{"id":52481,"date":"2022-12-17T10:22:22","date_gmt":"2022-12-17T06:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/?p=52481"},"modified":"2022-12-17T10:22:22","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T06:22:22","slug":"its-lights-characters-and-action-as-motiongate-dubai-kicks-off-the-holiday-festivities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/its-lights-characters-and-action-as-motiongate-dubai-kicks-off-the-holiday-festivities\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Lights, Characters And Action, As MOTIONGATE\u2122 Dubai Kicks Off The Holiday Festivities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, MOTIONGATE\u2122 Dubai kicked off its festive season, welcoming large crowds as they were transported into the ultimate magical destination for thrills, family-fun entertainment and all things festive.<\/p>\n<p>Guests enjoyed a dance performed with a variety of holiday characters followed by a countdown to the lighting of the park\u2019s 40ft Christmas tree that was adorned with glistening lights and festive decorations.<\/p>\n<p>The region\u2019s largest Hollywood-inspired theme park which features the greatest number of roller coasters in a single theme park in the Middle East,has 29 thrilling rides, attractions and exciting entertainment experiences to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>If that\u2019s not enough, guests can alsoenjoy Santa\u2019s Sweet Surprise, a 25-minute live festive show in the Hollywood Theatre that follows the story of Mrs. Claus and the North Pole Bakers as they prepare a special holiday surprise for Santa.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSmurfmas\u201d festive street dance at the Smurfs Village is sure to be a family favourite and will be followed by a special meet and greet experience with the beloved Smurfs themselves.<\/p>\n<p>Guests are in for a real festive treat as they enjoy the Dance of the Wooden Toy Soldiers, a live street show, along with their favourite seasonal hits, festive decorations, dazzling lights and even a snow shower as they walk through Studio Central.<\/p>\n<p>All this and much more awaits this festive season running daily until January 8th.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-52482\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony1.jpg 418w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-52483\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony2.jpg 418w, https:\/\/blog.dubaicityguide.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Motiongate-Dubai-Tree-Lighting-Ceremony2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, MOTIONGATE\u2122 Dubai kicked off its festive season, welcoming large crowds as they were transported into the ultimate magical destination for thrills, family-fun entertainment and all things festive. 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