Whatever you do, do not buy the GOLDEN HOUR SPECIAL ticket. It's a complete waste of money. Our drive-thru experience started at 4:30 pm, but I didn't expect the actual experience to start while it was broad daylight outside. Needless to say, we didn't enjoy the experience because it was hard to see the Christmas lights in broad day light. After the drive-thru experience was over, I found myself frustrated. After all, we drove over an hour to see these lights. Due to my frustration, we decided to go back to the entrance to see if we could go through again. It was starting to get dark and I wanted to see the lights at night time (because who wants to see Christmas lights in the day?) Luckily, the person at the front was kind enough to let us go back through. So, after seeing this drive-thru in broad day light and again at night, this is my takeaway: - The entry tunnel was the only tunnel that I actually enjoyed. The problem is that you are rushed through it because it's near the entrance so you don't really have time to take it all in. - Some of the lighted tunnels had potential to look really good, but instead looked incomplete and tacky. The poles should have been painted or covered in garland. - Too many random advertisements. -It's overpriced. The price would be OK if the vehicle you are in is loaded with bodies, but it is not logical for a car with only one or two people. -The actors serve no purpose. I'm glad that some of the actors have the opportunity to work during this Covid crisis, but honestly, they did nothing to make the experience better. Would I go to this drive-thru again? No. The experience didn't feel very Christmas-y and it was too cheesy for my taste. read more

SoCal WonderLAnd - "Golden hour" ticket - Festivals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

For what it is, it's an okay experience. For $70 per car it is definitely overpriced. What can the drive through experience really offer? I arrived about 20 minutes earlier than my time because I knew there'd be a line. I don't know if they're doing this other nights as well, but I got a 6-pack of non-alcoholic Lagunitas before entering the experience. When I got to the front they scanned my QR code and time for the festivities to begin. There were several tunnel of lights, actors on stilts, a village set, and of course Mr. & Mrs. Claus (who are 6 feet apart). If your window is down you are required to wear your mask and you are given a friendly reminder by the staff as you drive by. If you have a moon roof you can use that as well. If you are the driver it may be difficult for you to take photos while driving. Before leaving the experience a small baggie was given and small candies and toys are inside. The entire thing was about 30 minutes or so. You have the option of taking a photo at the very end of the light show where you get out of your car and get in line. It is free digital photo with your QR code. You are allowed to take pictures with your own phone as well. They do spray the inside of the container with Lysol after every party. read more

SoCal WonderLAnd - On the house. - Festivals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Whoever put this event together, did a great job. You can tell a lot of effort was put into it. As you drive through, you wear a mask and have the windows down so that you can hear the Christmas music. The workers also pass out free goodies as you pass by. If you have young kids, they will like it. There's lots to look at. It took us about 30 min to get the check-in area where they scan your ticket and about 20 min to drive through actual Wonderland. I was driving so I couldn't get any pictures. There were too many ads that had nothing to do with Christmas and thus they lost a star from me, but that said it was a nice experience and I'd recommend it. Especially if you want to get out of the house and attend a safe event. read more

I bought tickets to this because I saw Jojo Siwa was singing live. Well I should've known it was a dupe. She was there singing because the Kardashians were there. I bought tickets at $75 per car and my kids were not Impressed. You're better off going to candy cane lane 5 minutes away for free. read more

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I really liked the concept. I LOVED all the twinkling lights and festive music. I LOVED that they (whoever "they" is) came up with something bright and cheerful during the Covid times and that it was very safe for all of us to participate in. I am even willing to excuse the fact that it cost $70.00 per vehicle. What I DO take issue with, however, is that FOR the $70, we spent maybe only 15-20 minutes driving through it. They do a good job of keeping the vehicles moving, but if you slow down to, let's say, a stop, so you can take a picture, they tell you to keep it moving. While I understand that, so the cars don't get really backed up, the fact remains, it ended way too soon (and several of my pictures were blurry). The experience was enjoyable enough that I wanted more. The child IN ME wanted more sparkle, more things to see, more songs to sing along with. Instead, it was a short 15 minutes and thus, not worth $70. I'm still glad we did this because it's been a dreary, dreadful time of it, but they really should charge less..... or better yet, make it longer !! read more

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Come about 20-25 mins early because the line to get in is long even though you must have reservations. Lots of goodies given for free. We got non alcoholic beer, pro biotics, and candy! There are lots and lots of lights. Of course that's expected but there are Christmas trees, arches, different "worlds" including the north pole, Christmas of the world, and elfs toy land. There are live actors a long with the lights. There are dancers as well. There are a several ads that take away from the experience like tv shoes and Jo Jo and it's like tv shows and life size actor promo card board cut outs (snoop dog?) mixed with snow? Only takes like 20 mins to go through but 45 mins for the whole check in and going through. You get to see santa at the end! Yay! It's definitely a cute experience and with the pandemic, something fun for the kids or even adults. read more

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We really enjoyed this event. There was a long line that was double the length of the line from halloween, but we enjoyed the event. At the end you even have an option to take a photo inside of the light box that looks like a snowflake and best part: it was free!!! Or included with the price. The stocking received at the end was definitely NOT the highlight of the event and one of the workers lied on the way in saying that the sponsor would be handing out samples and stuff further in, but they weren't. However, we were there for the lights and there were many. We would definitely go again if they do it again next year. read more

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I truly feel as though they are preying on families looking to do something safe and festive this holiday season. they advertise that it will take 30 minutes to go through the event...it took less than 15. They rush you through, not that there is much to see, anyway. They definitely reused some decorations from their Halloween event, which was creepy (and not in a fun way). What's up with the beat up truck with eerie lighting and an elf hanging out the window like he crashed?? Yikes. I didn't go to their Halloween event, but even I could see it. The "stocking" they give you contains a bag of marshmallows and those awful strawberry candies your grandma keeps at the bottom of her purse (you know the ones). We splurged on this event as something fun to do for our 5th anniversary that was safe and responsible during the pandemic. I wish we just ordered a bunch of food and watched a movie instead. We spent almost $70 to be shown some ads for TBS shows. I'm so mad they're sold out, it's a total scam. **They also DELETE and HIDE reviews and comments that call them out, shady as hell. They have a 5/5 rating on Facebook, but almost every review is negative!** read more

SoCal WonderLAnd - The "stocking" they give you...one per car. So a 6-7 minute drive with this as a "treat". I don't think the kids will fight over it. - Festivals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the jankiest holiday display I've ever seen. Random Christmas decor thrown together with other random crap on a mile long-route in a shopping mall parking lot. 1/2 of it was advertising for upcoming TV shows and what not. It looked like someone raided their grandmother's attic of her mismatched old decor, stopped off at the 99 Cent Store, and then hired the neighborhood kids to put it all up. I went during "Golden Hour" so I could save $10. I still spent $60 for my carload! Total waste of money. There are plenty of neighborhoods around with gorgeous lights that you can see for free. read more

I wish I could give zero stars for this venue. WASTE OF MONEY!!!!!!! More like Winter Boringland. The decor was atrocious, the music was awful and the line to get in took longer than the actual experience. Save your money and your time, drive through a neighborhood instead. read more

So disappointed! What a waste of money, we did the Halloween one and it was far better. I agree with the other reviewers that in times like these, I don't think it's fair to profit off of people and give them a half baked attempt. Really really disappointed read more

For the price that I paid (60 dollars for a car) the experience was very underwhelming, my neighborhood lights are better. I waited in the line for about 30-40 min and was expecting more lights. There were advertisements during the show??? Jojo siwa and a bunch of tbs shows, I guess because of the sponsors. I would not want to go here again. Friendly staff though. Do not recommend. Also the photo taken at the end was very blurry, stevie wonder could've done a better job. read more

Giving 2 stars for their customer service but the event was so disappointing, $70 for a 10 minute drive through was so ridiculous we were shocked when it was over so quick. They should be charging maybe $20 for this, like someone said you'd rather drive through a neighborhood and you would enjoy it more read more

This company is out to get every dime they can with no consideration for others. I tried to reschedule my time, but all spots are full. (Which means they have made all the money they can). They emailed me back to say they could not reschedule me and would not be refunding my money. Who has money to give away during a pandemic! Shame on them! I will never support any of their events again. read more

It was a really neat drive thru experience! About 20-30 minutes long. The line to get in was about a 30 minute wait. They also handed out some free goodies. read more

While I was getting closer to Wonderland, seeing the lights from the trees made me excited to see the decorations and display. But as I was driving through, what I could think of is how overpriced the ticket was. It definitely needs more christmas lights. Some turns and divisions needed more lights at ground level. Hopefully it gets better next year Christmas 2021. But I could only give it 3 stars. Too expensive for a short drive through and needs more lights and decorations. read more

SoCal WonderLAnd - Wonderland Woodland Hills, California - Festivals Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Boring and Overpriced. Decorations were ok. My kinds didn't like it. I thought there was going to be fake snow, but that didn't happen.

If I could give this zero stars I would. Not even exaggerating this holiday attraction is an absolute scam ! My boyfriend and I spent $74 and some change on this event and I regret it terribly. It upsets me because I feel like this company is profiting off people not being able to go out because of covid and to charge this much for what you get is absolutely ridiculous. Especially because of the financial hardships people are facing at this time, I'm disgusted that the creators would feel that $80 a car is fair ! From the outside it looks pretty cool but once your in it. Is a SAD excuse of a holiday attraction. In parts it looks horribly unfinished or like the creators ran out of ideas and got lazy. It looks like they took props from Halloween attractions and just put Christmas decorations on them. Some parts of the attraction weren't even decorated, your just surrounded by pink gates. At the end they give a bag of cheap candy almost like they knew it was terrible and give you a goody bag and promotional items at the end to make it seem semi worth it. Let me tell you, it is NOT. I don't ever write reviews ever but I was so let down by this that I HAD to speak out and let people know it is NOT worth what you are paying ! Maybeeee if you have children, MAYBE: but other than that do not waste your time ! I was so upset at the end I literally wanted to be a Karen and talk to a supervisor or manager for a refund and I am NEVER a Karen. Save your time, save your money. Do not go to this event. The creators are profiting off you, BIG TIME!! read more

Absolutely fucken ridiculous as I was leaving the employee parking lot I flash my badge to let them know I was an employee as I was leaving and they let a total of 10 fucking cars in front of me and the guy just stands in front of my car blocking me from going and just stands there even when the path was clear. I should've started recording. I can't believe this shit. I can't wait till this stupid ass show is shut down. Why even operate the day AFTER Christmas? I want these events gone I've had it. read more

Not, repeat, NOT for anyone over the age of 4, possibly 7 tops. As someone else said, I wanted to love this experience. We can all use some Christmas cheer in the time of Covid-19 and this tries to be it. For that I am grateful. By all means, donate to St. Jude's Children's hospital by buying a ticket, and take your little ones. I remember being thrilled by ANY Christmas light displays as a young kid. Just don't expect to see anything better, and maybe not even as good as the holiday lights in your own neighborhood. It was very disappointing given the creativity of other light displays like Night of the Jack at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas at Halloween, or the Christmas light displays at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge, or even the homeowner created Christmas displays in the Candy Cane Lane neighborhood, say nothing of the $70 entrance fee. There were a couple vendors there when we went who gave out a free 6-pack of non-alcoholic beer, and a 4-pack of yogurt. At the end of the drive-through you are handed a tiny red stocking tied to a plastic goody bag with a few hard candies and kiddie toys such as bubbles, teensy yoyo and a gogurt in it. THAT's the audience this exhibit is for. As such it gets a pass and a meh. The space was really under-utilizied and had zero "WOW" factor. But there WERE lights. The one positive exception I can give to this review is the warmth and friendlieness of the considerable staff along the route from start to finish, and the few performers who entertained with smiles and waves from a couple of decorated stages along the otherwise beyond-boring drive-through. I do have to give great credit and amazement especially to the gal who was juggling glowing batons while roller-skating. She was a definite hilight. So, the show is meh, but the staff gets a big thumbs up from me. Merry Christmas to all and I wish you all good lights :) read more

As a Village employee I can say this event has been nothing but trouble and unorganized. As I was leaving the work parking lot on the evening Dec 9th I was being told to go by an employee as I was looking to my left side and next thing I know I was being screamed and yelled at and given a very nasty look by another employee as he stood in front of my car preventing me to move by the employee named Yormant or so they claimed him to be. He has Black hair styled upright and looked to Asain. This is absolutely absurd you don't scream and yell at people and more so not standing in front of their car!!! This event is DISORGANIZED and needs to GO ASAP! Employees of the Village should be given TOP PRIORITY. This event will cause people to run late and cause accidents cause of their disorganization and misscomuncation. ABSOLUTELY DISRESPECTFUL. There seriously needs to be a management number on this website. This has been reported by the Village Security. read more

do not go here, i beg you its so boring please dont waste ur money people, i was reading other reviews and i was like it can't be that bad, but trust me it's not worth it read more

I bought tickets for the "golden Hour" you save $10 . I was so disappointed !!! I don't even know why they offer to look at Christmas lights when it is still daylight . You don't get the full experience. Drive through Christmas lights I thought it would be dark . We drove up 4:30 and I said wait it's still daylight !? He did you have an appt drive though. I was so embarrassed I told my husband this is not how it was supposed to be! They should charge $30 for daytime and want people that golden hour you will not experience the best of the Christmas lights at this time. I asked if I may be reimbursed for portion of my ticket I literally left so upset and my evening was ruined . I had waited and was so exited to go to this to be ripped of , is what I feel happened. Do not buy the golden hour tickets ever you will not experience the full effects of the drive though!! Who wants to look at Christmas lights during the day!?!? read more