Sue F.
Yelp
If you have never been to the Galaxy of Lights GO! GO! GO! And GO again!! It was absolutely magical.
I've been to the galaxy on "driving nights" and it's been wonderful. To be honest, I've always been too cheap to spend $20 on admission for a "walking night". Let me tell you, after visiting last night, I would be willing to pay $20 EVERY night!
First things first, you need tickets. Easy-peasy buying them online. They do have general admission but that's not until later in the evening. A quick note - when you order, you will receive two emails. Open the second and there is a link to your actual tickets.
Second, bundle up, it's Christmas time after all! And third, wear comfy shoes - the trail is 1.5 miles long though there is a cut through that makes it only a mile. The Garden does have a few wheelchairs to borrow but no strollers. For you puppy parents, there are a few nights when you can bring your fur baby - just check the website. And for you runners - they have a few "race nights" though I can't imagine why you'd want to run through and miss this enchanting world.
Now for the wonderment...there are lights. And lights and lights. Sparkling lights playing off of the trees greet you as you walk the gently lit path. You will soon approach "icicles". and SNOW! I literally put my arms out and spun in circles under the fluffy powder gently falling around me.
There are colored rings that are actually swings. Bring your cameras! I can't describe the swings, you just have to experience them.
There is a "wonderland" full of giant trees wrapped in thousands and thousands of lights. There are even stepping stones that change color as you step on them.
My favorite part? The "fubbles". (Yes, that's what they are called). Fubbles are fog filled bubbles. Pop one and it looks like fog is coming off of you fingertips. I have no idea how long I stood there popping bubbles but it wasn't long enough.
Like I said, I've done the drive through several times over the years. While you do walk through some of the driving tour, the majority of the trail is completely different. I already said it is magical but I need to say it again. It is MAGICAL!
I need to get my nerd out...there are well over a million lights (imagine having to untangle those every year!) There are over 14 MILES of extension cord and well over ten miles of ethernet cable making everything happen. The numbers are staggering.
I've got to say it one more time...the Galaxy of lights is absolutely, positively magical. Please DO NOT miss it!