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Schlitterbahn
Announces Several New Christmas
Attractions Opening This Weekend!
This extremely
popular Hill Country Christmas event adds four new attractions,
additional shows times and more festive food options.
NEW BRAUNFELS,
Texas – Schlitterbahn expands the new Christmas event in time for
this weekend.
“We’re honored that our new family tradition has been very popular
this holiday season,” explained Darren Hill, general manager for
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels. “We believed that a new signature
Christmas event would be well received by our guests, but we were
excited to see that it has been extremely well visited since
opening. We are adding a new Christmas Carnival area, including
several new attractions, along with additional show times and more
festive food options. This continues to demonstrate our commitment
in making Hill Country Christmas the region’s signature holiday
tradition.”
New Attractions:
Christmas Carnival
Alpine Slide – Challenge a mountainous 24-foot-tall inflatable
slide.
Gingerbread Playland – This whimsical toddler attraction is filled
with kid-friendly bouncing activities.
Reindeer Games – Get ready to race through a 40-foot-long inflatable
obstacle course. Do you have what it takes to join Santa’s team?
North Pole
Merry Maze – Navigate through a holiday hay maze filled with twists
and turns.
Snowman Character Encounter – Come meet and have your photo taken
with a jolly snowman.
Current 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 giant 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 a
sculpted life-size lit nativity.
Candy Cane Lane Light Tunnel – Be fascinated by chasing lights while
walking through a series of illuminated arches.
Schatze’s Winter Wonderland – Kids of all ages are invited to play
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 falling “snow.”
Rudolph’s Reindeer Barn – Costume Character Encounter - 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.
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 row of eclectic shops filled with
a unique collection of handcrafted items.
Schlitterbahn’s Hill Country Christmas event opens 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.
For more information, contact Schlitterbahn Waterparks' corporate office
in New Braunfels, Texas at 830.625.2351 or visit the park’s website
at
schlitterbahn.com.
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