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Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Miami, FL is the World’s Largest Holiday Theme Park

It’s impossible not to get into the holiday spirit at Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Miami’s Hialeah Park, home to the world’s largest holiday theme park. Showcasing a unique Florida Christmas with pleasant weather and palm tree landscapes, this attraction has everything you need to celebrate the season, from its over 100 rides, shows, and games to South Florida’s tallest Christmas tree light show.

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Experience the magic of Christmas in the Sunshine State at this family-friendly attraction, where the kids will delight in the hundreds of themed displays with over three million twinkling lights. Take a stroll and appreciate its unique atmosphere as you marvel at holiday displays and take photos with reindeer, snowmen and elves.

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Adventurous visitors can take a whirl on one of the adrenaline-pumping carnival rides, featuring a variety of roller coasters that suit thrill-seekers of all ages, in addition to a kiddie swing, Monkey Maze Mirrors and Pirate Ship Fun House. There are plenty of activities to keep you entertained, including Christmas karaoke, face painting, paintball, a children’s maze and a unique 7-D Virtual Reality Simulator. On the other hand, if you want to kick up your Christmas celebrations up a notch, head to the Wacky Worm Coaster and Orient Express Coaster.

Santa's Enchanted Forest, Miami
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Those looking to sit back and soak up the festive atmosphere can enjoy the array of live entertainment. From a children’s variety show to a Cirque Equinox with impressive acrobats, you’ll be at the edge of your seat watching the Motorcycle Globe of Death, Nerveless Nocks Aerial Show and Freestyle Motocross.

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You could certainly visit Santa’s Enchanted Forest just for the food, as its a place to find a smorgasbord of delicious carnival cuisine. Foodies will appreciate the deep fried goodness on offer, from chocolate bars to Oreos, in addition to cotton candy, candy apples, doughnuts, churros that can be enjoyed after indulging in plates like carne asada, fajitas and arepas.

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The perfect place to snap your favorite holiday moments, its extensive range of Christmas displays and enormous illuminated tree set the scene for a picture-perfect backdrop. A cultural institution in South Florida, this Christmas extravaganza is an annual tradition that should not to be missed.

Santa’s Enchanted Forest has a new location for 2022 in the heart of Miami-Dade, where the Town of Medley meets the City of Doral. The event space is even larger than prior locations, now expanding over 40 acres!

Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Miami
Address: 7400 NW 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33166 (1 mile west of FL-826 (Palmetto Expressway) and NW 74th Avenue)
Dates: November 9th, 2022 – January 8th, 2023
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