Step into the holiday magic at Christmas at RISE! Join us for an unforgettable festive journey filled with joy, laughter, and the enchantment of the season.
Kids who believe in the magic of Santa and Christmas will love all the fun activities as we aim to make RISE your local destination for Christmas fun and wonder for years to come.
Choose any night we’re open this Christmas season.
Believe in Santa’s Magic!
Santa's ready with his list — and he's checking it twice! Enjoy an enchanting one-on-one encounter where you can whisper your Christmas wishes. Our photographers are ready to capture the moment so you can take home a keepsake of the holiday spirit.
Hop on and hold tight as you're whisked away on a joyous journey through the heart of our festive celebrations. Tour the twinkling midway of our winter wonderland on this merry ride full of laughter and cheer.
Feel the rush of Christmas excitement with our Peppermint Plunge! Dash down this festive tube slide that’s all about thrills and laughs — the perfect dash of adrenaline for your holiday night.
Set off to tour Santa’s workshop when Buster the Elf asks for your help. Join the mission to help Santa and save Christmas on a fully themed, story-driven hayride through the night. Additional purchase required.
Find out if Santa has you on the Nice List or the Naughty List. Snitches the Elf will give you a verified certificate so you have proof all season long.
Grab a chair and some crayons and remind Santa what you’d like for Christmas. Drop your note into our Magical Mailbox so your letter zips straight to the North Pole.
Twice an hour, Mrs. Claus shares new and classic Christmas stories. Grab mini-donuts and hot chocolate, then cozy up for heartwarming tales by the tree.
Sift through the sluice to uncover sparkling gemstones — from colorful quartz to shimmering amethyst. It’s a hands-on adventure where you keep the treasures you find. Additional purchase required.
Enjoy the Snowball Arena, a life-size Nativity scene, character photo-ops, The Bear Workshop, train playground, and more throughout our Christmas park.
Step into the enchanting world of Buster's Magical Hayride, where families embark on a thrilling Christmas journey through the heart of holiday magic! Buster the Elf welcomes you aboard and introduces Elfie, a new recruit sent on a special mission by Santa himself.
Your destination? The only magical Christmas machine powerful enough to transform Elfie into a full-sized helper, ready to spread holiday cheer across Southeast Louisiana. But the journey is far from easy!
Just as Elfie sets off to deliver Santa’s sack of toys, the notorious Rascal the Rotten Elf sneaks aboard, armed with mischief and a plan to fill the sack with coal. As the story unfolds, you’ll pass through the Holly Jolly Village, a bustling Christmas wonderland, and into the depths of a mysterious coal mine where Rascal’s past is revealed.
Alongside Fester the Toy Maker, Elenore the Wise, and Baby Luvs-A-Lot, you’ll help Elfie learn the true spirit of Christmas — showing Rascal that kindness and generosity are more powerful than any prank.
With each stop along the way, families are swept up in dazzling scenes, music, and heartfelt moments of redemption and friendship. Buster's Magical Hayride is an unforgettable experience that will ignite the spirit of Christmas in every heart.
Tickets can be purchased online or on-site. Children 2 and over are required to have a ticket.
Enjoy access to our festive park filled with Christmas activities, character encounters, and magical memories for the whole family.
Get access to all General Admission activities plus Buster’s Magical Hayride — a story-driven Christmas adventure for the whole family.
Make your night extra magical with a private family fire pit reserved just for your group for the entire evening.
General Admission is required for everyone. Children 2 and over are required to have a ticket. Additional activities and treats can be purchased inside the park.
Tickets are valid for one-time use on any night we are open during the season. Reserved firepits are valid for one-time use on the night they are reserved.
General Admission is $18, and the Combo ticket is $28.
The price is the same for adults and children. Children 2 years and older are required to have a ticket.
The hayride lasts approximately 22–24 minutes. There may be a wait before you enter the adventure.
Wait times depend on crowd size and the night you visit. Saturdays are typically the busiest; Thursdays and Sundays are usually shorter.
Yes, we have a large pavilion and plenty of tables available.
Yes, Santa is here every night we are open.
Most of the venue is wheelchair accessible but the majority of the park is gravel. For the hayride, riders must transfer from their wheelchair to the wagon.
The park is mostly gravel, so wagons and strollers with bigger wheels are helpful.
The main gate opens at 6:00 PM.
Buster’s Magical Hayride begins at 6:30 PM.
Yes. Children under 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Yes, extras like Gem Mining, The Bear Workshop, and certain food and photo options are additional.
Yes, we accept credit and debit cards.
You can purchase tickets either online or on-site.
If we close due to weather, updates will be posted on our website and Facebook page.
No, parking is free.
Closing times are different each night. Please check the calendar for the closing time.
Photo can purchased online. There may be a delay in the photos being available for purchase.
Pets are allowed. They must be friendly, not aggressive or barking at other patrons and you are responsible for cleaning up after them.
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