After a few delays on our way up and meeting up with Family at a local camp ground we arrived at Santa’s village. It was around 10:45 and the main lot was full. We parked across the street and even then we ended up parking towards the back of the lot.


My Family bought tickets while I went in. I had an after hours ticket to use up. The first thing I noticed was the park got a new Rudolf animatronic. It was only saying hello but it was actually talking to people later in the day. The new animatronic has a plinking nose and eyes, its head moves, mouth while talking, and ears twitch. The animatronic Looks great and a nice upgrade to the old one.




After my Family got in we made our way to the Yule Log Flume. This is one of the best Flumes anywhere. There are 2 mid course mini chutes and one large drop. But it’s the setting that really makes it stand out. In a vast forested area with allot of trees. There is even forest moss growing on the rides concrete. The water is also a green Christmassy color.


We got in line for the Holy humbug adventure. Despite the normally full to mostly full queue, the lines always moves fast and we were on within 15-20 minutes. This is an enjoyable interactive Dark ride. There are plenty of targets so it’s easy for any age. And the scenes are enjoyable. All the gags were working including the bicycle rider on the incline hill which was down on my trips last year.


From there we walk around to the Sky way. On out way we stopped and rode the Little Drummer Boy. It’s a Fun tea cup ride. Small foot print but its drum cups are very easy to spin.


We got in line for the Skyway sleight. It was our longest wait of the day, around 35 minutes. The ride is a great way to see the park and relax. The wait is normally on the longer side at the park but it’s also one of the longest rides.




I bravely volunteered to bring my nice on the Himalaya. My niece simple refers to it as Fast. It’s a Venture mini version just large enough for an adult but not comfortably and hard to get out of do to its solid handle bar. But a fun ride for the kids and a good length cycle.

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My parents skipped on the show but myself and the rest of my Family wanted to see it. The show was Once Upon A Christmas. The performers were amazing and Fare more professional then you normally find in an amusement park show. The characters were fun with a fantastic mix of both classic an new songs. They worked Stumpy the animatronic tree is to the show well. I can see why this show was nominated an award at IAAPA last year. I also think they got new snow machines they worked far better then I ever remember.
















We hopped on the Train and rode it to the other side of the park. Santa’s Express is always an enjoyable ride. I especially enjoy the long bridge along the rides path. From there we met up with the rest of our group at the pixy mix.

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From there I went of on my own because I was the only one willing to ride the parks Ferris wheel. They rehabbed it for this year and it looks fantastic with its new paintjob. It was also moved to a new location up the hill from the reindeer barn and the Flying School ride. The view from this new location is breathtaking. A wonderful change, great idea on there part, it’s like a whole new ride. The operator running this was also on her game loading and unloading with a proficiency I have never seen on such a ride.








We hopped on the Train and rode it to the other side of the park. Santa’s Express is always an enjoyable ride. I especially enjoy the long bridge along the rides path. From there we met up with the rest of our group at the pixy mix.




We got in line for The Antique Cars. This was out second longest wait and they have every car on the track. It too around 20-30 minutes to get on. Thing is the queue is a bit disjointed and most of the waiting line was outside of the station and in the way of people getting of the ride.




The ride is another rehab of an original Santa’s village ride. The ride now operates like an outdoor dark ride. The sets are fantastic with little effects going off as you pass. From the flooded road to the Car wash this is defiantly one of the most unique car rides you will ever find.

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Michael C

After a relaxing car ride it was time for something a little more thrilling. So we made our way up to Rudy’s Rapid Transit. This is the parks roller coaster, a Zierer Double figure eight, large model. This is a very enjoyable coaster and one of the best Zierer coasters I have been on. A must ride while at the park. They give you 2 cycles every ride and we rode it 4 times throughout the day.






We stopped to eat. We opted to get pizza so it was off to Nick’s pizzeria. We ordered 2 pizzas (cheese, sausage and pepperoni), and 4 drinks. Total was under $30 dollars. My sister in law refilled a souvenir cup she bought for I think $8 which got you free refills of soda and Slush’s.


I ran into the owner at the restaurant. It was nice to be ask questions about my life(school, work, family) instead of being the only one asking questions. I did get confirmation of the new playgrounds cancellation and that the park won’t get any sort of large scale tower ride. I did bring up the family friendly Moser tower to her though. I also got confirmation that the Jingle Jamboree show is being rehabbed and will return.


Some good news was I ran into the owner as she swept up the patio outside of the restaurant. My brother and sister in law also experienced some problems with the toilets in the restrooms. After telling her she was on the phone right after out conversation getting maintenance on the move. Absolutely no delay!


After eating my niece and I raced my brother on the red hot Racers water ride. It’s a simple ride but a nice way to cool off on a hot day.

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What’s a day at Santa’s Village without a meet and Great with the big man himself? As to be expected, there was a bit of a line at his house. We kept my niece busy in the igloo across the way and got her a nail ring from the blacksmith. I got one also. I have so many of those rings. And we got back in line for Santa. Got a Great pic and my brother and sister in law got one as well. Good prices on photo 5X7 for $8 dollars. There was a Santa’s Special with a 5X7 and a snow glob for $15 bucks. My brother got that at Santa’s house and on the Skyway sleight. We got a standard 5X 7 picture at both. In all we spent $46 on photo’s(4) and Snow globs(2).


We all went over to the Flume for a last minute ride. We got in just before they shut down the line and they still let a few more people in after they should have denied them, which was nice to see.


My niece wanted to go back to the car ride and I wanted to get in a few more rides, since it was getting close to closing time. I was only able to get a couple extra rides in on the Humbug adventure. Without my niece with me I was able to concentrate on hitting targets. I scored in the high 3000s both rides.


The day went by too fast but then the park opened at 9 and we didn’t get there till nearly 11. I would have liked to get on the parks SS peppermint twist ride which is very enjoyable. I also would have liked to take in more shows. I missed the Tinkerdoodle Christmas 3D show and temporary show in the Jingle Bell Theater.


In all it was a nice day at the park. The weather though cold in the morning wormed up to be a very comfortable day. Staff was friendly and on there game only one small problem and it was a guest fault not the staffs. I hope to get back to the park before they close for the season Columbus day weekend.


Since it’s always part of my plan and hopefully will become part of years. Santa’s Village is open for Christmas. no water rides and the coaster is down after snow starts falling. The event is weekends from Thanksgiving to a weekend after Christmas.

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Michael C

Nice photo TR thanks for a look at the park. Another little park that is on the list of places I havnt been yet.. Looks like a great family park set in a beautiful setting.

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Well what are you waiting for start makeing plans to Visit. Actually the setting is Amazing. adding to the setting is the fact that to get to the park you have to travel through the NH towns of Carrol of Bethlehem.

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Michael C

Great pictures. Looks like a nice little park to visit.

At least their coaster isn't powered. LOL

The one at Santa's Land in NC is...and therefore I'll probably never ride it.

I went to the place when I was like 3 and from what I've seen the place is pretty much a dump, unlike this place that looks awesome.

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I've seen a few photo's of the one you are talking about. ya it in no way compares. the Family of my local Santa's back is very dedicated to the park and the customers.

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