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Come Experience the 12th Annual Winter WonderFest presented by Bank of America!
November 30, 2012 – January 6, 2013
Everyone’s favorite winter extravaganza returns to Navy Pier – Winter WonderFest presented by Bank of America! ‘Tis the season to have too much fun inside a 170,000 square foot festive holiday playground. Entertainment for the entire family includes indoor ice skating, rides, attractions, an indoor Ferris wheel and so much more. Bring your family for fun and excitement at the 12th annual Winter WonderFest by Bank of America at Navy Pier!
Click here for the Winter WonderFest Activity Guide
Click here for the Winter WonderFest Event Map
The Activity Guide and Event Map are available at the Information Booth inside the event.
Traditional Winter WonderFest Favorites!
 Arctic Ice Skating Rink
Trade the winter chills for thrills at this popular indoor ice skating rink. Ice skate rental is included in the price of a Premium Wristband. Guests are also welcome to bring their own ice skates. For your safety, personal items including cameras, backpacks and purses are prohibited on the ice rink. See Admission section for more information. Click here for attraction restrictions
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Cliff Hanger
Soar on this hang glider attraction as you are swept 40-feet high into the air. Click here for attraction restrictions
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 Extreme Ice Trail Ropes Course
Extreme Ice Trail is a ropes obstacle course stretching 27.5-feet in the air and challenges the adventurous to maneuver their way across beams, staircases and platforms. No sandals, open toe shoes, shoes with heels or dress shoes allowed.
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 Ferris wheel
Capture the best views of the entire event from atop the 50-foot-high, indoor Ferris wheel. Perfect for adults and children alike!
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 Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat & Chrysler Vehicle Display
Don’t miss the 2013 Dodge Dart, 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 2013 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2013 FIAT 500. Also, check out the ALL-NEW 2013 RAM 1500 at our vehicle display as well.
Curious about the latest and greatest offerings from Chrysler Group LLC? Transport the whole family to Winter WonderFest in an all-new 2013 Jeep Wrangler, 2013 Dodge Dart, 2013 Chrysler Town & Country or the 2013 FIAT 500. And last but not least, experience the ALL-NEW 2013 RAM 1500 – offering the best-in-class fuel efficiency, new technology and features engineered to move Heaven & Earth. Checking out the coolest editions to our vehicle lineup should be big fun for parents but we certainly did not forget about the little ones. Bring your kids to the Mini Adventure Track located next to our vehicle display. There is more than enough excitement for the entire family!
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 Kringle Carousel
This classic family favorite offers visitors the opportunity to ride round-and-round atop painted animals.
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 Lighthouse
A kiddie favorite... The Lighthouse will lift fearless little ones 16-feet in the air and “hop” them back down to the ground.
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Matterhorn Climb & Slide
Maneuver through this fun and exciting inflatable obstacle course and then slide down.
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  Pepsi® Create-A-Cookie Cottage
At the Pepsi® Create-A-Cookie Cottage, children's holiday creativity will come alive in the "sweetest" way as they decorate their own holiday sugar cookie with frosting and sprinkles.
Cookies must be purchased.
$2.50 per cookie (*Not included in either wristband price)
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 "Power Wheel" Mini Adventure Track presented by Jeep and Dodge
FREE! Kids, if you can put the pedal to the metal, then take a quick spin on our track in a mini-Jeep “Hurricane” or mini-Dodge “Police Cruiser.” This attraction is presented by Jeep and Dodge and located at the Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and FIAT display. Click here for attraction restrictions
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 Reindeer Express Train Ride
The Reindeer Express Train Ride is a family-style, trackless train which travels more than 300-feet around a holiday village display.
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 Slides, Obstacle Courses & More:
- Arctic Wonder Obstacle Course
- Candy Cane Bouncer
- Holiday Howdy Horse — a unique photo opportunity on a giant rocking horse!
- Mount Reindeer
- Slippery Snowflake Slide
- Starry Slide
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Snowy Summit Climbing Wall
A favorite returns to Winter WonderFest! Grab hold of the ropes and challenge yourself to climb to the top of the rock wall.
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Too Cool Video Games
An interactive gaming experience for all to enjoy, featuring the latest games and gaming consoles.
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Winter WonderFest Jr.
A special section for small kids — and elves of all ages! — ensures younger children do not miss out on the fun.
Must be 46" or smaller to participate.
- Gumball Bouncer
- Snowball Blitz
- Tinsel Tunnels
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 Winter WonderStage
Enjoy live family-friendly entertainment, including jugglers, magicians, ethnic and cultural programming, and much more!
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Wonder Whirl
This classic and beloved family attraction encourages you to jump on board for a fast and furious spin on this wild ride.
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NEW! Zero Gravity
Hold on! As this ride begins to spin, riders are held to the wall with the use of full Winter WonderFest force! Once it reaches top speed, riders are lifted into the air at a 45-degree angle and spun round.
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Attraction Restrictions & Height Requirements
*Rides and attractions may be subject to certain height and weight restrictions
Rides:
- Cliff Hanger – 46” or taller and holds up to 3 riders per car not to exceed 540 lbs.
- Ferris Wheel – Children between 36” – 48” must be accompanied by an adult and children below 36” are not permitted to ride.
- Kringle Carousel – 42” to ride alone or 36” accompanied by an adult
- Lighthouse - 36" or taller
- Reindeer Express Train Ride - all guests welcome
- Wonder Whirl – 46” to ride alone or 36” accompanied by an adult
- Zero Gravity – 42” or taller
Challenging Attractions:
- Arctic Ice Skating Rink - all guests welcome; Premium Wristband purchase required.
- Extreme Ice Trail Ropes Course - guests must be between 44” and 76” and shoes with heels are not permitted
- Snowy Summit Climbing Wall - 48” or taller and at least 50 pounds and tennis shoes required
Slides, Obstacle Courses & More: 
- Arctic Wonder Obstacle Course - 46" or shorter
- Candy Cane Bouncer - all guests welcome
- Gumball Bouncer - 46" or shorter
- Holiday Howdy Horse - all guests welcome
- Matterhorn Climb & Slide - 48" or taller
- Mini Adventure Track - under 46" and no wristband required
- Mount Reindeer - 42" or taller
- Slippery Snowflake Slide - all guests welcome
- Snowball Blitz - 46" or shorter
- Starry Slide - all guests welcome
- Tinsel Tunnels - 46" or shorter
- Too Cool Video Games – all guests welcome with wristband
General Information
Wristband purchase required for all rides and attractions. Adults must purchase a wristband to accompany a child on any ride. (Note: No wristband required for Mini Adventure Track.)
Wristband sales for rides and attractions will end 30 minutes before closing time (excluding ice skating). Wristband sales for ice skating will end at least 1 hour before closing time.
All rides are subject to early line closures to allow all waiting guests to participate.
Ice skate rental/pick-up will stop distribution 30 minutes prior to event closing time. The Arctic Ice Skating Rink will close 15 minutes prior to event closure to accommodate all guests.
Line jumping is strictly prohibited. Guests are not allowed to save places in line or exit the line and return for any reason. Violators will be ejected from the attraction.
Persons who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or other substances are not permitted on any ride and will be asked to leave the event without a refund.
Adults must purchase a wristband to accompany a child on any attraction.
Personal items such as cameras, handbags, backpacks and any other item are not permitted on the ice rink. Skaters may not carry children.
Rides may be substituted without prior notice.
Questions about Winter WonderFest? Please call 312-595-5155. A Guest Services representative will be available to answer your questions five days a week, Mondays – Fridays, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST. If after hours, leave a voice mail and your call will be returned with 48 business hours.
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