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Ricky M.

I had a wonderful time at Enchant Christmas in Arcadia, CA, after the holidays. Enchant has the 'World's Largest Light Maze' with 10 acres! Granted, it was raining a bit when we went, but luckily, it wasn't too crowded at all. I did hear that it was extremely crowded during the peak, with approximately 20,000 visitors. So whoa! Some cool tips: there is a cute ice skating rink. I recommend prebooking your skates, as they can sell out quickly. For the maze, look for the giant light-up whale; it's one of the best photo ops. The ice slide and Ferris wheel are optional add-ons, so be sure to plan your budget accordingly. It's also a cashless venue, so they only accept credit cards, Google Pay, or Apple Pay. Parking is also $25, which is overpriced. A lot of the items were overpriced, but again, we visited after the holidays, so there was a massive discount on the merchandise, which was up to 60% off. I should have bought some, but I still had a great time.

MarVy S.

Enchant LA in Arcadia is full of festive lights, glowing displays, music, and holiday energy. ::Experience:: We spent a lot of time walking through the light displays and maze, which was pretty. There was a lot of great photo spots. One of my favorite parts of the night was sitting by the fire pit and making s'mores. ::Food & Drinks:: We had yakitori Yado (chicken skewers with mochi) and the lobster garlic pasta, and both tasted good. There were plenty of food options throughout the event. The vendors were also selling jewelry, desserts, and small gift items. ::Customer Service:: The staff we interacted with were friendly. Everything felt organized, even with a good amount of people there. ::Tips:: -Go as early as possible because it gets packed -Purchase tickets and parking online ::M's Notes:: -Parking lot

Michael N.

Definitely not worth it, and here's why. I purchased tickets online for a Saturday 7:30-8:30 pm time window, which cost $45 per person plus an additional $25 for parking. The instructions specifically said not to map Santa Anita Park and instead search for Gate 3, but that only led to confusion. When we arrived, traffic was already backed up with cars lined up for miles. What we thought would be a straightforward entrance turned into nearly **two hours** of bumper-to-bumper traffic just to park. Cars were cutting in line, tempers were clearly rising, and there was no visible traffic control or staff directing vehicles. The time window felt completely meaningless. Even people who walked to the event managed to get inside earlier than those of us who paid for parking. By the time we finally entered the park, it was extremely crowded, making it difficult to enjoy the experience. While I'll admit the lights were nice, they weren't anything spectacular or memorable enough to justify the cost, the crowding, or the long wait. For the price we paid, I expected a much more organized and enjoyable event. I've been to similar light displays and events that were far better managed and more worth the money. Overall, this experience was overpriced, poorly organized, and a total waste of time.

Karen T.

We kept seeing a bunch of ads for Enchant pop up everywhere. It looked fun and magical, so my husband and I planned a nice date night here. We paid $43 each for general admission tickets plus $15 per adult for ice skating, another $15 per adult for the snow slide, and $30 for parking. That's almost $200, which is a bit pricey for what you get from this experience. Parking was a bit confusing at first. There was basically no signage anywhere telling you which directions to go for parking. I wish it was more organized and clear. Purchasing add-ons like ice skating, snow slide, ferris wheel, or mini golf ahead of time is a must. If you try to buy it while you are there, it will probably be sold out. My favorite part about Enchant was definitely the Christmas light maze. There were many great photo opportunities, and the various lights were beautiful. It wasn't as large or crowded as I expected it to be. Least favorite would be the snow slide. One slide lasts less than a minute. The activity finished really quickly, and the thrill wasn't that great. I can imagine this being more enjoyable for young children. Ice skating was a nice activity, but the skating trail definitely felt overcrowded. There were open cubbies to put our shoes and belongings in, but they were very dirty and unsupervised. Overall, my husband and I still enjoyed our date night here. Would we visit again though? Probably not.

Chanel K.

I found out about enchant through many ads on my socials. Tickets were $45/person. I originally thought it was located at Santa Anita Park, but it's located on the corner of the parking lot of Santa Anita Mall. Nothing like Christmas lights with the view of an AMC and Dave & busters. We went on Saturday at the 6:30 slot so you can imagine how busy it was. It took over an hour, just to get into the parking lot. It was annoying since so many cars in the other lanes kept cutting over and no one was regulating traffic. We didn't buy parking beforehand so it was $35.50. It was super crowded and packed. Most spots were so crowded, I'm shoulder to shoulder slowly inching forward. They have a ton of different food vendors and drink booths. They have an indoor bar as well to keep you cool. The main food area had tables around, but not nearly as much. We had to stand to eat. All the food and snacks averaged around $20. The brisket Mac was good, but their meat was too chewy. I really liked their Baileys hot chocolate. There were a ton of different vendors selling random items ranching from keychains, labubus, and clothes. The light maze was probably my favorite. It just sucked since you could hardly get around without having to stop every few seconds because multiple different people are taking photos or videos or people stopping randomly in the middle of the walkway. They had a lot of different light installations. They have ice skating, tubing, mini golf, and private igloo areas as well. Enchant was a cool experience, but I feel like I would've liked it so much more if it wasn't so crowded and packed. It took away from the experience.

Brian F.

We bought tickets online which was $42 per adult. Parking was $25 and the total also included a $4 service charge. We arrived right at 4:30pm and it was smooth to get into the parking lot with people guiding you toward your parking spot. We walked through the different light tunnels and saw the different light structures. The maze was cool and included a little game to find the eight structures. There were really tall Christmas trees and really cool light objects like carriages, bears, and whales. The event venue has snacks and shops, drink stalls throughout, a food court, mini golf, ferris wheel, and an ice rink. There was indoor and outdoor seating with tables and lounges to people watch. Overall we spent about an hour here. If we did the ice rink, the snow slide, or had eaten here we could've spent more time. This is definitely a family friendly place that is a good spot for pictures surrounded by lights.

Dave H.

We were worried after reading some of the negative reviews but we visited on a Thursday night and it was busy but not overwhelming. We were able to maneuver through the crowds pretty easily and see most everything in 2 hours but I can see that maybe on a capacity night it could get very tight with long lines. It took us about 15 mins to get into the parking lot but note that the entrance is on Holly street off of Huntington drive at Gate 3 that is listed on their website. Prepurchase parking as they just scan the QR code then. There were a lot of cars trying to enter through the wrong parking gates and those were all backed up. Plenty of food and retail booths / even a whole food court area with yakitori to pasta cheese wheel booths and some unique foodie items. Plenty of bars. Most of the retail venders are the same from the 626 night market but a few added with holiday items. Pricing is like theme parks/stadiums so expect a $7 churro or water, pretzel looked like the best deal. S'mores area was cool for kids. Ice skating path looked fun with skate rental. Line dancing class was fun. Lots of people at the mini golf and slide area. Maze was nice but I can see on weekends might be very tight to maneuver in with large crowds. I think it's a nice one time holiday excursion especially if you have kids or are looking for a date evening. Would I return? Probably not - I think one time was entertaining but not sure if I would repeat unless there was a lot more added content.

Vladimir P.

We took our kids to Enchant and they absolutely loved it! So many beautiful lights everywhere and the holiday music really puts you in the Christmas spirit. There's ice skating, ice tubing, and plenty of drinks for both kids and adults, which was a nice touch. We arrived around 6:30pm and parking was still manageable, but by the time we left around 8pm it was definitely a mess -- something to keep in mind. We went on a Tuesday and it was already pretty busy, so I can only imagine weekends get extremely crowded. Overall, a great holiday experience, especially for families with kids. Definitely worth checking out!

Natalie J.

Not worth it for what it was. Whoever does their marketing on social media is incredible though becuase it really had us fooled thinking it was going to be this big and grand spectable. Give that person a promotion but also, I wouldn't be surpised if next year, less people go. It's kind of like when people take a photo with the 0.5 lens, and it looks massive, but then you see it in person and feel decieved? yep thats what it was. Were the lights cool? Yes, fun and whimsical lights. However it is just 1 maze. One maze that gets completed in 20 mins if you don't stop for photos. To enter the parking lot took us longer than to walk the entire venue. Food and drinks, mediocre and expensive. Hot chocolate that tasted more like water. Small bowl of Mac and cheese for $20. It was def over sold. This place would only be worth it if it cost $20 because you are done so quickly. Not worth it. We were unimpressed. Reviews are accurate.

Hannah S.

My son and his wife came to visit for Thanksgiving weekend so we took them to Enchant to kick off the holiday season - unfortunately we were very disappointed with our experience and would definitely not consider ever doing this event again or recommending it to anyone. Crowds are massive and unruly, parking is an absolute nightmare, and the ticket prices are outrageous - as well as the food and drink and other experiences- totally exorbitant and unjustified. I kept seeing elaborate ads for Enchant LA while I was exploring holiday activities while the kids were visiting. The ads claim Enchant LA has the largest Christmas lights maze in the world and really made the whole experience look spectacular - so I figured we'd give it a shot. The maze does seem somewhat large but I have a hard time believing it's the largest in the world. And they didn't make any efforts to hide the fact that it's basically a bunch of standard Christmas lights wrapped around chain link fence over fake ivy in a parking lot. For the exorbitant price of the tickets, they could've at least laid down some astroturf to hide the parking lines and asphalt lol. Another thing I didn't like was that all the food/drink "huts" and market stalls were very poorly constructed - they just threw up some plywood and bland signage that all just looks tacky and cheap. I'm giving an extra star bc they have a puzzle to solve in the maze that we did enjoy playing for a bit before the unruly crowds wore us down. The premise is that Santa's timepiece is broken and you have to find 8 stars to fix it. The staff hand out scratch cards that you scratch off along the way when you find a star. The reward for finding the stars is you get to write down your Christmas wish and put it in one of the mailboxes at the end - presumably to mail to Santa but it's unclear lol. Still a bit of fun to be had if you can fight through the horde. And there are some very pretty light displays that make for nice family photo-ops - BUT you have to wait in long lines, people are pushing and cutting in line, and are just plain rude. And you have to make sure to point your camera up enough to cut out the parking lot paint lol - It's just not worth it. Tickets are easy to buy online and require timed entry - we bought it for Friday night at 530pm entry slot. But the entry times are not enforced whatsoever. Crowds are massive and make it unpleasant. The Ferris wheel, ice skating, s'mores "pit", and "snow slide" are all extra costs - and again, the prices are ridiculous for what it is. In the ads, the slide and Ferris wheel look huge but in reality they're tiny and poorly constructed. The ice skating "rink" is actually a long winding trail so that looked interesting at least. All the staff we encountered were warm and friendly - but almost all of them were extremely young and had no idea what was going on when there were issues - and happily told us so too lol. Especially in terms of the parking fiasco. It took us an hour to get parked! It's absolute mayhem. Cars are circling around and cutting each other off at turns, everyone is angry and honking - a terrible start to the experience. There are staff trying to direct the traffic but they're lazy and mostly just standing there waving wands in no recognizable direction. Pretty much just a free-for-all. You really need more leadership and effective management for crowds of this magnitude. When you purchase tickets, you have the option to add on parking for a fee but I didn't. We arrived expecting to pay around $10 for general parking but they didn't charge us bc of the chaos I guess? Or maybe they didn't know? I asked the parking staff and he said he "had no idea what to do" in terms of paying and where to park etc - he just told us to move on a find a spot LOL!! Also - they charge you a "service fee" of $4 when you book online. Our 4 tickets were $164 - but they offer a "friends pack" of 4 tickets for a small discount so we ended up paying $143 for this mess of an event lol. This experience is grossly mismanaged, feels very poorly thrown together, the ads are totally misleading, and it really seems like a huge money grab. There are so many other Christmas light venues in the area that are far superior. I cannot recommend this experience. Never again!

Nick P.

Checked out Enchant back on 12/3. We were had some issues with booking as the time slot we wanted for their 7pm wouldn't let me purchase the tickets. We ended up booking for their 5pm time slot instead. The tickets are not cheap but 12/3 was one of their cheaper days and they also allowed dogs! You just need to make sure to put their vaccination information in the waiver before your visit. They charge $20 per dog on top of your admission ticket. We also paid for their premium parking to be closer to the entrance. It cost us well over $200 for our group of 5 with a dog. Upon arrival, we found parking right at the entrance. There were already photo ops in the front of the entrance. Check-in was very easy. Our party made it into the venue within 5 minutes. Our pug had the best time walking the red carpet into the Christmas market. There were so many dogs everywhere dressed in their Christmas outfit too. We loved the maze. So many gorgeous photo ops at every corner. We got all of the photos we wanted before the venue got crowded. Definitely recommend arriving early. We spent well over an hour in the maze. Overall, the venue was fun but definitely a one and done event. It was a fun family experience but way too pricey for what they offer. We also picked up their hot chocolates to try. It was $9 - $12 for a small cup! It was waaay too sweet and quite gimmicky. We skipped the ice skating as we were exhausted from walking through the maze. Nonetheless, we love that our pug got to have the best time here and he now LOVES Christmas lights thanks to Enchant!

Ann T.

BIG YIKES. I got a natty discount via my wagie shackles, but I cannot imagine a normie family going here and having to stomach the costs straight up. Even with the slight group discount, it's a HUGE waste of money for what it is. Depending on what night you're going, you're looking at around ~$40 per person, with $10 parking since unless you're ridesharing they're no real way you can just walk in from the mall side unless you're hopping the fence or braving getting hit by the crazy cars trying to get in or escape. They scan your QR code to get in for parking and to get into the venue and everything else is priced on add ons. Again, if you're planning to stay here for awhile and you want to imbibe in foods and drink, you're like looking at $10+ for each drink, and around $15 for food item. It was around $9 for a cup of "European" salted caramel hot chocolate which was at most 4 gulps, $16 for 6 beignets that are like the size of Totino's pizza rolls, and $16 for a truffle aioli bratwurst on a bun with some steamed peppers and onions (a messy 4 bites). Also, if you are unfortunately taking children here, I think, unless they're iPad addicted (a different kind of evil), they're going to want to go onto the ferris wheel (tiny and creaking), go inner tubing down the slide, go ice skating (saw a woman hit her head), etc. it's going to cost you extra and it's not like you can yeet a very young child there yourself so I guess you're paying for yourself too. The lines were ABSOLUTELY fisted for all these activities. If you, your party, or any children have been afflicted with instant gratification, you're in hell my friend. I have to also comment on the gross poorly planned layout of the venue. Certain areas you go to lead to a dead end and then you have to loop back out causing lots of bottlenecks in the crowds. At one of the dead ends was a mini golf set with some small light set ups. Man, can't imagine paying for your kid to play mini golf and you have all these ignoramuses walking all over the course. RIP. Then the actual light display leads into a forced labryinth with an arbitrary storyline of finding the stars to save Xmas. You can scratch the scavenger hunt and then mail the letter to Santa, but there's no pens provided to even mail out the letters at the end. Like an idea was there, but it was so poorly executed. PRO-TIP: Take off your glasses if you have astigmatism since this made it look pretty cool and magical to me. Other than that, I'd hella skip this.

Alex H.

Alright... So who hasn't seen these ads all over social media? Well they got me! I love doing all these kinds of experiences and despite it being a far drive Took me almost 2hrs since I went during the week Not recommended lol But it's located parking in the parking lot of where the amc theater and Dave busters is at behind the race track I arrived just after 8 after having 730 time entrance I recommend getting the earliest time ... you'll see why soon Anyways got in super quick as everyone had already arrived so it was pretty busy The lights are all very beautiful and magical for sure But man I wish the place didn't close down at 930 Which meant I only had 1.5hrs if that hence arrive early because if you want to take photo opps you need the time as there are lines and lines at the bars etc They have a night market which is fun to try to recreate those European Xmas markets with vendors The hot chocolate which came in European which was supposed to be thicker was not and even the lady selling it to us was like yeah it's not really thick at all They have a maze as their main thing you walk around and you get this scavenger type card you supposedly use for finding all the "stars" but even if you do you don't get something for finding them lol so it's honestly pointless to do it just enjoy it There's a small Ferris wheel and some tube slides and mini golf Didn't get time to do any of that but hey it's good to see stuff to do The toilets were porta potties or at least what I used You. Definitely need hours here and as beautiful as it is the amount of folks is a lot so it's hard to sort of enjoy it at times but it's fun for the family. To take kids and if you live close do it

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I hate writing bad reviews but this one was a must. If I can stop someone from the mayhem and disappointment then there was a point to this. Everyone has probably been seeing this come up constantly since Thanksgiving time to go and check it out. I even noticed that they had it in Las Vegas when I was there during Thanksgiving... so this was something my family and I decided to check out this year. My husband and I bought tickets to this event a couple months ago for our family and my friend's family to go with us. We were pretty excited and thought it would be fun for our kids. Four kids ranging from 1 1/2 to 7 years old. We planned to go on 12/13 and signed up for the 7:30 PM slot. We thought that would be perfect because it will be cold and dark enough for the kids to get the full experience. BIG MISTAKE. We arrived to the parking entrance around 7:10 PM and it was horrible. Parking was moving inch by inch. It took us 45 minutes to actually get into even park. Then by the time we walked to to the entrance and entered it was already 8:05. We were so drained and the excitement was gone already. We got in and then we went to the smores pit first. Thought the kids would get some sugar to get their energy back up. The wait for that wasn't too bad. Another 15 minutes in line and 10 minutes to get the fire pit. Then we attempted the maze. It was pure CHAOS. There were so many people and it was such a tight space. Any location that had a cute spot to take a photo, there was a line of people. It wasn't worth the wait. We ended up just rushing through it and didn't even get to see all the parts of the maze. Very difficult with young children. In the end, we only stayed inside for a little over an hour. It was just too much with the kids. If you still want to give this place a shot then def going when it opens and not towards the end of December. The tickets were pricey and it just didn't seem worth it. read more

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Liz M.

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Beautiful lights.....but everything else not so great. I think they definitely oversold/over promoted the event. Hopefully if they do it again next year they'll learn a lesson and get more organized. Parking situation with the wait time just to park I felt like I was at Disneyland. Once we got in I was overwhelmed by the amount of people there. I get it everyone wants to take pictures of all the lights but when they stop in front of you and you're pushing a stroller, of course you'll accidentally bump into them. People should be more aware of their surroundings and look behind before stopping. If it wasn't so crowded and the prices weren't so high for what you get I think it'd be more enjoyable. read more

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Liz S.

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Let's state the obvious first... the lights are absolutely stunning! We purchased our tickets almost 6 months ago. And to say we were disappointed to learn, on the day of, that literally everything but the "maze" is an additional add on fee and was sold out of activities was incredibly disappointing. So I guess we will start with parking. I pre-purchased parking. Like the other reviews, waited in a very long line to park. But, I guess that's to be expected with such a large (and completely oversold) event. It is slightly disorganized. Walked in, had no idea where to go, but, any time you had to scan your QR code they were very fast! The event itself, although "timed" entries was packed. Like, Disney packed. Which of course takes away from the whole beauty of the event. The maze itself is ok... again, beautiful light installments but chaotic as it's not so much a maze but walking with a hoard of people from one IG selfie spot to another. They say it takes 45 min to an hour for the maze, but I think that's because the lines are long for picture spots and again, crowds! We did speak with customer service about the sold out ice skating and tubing. They were very accommodating and allowed us to add on ice skating. Which was actually really fun! The Christmas village of food and shops and drinks was cute and run super efficiently. Although lines appeared long, they went fairly fast! Food was good but I was really disappointed in the temperature of the pasta. It was cold. Would have been amazing warm! All in all, been there, done that. Don't know that we will return next year. But, had a little fun this year. read more

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I rallied the entire family to go to this event together as it looked pretty from the promo photos from the Vegas location. The ice skating was nice to be a meandering trail rather than a simple loop! The line was quite long during our window so we had to go to guest services to change our entry window. The idea of entry windows is great but I think it just may have been rollover from previous groups. I didn't personally get to go through the maze but I saw photos my family took and the light sculptures were beautiful! There was a variety of food vendors - crepes, hot chocolate, yakitori, pasta, Mac and cheese/brisket, etc. The fronts were made to look like log cabins which made it feel reminiscent of a village in the woods. Much cuter than a cluster of easy-up tents. Overall I felt it was put together quite well and gave magical and whimsical vibes. I'm looking forward to next year's! Only recommendation - I'm sure the production will be better over the years - is to make it more family friendly: 1. Family lounges with private areas for nursing 2. Trailer bathrooms 3. Changing tables read more

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Mariah G.

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Huge Xmas maze, lights, festivities and more! Great place for pictures, it was a bit pricey so I recommend buying the ticket at labucketlisters if you can for cheaper deal. Their ice rink looked beautiful but didn't get to try it. Ferris wheel was $10 and their slide sold out?! Idk how they can sell out of a slide but ok read more

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Tis the Season to slide down a hill of ice with pals...run don't walk, to Santa Anita's new Enchant Lighted Christmas Maze experience! With Christmas lights galore, fun snacks and exciting winter activities, it a ton of fun bottled up in one night! The only problem, it will end before you would like it too. Good times! read more

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Enchant was really adorable! The decorations and set up was so nice to be around. The venue is a decent size not to big not to small just right. The parking situation was a little iffy. Very large parking lot and if you get there late it's a long walk down to the venue so please arrive early lol. Once you walk in they take a picture of you which you can buy later on for $30! They have metal detectors and plenty security which is important now a days in large group events. I walked in and immediately felt like a child. I wanted to run around to every corner. They have plenty of vendors selling trinkets and finger food. I tried the potato swirl I give it a 4/10 I did not enjoy it to much. Banana pudding from PUDN in temecula was so delicious! It was so nice a creamy. Overall we enjoyed walking around surrounded by plenty of lights and decor. Definitely cute for kids or date night. read more

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We bought tickets online the night before 5:30pm Sunday 11/23 using 15% off promo code ARCADIA. It was packed & sold out either due to Thanksgiving break or the free Family Photo session. Took 1 hour to park at GATE 3 and get in. At least the parking attendants didn't charge the $10 fee from all the madness and traffic. I recommend go early at 3:30p well before sunset to bypass the crowds or perhaps splurge on premium if riding the add ons. Honestly not sure that would make a difference. We prepaid online for the ferris wheel but the line was 45m so we chose to eat the cost. Ice skating was a 2hr wait & snow tube line was long too. Also food lines at 6:45p were long. There's two indoor play areas for little kids with coloring stations, story time, and a soft play with blocks & pillows. We did not have the patience to wait at every free photo session lines. TLDR: As parents with a 5.5 year old, we didn't enjoy much. Go early 3:30pm on a school night or weeknight if possible to enjoy at an easier pace read more

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KT B.

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The Enchanted Light Carnival was absolutely delightful. We went on a weeknight, which was perfect--it wasn't too crowded, unlike what I imagine the weekends might be. The light displays throughout the park were beautiful, with so many spots to take family photos, and there was no shortage of activities. From ice skating and line dancing to slides and other fun attractions, there was something for kids of all ages. I really appreciated how well organized everything felt. Tickets were reasonably priced at $30 for entrance, with optional add-ons if you choose to do rides or activities. The food vendors were quite good, and even the porta-potties were surprisingly clean. read more

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The whole thing is pretty bad - from the wait time to park your car, the wait time to get in, the wait time to do... basically anything inside (food, drinks, mazes, Ferris wheel). The displays are mostly those fake trees with the lights already installed in them, that they shook out from someone's garage and set up. Some other major light displays were stars and tunnels - but nothing creative or innovative and def not worth the wait times. The prices are harsh - $15 for a small styrofoam cup Baileys and hot cocoa? Not in this economy, honey. The parking situation is so ill planned - and takes about an hour just to park once you enter the lot. Even before entering the parking lot - there's cars all stuck in the intersections on the street causing traffic jams. They over sold the event. Parking should have been free, which would have caused less of a traffic jam- and things were so expensive inside, that paying for parking didn't make sense. Just a sh*t show. The race track sees tons of events and obviously the race track has their races which means tons of cars and parking with no issues - so whoever the organizers are for this did a horrible job. A lot of headache for some Xmas lights. read more

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Anna H.

7 months ago

The place itself was huge and beautiful decorated. They spend a lot of money for decorations on nice lightings and cool things to look at. Plenty of food and drinks available for purchase. Our experience was spoiled because we were not able to get on any attractions as they were all sold out as we got there before 5PM! Although they did sell us the PREMIUM PASS so we can cut through the lines of the sold out attractions! The kids were super disappointed and wanted to leave immediately as there was basically nothing else to do but to walk around, look at the lights, eat and leave. What a way to spend $300! Oh and we actually preorder the attraction tickets that morning through the website, but when we got there it appeared that they refunded the money apparently because the sold tickets were not available.., Poorly organised process Also I would advise to preorder the parking online for $25, otherwise you will need to pay $35 on spot. Overall I feel like being ripped off my money and not being able to experience the whole thing The good part is we were able to take home our UNUSED PREMIUM PASS! Question to the management: WHY WOULD YOU SELL A PREMIUM PASS IF THERE IS NO ATTRACTIONS OR RIDES AVAILABLE??? read more

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Nicole L.

6 months ago

After contemplating this review I feel like I should have just wrote "bruh"....... And left it to interpretation. But I'll elaborate instead. (I have 2 sons 17 and 13 so I believe when you say Bruh its expressing extreme distaste to something. ‍ We go to Costco and purchased 2 GA and 2 premier bracelets. We download the tickets on our phone with a QR code and drive to BFE to go see Enchant ‍ after sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for 1 solid hour moving only 20 feet at most (approx 300 feet left to enter the parking lot) we decide to park illegally in the mall and walk. We found out later parking at Enchant was $50!!!! Bruh- We walk to the line with our QR codes wait approx 30 minutes and get to the front.... Only to be denied stating the QR codes are not scannable we need to head back to the Box Office and get a printed ticket for them to scan... (1 hour 45 minutes elapsed time) - Bruh- Now we're in line at the Box Office to get these supposed scannable tickets.... 45 minutes later we arrive to the front of the box office, the lady didn't even know what to print on the iPad stating "these Costco tickets are so confusing". She prints out 2 receipts (see below). Elapsed time (2.5 hours we haven't even entered the attraction) we ask what the premier tickets are she tells us they are "fast pass tickets for the attractions" but you can't buy attraction tickets because they're all sold out ‍ Bruh- Back in line we go, another 30 minutes to the front to get to the woman that denied us initially, telling her we had our new and improved scannable tickets..... she looks at them and said "ok go ahead" ‍‍ bruh- no scanning at all. Now you enter Enchant. Imagine if you will, Disney size crowds, yelling and crying children and strollers, influencers blocking the walk paths, a maze of lights with no signage, confused people aimlessly walking in a parking lot, and a gigantic Sperm Whale light up..... nothing quite says Merry Christmas like a Sperm Whale......Bruh- (elapsed time 3 hours) My husband and I walk around for 15 minutes discussing how these are Christmas lights in the middle of a parking lot, poorly managed, false advertised, and absurdly overpriced. I don't know who is in charge of this event but it's the most mismanaged, horrible Christmas experience ever. I will never return and I am going to Costco for a refund. Do better! It would have been way more fun to walk around Burbank. Also idk who's giving 5 star reviews they are either getting paid by Enchant or paid by Yelp. read more

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We took a group on a Tuesday night for the lower ticket price and lighter crowd. Turned out to be packed even on a Tuesday. The food prices were insane so most of us didn't get anything. The one person who did felt really nauseous about 30 minutes later. The high ticket price only gets you in the door, everything else costs extra (and isn't worth the cost). The crafters had some cute stuff and we did buy a couple of things. In the end, it was a money grab. Maybe worth seeing once, but we'll never return if it comes back in future years (unlike Descanso Gardens' "Enchanted Garden" that we do enjoy every Christmas). read more

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Edward C.

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Checked out Enchanted last Sunday with the family. Tickets were increased to 40's compared to a few weeks prior based on what other friends who went earlier noted. Nonetheless we were all excited to check it out, especially for little ones. Recommend getting there a little early as the line to park begins to build and sometimes the hold up are for some visitors paying for parking. Parking was pretty organized for the most part they have crew there to direct traffic. The line to get is long but once it gets moving it moves right along. They will scan your tickets when you get to the front entrance further in, not by the parking lot. Once entered the place is massive with large lit pieces and embodies a winter village with various shops and activities. Which the kids were excited for. The rest room is right by the entrance with lots of port-a-potties and hand washing stations. They have many mazes which was fun and well lit themed areas. The bad would how overly priced the food can be. A cup of hot chocolate was just under $10 and it was a small cup. You are better off going to starbucks. To do the activities require additional tickets you mist purchase and do early as it can sell out. We opted for the ferris wheel. The line was insanely long for the ferris wheel to the point that our party wait about an hour and was only half way in line. We were getting hungry so opted to get out of as it was not moving. Not sure why it was so slow but we emailed support to request a refund due to the long wait and not being able to ride. Refund was granted which was a plus and thankful for their understanding. All in all the experience was okay. Would i go back next year? Maybe. Would i recommend it? Only of you don't have any other plans or have fomo. LoL happy holidays! read more

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My family came by this festival at the Santa Anita Racetrack parking lot where they typically hold the 626 night market. This event is all about the lights and photo ops, we had plenty of places to take photos and despite it being a middle of the week it was incredibly busy. We were excited since the online ads looked pretty elegant and well organized but upon entering you could see it wasn't all it was hyped up to be unfortunately. The parking lot was insane and there were not enough not attendants to direct traffic or keep people from walking in the middle of traffic. Also the online parking cost is $15 but in person it's $25 and the attendant said "idk why everyone keeps saying it's $15" we said it says that online and he just said "oh..." We walked in and got some European hot chocolate from one of the tents, it was definitely a nice surprise but a really small cup for $8 coming from a tent with a folding table, a bag of sprinkles and plastic jug dispenser of hot chocolate. It might have been better to keep the ingredients out of view or have a pretend espresso machine going so it for the overall facade of an elegant winter festival. The maze was a large portion of the event, with many displays and spots for photos that were pretty nice. Within the maze there's only one way in and one way out and no seating so we had a little trouble with my mom(senior) who needed to rest here and there. The ice skating, slide, and Ferris wheel were outside of the maze but every single activity said SOLD OUT! it really didn't make sense to have an event and not have these included with your ticket, and not an add on, especially selling premium priced food and drink and parking.. and then adding the activities in top. Overall it was just okay, the lights were pretty and we took some nice photos but everything else wasn't worth it. read more

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We went on a Friday, not knowing what to expect. It was a bit like a night market with all the vendors. Food and drinks were pricey, and parking was a bit confusing. There were plenty of lights, but also a lot of people, so it was hard to enjoy the decorations--it felt crowded, almost like Disneyland on a busy day. There were carolers, but you couldn't really hear or see them sing because crowds kept walking in front of them. Make sure to buy tickets for the ice skating rink, Ferris wheel, and sledding in advance, as they were sold out when we tried to get them. I imagine we would have had a much better time on a quieter night, if such a night exists. If you choose to go, try to avoid busy days. read more

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Will W.

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Honestly it's just a giant cash grab. Everything was ok nothing terrible but nothing like super cool . At $35 entrance fee per pax and then there's still a $$$ parking fee. And once you're inside you're a captive audience and you'll be paying inflated prices for drinks and food. Like the $28 smoked turkey leg and mac and cheese, egregious pricing. $30 for the s'mores experience lol gtfo. If you're a family of 4 you're easily dropping $300. Go out and get an epic dinner instead or tattoo for something truly memorable read more

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Parking was easy, lights are pretty. A lot of vendors for food, drinks, items. High Price is to be expected. Overall a good experience but feel a bit lost at times because of the maze lol. read more

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Sophie O.

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Would recommend this place if you're looking for fun, festive activities to do with the family. Their main event; the maze, had us occupied looking for beautifully lit stars in different areas! There were so many photo opportunities in between, we made sure to take pictures with the tallest tree in there! After that we did some Christmas shopping at the shops which was my favorite part! I made it a point to not shop online this year for my loved ones and the little locally owned stores made it possible! Also their candy cane hot chocolate was so delicious! Bring some wipes because you will be eating sweets and might get sticky! read more

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Natalie P.

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7 months ago

The entrance fee for this place is $44 but my family got the value pack and it ended up being $30 per person. Add in $15 for parking and you're looking at $45 just to get in. What's included in this fee, you might ask? The christmas maze. That's about it if you're an adult. There are some free activities for kiddos but not much else. You're paying to have access to pay for things. Ice skating, tubbing, ferris wheel, food, and drinks are all extra and it ain't cheap. The lines for the activities are long so expect to wait. There is insufficient seating for patrons who want to enjoy their very expensive food. The staff don't really know what's going on or where you can buy the tickets for the activities. The maze was so packed it was hard to navigate without running into someone. The bathrooms were decent for port-a-potties. Overall, I spent about 2 hours here and I don't plan to ever be back. read more

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Juan E.

6 months ago

1-Star Review - Poor Organization, Miscommunication, and Unsafe Conditions We arrived at Enchant at 4:00 PM, 30 minutes before our 4:30 PM reservation, after driving 45 miles to Arcadia. Upon arrival, there was no staff present, no security, and no one checking tickets or parking. We paid $25 for parking, yet no one checked parking stubs at any point. If no enforcement exists, what is the purpose of charging for parking? After waiting 15 minutes with no information, a third-party vendor informed everyone that the park would not open until 6:30 PM, offering no explanation. Shortly after, a man named Mike Riddle, who identified himself as the event manager, addressed the 4:30 PM crowd and stated that Santa Anita management would not allow the event to open on time, claiming attendees should have received an email. The email was sent at 3:45 PM, just 15 minutes before arrival--completely unreasonable for guests traveling long distances. To make matters worse, the park closed at 9:00 PM, meaning our already short visit was cut even shorter. When we asked for a refund, Mike stated he did not have the authority or resources to issue one and instructed us to contact corporate. That is unacceptable for an on-site event manager handling guest issues. We left to eat at the nearby mall and returned at 6:30 PM, only to find the venue overcrowded. We were only able to ride the slide once, as the line alone took nearly an hour. The ice skating rink was sold out. As parents of a 2-year-old, we were shocked by the condition of the changing rooms--small, poorly lit spaces with pillows on the floor, resembling makeshift shacks. We felt uncomfortable and unsafe and ultimately changed our daughter in our car. This event was poorly managed, poorly communicated, and not family-friendly. Between the wasted time, lack of accountability, overcrowding, and unacceptable facilities, this experience was not worth the money. I would not recommend this event to anyone. Save your money and go to Disneyland instead--you'll at least get professionalism and value for your time. read more

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J T.

6 months ago

We attended Enchant Los Angeles at Santa Anita with a party of 9 people (teens, adults, and seniors) and left extremely disappointed. This was our first time, and based on the advertising, we expected much more than what we received. Parking was our first issue. When purchasing tickets, the website clearly stated (in more than one place) that parking could be added later if needed, at $25. While driving to the event, we attempted to purchase parking but found our 4:30 PM time slot unavailable, with only a 9:30 PM option remaining. Once we arrived, we were forced to pay $35 per vehicle at the gate, something that was never disclosed ahead of time. We paid for 3 vehicles, including a handicapped vehicle, and then spent nearly 45 minutes just trying to park after exiting the freeway. Admission alone cost us $442.90 for those 9 people. We checked in around 5:45-6:00 PM. The maze itself was visually beautiful, but it was extremely overcrowded, making it nearly impossible to take photos despite the event advertising assigned time slots. Still, we continued spending money onsite and trying to enjoy ourselves, assuming attractions would be available afterward. By 7:20 PM, signs were already up stating that the only 3 attractions, ice skating, snow sledding, and the Ferris wheel were sold out for the night, despite the event running from 4:30 PM to 11:30 PM. This was shocking! The website suggests doing attractions earlier because they "get busier," but nowhere does it say they can completely sell out early, leaving you with no opportunity at all unless you pre-purchased add-ons. As first-time visitors, we reasonably expected to see the event and then decide on attractions. Instead, we were left with zero attractions available and hundreds of dollars spent just to walk around and look at lights. Every person in our group left feeling misled, frustrated, and disappointed and honestly ripped off. This experience did not match the advertising and absolutely did not justify the cost. We would not recommend Enchant unless you pre-purchase everything in advance and even then, be prepared for heavy crowds and long delays. read more

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Kerri F.

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What a fun night. So many lights and such pretty exhibits. Something for everybody. Loved to bring your dog night, December 3. Such a great experience. read more

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Victoria V.

6 months ago

Absolutely horrible. I spent almost $150 for two Fast Pass tickets and parking. That didn't include the Ferris wheel or the ice-skating or any of those things. I didn't realize that other than the maze and the shops there's absolutely nothing else to do there. So I literally paid $150 to go through a maze and to walk around shops. It's an absolute rip off. Yeah I got pretty pictures but we we're out of there in less than an hour. Shame on them. read more

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Kevin W.

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6 months ago

The only thing that is ENCHANTING is how they enchanted everyone's brains to think a $40+ event with $25/35 parking that only has one attraction is worth your money. It started with no line control at all, that made people loop from one end to the other. The ferris wheel that they charge $20 for was one of those dingy carnival ferris wheels that look like it might fall over. Literally everything besides the maze is an upsell, and you can easily spend over $100 for the most mediocre event. You can go to Knotts or Universal with that money... The maze itself was also not too special, it felt like the organizers just put random pretty lights with no purpose or theme. and since it was in a random place with no scenery, it felt empty and soulless. Just one place with random candles, one with a whale, one with a train. They have money to buy and place these but no brain to think of what they mean. Overall, the event feels like a giant scam that finesses people who do not know any other Christmas events going on or are too lazy to figure out. Very very bad very very sad. :(((( The arboretum is right next to it, go to that instead. Or go to Descanso in La Canada, or Imaginarium in Pomona or you can even walk for free in some places and see rows of houses that have more intention behind their decorations than this. All of which are BETTER and CHEAPER btw. Never again. read more

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Roupen T.

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6 months ago

Enchant Los Angeles at Santa Anita is a nice Christmas-themed tourist attraction with lots of lights and a fun maze where you search for stars. After the maze, we did some ice skating and grabbed drinks, though there are plenty of other activities too (ice tubing, Ferris wheel, etc.). Overall, I'd give it a 4/5--it was fun but a bit unorganized with ticket checking. Still highly recommended, especially for families with kids. read more

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Angie D.

6 months ago

NOT WORTH THE MONEY. The people directing parking were incompetent, pointing us in one direction to turn right, and when we followed his instruction, he yelled at us (we went ahead and turned right anyway). There were no signs directing people to the entrance, so we had to follow other people who were just as unclear as to where the entrance was. The layout was confusing as hell. I know the maze is supposed to be a maze, but with such a small space and so many people, there REALLY should be a clear-cut path to follow because the way it's set up right now, you have seemingly thousands of people going in all different directions and stopping for photos that it's really chaotic. There were lots of little turnoffs that directed you away from where you wanted to go (and it wasn't clear how to get back to where you were without having to retrace your steps and see the same lights again). Someone else mentioned that they thought the event was at Santa Anita Park (as did I), but really it's in the parking lot next to a shopping mall. Classy. And not so special. The event was a LOT smaller than they portrayed it to be. Another reviewer, Natalie J. summed it up best: "Whoever does their marketing on social media is incredible because it really had us fooled thinking it was going to be this big and grand spectacle." For the price of $45 (and an overpriced parking fee), you get the privilege of walking around and looking at all the opportunities to be separated from your money. One would think that with the exorbitant price, the different activities (ice skating, sledding, and the ferris wheel) would be included, but no. Each activity is extra. If anyone were to ask me is Enchant worth it, I'd reply with a resounding "NO". What's it worth? Maybe $20. My husband disagrees: "$15" read more

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Patricia D. S.

7 months ago

Went there on a Saturday night. We chose the 5:30 time slot and it was perfect. There was a lot of people so unfortunately getting on the big slides was out of the question but walking through the maze, taking amazing pics and creating nice memories with the kiddos was worth it. read more

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Olivia S.

6 months ago

Extremely disappointed by this event. We went 12/17 (dog themed night) and it was a disaster. We didn't last an hour before we left. It was way too over crowded -you would think at a dog event they would have less people??? Food was overpriced and cold. Hot chocolate was good but the lids didn't fit the cups and there were no cup sleeves so you were forced to hold a burning hot cup with no lid. When I asked the lady working if the lids fit she said " just squeeze the cup" mam it's hot chocolate in a paper cup?! The pet relief area was hilarious , a piece of wood covered with fake grass and a mini fire hydrant. Parking was horrible. My husband was forced to climb in through the passenger side just to drive our car out of the lot. We couldn't leave fast enough. Don't waste your money. read more

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John T.

7 months ago

Don't waste your time or money on these temporary lighting displays off of a parking lot. Not worth it. Never again even if it was free. Overpriced on everything. read more

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Althea L.

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7 months ago

I wanted to love this event so badly but this really missed the mark. I mean, this is most similar to the past food events that have been hosted in the very same parking lot. The food was overpriced and tiny. Like im not expecting 626 night market prices. My own dad had said we couldve seen this online and didnt feel like we got bombarded with paid activities. I decided not to go ice skating for this one after reading many reviews of the blades not being up to standards so I would rather not risk it. It is not as disability friendly either. Lots of seniors yet there's still uneven terrain that most people dont look down to see and end up tripping. It was cool to see my favorite Yakitori spot but the European sipping chocolate did not have enough marshmallow I think tbrh. Skip the s'mores and do that at home bc those packages were not wallet friendly . Also did not like how we had to pay how much for a parking ticket to a side of the mall oh wait I couldn't have bc my mom uses a cane. Even with that we were guided to a pretty far off part of the parking lot at 5:30pm on a saturday that we paid 25 for.. Skip this event and save your wallets. Overpriced lightbulb drink- it had plum wine which was alright but didnt really fit the vibe and with that price tag that set us 20 dollars. The smoked brisket mac n cheese was quite disappointing with very thin cuts. For 20+ I feel like it was not worth it. We couldve ate much better at the mall nearby but this event had closed down that part of the mall for parking. I felt like this could be better with some adjustments. Because wowzas. read more

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R D.

7 months ago

Please beware that once you purchase your tickets - it's IMPOSSIBLE to get ahold of customer service. I've reached out via email and chat to no avail. They do not have a phone line. I'm having an issue with my tickets and there is no one to help. I guess I have to go thru my bank to dispute the charge since Enchant Christmas customer service is UNREACHABLE. read more

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Alex A.

6 months ago

Was trying to arrive at 4:30pm as the ticket says they open at that time and was planning to leave around 7pm. Now im here and im being told they wont open untill 6:30pm Something about the city didnt give them a permit. And i wont be able to stay, dont know who to speak to about a refund. No email no phone number and no notice on a late start. Be aware when you arrive they might not be open read more

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Linda C.

7 months ago

Since Los Angeles falls short in true Christmas Events, we came with so much excitement and left so disappointed... Nothing enchanting about Enchant! A maze that was filled with so many people you couldn't even walk around comfortably and take pictures. Same white Christmas Trees 100 times that was just repetitive. A Snow Slide on ice that was short (maybe why they allowed you to go 3 times) A Ice Rink so small you couldn't skate comfortably and why it was time based is beyond me! A Ferries Wheel so small the cracking noises alone wouldn't want you to go on it (thank god I didn't pay for this one) For the amount of money they charged, the entire event lacked true Christmas charm. No European-style market, no quality experiences, no real festive atmosphere -- unless you count ten hot-chocolate stands. Overpriced and disappointing. Europe gets Christmas right... LA needs to take notes. read more

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Megan M.

6 months ago

I went with a couple of my friends and it is not worth going to at all for the price that I paid and with everything being sold out or closed down, I even went to guest services and they didn't want to help me . there was no point of even walking around plus the drinks were not good either I ordered a hot apple cider and it was cold. I asked for another one or to warm it up and they told me they couldn't replace it. I do not recommend this event and I will not be going back. read more

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Gerardo F.

6 months ago

To start off with the tickets were already pricey but i just thought hmm maybe itll be worth the price, WRONG. I get it, it's a festival so everything is going to be expensive but wow they took the cake on that. Food was pricey and not worth the purchase. All the attractions had long lines and/ or sold out so all you really had to look forward to was the lights and food. But yeah the lights were nicely decorated but the food was not done well.. the 626 night market atleast had true food vendors that actually serve good food so i was hoping it would be like that but i guess i couldnt win there either. read more

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Overpriced and poorly managed. I went for a family outing and we paid extra for VIP parking, yet still waited in our car for over an hour before being able to park. When we asked a staff member where VIP parking was, she told us all parking was the same. When we asked what the point of paying extra was, she said she had no idea. Once inside, the venue was completely packed. To make matters worse, I was pickpocketed and had my phone stolen. Guest services was no help, and there was little to no visible security. Overall, the event felt disorganized and understaffed. On top of that, all additional attractions, sledding, ice skating, and the Ferris wheel, were sold out by the time we arrived. This place felt like a scam and completely took the holiday spirit out of the experience. read more

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Christina G.

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I was looking forward to trying a new holiday event this year, but unfortunately left shortly after arrival. The place was a disaster! Was it nicely decorated? Yes. Tons of activities for the family? Absolutely. Because of how crowded it was, we couldn't enjoy anything. Whilst purchasing tickets, you must select a window for arrival time, I imagine it's to mitigate the foot traffic. I didn't notice, but we went in maybe 20 minutes prior to our window. I'm guessing everyone was going in at unscheduled times, which was causing MAJOR overcrowding. It would be beneficial for the employees to pay attention to that, or at least not be so lenient with letting people thru. It was hard to take photos, partake in the activities, get on the rides, or even get snacks. It almost felt like a haunted hayride walk thru and not a maze. It was very poorly organized. Upon our arrival, I was thrilled - everything looked so pretty. After ten minutes, I was over it and asked to leave. I wouldn't recommend this event. Especially if you're planning on taking kids with strollers. It was almost impossible to walk around. I drove over from Granada Hills (almost an hour) and didn't even last in the park for more than 20 minutes. read more

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Jo H.

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Please do not support this event. It's an absolute cash grab and the perfect example of corporate greed. Everyone who purchased tickets on 12/28 should get a full refund. The events original hours were supposed to be for 4:30pm to 11:30pm. But guests were notified less than 24 hours that the event is now from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Why? Because someone "famous" paid the event organizers to buy out the place. Everyone else who planned to be here for weeks in advance had to leave because someone else paid the organizers enough money to ruin everyone else's time. Absolutely obnoxious and disgusting behavior by everyone who agreed to this. At the event, we were then told we had to leave by 9:15pm.. then it turned into 9pm. read more

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Mai V.

6 months ago

If I could give them zero stars, I would. Everything here is a scam and ripoff. Everything there is overpriced. Not only that, they changed their hours the day before to 6:30-9:30pm even though I purchased a ticket to enter at 4:30pm with their end time being 11:30pm, citing a "scheduling conflict." I have a child that really wanted to go, and there was literally no other time we could go so we decided to just make the best of it. But when we go there, entering took a while and so it cut our time shorter. We barely got to go through the maze when they gave us a warning saying the event is closing at 9pm, 5 minutes before. I left a complaint under their Instagram in which they told us to reach out to customer service. Customer service was terrible and refused to help us in any way. This was a terrible experience. I do not reccomend this to anyone at all read more

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285 W Huntington Dr
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0.2 mi

I really do miss live shows and getting a chance to get that feeling of happiness when you go to…read moreshows with friends, listen to great live music, and make memories. With the pandemic still very much so at large, we are very limited to these types of experiences, but Insomniac was able to pull this off, while still keeping everyone safe. The only downfall (and quite big IMO), was the wait time to enter the first weekend. We waited over an hour to enter GA, and eventually was asked if we wanted to upgrade to VIP for $50. I wish we were asked this in the beginning, but I wonder if they've been able to fix this problem since then. Also, if anyone has attended this and knows the link to the official playlist on Spotify, please send it my way! I'd love to bookmark this entire playlist to listen in my car.

Tickets are $69.99 during the week, $89.99 Fridays and Saturdays, $79.99 on Sundays. An additional…read more$59.95 to upgrade to VIP (up to 8 people per car) and another $20.00 for the service fee. Yeah, it adds up and it doesn't seem worth it, but if there's 8 of you in the car and split the tab, it isn't too bad. We came through on a Friday night. We opted for the VIP package and bypassed pretty much everyone (that line looked like a thousand miles long, so that alone threw all regrets, doubts and second thoughts out the window!) Bypassing the long line was one thing, but then my passengers' bladders decided to go in sync and in unison all needed a bathroom break BEFORE the drive. The VIP package came in handy once again - they have a separate set of porta-potties for VIP peeps, too! Needless to say, there were no lines there either. So, yeah, off to a good start. I didn't really know what to expect, so I decided not to expect too much. There were a lot of mixed reviews on Yelp (complaints were mostly about the cost) so I kept an open mind. THE VERDICT: Totally WORTH IT. This whole production was well put-together. It was beautifully created with a lot of imagination. The engineering and construction alone were astonishing, how long did it take them to put it all up! And I really liked that they coordinated all the lights' movements with the music coming off the assigned radio station (107.9.) And those souls braving the cold as they entertained us with their dance moves... KUDOS! (I didn't get to see what's in the VIP box but going by how each of my passengers went through it like the Tasmanian Devil, I'm gonna assume whatever was in there was fun!) If this is your thing, here are a few tips: 1) Entry is at Holly and Huntington NOT at the main entrance. If you do end up at the main entrance, they'll reroute you. No worries. 2) You can come through as early as 30 minutes before your scheduled time, but try to be there within that window just for the sake of being considerate. The whole thing is about 45 minutes to an hour, all depending on how slow or fast you go. 3) CLEAN YOUR WINDSHIELDS! I meant to, but I completely forgot. But even with the semi-dirty glass, it was still pretty good. 4) Sunroofs are great! I didn't have one (wouldn't have mattered if I did since I was the one behind the wheel) but I was sorta jealous of the peeps who made full use of it. I imagine that's the best way to experience it. 5) You are allowed to open your windows. Just watch out for fog machines... 6) Take your time and let it all sink in. If you can afford it, I highly recommend it, something cool to do social distancing style. It's an event for all ages and a great excuse to get out of the house more especially during these challenging times.

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Last ticket is for January 24, 2021!

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We had to upgrade our tickets to get the full experience!

626 Night Market

3.5

(2k reviews)

0.2 mi

So much delicious fooood! And you know we had to visit Zindrew's wontons twice!! We ordered the…read moremild pork and shrimp wontons and the sauce is just so tasty! Love the portions and the friendly service. The cucumber agua fresca from Las Michelaguas was very refreshing and the chamoy rim was delicious! Shared the drink with my boyfriend and it lasted us the entire evening! Sushi Pizzeria was a highlight as well with its hefty sushi slices! Great flavor and great service! I loved Silent Disco last year and it was a bummer that it wasn't brought back this year! It was so much fun and I'm really hoping it comes back! I also would've liked that there'd be more space because the middle lane/section was extremely crowded and compacted. Overall, some logistics to look into, but what a great experience and great time it is!

Very cool event in the city of Arcadia. Lots of food and drinks to choose from, Very cool live…read moreperformances from aspiring up and coming artists as well as DJ's playing a nice set of music. Best things we tried were We tried the sushi pizza from Shushi Pizzeria 8/10, the spicy tuna onigiri from Randy's Spammies 10/10 and a Ube Horchata 1000/10...that was an amazing drink! I wish I could give credit to the spot who made that drink. Overall I would definitely recommend for a date night or a good time with friends and family.

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Kimchi, OG, and Miso Pork Belly Buns from Tao's Bao

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626 night market crowd

A Taste of Old Town Monrovia

4.8

(6 reviews)

2.5 mi

What else can I add to what Grace C. has already extolled about this event? :)…read more It was my first time to A Taste of Old Town Monrovia, after hearing my boyfriend rave about all the deliciousness of years past. Thus, expectations duly raised, I went into the event with high hopes and an empty stomach. I was not disappointed. There were fifty booths this year, representing many a palate. From hotel cuisine to soul food, there was a stand to satisfy one's appetite. Did I go back to Paradis Gelato's stands twice? Maaaaaybe. ;) Thanks to this event, I had the opportunity to sample foods from many different eateries. Jake's Roadhouse, Sena on Myrtle, and Bottega della Sera were particular faves for me. There are many other places that I look forward to visiting. The live music was wonderful, everyone was friendly, and the overall atmosphere was just lovely. I really like the palette-like trays they gave us (there's a slot for holding your wine glass, too!). The Kiwanis Club did an excellent job organizing this wonderful event! Totally brings me back to my days of volunteering with Key Club in high school :) Thank you again! I look forward to returning next year.

My first time ever at this 6th annual event organized by Monrovia Kiwanis! I've been meaning to…read moreattend one of these Taste of Old Town Monrovia events ever since I moved to Monrovia 3 years ago, but something always came up during my October weekends and I would have to skip out. Finally, this year, everything fell into place and at 5 pm on Sunday, with my pre-bought ticket in hand (you save $10 not buying at the door!), I was ready to taste and drink my way through the main street on Monrovia on Myrtle Ave with the over 50+ vendors from Monrovia and the surrounding areas. The entire street of Myrtle is blocked off from Lime to Colorado. Upon check-in (and checking your ID to make sure you're over 21), you're handed a reusable tote bag with a wine glass and reusable food tray (with handy slot to house your wine glass). The tote bag is great in holding coupons and menus and business cards handed out by the various vendors. Some vendors have storefronts right here on Myrtle while others are in nearby cities (like Duarte, Azusa or Pasadena) or can provide catering and private orders! You definitely will not go home hungry! A tip learned from this trip is that it may be worthwhile to do a walk through first to see what's out there and pick what piques your interest. Otherwise you'll be full before you hit the halfway point! Plenty of food and availability to go back for seconds on your favorites! The lines were very reasonable, with the max being maybe 4 people ahead of you in line. The BF and I tried plenty of sweets (cupcakes, bundt cakes, ice cream!), BBQ foods, Mexican food, comfort food, and so much more! Plenty of alcohol flowing here too! I love that everything is included in the ticket price so you don't even have to bring your wallet if you don't plan to bar hop afterwards! Other than the food, there's a live band (Time Bomb) providing some great tunes through out the night, in front of an area set up for dancing to work off the food. A photo booth was nearby as well to capture your picture pre or post food coma. I have to give major props to the Kiwanis Club of Monrovia for such a well run event. Tickets could be purchased online (with a small convenience fee) or at a couple of different Monrovia merchants in person (cash or check only). The day of the event, checking in ran super smooth and the Kiwanians were all over the event -- making sure trash cans weren't overflowing, providing bottled water at their booths, and making sure everyone was having a great time! If I wasn't already a member of another Kiwanis club, this event would motivate me to join their club! And of course, the proceeds of the tickets all go towards benefiting the youth programs they organize in the community. What a win-win situation -- the kids supported by Kiwanis wins and my tummy wins in trying out so much variety of food! Of course, I have to comment that I had no problems finding parking as well. There are plenty of street parking and spots at the various free public parking lots next to Myrtle Avenue. Just turn on one of the side streets one or two blocks before you hit Line or Colorado to avoid the buildup of traffic from the blocked off streets. As I was heading out, stuffed to the brim at 7:30 pm, I saw a sign saving the date for the event next year - October 15, 2017. You can bet it will be on my calendar and it should be on yours too, especially for any first timers!

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It looks crowded, but the lines were super reasonable.

The backside of the check-in station, where you're handed your reusable tote bag, wine glass, and food tray.

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A Taste of Old Town Monrovia. 5pm and already jumping with activity.

Downtown Arcadia Holiday Fair

4.5

(6 reviews)

0.9 mi

I enjoy going to Holiday craft fairs because I prefer to support local small businesses, and I…read moretypically find cute, unique gifts. In addition to doing a little holiday shopping I specifically came here to see my girl, fellow fabulous YE, Hannah S. When I arrived, the festivities were in full swing. There were two stages set up - one on each end. The front stage featured performers from the local school. I was impressed with their musical talents. The young girl that was singing had a great voice. A local band was playing at the other stage a few blocks down. I took my time strolling through the vendor booths while looking for Hannah. I finally spotted her festive booth - The Curio Cat. Hannah looked adorable in her Santa Cowboy Hat. I immediately gave her a great big hug! I just love her energy and her amazing smile. The Curio Cat is a student research academy dedicated to helping children expand their knowledge in Biology, Chemistry, & Computer Science through research & development. It was founded by Hannah & her husband Derek (who is also very sweet). They teach kids useful skills while boosting their self-confidence. (thecuriocat.com) The setup of this Holiday Fair was nice and well organized. It was family oriented and pet friendly. There were also food trucks and fun activities for kids. Santa was even there for photos.

This is a really wonderful, local community holiday street fair focused on family friendly…read moreactivities that is sure to put you in the holiday spirit! Almost all the booths are decorated out for Christmas and all are local vendors so it's a great place to support the area community while Christmas shopping. Not only do they have tons of vendors, but they also have so many fun activities- especially for the kiddos! They have a little parade led by Arcadia's beloved mascot Perdy the Peacock with the local high school band too. They have tons of lawn games like bean bag toss and a large play area. There's live music on both ends of the fair and tons of food trucks! And they even had a big snow machine!! It was so fun to play in the "snow" in SoCal haha! And the kids absolutely loved it! We tried the Chicken Satay burrito from the ThaiMexCocina truck and the Pulled Pork fries from the Locke Down BBQ truck and everything was fantastic! A lot of the trucks were giving out samples too - all were excellent! The fair takes place on a Saturday in early December from 10am-4pm. Parking is street parking or in the local garages that are within reasonable walking distance. Attendance is free so it's definitely worth a visit! I've also participated in this fair as a vendor and the city of Arcadia does a great job for the customers AND vendors! It's very organized and well laid out. We're definitely planning on participating next year and doing our Christmas shopping here again.

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The chicken satay burrito from ThaiMexCocina food truck - SO GOOD!

Pork and veggie bao from Sunday Cafe food truck

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Bama and Stitch booth

Pasadena Greek Festival

4.4

(12 reviews)

1.7 mi

A local annual festival which took place this year from Friday, September 19 to Sunday, September…read more21. I decided to go Friday evening after work which ended up having slightly less scheduled events. However, the benefit was that there were lesser crowds, and the cool, end of summer breeze around the perimeter of the church was just the right temperature. The big draw for me was definitely the food. Specifically, I had a craving for moussaka. As luck would have it, by the time it was my turn in line the moussaka was almost out, so I was lucky to have one of the last pieces. Although the dish was only slightly warm, the taste was undeniably fresh and satisfying. My colleague and I talked about dishes to check out, and he raved about how delicious the roasted leg of lamb dish was. He also mentioned that the dance competition can be pretty entertaining. The group that was up that evening ranged from adolescents to the elderly, and it was clear early on the spirited elderly folks had both the charm and technique down to win it all. "Opa!!!" the audience would cheer them on. The surrounding area included vendors for jewelry, artwork, and even an AARP booth for ax-throwing. Decently sized festival and friendly folks around.

What a wonderful surprise! I stumbled upon this local Greek festival when driving up Rosemead and…read moresaw the buzz of excitement around St. Anthony Orthodox Church. Blue and white tents canvas the parking lot and house the vendors and bar. The festival offered a generous seating area where groups of all sizes could savor their meals and desserts to the tune of live music. The large dance floor means people of all ages joined in the group dances, creating a joyful atmosphere that was contagious! There is souvlaki that draws you in and the indoor hall where they serve plated meals. My favorite part of this enchanting event had to be the lovely grandmas who brought their energy and warmth to serve up their baked desserts, with a side of heartfelt smiles. We love the experience, and what this festival represents!

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Gr33K Festival in Pasadena. #GreatAtmosphere #SundayFunday

GreekFestival 2023. #Pasadena

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Delicious! :D

Christmas Tree Lane

Christmas is in the air! After the tree lighting ceremony in San Marino, my boyfriend and I took a…read morenice, scenic walk along Christmas tree lane (AKA, St.Alban's street right off of Huntington drive). It's a hop, skip, and a stone's throw away from the San Marino Christmas Tree/Fire Department! It was a nice, quiet walk past the beautifully decorated million-dollar homes. Although it's not as vast and expansive as most Christmas Tree lanes in Southern California, it is definitely a sight to see each year!

BIG TREES! I wish I could say more about this but it is not like the other where you see hella…read moreChristmas decorations on the house. Just really big trees that are decorated. It cool if you happening to pass by, not to seek out and visit. Just remember BIG trees!

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Christmas Tree lane.

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Wistaria Festival

3.6

(34 reviews)

1.7 mi

I expected a Bridgerton wistaria bloom but instead the flower petals had fallen from the vines and…read morewere all on the ground! There was one bush with wistaria that had not fallen. Disappointed is to say the least of what our group was. There was no point in going there. Staff said the 101° heat the week before caused the flowers to fall. Heavy rain might make the flowers fall too. Also, this festival is in a person's backyard. Admission is not free. We paid $5 a person. I don't trust LA's flower gardens. The only pro of this experience was learning the home's wistaria history.

Until this weekend I had never heard of the Wisteria Festival before. The rescue that I foster with…read more(PupCulture Rescue) was having a tent at the festival and so I drove up to Sierra Madre for the event. I learned that the Wisteria Festival happens once a year and it is centered around the largest Wisteria plant in the world, and if I'm correct this Wisteria is also in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the largest blooming plant in the world, unfortunately they can't predict so far ahead of time when the plant will bloom, so each year they apparently try to schedule the festival when they think it will bloom, but this year due to the weather being so hot the plant prematurely bloomed last month. The festival is massive, with a couple of blocks or more that are blocked off and so many tents to stop by and visit. PupCulture Rescue had one tent towards the middle which was great with allot of foot traffic. I sat with the rescue and my foster Drew (check my photos, he's a very sweet Bone Face Shar Pei and still looking for his forever home) for a few hours and then I left him there with the group so that I could explore with my friends for a bit. There were so many tents with beautiful pottery, or food/coffee/drinks, and other goodies to look at. My friends and I found the bus that would take us to the famous Wisteria Plant, it's $15 / person to ride the bus up the hill to the house. Once at the house a guide gives a brief history of the plant, and it's amazing that back when it was first planted it was only 75 cents. Now it's really this massive giant. Too bad the blooms were already gone, but despite this you will still be in awe of its massive size. I can only imagine how gorgeous it must be when it's in bloom. I think one thing they should do at the bottom of the hill before you buy tickets is let you know if it's not in bloom so you can decide at that time if you still want to go. I saw many people express severe disappointment when they realized there were no blooms, however I had heard randomly from someone before going that the blooms were gone so I came with that knowledge already and wasn't disappointed since I already knew. You can either take the bus back down the hill or for a short walk downhill you can stop by the two churches that are on the way back to the festival. Both churches are rich in architecture and beautiful landscape. Until next year!

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Many people and many tents

Vendors at wisteria festival

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Enchanted: Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens

4.1

(354 reviews)

10.5 mi

My mom and I took my kids to see the Christmas markets in France this past December. It was a…read morebucket list trip for my mom, and while my boys had a great time, the travel was complicated and arduous, mostly because of my wild three-year-old Wade B. A couple weeks later, my husband and I took the boys to the Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens. They had an absolute blast, and my five-year-old Leo B. declared, with utmost sincerity, "I think this is the nicest place I've ever been." Matt B. and I had been once before, almost a decade ago, with our friends Caroline Y. and Scott S., when we were all young and childless. We came back together, this time with five kids, and as much as I enjoyed it back in the day, I found it even more compelling this second time around. The magic was amplified ten times by the presence of my sons, who absolutely loved all the beautiful, colorful lights. I did buy them shitty Christmas light necklaces, one of which broke almost immediately, causing considerable strife. The alternative, of course, was to deny Wade his request before even entering the garden, where he would badger me every time he saw another child with the necklace. I was not surprised to see that most of the children seemed to have them, every parent having made the same calculation on their way in. Smart and evil of Descanso Gardens to put that vendor right by the entrance. I'm guessing Enchanted is their big revenue generator for the year, and this is a McKinseyish way to maximize. The kids oohed and aahed at every exhibit, marveling at all the colors and lights. We oohed and aahed right with them, and had the additional pleasure of watching them play and interact with the elaborate, immersive displays. They loved the tulip fields, the model trains, the stained glass houses, the trees and music and light. There was also a large platform that served as a dance floor for small children, who partied to the ambient music. Wade was especially taken with this stage, and the one part of the night that did not go well was when I yanked him away so we could see the rest of the installations. It was cold and the kids were up way past their bedtimes, but we all had a blast at the Enchanted Forest. When pressed, Leo admitted that Paris was in fact as nice as Descanso Gardens, but the point was made. Come Christmas, we can take the boys to France or we can just drive to La Cañada and buy a few tickets that support a wonderful botanical garden. We might even manage the latter every year.

Wow! What an unexpectedly cool experience!…read more Pro tips: 1. Bring whatever you like to keep you very warm in weather that seems cool normally but in the woods is icy cold. It was 51 and according to the weather app felt like 47 but I'm here to tell you it was COLD COLD more like 32 imho and head, hands, neck and feet coverage is a must so you can enjoy it. Suggest a warm beanie, gloves, and a down type jacket. Definitely jeans or long pants. I grabbed a blanket from my car to wear! 2. It's an easy walk, but for those with wheelchairs or canes or walkers it can be bumpy and some areas are a bit tricky. Also given all the rain, it can be dirty dusty muddy so wear shoes you don't care about. 3. Bring your best camera bc the photo ops both with people and without are plentiful. Make sure everything is charged as there's no common area to charge things easily. I'm sure you can try the restaurant or store in case of emergencies. Or go back to your car. 4. Be prepared to walk a very slow mile. Lots to see and photograph. Took me about 1:15 and I took my time. You can definitely do this much faster if solo and not easily amused or maybe not big on pics. And you can take a lot longer if you like detail and creativity amidst a natural space. 5. It's dark despite tons of lighting so be wise when walking. 6. Parking is free and easy. Just follow the signs or people. There is a walk to the line from the car. Lots of walking in general. 7. Our park reservations were for 6pm. I arrived around 6:10 and the line took about 20 mins. Was done by 7:40. 8. Cute shopping at the beginning before entering an next to the line to get in. It is an outdoor nursery type shop and two small indoor Knick knack type stores. Prices are typical tourist type prices. Also next to it is a coffee and pastry stand but you have to go first and then get in line or get out of line if you have people to hold your place as there's a line to get goodies. 9. Farmhouse is a restaurant on site. Checkout their Yelp. Make reservations as they book up fast. Good for groups. Food imo is average. Standouts were the beet salad, French fries, short rib appetizer, salmon and halibut. They use minimal seasoning at this place so if your health requires less sodium you're good! Get the pan fried crispy skin salmon lol. 10. If you're trying to cut costs there's an El Pollo Loco right as you exit the freeway coming here and before going up the hill to the park. 11. Great holiday thing to do with a large group. Entertainment for most everyone. If you're an outdoorsy, artsy, creative loving, enjoy exercise and family time type, this will be right up your alley!

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The beautiful Garden of Good Fortune! (Nov 2025)

One of the food and drink stands with seating (Nov 2025)

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The stained glass houses on the Luminous Lawn were really beautiful and you can walk around in most of them! (Nov 2025)

Los Angeles Lantern Art Expo

2.4

(33 reviews)

0.2 mi

Very expensive event. We were lucky that they didn't charge us for parking. The best lantern was…read morethe entrance structure. The kids and I were really blown away approaching it. But once we were in, the other lanterns were just ok. It was fun to read the descriptions for the zodiac animals but there wasn't much more to the event. Vendors really took advantage of customers by jacking up prices as well. Tang hu Lu dessert was served warm wth! Yuck. Layout was weird and random. Maybe if they put all the lanterns in one area it would be easier to take photos. More game vendors to feel like an Asian night market would be great next time. The next day I had to make a return/exchange with one of the vendors and the registration people were nice enough to let me pass after showing them my ticket from the previous day! Some free paper fans and zodiac animal plushie charms were available which was nice but didn't make up for how much we paid for entrance and food.

I got my tickets discounted with early bird access months ago via Fantuan. I believe you can still…read moreget them slightly discounted through Fantuan if you order them through their app. Just know that with this, you can skip and go to their "VIP" line to the side. Also do NOT pay for parking, it is completely free. I have no idea how people are paying for parking because you can just drive up for free, but I guess it's the people ordering their tickets online not via Fantuan. Before I jump into this review, I gotta say first that I am not Chinese and I had no idea what was going on most of the time when I was there and most of the staff will speak to you in Chinese. The entire check in process was done in Mandarin when I understood none of it and lots of signs are only in Chinese, but that's not to say that some will try to speak to you in English and that there are vendors who are not Chinese there. As many other reviews have said, it's not the biggest lantern expo out there and the lanterns are quite spaced out. There are some larger more impressive set ups, with some smaller ones interspersed between. There are 2 medium sized Christmas themed "lantern displays", 2 larger Halloween ones, a Dia de Los Muertos one, and some "lantern walkways" with some varying designs for you to take photos of. There are some medium sized Chinese cultural lantern displays including one of a phoenix and a tiger, but the eye-catching ones are definitely that blinking lady who looks like she's from Genshin Impact and the walkway in. As for the smaller ones, there's one of all the Chinese Zodiac animals. For other entertainment, there's carnival games and such (but they were mostly dead), a live stage for performances by the community, some kiddy rides (think those little animal cars at the mall), some shopping vendors (I really liked the cat rescue with an actual rescue cat relaxing there), and some food vendors. They were giving away free plushie straps of your Chinese Zodiac animals so everyone in my family got one, which is a really nice way to teach people about the culture. There was also sugar art of animals, which is really intricate and neat to look at. I think aside from the "limited" number of lanterns since based on ads you would definitely expect a bit more, I was largely disappointed in the lack of variety for vendors. Many of the vendors are from businesses I generally see at the 626 Night Market or at anime cons or are just tanghulu and skewers. I could have sworn I saw other Yelpers and ads on social media for food vendors with more variety, such as kawaii baos and one that specializes in Thai tea, but they were nowhere to be seen. I think also since the day before it rained and the fact that the even started an hour later on the Sunday that I went, lots of the vendors dipped making the event much emptier than I think it was intended to be. I think another thing that was a bit of an issue was the lack of lights (and I'm not talking about the lanterns). Unless you were closer to the festival, there were NO lights in the parking lot making it a bit of a hazard at worse, and an annoyance to find your car at the very least. There were also NO lights where the port-a-potties were and my dad said he almost dropped his phone inside (thank god he didn't), so those were some issues with the event. For each entry ticket, you did get a set box of 2 hot sauces which I'm excited to try out later. If you have the time to kill and can get the discounted tickets and don't mind splurging a bit for food, it's a good way to spend a couple hours, but it's not something I super recommend in the area.

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Old Town Monrovia

4.5

(83 reviews)

2.5 mi

Visitation Rights: Have been coming to this place many times to either study, enjoy a couple of…read morecoffee, eat, and people watch. Locaton: Old Town Monrovia is centered around Myrtle Avenue, extending roughly from Foothill Boulevard (Route 66) north to Olive Avenue south, and from Ivy Avenue east to Primrose Avenue west, encompassing about ten blocks The area's heart is Myrtle Avenue, where you'll find many of its key businesses, with Foothill (Route 66) as a major north-south boundary. Parking: Located between Foothill Blvd and Parking can be found along Myrtle Ave, in nearby public parking lots parking structures, and in the residential. FREE PARKING! You can also park in the shared parking lot on the SW corner of Foothill and Myrtle. Just walk down Myrtle Ave.. Ambiance/Decor: You'll find a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere perfect for browsing, dining, enjoying coffee, catching a movie, or just strolling, with close proximity to hiking trails in the nearby foothills. You can also find a statue Samson the Hot Tub Bear Festivities For All Of Us: They have a lot of activities for the locals and out of towners through out the year. -Friday Night Street Fair & Market -Valentine's Day Carriage Rides -Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day -Monrovia Old Town Wine Walk -Monrovia Days Community Festival -4th of July Fireworks Show & Concert -Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park -Fountain to the Falls Run/Walk 10K -Old Town Fall Festival -Halloween Spooktacular and Trick-or-Treat Bash -Thankful & Grateful Holiday Gathering -Holiday Parade -Holiday Home Decorating Contest -Santa Tours If you want more info, you can visit the city's website: https://www.monroviaca.gov/your-government/recreation/special-events#ad-image-0 Business/Shops: In old town Monrovia, you'll see a blend of mom and pop shops and restaurants. The shops that I've patronize through out the years are: Merengue, El Diablo, Grey and Cash, Jake's Roadhouse, Mikomi, Tacos and Papas, and Charlie's House. Old Town For Thought: If you want a quick getaway from reality, this town is for you.

Monrovia is a beautiful hillside town located in the San Gabriel Valley. On occasion I visit and on…read morea recent Friday evening I was surprised to find that the town has a large night market with local vendors, entertainment, shops, and artists offering handmade goods. A must visit! Peaceful, quaint environment with a small town vibe, and California appeal.

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Found a beautiful fall leaf after the rains this morning - I love the way the raindrops are magnifying the veins!

Merengue's Samson bear has some new fall friends! So cute! (October 2024)

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I don't remember seeing this cute Samson Bear before haha! Love it!

Duffy Electric Boats Of Newport Beach

Family-owned & operated

Easy to book online and great customer service over the phone. Make sure you get there early - the…read moreparking lot is small, but there is street parking. They recommend your entire party use the restroom and gathers together in one of their nice seating areas before letting them know you're ready to board. If your party isn't ready and taking awhile to get situated, it will eat into your reservation time. The boats was clean and it was electric and very quiet. You're not going very fast but it's nice to cruise around with music playing.

We rented a Duffy Boat for a birthday celebration, and it was a smooth transaction. They had…read moreexcellent communication with several email reminders leading up to date of event, including parking information and photos so that the business can be located easily. As we embarked on the Duffy boat, we were given a map of the waterway and instructions how to operate the boat and turn on the bluetooth for music. The boat looked clean and well maintained. There was a large table and cushioned seating all around the table. We could also go to the aft of the boat which had two small seats. We ordered a charcuterie box which was already on the boat upon our arrival. Very pleasant experience from start to finish.

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Largest, cleanest fleet of Duffy rental boats in the world! We manufacture Duffy Boats so all of our boats are always in great shape!

Huge fleet!

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Great for girls night out!

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Miyuki N.

6 months ago

My spouse and I recently visited Enchant LA using tickets we had purchased through Costco. The online scheduling process itself was smooth, and we received our email receipt shortly after booking. However, the receipt mentioned that a QR code would be sent separately and, unfortunately, that code never arrived, even after waiting several days. When we arrived on the day of the event, we were initially denied entry due to the missing QR code. That's when Matthew stepped in. Matthew went above and beyond to help us, advising us to contact both Costco and FEVO and even attempting to reach them himself. Despite getting no response, he stayed with us for over an hour, patiently trying every possible solution. In the end, Matthew made the incredibly generous decision to let us in using his own comp pass. My spouse and I were absolutely delighted and incredibly grateful, though we also felt a bit guilty knowing how much he did just to make sure we could enjoy our evening. The event itself was okay, but what really stood out was Matthew's kindness, patience, and dedication to customer service. Huge thanks to MATTHEW for turning a stressful situation into a night we won't forget. Enchant LA is lucky to have him. read more

Mi M.

173

6 months ago

I attempted to attend the event, but it was extremely overcrowded. I purchased tickets for myself and my mother, who is handicapped. Upon arrival, we experienced over an hour wait just to enter the parking area. When we finally reached the front, we were informed that parking cost $35, in addition to the already expensive ticket price. Unfortunately, all handicap-accessible parking was full. Given my mother's disability, it was not reasonable or safe for us to continue waiting for hours without appropriate accommodations. As a result, we did not enter the event, and our tickets were not redeemed or used. Due to these circumstances, I am requesting a full refund for the unused tickets. Please process the refund promptly. If this matter cannot be resolved directly, I will have to contact my credit card company to dispute the charge. read more

Jacqueline M.

6 months ago

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent experience at the event. We were notified that the original event times had been changed and were offered the option to attend on a different date. Due to our travel plans, this was not possible, and the alternative dates were forecasted for rain, making them undesirable. When we arrived, the park was supposed to close at 9:30 PM, but it closed at 9:00 PM instead. Staff began shutting everything down early, and we did not receive the full time slot we paid for. As a result, we were also unable to enjoy the rest of the park that evening. Overall, the event did not meet expectations, appeared poorly coordinated with other park activities, and was not worth the cost. I am disappointed with this experience. read more

Anastasia B.

192

6 months ago

Fyre fest with Christmas lights. Wayyyyyy overhyped. Give the social media team a raise.

Jack I.

6 months ago

NEVER ago here no matter what, it would be better off burning 180$ for a family of five

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