![]() Everyone wore masks and were distanced so we felt safe while allowing our kids some time to walk around. It was great!Īfterwards, we parked and walked around the COTAland kiddie area. You enter onto an actual F1 track right in front of the grandstands and a pace car leads you on a leisurely lap around the track. We also purchased the lap around the COTA track which was super-fun for everyone. There were performers in each area including roller skating fairies, an acrobat, and an EDM sequin-studded Santa! The kids especially loved the part with a long line of blow-up Santa “bendies” that danced to Christmas-themed dance music, then you drive through a Christmas dance-club tunnel, and finally you emerge into an actual snowstorm! It was a beautiful 20-minute or so drive through the trail with many different themed areas, each more fun than the last. We skipped the long lines with it and didn’t have to wait at all. ![]() It is well-worth it to purchase the express pass. Took the kids last night and we had a blast! It was very well run and all of the personnel getting into the trail were so nice. Website: Peppermint Parkway | Circuit of the Americasįollow me for more photos of Austin eats and explorations! Check out the reel I made for Peppermint Parkway (scenes of Club Sleigh included!).Don’t understand all of the negativity for the Peppermint Parkway. Length and time: The track is a mile long and takes about 15 minutes to drive.ĬOTALAND: This kiddie amusement park is available and entry is included with your ticket! However, this might not be within your comfort level. The extra lap around the Formula 1 race track – not worth it in the dark. We decided to stay in the safety of our cars and just enjoy the drive-thru Parkway.Įxperience: $35 to drive the lights is pretty good, especially if you have a family and are looking for COVID safe holiday activities. COTALAND is located in COTA’s Grand Plaza and features a kiddie amusement park, a special meet and greet with Pepper & Mint, a giant ferris wheel, games, train rides, food, go-karts, a zipline, and more! Masks are required and social distancing is enforced, but, even with the precautions, we didn’t visit the amusement park. COTLALAND will be open on nights when Peppermint Parkway is open. In addition to the drive, there’s COTALAND at Peppermint Plaza. “Club Sleigh” begins with several wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube men (Family Guy, anyone?), Santas, actually, and ends with an exciting, colorful, fun “Club Sleigh” tunnel – complete with Pepper, Mint, and SANTA himself. The end is certainly the highlight of the drive. If you don’t have a fast pass and are interested in exploring COTALAND at Peppermint Plaza (more on that later), then I’d recommend going to their first, then doing the drive-thru closer to 8pm.* *quick note! The drive-thru parkway opens at 6pm and is busiest from 6-7pm. When you get up to the gate, you can choose to purchase water, popcorn, or cotton candy. ![]() you get into line with your vehicle for the Peppermint Parkway. If you have a fast pass, keep to the left! There are two lanes reserved just for fast pass holders. When you arrive off of Circut of the Americas Blvd. Thanks, Peppermint Parkway, for inviting me out to see your festive setup! While I did receive a complimentary ticket, all thoughts and opinions are my own. When I heard COTA was making their holiday lights setup into a drive-thru experience – Peppermint Parkway – I knew I had to go! This is a much safer way to get the holiday JOY we all need! However, I’m a firm believer that this year more than ever, we need joy! COVID is requiring us to do things differently, but I don’t think we have to avoid ALL things. I went walked light trails in Lakeway and Marble Falls, I drank cute, festive cocktails at Miracle on 5th Street, watched “A Christmas Carol” at ZACH Theatre, I walked the Trail of Lights… This year is, you guessed it – different. Last year, I did a bunch of fun holiday stuff.
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