Snowcat Ridge, Florida’s first and only snow park, is back for its fourth season, bringing the magic of snow and the holiday spirit to the region starting Sunday, December 3, 2023 through Sunday, February 25, 2024. Located in Dade City, Snowcat Ridge is proud to announce Santa’s Christmas Lane which will enhance this holiday season’s experience with four special features for kids.
The brand-new attraction, Santa’s Christmas Lane, will be open through Christmas Eve and will transport guests into a winter wonderland where the magic of Christmas comes to life right in the heart of Snowcat Ridge. Santa’s Christmas Lane boasts four features: Santa’s Cozy Cabin, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Gift Shoppe, and the Peppermint Play Zone. Guests will be able to enjoy meet-and-greets with Santa himself, experience story time readings with Mrs. Claus, and shop for Christmas gifts all in one place, while children aged seven and younger will have a dedicated, vibrant space filled with games, activities and a playground at the Peppermint Play Zone.
Flurry, a friendly snow leopard, joins the park this season to bring winter cheer to guests at the Alpine snow park. From December 26, 2023 through the end of the season, guests will have a chance to meet Flurry and enjoy a book reading with Snowcat Ridge’s own Snow Queen.
“This new addition to our park features opportunities for winter fun for every member of the family, as well as truly brings the feeling of Christmas to our visitors,” says Jon Pianki, Chief Marketing Officer at Snowcat Ridge. “We’ve been working to bring the full experience of the season to every guest and are excited to do so through everything from snowy fun to seasonal storytelling and shopping opportunities.
We’re also thrilled to welcome Santa, Mrs. Claus, Flurry and more to our one-of-a-kind winter experience, right in the middle of the Sunshine State.”
Santa’s Christmas Lane joins the lineup of remarkable attractions at Snowcat Ridge, including the Snowy Slopes, Crystal Ribbon, Arctic Igloo, Eskimo Outpost, and Alpine Village. Snowy Slopes is a 60-ft.-tall, 400-ft.-long snow tubing hill that features a nightly music and light show visible across the entire park. Conveyor lifts transport riders to the top of the hill for single, tandem and 10-person snow tubing options. The 16,000-sq.-ft. Crystal Ribbon includes a 600-ft.-long ice-skating track and a beginner’s oval, while the Eskimo Outpost offers rentable private igloos, providing up to 25 guests per igloo with a VIP experience for holiday events and gatherings. The Arctic Igloo, known for being home to real snow, includes a snowball throwing target area and a bunny slope suited for small children. The Alpine Village features five food court outlets, a biergarten, cozy areas for roasting s’mores and igloo shelters with ample seating for guests to enjoy views of the slopes and light show. This year, the park has also invested $1 million in restroom facility upgrades, featuring significantly increased capacity and comfort.
Each general admission ticket includes a two-hour snow-tubing session and access to all attractions. Unlimited Snow Tubing and various VIP ticket options can be purchased at the park or in advance for an upgraded experience. A general admission ticket is required for all guests two years and older to enter. Tickets start at $19.95. For more information, including park hours and ticket availability, please visit www.snowcatridge.com/.
