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Koziar's Christmas Village

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Koziar's Christmas Village
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MMWorld
New Jersey33 contributions
Nice Visit
Nov 2020 • Family
We decided to visit this attraction while driving to Hershey and enjoyed our short visit. The reason for only 4 stars was the price. For what you get, unfortunately we didn’t feel it was worth the price HOWEVER it’s definitely worth a visit if passing by. I would not make a special trip and drive hours to get here just for this though and we will not be making this a yearly tradition as it’s really worth just one trip BUT we enjoyed it nonetheless. We had 8:30 reservation time but we got there early at 6pm right as they opened and nobody was checking times. There were no lines of cars or waiting in traffic (Friday after thanksgiving) at this time, short line to pay and inside wasn’t super crowded yet. It was enjoyable but I can see where it would be a terrible experience of super crowded plus I would turn around if I had to wait to park. Some reviews said it’s nothing but plywood cutouts and while partly true, there was much more. In fact, the reviews were so bad at times that it was hard to make a decision to come but glad we did for a one time visit. The plywood cutouts were well decorated and had themes including several Christmas stories we read as we walked with the kids. The decorated barns were very nice and both the inside and outside trains were a big hit with my 11 and 7 year olds. Finally, the price for snacks and hot chocolate were extremely reasonable and almost cheap. The price is steep for a walkthrough like this BUT with such steep history and the crowds they draw, they can continue charging these prices. To me, if they had included free hot chocolate stations and cookies as part of my ticket, I would consider the ticket price worth the admission. Great job overall and plenty of beautiful photo opportunities. Come for your first visit if you are in the area but don’t come just for this.
Written November 28, 2020
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bbbob84
Staten Island, NY1,701 contributions
Beautiful Classic Americana Christmas Village
Dec 2022
We arrived after Christmas so we had no challenges parking or having to wait on line. We were told by locals that before Christmas the lines can be an hour wait to get into the village. The path through all of the displays is setup so that you just need to shuffle along with the crowd. Yes, there will be impatient people, but they don't belong here. Nicely laid out displays of lights, characters, every Christmas story ever told and more. Several buildings with displays inside that you can enjoy through large windows. More buildings with walk through displays. Hot Chocolate, snacks and memorabilia available for purchase throughout the displays. So much attention to detail. The artists that depict all of the Christmas stories are quite talented. It will take 90 minutes give or take to make your way through the entire village. If you want to stop and read everything along the way maybe more. A great experience that I recommend to all.
Written December 31, 2022
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cats1022
Philadelphia, PA13 contributions
A trip worth making!
Dec 2022 • Couples
It was everything I had hoped it would be. We visited on a Thursday as we heard weekend were very crowded. We got there about 20 minutes before opening and went to wait in line. Right at six the lines begin entry into the village. Arrows on the ground guide you thru the park. It took my husband and I a little over an hour to walk thru and take photos. If I lived closer I would be here at least once a week!
PS: the hot chocolate was heavenly!
Written December 11, 2022
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Dutch Countryman
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Tip: Go between Christmas and New Year. Cheaper and not traffic.
Dec 2022
This is a wonderful place! A throwback to a time when people were easier to please. It's truly loved by all kids and *most* adults. The negative reviewers who whine that "it's just lights and wooden cutouts" should have read Koziar's perfectly honest advertising. This is a walk-through lights and decoration display. It's not a theme park. If that's what you want, Hershey Park's Christmas Candylane is 40 minutes down the road, but you'll have to pay $52.95 per person (ages 3 and up) plus $25 for parking. At Koziar's, parking is free and kids 4 to 10 get a discount (at this writing, kids are $10 and adults $12 on non-peak days). Yeah, the traffic can be a pain, so just do what we do every year. Go in the week between Christmas and New Year. No traffic and you get the cheaper non-peak admission. Wonderful memories for a lifetime!
Written December 29, 2022
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M-D
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2020 - yikes
Nov 2020
Was a little nervous after reading some of the previous comments but we felt confident with the precautions they listed on their website. We were wrong. There was no line to get into the parking lot but you had to stand in line to purchase the tickets and no one even checked if we had a reservation. They blocked off the paths so everyone moved in one direction and there was no one enforcing people to keep moving. No one enforced masks either- lots of under the chin, under the nose or no mask-wearing at all. We also saw tour busses and groups in the parking lot?? Going before Thanksgiving, even on the weekend, helped with the crowd but I would not recommend going this holiday season. The lights were cute but this has super spreader potential for sure.
Written November 23, 2020
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popsrocks99
freeport NY366 contributions
Enjoy This Winter wonderland!
Dec 2020 • Couples
I’ll start with the negative. That is toward those who go to an outdoor facility and need to covid complain. I say to you, “Stay home!” Life is a risk. We do things we enjoy knowing that at times there is a down side. I don’t parachute jump. It’s not for me yet I do snorkel waters where the average may not and in conditions not for everyone. I will travel in planes now. I do wear a mask where I cannot social distance. My daughter just donated her kidney to someone in need. Would everyone go so. No but that’s ok. We take our own risks in how we live, play, ( I did demolition work noted to be dangerous yet I had five children to help support with my wife.
Ok, some take risks if they really want to truly live. Join them. We are free people, that is a wonderful part of our country. You are also free to keep risks down, then stay home.
Outside is the best place to be, masks or not. I am over 70 as is my wife and two friends we traveled with. We want our freedom and we can measure our risks, thank you.
I encourage people of all ages to visit this incredible Christmas Villagd. It’s hard to comprehend all that is in it. Bring with you a spirit of joy and the wonderment of a child.
This is a hard to believe place to celebrate Christmas of and in the heart. Just seeing the huge reflecting signs on the pond is gratifying but the host of story boards, little houses like African Animals celebrating Christmas, Train set ups, dinosaurs at Christmas, a kissing bridge, patriotic themes, silliness and no holding back in displaying the real meaning of Christmas.
This was our second time. I made discoveries I never saw before.
Best of all, it was fun, good for the heart and joy filled.
Get out into the fresh air. Take a risk of having fun.
Written December 3, 2020
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Lorene L
West Virginia38 contributions
Wonderful Christmas Adventure!
Dec 2019 • Family
We have been coming here for the past 10 years and it keeps getting better every year! No matter how many times we come, when we come over the hill and see all the lights every year, everyone in the car still gasps!
They are really picking this place up and making it so much better. It’s nice to see.
They have lights, stores, history, stories and so much fun!
We do find if you wait til arrive after 8:30 pm it does become less crowded and is so much more enjoyable. If you have someone in a wheel chair, after you mange the parking lot it is a smooth experience.
Our family are all 10 years older then when we started and from ages 14 to 75 we all have a wonderful time and would not think of going through Christmas with out making a stop here!
Written January 10, 2020
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mary v
1 contribution
Kn95 wearer says go and enjoy!
Nov 2020 • Friends
Beautiful holiday spirited attraction. Management worked as best abled with crowds. It is wonderful to see management recognizing there are conditions where some are unable to wear a mask for alleged covid illness. We all know science does not acknowledge nonmedical masks as a valid protector.
I use kn95, so if there is a valid illness, I myself am protected.
I use a mask as a courtesy to others so my booger snots to not land on others, eh?
Go and know one is responsible for oneself. Most Pennsylvanians sneeze in in their armpits and elbows.

Go and enjoy
Written November 27, 2020
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Na
5 contributions
Horrible, waste of time!
Dec 2021 • Family
I fail to understand the attraction of this place. I dont know how anyone could recommend it. I spent $70 to walkthrough an outdated maze of wooden cardboard cutouts, freaky looking characters and dolls, and renditions of grandma got run over by reindeer. The gift shops sell dollar store items for significantly more, and the super pretzel was consumed in one bite. Save your money, drive through lit up neighborhoods for a better experience.

Garbage!
Written December 28, 2021
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S B
1 contribution
2020 timed visit
Nov 2020
Absolutely awful. We had timed entrance tickets which I wrongly assumed meant that the management was being responsible during the pandemic to limit and control the crowds. The woman at the ticket booth did not even look at the timed tickets-just collected the $17 per person. It was absolutely mobbed-no social distancing possible and masks optional. I understand no masks with young children but not adults. Definitely advise to skip this year.
Written November 15, 2020
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