It’s a sure thing that there will be snow this holiday season at Margaritaville and Lanier Islands. From the traditional License to Chill Snow Island and breakfast with Santa at Legacy Lodge to Lakeside Lights Spectacular and Grinch visits to LandShark Landing, the traditions continue.
Margaritaville began the holiday festivals in November with the opening of Lakeside Lights Spectacular and the ever-popular License to Chill Snow Island.
Santa will make several appearances at Lanier Islands and Margaritaville this holiday season.
Santa makes his official appearances at Legacy Lodge with breakfast at the lodge’s Grand Ballroom on December 7, 8, 14, 15, 19-22. The breakfast buffet includes sweet and savory choices, plus an omelet station, eggs, sausage, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, bacon and fruit platters.
“The children always love our character pancakes in the shape of Santa, Christmas trees and other holiday symbols,” said Missy Burgess, director of Islands relations at Lanier Islands. “It’s one of our most popular items and they have so much fun decorating them.
“Be sure to bring your camera for photos with Santa,” said Burgess. “He’ll be waiting to make note of the wishes of all the boys and girls.”
At Margaritaville, Lakeside Lights Spectacular returns with even more to enjoy through January 20,” said Bucky Perry, vice president of operations at Margaritaville. “This walkthrough light show offers thousands of twinkling lights plus animated displays against an audio backdrop of seasonal music.
“Along the way, guests can enjoy firepits for roasting s’mores, festive cocktails and holiday shopping,” he said. “LandShark Bar & Grill offers brunch on Saturdays and Sundays year-round.”
The Grinch will be busy meeting guests at LandShark Landing on December 7, 14, 21 and 24.
A youngster enjoys Snow Island.
License to Chill Snow Island, open through mid-February, brings together Blizzard Mountain Snow Tubing, ice skating and amusement rides for the whole family. There’s a snow play area for youngsters.
“One of our most popular attractions is, of course, Blizzard Mountain. It’s 575 feet long and eight stories high,” said Perry. But there’s plenty more to do this winter at Margaritaville and Lanier Islands,” said Perry. “We’re creating a magical wonderland for the holidays.”
The resort celebrates the arrival of 2025 with a special family-friendly countdown to midnight – on London time – from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Game Changer.
Adults can ring in the New Year at Legacy Lodge on New Years Eve with an overnight package that includes an all-you-can-eat buffet, open bar and music by Party Nation cover band. Afterward, enjoy an overnight stay with late checkout and brunch for two at Sidney’s on January 1.
Colors all around at Lake Lanier Islands/Margaritaville.
On New Year’s Eve Margaritaville License to Chill Snow Island stays open late. “While our focus for New Year’s Eve is on License to Chill Snow Island, Blizzard Mountain, the rides and all the snow, our midnight fireworks show will cap off the evening,” Perry said. And don’t forget that LandShark Bar & Grill will be serving until 1 a.m.”
For more information about events at Lanier Islands, visit lanierislands.com.
For information about Margaritaville’s activities, visit margaritavillelanierislands.com.
Photos: courtesy Lake Lanier Islands and Margaritaville
