Drive-through Holiday Light Shows are all the rage this season! If you're looking for a fun new option, check out the American Express Platinum Winter Lights Experience happening this month in Far Hills, New Jersey. Grab the whole family and get ready for some safe Winter fun. Read on for more details!
Disclosure: the information in this post comes directly from the American Express Platinum Winter Lights press release. I received a media pass to attend the event but was not otherwise compensated for this post.
Scroll down to read my spoiler-free review of our experience at the show!
While in-person gatherings and travel are limited right now, American Express is offering a unique and safe way for card members to celebrate the holidays this December with the first ever American Express Platinum Winter Lights Experience. This safe and immersive drive-through experience takes card members and their guests on a two mile journey of enchanting lights, whimsical wintery sculptures, and larger-than-life magical scenes – including a modern interpretation of American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker and a drive-through snow globe, at the beautiful Moorland Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey. Guests will also be immersed in sound throughout the drive, thanks to a curated festive soundtrack by Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs.
The event will take place over the course of two weekends in December (11th-13th & 18th-20th) and tickets are available here ($15 per vehicle) with proceeds being donated to American Ballet Theatre and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs. Read all of the details below!
Event Details: American Express card members are invited to take a journey through the first ever American Express Platinum Winter Lights experience at the beautiful Moorland Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey. The experience will include two miles of enchanting lights, whimsical wintery sculptures, and larger-than-life magical scenes – including a modern interpretation of American Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker and a drive-through snow globe. American Express is committed to making the event a safe, clean and welcoming experience for guests by following state and federal guidelines in light of COVID-19 (*more details about safety precautions can be found on their site)
Date: Friday - Sunday, December 11th-13th and December 18th-20th
Reservation Times: Between 5:30pm - 10:00pm each evening
Location: Moorland Farms (100 Liberty Corner Rd, Far Hills, NJ 07931)
Price: $15 per car, plus taxes/fees (purchase tickets here)
In support of Shop SmallⓇ, American Express is also working with local entrepreneurs The Artist Baker, BAM Desserts, Willow & Olivia and David Bradley Chocolatier to curate a selection of winter treats.
Beginning today, tickets are available here for $15 per vehicle with proceeds being donated to American Ballet Theatre and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the organization which curated the festive soundtrack.
More About the Experience
According to the American Express Winter Lights Experience website:
-This experience will take approximately 20 minutes. Please arrive within 15 minutes of your designated time slot. Oversized and unenclosed vehicles are prohibited.
-All attendees must stay in their cars for the duration of the experience and abide by COVID-19 safety protocols set forth for this event. Event will take place rain, shine or snow unless you are otherwise notified by a representative from American Express.
-Each ticket includes access for one vehicle during your selected timeslot, and one complimentary box of holiday treats for up to four guests per vehicle. You may bring as many passengers as your vehicle can safely accommodate.
-Terms & Conditions: during the specified sales period, tickets are available exclusively to all American Express® Card Members. Tickets must be purchased with an American Express Card. Offer is subject to availability. All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of American Express.
The Jersey Momma's Review of the Experience
I had the pleasure of attending the Platinum Winter Lights Experience on December 12th and it was nothing short of amazing!!! It was such a huge highlight of 2020 for us, and I am grateful that we are closing out the year with such a positive, happy memory. The experience for us was well-organized, exciting and awe-inspiring. The box of treats they supplied us with was top notch (please help support the small businesses who were featured in the treat box: Willow & Olivia, The Artist Baker, BAM Desserts, and David Bradley Chocolatier).
This Platinum Winter Lights Experience was nothing like any drive-through show we had seen before. I really appreciated all of the artistic details and creativity, as well as the beautiful music streaming. Another bonus is that this show is for everyone and all ages. You don't need to celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah to enjoy it, since the show is all inclusive and winter-themed.
I don't want to post any spoilers for those who are still scheduled to attend this weekend, so here are a few photo highlights from our visit. Enjoy the show!
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