Lanier Islands Calls for WINTER WHITE FRIDAY with Opening Winter Adventure November 27

BUFORD, Ga. - Nov. 13, 2015 - PRLog -- Georgia's Lanier Islands is in preparations to deliver what promises to be their best guest experience yet with the opening of Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure on Friday, November 27. Because of all of the snow and bubbles at the heart of the winter-themed attraction, Lanier Islands has deemed the date “Winter White Friday.” The opening brings many significant new additions to Lanier Islands, as well as exciting technology to the new Winter Adventure and the resort’s legendary Magical Night of Lights.

“There will be new adventures virtually everywhere you turn – such as tall slides with ‘crash bag’ landings and TRIPLE zip lines where riders can race their friends high above the beach and out over the lake,” explained Cindy Wahl, Director of Marketing at Lanier Islands. “Should they pause long enough to take a breath, Winter Adventure visitors will enjoy the most prominent new addition of all, set high atop Big Beach - the Spectacular Screen! It is 46’x 80’ of high definition digital awesomeness. To give some perspective, the typical drive-in movie screen was just 65’x33’! The Winter Adventure programming for this massive screen has been produced for maximum entertainment – complete with a fantastic sound system and seating on Big Beach. The program includes traditional holiday shorts, family fun, music and more. Nearby, vendors with everything from hotdogs and hot cocoa to pizza and popcorn make the LanierWorld beachside theater complete.”

In addition to the Spectacular Screen, Lanier Islands announces a whole new experience called Knockerball –where guests are not only invited to play ball, but will have the rare opportunity to BE the ball. Guests of all ages will squeal with laughter as they roll, flip and bounce their way to exhilarating fun. If Knockerball proves too rough for some guests, the Islands suggests a smooth landing on their all new Bubble Skating Rink – FILLED with bubbles for a fresh twist on an old classic and lots of slippery, slick and spectacular delight. Parents should be sure to have their cameras at the ready for this attraction. Visitors are also encouraged to dress warmly or don one of the available Tyvek coveralls for hours of play in the new Bubble Zone and Snow Play Areas.

Traditionalists can take heart. Lanier Islands has crafted the new event for them, as well. The Magical Nights of Lights returns with its six-mile driving tour of animated holiday light displays, culminating at Santa’s Workshop – located directly inside LanierWorld’s Family Fun Park entrance. Children can enjoy the time-honored tradition of a visit with Santa while busy elves capture the moment on camera. Adjacent to Santa’s Workshop is Bucky’s Shop, where guests can peruse gifts to fulfill their Christmas shopping list and pick up some ornaments to enhance their holiday decorations. Just outside Bucky’s, guests can take photos next to the Angel Tree, enjoy fire pits for roasting marshmallows, climb aboard some classic carnival rides and take a spin on the Bubble Skating Rink. The nightly Live Nativity Scene is a special treat, presented by the resort’s partners at Cross Pointe Church, Free Chapel and Happy Feat.

“To enhance the Magical Nights of Lights even further this year, we have created an amazing new app that turns each in-car experience into an evening of Christmas Wishes”, said Wahl. “Trigger points throughout the drive will engage guests with music and a custom story for each light display section. Also included within the app are car game suggestions, special coupon offers, a map of the islands and more!  To download the app prior to their arrival at the Islands, guests can visit the App Store or Google Play and search ‘Lanier Islands: Magical Nights of Lights.’”

Visitors of Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure are invited to craft their very own package of fun and excitement as all tickets are now sold by person and not by car, as in the past. To make this year’s event the most available Magical Nights of Lights Show ever, discount prices are offered on certain days and children 2 and under are admitted free of charge.  For the very best deals, visitors should be sure to look for the resort’s Combo Packages, as well as discount coupons – both online and at the following partners: Chick-fil-A, Publix, Quick-Trip and Waffle House. For added fun and savings, special accommodation packages are also available at the resort.

“It’s the perfect holiday experience for the whole family,” said Virgil Williams, Chairman of the Board and owner of Lanier Islands. “Of course, one of the new offerings for which we are most proud is free entry to our Islands Gate and Winter Adventure at LanierWorld for active duty and veterans of the American Armed Forces, as well as all Law Enforcement personnel*. These brave men and women – along with up to three members of their family – will also enjoy free admission to Magical Nights of Lights. It’s our way of giving back in the spirit of the holiday season as thanks for their service to our country and our community.”

To view a complete list of Lanier Islands’ hospitality options, as well as Winter Adventure rides, restaurants, entertainment, calendar of events and pricing, fans and future guests of the resort are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com.

* Members of Military (active duty/veteran) and Law Enforcement must show valid id at gate to receive free admission.