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Magical Winter Lights
They say everything is bigger than Texas. So it is only fitting that one of the biggest, best lantern festivals is taking place in the Houston, Texas area!
Yes, Magical Winter Lights is back this holiday season. And as the winner of the 2019 Great Christmas Light Fight TV show on ABC, this is a really great event.
Magical Winter Lights is coming to Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. It will be taking place from November 15, 2024, through January 5, 2025. It includes 100 themed sets, nightly live performances, rides and more. Today, we will go over all the great attractions and tell you how you can save money on admission.
Lantern Attractions
This is a lantern festival, so there are over 60 beautiful lantern displays. There are even different sections with amazing themes.
The Space
There is also a Space Center section! There you will get to enjoy the Space Maze, Space Wall and see UFOs!
Dinosaur Land
Dinosaur remains were discovered more than 2,000 years ago in the Sichuan province of China. You’ll learn about the history of dinosaurs in The Dino exhibit. You will also see beautiful life-size prehistoric dinosaurs in this section.
The Sea
The mysteries of the ocean are on full display at The Sea. You will see colorful sealife like giant jellyfish and coral. You can see a mermaid at a grotto. And you will see how it would feel to be eaten by a shark in the interactive shark mouth picture frame! That’s a picture you’ll definitely want to put on social media.
The Ice
You’ll find the Ice Sisters and their beautiful ice castle at the Ice section. You will also see icicles, canyons, snow trees, and penguins.
Carnival Rides & Games
As if the lanterns weren’t enough, carnival rides and games are available here! This includes a Flying Dumbo ride and an 87-foot tall gondola Ferris Wheel. Please note that admission to the rides and games are not included in your regular admission.
Carnival Rides
- Tea Time
- Cycle Jump
- Toon Town
- Jumpin’ Jumbos
- Orient Express
- Merry Go Round
- Monkeymaze
- Monster Truck
- Speedway
- Super Shot
- Yoyo
- Sizzler
- Zero Gravity
- Himalaya
- Fireball
- Orbiter
- Air Maxx
Character Experiences
Ice Sisters
Remember how I mentioned the Ice Sisters before? Well, you are able to meet them at this event!
Santa & Mrs. Claus
You can get you or your child’s picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at this event. This is even included in the cost of your admission!
Sea Princess
This year you also get to meet the Sea Princess! She looks surprisingly similar to a mermaid you might be familiar with named Ariel.
Coupon
I’ll bet you’d like to find a way to save money on Magical Water Lights. Book your ticket here and you can save
- $5 (23% discount) on Admission for 1 child (ages 3 to 12)
- $5 (23% discount) on Admission for 1 Senior (ages 65+)
- $7 (22% discount) on Admission for 1 Adult (ages 13+)
- $15 (14% discount) on Family Four Pack for up to 4 Family Members