Schlitterbahn's Hill Country Christmas event captures the magic of Christmas with more than one million lights, real ice skating, more than 50 light sculptures, snow, three dazzling shows, crafter village, sledding, train display and Santa himself. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Aug. 12
NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas, Aug. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Experience the magic of
Christmas morning every night!
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Schlitterbahn New Braunfels, summer home to the world's best waterpark,
transforms the original Schlitterbahn into a dazzling evening spectacular
blanketed with more than 1 million lights, amazing attractions, dazzling
shows, festive food and unique shopping, making this a new must-see holiday
family tradition.
Attractions:
Ice Skating -- Enjoy the majesty of real ice skating under the stars on a
giant ice rink (skate rental is an additional fee).
Sled Run -- Slide down a snowy hill on a fast and fun toboggan run.
Santa -- Meet the Jolly Old Elf himself (Santa available through Dec. 23).
Nativity -- Embrace the meaning of the season while gazing upon an
elaborately sculpted life-size lit nativity.
Candy Cane Lane Light Tunnel -- Be mesmerized by chasing lights while
walking through a series of illuminated arches.
Schatze's Winter Wonderland -- Kids of all ages are invited to play in the
snow and meet Schlitterbahn's beloved mascot Schatze all decked out for
the holidays.
Train Display -- Bring back the memories of your childhood while enjoying
the timeless tradition of a holiday train display.
Santa's Workshop -- Come explore the North Pole filled with a variety of
whimsical animated light sculptures, Holiday Illuminations light show and
snow, snow, snow.
Rudolph's Reindeer Barn -- Come hug and have your photo taken with the
most famous reindeer of all.
Winter Wassail Hot Tub -- Stay toasty warm this holiday season under the
stars in a giant outdoor hot tub. Spirits available.
Shows:
Scrooge's Haus -- He's back and he's not happy about the holidays. Be sure
to capture the fun and banter of Mr. Bah Humbug himself. Several shows
nightly.
Christmas Reflections: A River of Lights Spectacular -- Be inspired by an
innovative, immersive light show choreographed to new Christmas classics along
the banks of the Comal River. Several shows nightly.
Holiday Illuminations -- Brrrrr ... get ready to get caught in a blizzard
of snow as guests visit the North Pole and watch Santa's workshop come alive
with dancing lights and animated sculptures synchronized to festive holiday
tunes. Several shows nightly.
Live Entertainment -- An assortment of entertainment is presented
throughout the park including Christmas carolers, street performers and bands.
Shopping:
Christmas Shoppe -- Located in a beautifully restored 150-year-old Hill
Country home, the Shoppe is filled with three floors of unique, designer
collectibles elaborately displayed throughout holiday-themed rooms.
Crafter Village -- Stroll through a boulevard of eclectic shops filled
with a unique collection of handcrafted items.
"We're excited to create a new family tradition this holiday season,"
explained Darren Hill, general manager for Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. "This
new event truly captures the magic of Christmas morning every night. Visiting
families will be thrilled with the variety of holiday attractions, shopping,
food and shows that can all be enjoyed in one evening together."
Schlitterbahn's Hill Country Christmas event opens for weekend operation
(Friday - Sunday) beginning Friday, November 28. The event is open daily
December 19, 2008 through January 4, 2009 (except Christmas Eve and Christmas
Day). The park opens at 5pm. Closing times vary.
Tickets available at schlitterbahnchristmas.com are $14.99 for general
event admission and $12.99 for children, ages 3 - 11 and seniors 55 years or
older. Taxes are not included in the ticket prices. Parking is FREE! Operating
hours, dates and attraction availability are subject to change.
Schlitterbahn Background
Family-owned and operated, Schlitterbahn Waterparks has been a leader in
family water entertainment since 1979. The company operates three parks in
Texas, all of which offer family amenities that include free parking and free
inner tubes. Guests are also welcome to bring a family picnic basket,
excluding alcohol and glass containers, into the parks.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark, South Padre Island
The 26-acre park opened in 2001 and features more than a dozen family
attractions including the state-of-the-art Transportainment(R) river system.
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark has received the industry's top awards for
design innovation.
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark, Galveston Island
Ranked the best indoor waterpark in the US! The world's first
convertible, climate-controlled indoor / outdoor waterpark features more than
30 family attractions including three interconnected rivers, two uphill water
coasters and the signature Boogie Bahn surf ride.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort, New Braunfels
The 65-acre Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort features more than 40 family
attractions and 238 overnight accommodations. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
is the most popular summertime waterpark in the United States and has been
rated the number one waterpark in the world by the Travel Channel. It has
been the top-attended seasonal waterpark in the United States since 1995,
according to Amusement Business rankings.
Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, Kansas City, Kansas
The company is developing a $750 million groundbreaking, trend-setting
retail entertainment destination comprised of multiple shopping, dining,
lodging and entertainment venues connected by a Transportainment(R) River
System. In the Vacation Village, manmade rivers carry guests between lodging
units and a large summertime Water Resort and a covered Riverwalk with shops
and restaurants.
For more information, contact Schlitterbahn Waterparks' corporate office
in New Braunfels, Texas at 830.625.2351 or visit the parks' website at
schlitterbahn.com.
SOURCE Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
