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta has wrapped up, and the positive feedback has been flowing in! The staff at Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta is very grateful for the overwhelmingly kind words that were expressed by so many. Guests and media agreed that Global Winter Wonderland was a unique event that provided an extraordinary holiday experience.

Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta was covered heavily by local and regional print, broadcast TV and radio, and online press up until its very last day, and even received national coverage with opening day photos featured in the Washington Post. Global Atlanta reported that “Global Winter Wonderland is a spectacular lantern festival and multicultural theme park that celebrates Atlanta’s diverse population with a series of cultural themed days.” Dozens of bloggers also gave the event rave reviews.

The goal of Global Winter Wonderland was to have something for everyone young and old, and our guests’ glowing testimonials show that the event met this goal! Tiffany Davis wrote: “My family and I loved everything about this place! My 7 year old son does not comment much on places we go or things we do, but as soon as we arrived to Global Winter Wonderland, my son said “Whoa, what is this place?!” There was plenty to see, do, and eat!” Angela Gary with Main Street Newspaper also reported “In one evening, we were able to see the larger-than-life lantern designs of landmarks from countries all over the globe. It’s a great place to get some wonderful holiday photos.” Global Winter Wonderland guest Diane Nasalga commented on one of our social media channels that Global Winter Wonderland is “like a small-scale Epcot.” What a great compliment!

Global Winter Wonderland also sparked great enthusiasm from the Atlanta community even prior to its opening on November 21. Atlanta Dunia wrote “Atlantans and all visitors to Atlanta can consider themselves very fortunate that they will be able to see a spectacular and glitzy fun-filled event very soon.”

Global Winter Wonderland did not disappoint, and even exceeded the expectations of some guests. In her review on Yelp.com, Joy W. stated “If I had to rank all the holiday light shows that I’ve been to, Global Winter Wonderland is definitely the top.”

Thank you again to those who attended Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta! If you would like to provide your opinion regarding this event, please leave a comment on our website in the Contact Us section or send an email to: info@cultureexhange.us.