Experience New Holiday Magic: Merry Bears, and Immersive Light Displays at Christmas Wonderland

Hi Huneybees,

Are you ready to embrace the magic of the holiday season? Christmas Wonderland, Singapore’s much-loved annual yuletide fair, is back for its 11th edition, packed with new immersive experiences and enchanting displays for all ages. Taking place from November 29, 2024, to January 1, 2025, at Gardens by the Bay, this year’s fair promises more lights, festive performances, and holiday magic than ever before!

Presented by Trip.com and organized by Blue Sky Events, the festival lets you experience “snowfall” in the tropics with Blizzard Time, featuring a brand-new, heartwarming soundtrack, Magic of Christmas, by local composer-conductor Dr. Darius Lim. As you stroll through the Gardens, enjoy a majestic 20-meter-tall Spalliera light display, inspired by Italian Gothic architecture, adding a touch of timeless beauty to the setting.

“As the biggest yuletide event in Singapore, Christmas Wonderland has been spreading festive cheer to over 5 million people since our first event in 2014. This year, we look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to Gardens by the Bay, where they can enjoy a fantastic atmosphere and experience spectacular light displays which are more immersive than ever, along with our signature attractions Blizzard Time, more festive performances including festive flash mobs, and carnival games that are bound to get them in a celebratory mood this Christmas.” --- Kevin Soh, Director of Blue Sky Events.

This year’s Christmas Wonderland offers an incredible array of photo opportunities around Supertree Grove, with four times more light displays than previous years. Look out for larger-than-life Ornament Balls, and a fun giant Ice Skate display for all your holiday snaps.

Don’t miss the trio of adorable Merry Bears on the Lawn, the tallest standing nearly six meters, and the enchanted walk through Bluebell Lane’s light-filled forest. Over at Merry Lane, you’ll find mesmerizing displays like the 50-meter-long Walk of Lights tunnel presented by Trip.com, and for a touch of classic elegance, the Swan Lake-inspired Odette’s Dance, where swan displays and multimedia come together for a spectacular show.

Fan Favourites at Christmas Wonderland

Get ready for even more holiday cheer at this year’s Christmas Wonderland, where an expanded entertainment lineup awaits! Visitors can enjoy festive tunes from various singer-songwriters, spot surprise festive flash mobs, and enjoy a 50% increase in choral performances compared to last year. At Supertree Grove, be mesmerized by the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, where the iconic Supertrees light up to Christmas classics in an enchanting display.

Over at Santa’s Village, families can join the tradition of snapping a memorable photo with Father Christmas in his cozy setup. Plus, there’s no shortage of fun with classic carnival games like Ring Toss, Fishy Fishy, and Snowball Smash. For those seeking a unique ride experience, hop on Singapore’s only double-story Venetian Horse Carousel or board the charming CDG Zig Express Christmas Train. With four different carnival rides, there’s something for every age group!

After all the excitement, visitors can indulge in delicious bites from some of Singapore’s favorite food vendors, including Brewerkz, Harry’s, Churros Republic, Sofnade, Swag Social and lots more. And for a dose of festive shopping, Mistletoe Alley offers new, vibrant holiday huts, with cheerful elves ready to welcome you as you explore the unique selection of gifts and treats.

Season of Giving

Visitors are encouraged to use public transport or enjoy exclusive offers from the official mobility partner, CDG Zig. New users can receive $3 off their first ride with CDG Zig to Gardens by the Bay by using a special promo code upon sign-up. At Christmas Wonderland, visitors can also join CDG Zig’s Jolly Jackpot Giveaway for a chance to win attractive vouchers (subject to availability).

Whether you’re in for the holiday spirit or looking to capture special moments with family and friends, Christmas Wonderland has something magical for everyone. So grab your loved ones, snap some festive photos, and make this season unforgettable at Gardens by the Bay!

Tickets to Christmas Wonderland are available at christmaswonderland.sg and official ticketing partner Trip.com. Tickets are priced from S$9 for adults and S$7 for children (3 to 12 years old), with four daily sessions starting from 6.30pm. Separate charges apply for OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory, Floral Fantasy and Gardens by the Bay conservatories. 

Visit www.christmaswonderland.sg for more details on the event’s attractions.

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10 Things to Check Out at Christmas Wonderland 2023

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Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

Ring in the festive cheer this December as Christmas Wonderland celebrates a decade of wonder as it returns to Gardens by the Bay from 1st December 2023 to 1st January 2024. Presented by Trip.com, the 10th edition of Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair features a supersized fairground with a sensational array of light displays, new carnival rides and more festive activities.

With more than 27,000 square metres to cover, this year’s enlarged fairground comprises three magical zones: Supertree Grove, Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, and Gingerbread Grove. You can admire 15 stunning light displays, soak in the holiday cheer with a multi-sensory experience complete with ‘snow’ in the tropics, hop onto new carnival rides, have a go at carnival games, meet Santa Claus, dine on festive fare, catch live performances by local artistes and lots more! See Annex B for more attraction details.

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

1. SPALLIERA

Taking centre stage at the heart of Supertree Grove is Christmas Wonderland’s main showpiece, the Spalliera. With a design inspired by Mesola Castle in north Italy’s province of Ferrara, this magnificent Italian handcrafted light display is lit by 103,000 bulbs and stands majestically at 20 meters tall – roughly the height of five double-decker buses. Mesola Castle is unique for its four towers that are positioned 45 degrees from the main building, giving the castle a distinct architectural shape. This feature is replicated in the design of the Spalliera. 

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

2. GARDEN RHAPSODY & BLIZZARD TIME

Against the backdrop of the Spalliera, get spellbound during the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show, as the lights on the iconic Supertrees ‘dance’ to favourite Christmas classics. This will be followed by Blizzard Time with a wonderful experience of ‘snow’ in the tropics.

*Daily shows at 7.45pm, 8.45pm, and 9.35pm.

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

3. LIGHT DISPLAYS

Fresh from a magical voyage and docked at Christmas Wonderland for the holiday season is the Holly Roger ship with its crew of merry pirate elves. Illuminated by approximately 127,000 bulbs, this brand-new 24-metre-long whimsical light display is a sight to behold. 

More new captivating light displays can be found at Merry Lane presented by Trip.com, with installations such as giant snowflakes and Santa’s boot that will make quirky backdrops for your outfit of the day (OOTD).

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

4. WALK OF LIGHTS

With its kaleidoscopic installation of approximately 75,000 programmable LED lights strung across a 65-meter-long tunnel, this year’s edition of the Walk of Lights presented by CDG Zig is the longest ever. Be mesmerized by the myriad of colours from its programmable LED lights and be sure to have your camera ready for those IG-worthy shots.

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

5. MEET SANTA

Father Christmas is standing by to find out if you have been naughty or nice this year. Be sure to take a photo with him before he heads off to deliver presents!

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6. FESTIVE DINING

Situated between Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground is the newly created Gingerbread Grove, where you can delight your senses in a sweet experience. This quirky sugary-themed zone is a feast for the eyes with a vibrantly lit Gingerbread House set on a field of illuminated candy canes, as well as a pleasure for the palate with dessert stalls.

With twice the number of food outlets this year, you will be spoilt for choice with more treats than ever before. Featuring a variety of cuisine curated by some of Singapore’s popular food and beverage establishments, such as Burger & Lobster, Kebabs Faktory, and Sofnade there is something for everyone with 18 food and beverage outlets at the Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground. There are also festive tipples at the whimsical Christmas-cracker-themed bar by Hendrick’s Gin and a Brewerkz craft beer bar featuring its festive Gingerbread Amber Lager. 

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

7. MISTLETOE ALLEY

Set amidst an atmosphere of festive lights and enchanting decorations, Mistletoe Alley features an eclectic selection of festive huts with a wide selection of unique crafts and gift ideas, perfect for helping you search for your next Christmas gift!

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

8. CARNIVAL RIDES AT FROSTY’S FAIRGROUND

Get on board the Christmas Train and head over to Frosty’s Fairground at The Meadow, where you can hop onto five amusement rides (Bumper Cars, Flying Dumbo, Meteorite, Carousel, and Christmas Train). More fun awaits at LumiLand, an illuminated playground where there are enchantingly lit seesaws, swings, and LED fixtures for the little ones to enjoy. 

*Rides start from S$6

Admission to LumiLand is $6 for a 10-minute session. Alternatively, spend $30 (up to 2 combined receipts) from Christmas Wonderland's vendors (excl. rides & games) and get a complimentary 10-minute session. Receipts are to be shown for entry.

Image Credit - Blue Sky Events

9. CARNIVAL GAMES

Put your skills to the test and have tonnes of fun at carnival games such as Ring Toss, Fishy Fishy, and Snowball Smash located at Supertree Grove and Frosty’s Fairground. You might even get to take home a prize!

*Each game starts from S$6.

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10. FESTIVE ENTERTAINMENT & PETS’ NIGHT

Get into the Christmas spirit and ring in the festive cheer at Elfresco with performances by local artistes. You can also bring along your beloved fur kids to enjoy Christmas Wonderland on Pets’ Night on 5 and 12 December 2023.

TICKETING DETAILS

• Tickets to Christmas Wonderland are available at christmaswonderland.sg and exclusive ticketing partner Trip.com. 
• Tickets are priced from S$8 for adults and S$6 for children (3 to 12 years old). 
• Separate charges apply for OCBC Skyway, Supertree Observatory, Floral Fantasy and Gardens by the Bay conservatories. More ticketing details can be found above.
• Visitors can choose from four daily sessions starting from 6.30pm, as well as themed nights such as Pets’ Night, where they will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Christmas Wonderland and enjoy an exclusive programme for their beloved fur kids.

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Are You Ready For An Upsized Christmas Wonderland?

Hi Huneybees,

With year-end school holiday just started, it only means Christmas is fast approaching. If you plan to be in Singapore during this Christmas period, a trip to the forthcoming Christmas Wonderland is going to delight you sweetly.

To upstage the previous editions, Singapore's biggest annual yuletide fair, in its fourth year, has been upsized by enlarging crowd favourites while introducing a wider variety of attractions from all over the world for the whole family to experience a bigger, brighter and more magical moment at Gardens by the Bay.

The Italian luminarie light sculpture has always been the crowd favorite at Christmas Wonderland since 2014 and this year will be better.

Pre-event light up of the first luminarie Christmas tree in Asia during recent media preview

While the introduction of the first luminarie Christmas tree in Asia at 13 meters tall adds to the whole splendor, it is the centerpiece light sculpture at the heart of the fairground that is going to wow the crowds with its taller installation, standing at 22.5m tall or equivalent to 7-stories high, making it South East Asia's tallest ever Spalliera. Not only is the Spalliera going to be taller,  the Blizzard Time that it has been hosting will be increased from three to five sessions daily to cater to overwhelming demand!

Isn't it heartwarming to see young children having a good time as they play to their hearts’ content at  the yuletide fair? This year, the number of carnival rides will be doubled  – the most at Christmas Wonderland - with eight carnival attractions await little ones with usual favourites such as a carousel, ferris wheel, bumper cars, tea cups and a Christmas train within the fairground. The return of traditional carnival store games will allow the young Huneybees to pit their skills at any of the 11 stalls, including Ring Toss, Pyramid Smash, Lobster Pot and Milk Can Toss.

A wider variety of attractions, many for the first time in Singapore, have also been introduced at this year Christmas Wonderland.

Huneybees can look forward to skating under the stars for the very first time on a 240sqm outdoor synthetic skating rink , specially brought in from Switzerland, and framed by stunning luminarie light sculptures, providing the backdrop for one-of-a-kind Instagram-worthy pictures.

Another first is the asian debut of the highly acclaimed Circus Abyssinia from Ethiopia, which will be presenting "Ethiopian Dreams" with a mix of gravity-defying stunts, astounding skills and enchanting adventure that is surely going to wow the audience.

Sample of some offering dishes by SAVOUR: Christmas Wonderland during recent media preview

For food lovers, this year's yuletide fair has enhanced and expanded dining experience with the addition of SAVOUR: Christmas Wonderland. Curated by Savour Events – the team behind Singapore’s premiere gourmet food festival brand SAVOUR – this special edition will feature celebrity chefs from award-winning restaurants such as Shoukouwa (2 Michelin Stars), Saint Pierre (1 Michelin Star) and Monti at Fullerton Pavilion offering dishes starting from as low as S$6.

Admission to Christmas Wonderland starts from S$4, which starts on 1st December all the way to boxing day (26th December), operating from 4pm to 11pm daily, will provide access to a myriad of attractions across the 57,000sqm fairground.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.christmaswonderland.sg starting today, or at the event. Each paying adult can bring in up to three children under 0.9m free of charge. A child above 0.9m requires a ticket. Additional charges for some attractions within the event grounds apply.

See you at the Upsized Christmas Wonderland with doubled the fun!

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A 360° View Of The Christmas Wonderland 2016 @ Gardens By The Bay

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Singapore's largest yuletide fair - The Christmas Wonderland 2016 was officially open last night by Minister for National Development & Second Minister for Finance - Mr Lawrence Wong.

Knowing that this year, for its third edition, the fairground has expanded twice the size, I brought along my LG 360 CAM to capture all the beautiful insta-worthy shots. I've fallen in love with the 360 Virtual Reality as I can always immerse myself at that moment and relive that precious memory over and over again. ⇑⇑⇑ Check out the opening video above and you'll know what I mean. ⇑⇑⇑

Click on pic to see the 360 action.

The highlight of the Christmas Wonderland has got to be the Spalliera Castel del Monte, the largest and highest Luminarie ever built in Southeast Asia at 19.8 metre tall and 24 metre wide.

Stepping inside this 13th century Italian-castle-inspired-structure (one of Italy’s most striking UNESCO site) and going under the snowy fray, you can't help feeling like a princess, this will be the best time to have your loved ones join in for a selfie shot.

Click on pic to see the 360 action.

The Blizzard Time @ The Spalliera happens everyday at 8pm, 9pm and 10pm. There's gona be a crowd, so better be there early to stand by if you want a better spot. =)

Another highlight would be the Ice Palace. Go ahead and live out your 'Frozen' dreams in there as you skate around the 400sqm Ice Skating Rink, an all new Ice Slide and a 96 sqm Snow Playground for the kids to experience snow land!

Click on pic to see the 360 action.

Boyfriends can take the chance to hold your girlfriends hands or try building a "snowtrain" with your friends. It's a cold winter wonderland for everyone, but be sure to bring a jacket a long as it can get very cold in there, especially when you are walking in from the hot weather outside. 

Click on pic to see the 360 action.

*Do note that the Ice Palace is a ticketed area, you can pre-book your preferred sessions online at www.christmaswonderland.sg to avoid disappointment. Tickets must be purchased for the attractions in the Ice Palace - Snow Playground, Ice Slide and Ice Skating Rink. Tickets to the Ice Palace attractions must be used with a valid general admission ticket.

Snow Playground – S$16.00 per child, for one 20-minute session (includes rental of snow boots)

Santa’s Snow Playground Special (5 - 8 Dec, 12 - 15 Dec) - $12.00 per child, for one 20-minute session (includes rental of snow boots)

This Attraction is only for children between 2-12 years of age.

Ice Skating Rink – S$18.00 per child/adult, for one 45-minute session (includes rental of ice skates)

This Attraction is for patrons aged 4 and above. Children who are of height 0.9m and below must be accompanied in the Ice Skating Rink by a parent/guardian at all times. The parent/guardian must purchase a separate ticket for entry to the Ice Skating Rink.

Ice Slide – S$4.00/slide

This Attraction is for all patrons. Patrons of height 0.9m and below must be accompanied by an adult. Both must have a valid ticket to enjoy the Attraction.

Tickets are sold on event grounds only.

Click on pic to see the 360 action.

Next to the Ice Palace, you will also find a Magical Forest of over 80 Christmas trees. This is a very beautiful spot for tons of photography, it's as though you are transported to North Pole and what's fun is at the end of the "maze", you can find Santa's Cottage, where you can get to meet Santa! You can take a photo with him and bring home an exclusive Christmas Wonderland memento from $20. 

So, there you have it, The Christmas Wonderland through the 360 lens. Of course that doesn't beat being there in person, so be sure to head on over to soak up the festive mood. If you get tired of walking, you can also pause at the Festive Market for food and drinks or check out the Game Stalls to win home some adorable plushies! More details in my previous article here - http://huneyzworld.blogspot.sg/2016/11/christmas-wonderland-2016-is-back-at.html.

The Christmas Wonderland is open from 2 December 2016 to 1 January 2017, from 3.30pm to 11pm daily. Unlike from the past 2 years, this year there will be an admission fee starting from $4, $6 and $8 into Christmas Wonderland. 

Admission into Christmas Wonderland 2016:
$4 (2 to 8 December 2016)
$6 (9 to 15 December 2016)
$8 (16 December 2016 to 1 January 2017)

For more information, please visit:
Official website: www.christmaswonderland.sg
Facebook: Christmas Wonderland Singapore
Instagram: @ChristmasWonderlandSG

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