Coaster Palooza Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 We went to Gilroy Gardens Holiday Lights, Nights of Fire Friday night. We added the buffet dinner to our tickets. It is a good feast! Here is a link to last year’s Trip Report: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=53526 The park is well decorated for the Holidays. The Peanuts characters are always a good addition to the festivities. Our first stop was the Bay Area Backroads for the 12 days of Christmas. They change the whole area to display the different days. Of course we rode the Quiksilver Express, Ferris Wheel, and the Balloon ride too! I was disappointed that they took out the ice rink. Even though I don’t skate, it was fun to watch the kids. In its place, there is a Country Hayride, which was interesting… The Charlie Brown Christmas and Laser Light show/Fireworks were awesome as always! I wish there were a few more shows to see between the feast and the 7:30 and 8:30 shows. We're at the right place A great entrance They change the tree entry way to Candy Cane Lane! Water falls as you walk in. SNOW! In Gilroy? Peanuts characters are all over the entrance area. Favorite ride for the Holidays They theme it up nicely If I have to tell you everything, then you don't know the song... Hi Gyendolynne! 5.....Golden....RINGS..... We will be your bartenders tonight...Do you want a shot of peppermint schnapps in your hot chocolate? They put on a show during dinner. Nativity scene... The park is well decorated! This is where the fatman is! Hi Big Boy! They had goats outside where there were hayrides I didn't get a picture of the prices, but they are $5 a ride for adults. This is a good show too! We take a relaxing balloon ride before the end of the night. They give you a piece of paper to write what you want Santa to bring you and then you can "mail" it throughout the park. Charlie Brown Christmas show. Linus give his Shepherd speech. It's snowing!!! Time for the final show. Nights of Fire and Fireworks!!! That's all I have, I hope you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 If I were still living in central California, I'd definitely check this event out. I haven't been to this park since it was called Bonfante Gardens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milst1 Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 That's such a gorgeous park and it looks like they do a very nice holiday shin-dig! Thanks for the great pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Awesome, Rick. I loved the goats with antlers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Thanks for the pics. It's been several years since we've been to a Holiday Lights event at this beautiful little park. I just may have to try to squeeze in a trip this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thanks for posting the trip report! I'm going to Gilroy Gardens for the first time at the end of this month, so this TR was informative. The website says Quicksilver Express is open during this event, but it doesn't say anything about Timber Twister. Do you know if Timber Twister was open as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGA29 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 From past year's experience, Timber Twister does not run during GG Holiday Lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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