

I heard that they have timed tickets now to alleviate the crowds and long wait times but I would still say save your time and money. and get 2 general admission tickets to the LuminoCity for 32, a 64 value. I would say the Uber out of there was the only thing that was worth it for this festival.

Split between 6 people, it was totally worth it. We ended up just taking a $60 Uber (and 40 minutes of traffic). After taking the 4 train, you still have to take the bus, which was super sketch. I don't think it was worth the pricey ticket or the trek though. The trails they laid down did help a little though, so that was appreciated. While the displays were nice, the rain did take away from the experience. Join Lumi, the host of the event, through a narrated tour of 10. We didn't have this problem because it was raining the whole time we went. After a successful run in 2019, the Luminocity Festival will return to Randalls Islandon a smaller scalethis holiday season. Prior to the night we were going (you have to pick a specific date and that's it), my friends heard that it was overcrowded, due to a large amount of people entering between 5-8, leading to ridiculous wait times. Its very spread out and a lot to see Two entrances and two parking read more. (You can even see it illuminating the island from Manhattan!) LuminoCity is the spectacle you absolutely don’t want to miss this year - and there isn’t much time left! Visit their website here for more information and to purchase tickets.I think the rain combined with the fact that the festival is on Randall's Island, and tickets are $30 (even with the student discount) makes this a two-star experience. Went to the LuminoCity Festival in East Meadow, NY at Eisenhower park. Through January 10, 2021, Randall’s Island will be totally transformed as the glowing LuminoCity, dazzling every visitor with its bright twinkling lights. An extra special memento this year is the limited edition Lumi Night Light.Ī variety of food trucks are on-site offering plenty of delicious and warm food and drinks to cozy up with. There’s also a brand new “Pop Culture” area of the park with light sculptures of famous cat and dog influencers-like our favorite fluffy feline as the zodiac constellations.Īnd, of course, the experience wouldn’t be complete without its very own Lumi Gift Shop, which has a variety of unique items perfect for gifting for loved ones (or for yourself as a special way to remember your visit!). There’s also some holiday shopping, an outdoor mini play area, food vendors, and performances. This month-long, immersive wonderland of lights offers 16 acres of light and art installations.

The 30-45 minute tour through these dazzling displays is guided by Lumi, a magical light bulb and festival host, who will share a stunning story of love, loss and life that each of the settings illustrates. LuminoCity Festival of Lights in New York, the holiday lights art park, shines a bright light on the celebratory season. This includes: limited capacity, advanced ticket reservations, mandatory masks worn by all staff and visitors, temperature checks, single direction on pathways, and more, so you can experience all of the magic safely and securely.įor this year’s festival, different areas each encompass a special worldly theme. Of course, safety is a top priority and there are many COVID-19 measures in place. This year’s enchanting festival features a brand new theme and never-before-seen sculptures, taking visitors through a glistening wonderland of fantastical towering light art displays. The festival will end this year’s run on Sunday, January 10, so there’s only a few days left to see this stunning, once-a-year display! LuminoCity is a massive wonderland of lights where the holiday spirit meets our wildest imagination to create an experience unlike any other in NYC. And though it may be winding down, you can still see some magical light displays before winter fully descends…at an enchanting place on Randall’s Island called LuminoCity where the lights shine even brighter!

Meet the lovable characters, LUMI, from The another universe of horn of a unicorn, who bring the stage dancers, singers, and light show to life with their magic powers. LuminoCity Festival of Lights in New York, the holiday lights art park, shines a bright light on the celebratory season. There’s no place like New York City when the holiday season hits. Be immersed in a thousands twinkling lights as you stroll inside larger-than-life dinosaurs themed worlds. This winter, a festival of lights came to NYC joining the ranks of Rockefeller Center and The Rockettes as one of New Yorks must see holiday experiences.
