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The Most Spectacular Holiday Event of the Year Begins its Eighth Magical Season with New Attractions and Over 170,000 Square feet of indoor Family FunThis spectacular festival provides a breathtaking experience for guests of all ages, with stunning décor, new attractions and popular favorites that are sure to make every visit a magical experience! Over the past eight years, hundreds of thousands of families have made this celebration part of their annual holiday tradition! Decorations feature 750,000 sparkling lights, 25,000 bedazzling holiday ornaments and hundreds of beautifully decorated trees. Dozens of rides, games, music and live entertainment for all to enjoy!
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Chicago Blackhawks Skating Rink 
Visitors will have the opportunity to trade in their winter chills for thrills at the popular indoor ice skating rink. Please note, purchase of an upgraded wristband is required to take part in the ice skating rink. Skate rental is included in the price of the upgraded wristband. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own ice skates. See Admission section for more information. |
 Ferris wheelFrom atop the 50-foot-high indoor Ferris wheel, breathtaking views of the entire event will inspire children and adults aboard. The best views of Winter WonderFest are from the top of the Ferris Wheel! Ferris Wheel Jr. New! A smaller version of the ferris wheel for the little tykes! Return to page top |
Matterhorn Climb & Slide A thrilling spider zone with five levels of vinyl webbing. Once you reach the top you can slide down the exciting inflatable slide! |
 Winter Wind Glider Lay face down on this hang glider attraction as you are swept 40' into the air and glide accross the air. |
 Reindeer Express Train RideThe Reindeer Express Train Ride is a family-style trackless train which will ride more than 300-feet around a magical holiday village display of the Bank of America Winter WonderFest. Both children and adults will enjoy a journey taking in the sights and sounds of the Bank of America Winter WonderFest aboard the Reindeer Express. |
Patch's Lighthouse A kiddie favorite... Patch's Lighthouse will lift fearless little ones 16-feet in the air and "hop" them back down to the ground. Ice Dragons New Exciting new ride for families. Young and young at heart will enjoy this classic ride where you get to ascend great heights in these flying ice dragons. Return to page top |
 Kringle Carousel A family favorite offers visitors the opportunity to ride round-and-round on the Bank of America Winter WonderFest Musical Carousel. This attraction is for all ages. Visitors must be under 150 pounds to ride animals. |
Extreme Ice Trail Ropes Course For the adventurous visitors, Sky Trail, a ropes obstacle course stretching 27.5-feet in the air, will challenge visitors with staircases and platforms. You must maneuver your way across the beams in this 7 minute attraction. No sandals, open toe shoes, shoes with heels, or dress shoes allowed. Also, please note that skirts or dresses will not be allowed on this ride. You must be between 46 inches and 6'4" to participate. |
 Pepsi Create-A-Cookie CottageAt 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. Return to page top |
Inflatable Games Large-scale inflatable games, including giant slides, climbing walls and an obstacle course, will be featured in this festivity. Kids will have more than eight varieties of inflated attractions from which to choose:
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 Bank of America Winter WonderStageAt the Bank of America Winter WonderStage, visitors will find entertainment, including a variety of holiday-themed groups. Return to page top |
Winter WonderFest Jr. A special section for small kids (and elves of all ages!) ensures younger children do not miss out on the fun. A special section for small kids (and elves of all ages!) ensures younger children do not miss out on the fun
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Wristband sales for rides and attractions will end 30 minutes before closing time(excluding ice skating). Wristband sales for ice skating will end 1 hour before closing time. Ice Skate rental/pickup will stop distribution 30 minutes prior to event closing time. The Arctic Ice rink will close 15 minutes prior to event closure to accomodate all guests. All rides are subject to early line closures to allow all waiting guests to participate. |
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