As an East Brunswick, NJ resident, I am super excited that one of New Jersey's largest animated holiday light show drive-thrus is right here in town. The Winter Wonderlights Spectacular is held at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds, right across from the Park Chateau Estate and Gardens. It features a 1/2 mile journey of Winter Wonder Lights with over 600 displays and 1.5 million lights. Many new items have been added this year and they have the full expansion of the park from 6 to 10 acres of lights.
A drive-thru light show experience makes a safe and fun activity to do during the pandemic. The park opens 7 days a week at 5:30 pm every night. Admission price is per car at the same great rate every night of the week.
The show is synchronized to music playing from a local radio station for your ultimate in-car experience. The admission process is simple and fast. Ticket will be sent electronically to your email and can also be displayed through the Eventbrite App. All you need is to get the QR code ready to be scanned at the gate.
The kids really love it. One of their favorites is the LED screens playing their favorite animated characters, such as Elsa in Frozen along with the song "Let It Go". We also think the First Responders lights are very special and a great way to show our appreciation for them.
The light tunnel is my personal favorite of all! It is purely magical!
A tip from me: those who travel far to this event can consider booking a dinner at the newly opened Orchard Park by David Burke inside the Chateau Grande Hotel across the street.
The show will open till January 3, 2021. You can get your ticket or season pass here. Make sure to follow their Facebook and Instagram for updates.