Last week, I happened to be driving down the 15 freeway in Las Vegas when I saw what looked like a huge glowing carnival in the parking lot at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino.
When I got back to my hotel, I checked it out online; turns out this was the Global Winter Wonderland.
Visiting The Global Winter Wonderland (Las Vegas, NV)
The Global Winter Wonderland is one part carnival, one part show performances, and one part awesome light show (similar to the lantern festivals you’d see in Asia).
The Official Global Winter Wonderland Video
Ticket Information
The Global Winter Wonderland runs from December 14, 2018 through January 20, 2019.
Tickets are available online for $26 for adults and $24 for children and seniors. Nevada residents get a a $3 discount with valid Nevada ID.
Local area Las Vegas Walgreens stores also have tickets for $4 off the price of general admission.
Location
Parking at the Global Winter Wonderland is free and technically located in the parking lot at the Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino; however, you can avoid the inter-casino traffic and enter (around the back) in the parking lot off of W. Twain Avenue.
The Entertainment
By all accounts, there are a couple of great shows to see at the Global Winter Wonderland.
I was lucky enough to catch the Motorcycle Show (below).
Travel The World In One Night
The theme of the Global Winter Wonderland is, “Travel the world in one night”.
The Global Winter Wonderland
Here’s some of the sights to see when you are walking the Global Winter Wonderland.
The Official Mascot (who’s name escapes me…)
The elusive Mr. Claus
Europe
London, UK
Paris, France
Pisa, Italy
The Netherlands
Greece
Russia
Asia
China
Singapore
India
Japan
Easter Island
Africa
Egypt
African Safari
North America
Mexico
South America
Brazil
Peru
Australia
Sydney Opera House
Final Thoughts: Visiting The Global Winter Wonderland (Las Vegas, NV)
I didn’t know what to expect when I bought my tickets. Turns out, I was really pleasantly surprised.
There were a lot of things to see and do, there was also a lot of walking involved – but that was a good thing! Most of the exhibits were really impressive (Africa, Taj Mahal, China, Egypt), heck, even the underwhelming stuff was still awesome.
I ended up taking my niece to this, and she loved it. In fact, almost everybody I saw (of all ages) was having a great time (myself included).
If you are looking for something different to do in Vegas, this show is totally worth checking out – especially with the family. You’ll have to hurry as the Global Winter Wonderland is only there until January 20, 2019.
Cheers!
