{"id":22898,"date":"2017-11-15T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T22:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=22898"},"modified":"2018-03-01T12:44:35","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T19:44:35","slug":"ultimate-guide-valleys-best-holiday-experience-christmas-princess","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/ultimate-guide-valleys-best-holiday-experience-christmas-princess\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to the Valley&#8217;s Best Holiday Experience: Christmas at the Princess"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As one of the best and brightest places to celebrate the holiday season, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\">Fairmont Scottsdale Princess<\/a>\u00a0is set to be more magical and more spectacular than ever as it transforms into a desert winter wonderland during its annual\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/Seasonal-Events\/Christmas-at-the-Princess\">Christmas at the Princess<\/a>\u00a0festival,\u00a0November 22 \u2013 December 31, 2017. Check out all the highlights for this year\u2019s six-week celebration:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZKUinfMjINg?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0November 22, 6p.<\/p>\n<p>Kick off the season with musical performances, Ice Den skaters and the annual tree lighting.\u00a0The event is open to the public and the price for admission\/self-parking is a suggested$25 donation \u00a0to Cox Charities benefitting the #LoveUp Foundation for children in foster care. Guests are also encouraged to bring new unwrapped toys, gifts for teenagers and household items for young adults graduating out of the foster care system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Holiday Characters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meet and greet with the resort\u2019s holiday friends including Princesses Angelica and Noel, the huggable yeti Shivers and the squishable Graham, a walking s\u2019more, plus Peppermint Penguin and Selfie Elfie.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>New!<\/em> Santa\u2019s Secret Headquarters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find Santa in his new Secret Headquarters where you can write wish lists, learn the secret elf pledge and have photos taken with him nightly throughout the season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New! Copper Canyon Village Light Show &#8211; <\/strong>December 1-3, 8-10, 15-31.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy an all-new light show at the new Amazing Christmas Visions Tree located at the resort\u2019s Western town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New!<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Build-A-Bear Workshop Pop-Up Shop\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dreams and stuffed animals are made at this bear- and reindeer-creating station, complete with holiday fashion accessories and a \u201csweet\u00a0heart ceremony\u201d where guests choose a red satin heart, make a wish and place it inside their creation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Santa Cares Photo Experience \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>November 26 &amp;<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>December 4, 3:30p \u2013 4:30p<\/p>\n<p>Santa\u2019s Secret Headquarters welcomes children with all spectrums of special needs to a photo environment supportive of their needs. The event takes place prior to public hours in a comforting, physically accommodating setting designed to lessen behavioral triggers.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 60.48565121412803% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BN-jJsgjRb-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One of our favorite parts about #ChristmasAtThePrincess (well the @fairmontscotsdl in general) has to be their two sweet resident pups \/\/ &#x1f4f7;: @kelseybang #azfoothills #fairmontscottsdale #tongueouttuesday #dogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Best Of Our Valley (@bestofourvalley) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-14T00:24:26+00:00\">Dec 13, 2016 at 4:24pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Paw-sitively Christmas \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>December 2, 3p \u2013 5p<\/p>\n<p>Capture holiday photos of your pets with Santa in his Secret Headquarters, along with the resort\u2019s Canine Ambassadors, Bixby &amp; Gibbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S\u2019mores Land: Polar Glide Ice Slide Frosty\u2019s Ferris Wheel <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit s\u2019mores-loving Graham, roast marshmallows around the campfire, take an icy slide down the Polar Glide, a whirl on the Christmas Carousel or a twirl on Frosty\u2019s Ferris Wheel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Enchanted Plaza Musical Tree &amp; Animated Holiday Light Show \u2013 <\/strong>6p \u2013 10p\u00a0nightly<\/p>\n<p>The resort\u2019s custom-designed tree has 80,000 LED lights that \u201ctwinkle and dance\u201d to 18 holiday songs accompanied by a one-of-a-kind animated video show featuring holiday scenes set to music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Desert Ice Skating Rink<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Made with real ice and surrounded by saguaros, skaters experience magical snowfalls beneath a star-filled Arizona sky on the 6,000 square-foot rink. For the ultimate VIP experience, luxury rink-side fire pit tables with s\u2019mores and blankets are available.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 36.94444444444444% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BY9Pk8yB3qR\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">With more than 3 million LED lights to string, plans for this year\u2019s Christmas #AtThePrincess are already underway! Will you be joining us for the holiday magic? Visit the link in our bio to book our Early Bird Christmas package today. Hurry, the best rates of the season won\u2019t last long!<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (@fairmontscotsdl) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-09-12T21:59:30+00:00\">Sep 12, 2017 at 2:59pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Lagoon Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This year the resort shines with 4.5 million LED lights beginning with a 17-foot long infinity tunnel. Stroll or ride through the majestic Lagoon Lights, a fantasy land filled with swans floating on the water, a buccaneer pirate ship, a whale, dolphin, mermaid, Nessie the 30-foot Loch Ness Monster, 14-foot poinsettias, rocking horse, a candy cane forest and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Princess Express Trains<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guests board either of two Princess Express Trains nightly for a\u00a0ride around the Lagoon Lights.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nativity Garden Light Show &#8211; <\/strong>5p \u2013 9p nightly<\/p>\n<p>The resort\u2019s Fragrance Garden becomes the Nativity Garden, where an 88-foot-long narrated light and music show tells the story of Christmas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Menorah Lighting &#8211; <\/strong>December 12-20, 5:30p<\/p>\n<p>A nightly menorah lighting with latkes and applesauce takes place in the resort lobby while Lagoon Lights features a 25-foot menorah plus 4-foot dreidel and gelt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ice Den Scottsdale Presents \u201cMagical Moments on Ice\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch Ice Den skaters showcase their talents to holiday music at the Princess\u2019 Desert Ice rink.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Seasonal Dining Experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Memorable dining experiences range from Michael Mina\u2019s Bourbon Steak (where kids 12 and under eat free) to Toro Latin Restaurant &amp; Rum Bar and La Hacienda by Richard Sandoval, with special seasonal menus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Breakfast with Santa &amp; Friends \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0December 23, 9a \u2013 12p.<\/p>\n<p>This wonderful, whimsical pajama party breakfast, hosted by Mrs. Claus and the Holiday Characters features DJ Jingle, reindeer games, a Legoland Discovery Center play area, photos with Santa, a special daytime skating session, access to S\u2019mores Land and chances to win great prizes such as an American Girl doll.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.135416666666664% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BNziteVAVsD\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Telling Santa their wish list &#x1f385;&#x1f3fc;. &#x1f618; #grateful #blessed #abundance #happinesstransmitter #beautyhunter #soulnurturer #positivevibes #seasonofgiving #love #happiness #mindfulness #mindful #memories #family #abundance #soulhappy #littleexplorers #funfitfam #itsthemostwonderfultimeoftheyear #fairmontprincessscottsdale<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by C h e s k a T a r i g a &#x1f1f5;&#x1f1ed;&#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; (@evolving_cheska) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-12-09T17:48:56+00:00\">Dec 9, 2016 at 9:48am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kringle\u2019s Korner &amp; Holiday Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Christmas Shoppe at Kringle\u2019s Korner is a charming boutique offering wintery wear for the whole family, along with festive seasonal d\u00e9cor. The resort is the perfect place for holiday shopping with unique items in Maverick for men, Anna J women\u2019s boutique and Well &amp; Being Spa\u2019s Community Market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let It Glow at Well &amp; Being Spa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Holiday pampering includes \u201cMistle-Toe\u201d pedicures, peppermint manicures, s\u2019mores body treatment and creating customized moisturizers and scrubs at the Sugar \u2018n\u2019 Spice Aromatherapy Blending Bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toy Donation Drop-Off<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The tree lighting ceremony kicks off the annual Fairmont Scottsdale Princess toy drive, this year supporting the #LoveUp Foundation. The resort is a drop-off location\u00a0November 22 &#8211; December 22, 2017. Anyone wishing to make a donation can pull right up to the front drive\/porte-cochere, where a bellman is happy to assist.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BbDT7n3hmOa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Share the love this holiday season. We partnered with COX Charities to support the #LoveUpFoundation, whose mission is to improve the lives of children in the Foster Care System. A portion of every Princess #LoveUp Holiday Package booked will directly benefit #LoveUp by offering assistance, comfort, and hope to children in search of loving homes. (Credit: Love Taza)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (@fairmontscotsdl) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2017-11-03T23:35:46+00:00\">Nov 3, 2017 at 4:35pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Admission Pricing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Christmas at the Princess is open to the public. General admission is complimentary for hotel guests who also receive express VIP access to the rides and attractions. General admission\/parking for non-hotel guests is $55 per vehicle for self-parking valid up to six people. Valet\/general admission is complimentary when dining at any of the resort restaurants with a $75 spend, up to six people. General admission includes access to Enchanted Plaza with the four-story musical tree, Enchanted Plaza video show, a walk-through experience of 4.5 million Lagoon Lights, the Nativity Garden, S\u2019mores Land and the Copper Canyon Village Light Show. For guests not staying at the resort, ride sharing or walking in, wristbands are $20 per person to ride the attractions including the Princess Express Trains, Polar Glide, Frosty\u2019s Ferris Wheel and the Christmas Carousel. Skating, photos with Santa, shopping, dining and spa are priced separately.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Princess #LoveUp Holiday Vacation Package<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best way to experience Christmas at the Princess and give back to the community: this package includes overnight accommodations with a $50 daily resort credit, a private holiday character meet-and-greet, express VIP access to the rides and one-hour early access to designated festival attractions. Prices start from $199 per room, per night, plus taxes and resort fees. A portion of every package benefits the #LoveUp Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on Christmas at the Princess visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsdaleprincess.com\/Seasonal-Events\/Christmas-at-the-Princess\">scottsdaleprincess.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As one of the best and brightest places to celebrate the holiday season, the\u00a0Fairmont Scottsdale Princess\u00a0is set to be more magical than ever as it transforms into a desert winter wonderland. 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