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Night Of Lights OC Adds Nightly Drive-In Movies And Welcomes ‘Chase’ From Paw Patrol
12.27.21
Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter wonderland drive-thru experience, continues to provide the Southern California community with a safe, family-friendly celebration through January 2nd.
The Night of Lights OC experience guides guests through a mile-long drive-thru course filled with more than one million lights, themed holiday scenery and immersive vignettes, animated light shows, and light tunnels synchronized to music, snow flurries, and more. Through January 2nd, Paw Patrol’s Chase will join other Night of Lights OC fan-favorite characters to celebrate the magical season and ring in the New Year.
Additionally, Night of Lights OC is offering nightly drive-in movie showings included at no additional charge with select tickets. Guests can view their favorite holiday, film before entering Night of Lights OC, with movie showings beginning at 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. The following full-length movies will be shown:
- Tuesday, Dec. 28 - Polar Express
- Wednesday, Dec. 29 - Tom & Jerry
- Thursday, Dec. 30 - Elf
- Friday, Dec. 31 - Toy Story
- Saturday, Jan. 1 - Frozen
- Sunday, Jan. 2 - Boss Baby - Family Business
Entry to the event is through online ticket purchases only at NightOfLightsOC.com. Limited reservations are available per time session and guests are encouraged to buy in advance to reserve their date and time session before they sell out.
General admission (while supplies last) starts at $39.99 per vehicle (up to five people) on select nights. Larger vehicle tickets (six to nine people) start at $59.99 on select nights. Vehicle height is limited to 8 feet or less, due to the light tunnels. Silver Admission vehicle tickets are also available, which include a digital in-vehicle photo and Holiday 3D glasses to highlight the more than a million lights for everyone in the car.
Salute to Law Enforcement
On Wednesday, December 29th, Night of Lights OC will honor law enforcement community heroes with the special $5 off online coupon code “SERVICE”. Tickets must be purchased in advance using the online code, and relevant IDs will be checked on-site for verification.
Classic Car Night
On Sunday, January 2nd, bring your classic car and celebrate the New Year at Night of Lights OC!
For more information, visit NightOfLightsOC.com
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BluSky Restaurant & Bar and Belvedere Vodka Presents Winter Wonderland!
12.27.21
One of Orange County’s newest hotspots, BluSky Restaurant & Bar, located at the recently opened AAA Four-Diamond hotel Radisson Blu Anaheim. Belvedere Vodka has teamed up with BluSky Restaurant & Bar to present Winter Wonderland, one of the most upscale NYE events to come to Orange County in years.
On December 31, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., BluSky Restaurant & Bar will host a lively evening featuring two DJs (one in BluSky’s main dining room and one by the rooftop pool), tray pass hors d'oeuvres, live- action food stations throughout the rooftop, a complimentary sparkling wine toast at midnight, and a 6-hour bar package of designated liquor and wines. The entire venue features chic and modern furnishings with phenomenal views of the city and the Disney parks, which adds to the exciting energy of the space as we head into the new year. Locals and visitors looking for an evening of sophistication, excitement, gourmet food, entertainment, and craft cocktails will be delighted by BluSky Restaurant & Bar’s first annual event!
Located on the 12th Floor of the Radisson Blu Anaheim Hotel, the event entrance opens at 7 p.m. throughout 1 a.m. at the BluSky Restaurant & Bar Host Stand, featuring sounds by DJ Jena Red! The entire rooftop restaurant & bars, along with a pool offers phenomenal views of the City of Anaheim and Disneyland. Event ticket prices include a Spanish Basque Experience Reception of hors d'oeuvres, food stations throughout the rooftop, midnight sparkling wine toast, and a 6-hour bar package of designated liquor and wines. Additional bottles are available for purchase.
Ages 21 Over
BASQUE DINNER MENU & TICKET DETAILS
Prices below are inclusive of service charge, excluding tax, Eventbrite fees, and additional gratuity for other beverage purchases
- General Admission | BluSky Experience $80 per person
- Standing Room Only. First come first serve with a limited seating capacity
- Admission to the NYE party, 6-hour Cash Bar package, including soft drinks, liquor, and wine featured by Belvedere & Möet Hennessey
- Complimentary Sparkling Wine Toast to ring in the New Year
Table Package | Basque Dinner $215 per person
- Assigned tables for the party in the main dining room of BluSky or Pool. Package great for parties of 3-4 people or more. 1-2 people might be assigned to a shared table.
- Admission to the NYE party for the entire party size, which includes ALL YOU CAN EAT Basque Dinner; tray pass hors d'oeuvres upon arrival & food stations offered from 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.
- 6-hour Cash Bar Package, including soft drinks, liquor, and wine featured by Belvedere & Möet Hennessey (Does Not Include Bottles)
- Complimentary Sparkling Wine Toast to ring in the New Year
VIP Standard Outdoor for 2-4ppl | $677 - $1,353 Per Table Package
- Admission to the NYE party for the entire party size, which includes ALL YOU CAN EAT Basque Dinner; tray pass hors d'oeuvres upon arrival & food stations offered from 8 p.m.- 11 p.m.
- 6-hour Cash Bar Package, including soft drinks, liquor, and wine featured by Belvedere & Möet Hennessey (Does Not Include Bottles)
- Outdoor Table accommodates between 2-4 people max
- Arrival of Pintxos Platter
- Includes a bottle of Möet & Chandon Impérial Champagne or a bottle of Belvedere with mixers
- Complimentary Sparkling Wine Toast to ring in the New Year
NYE All You Can Drink Package | $150 Per Person
Must purchase a General Admission Ticket or Table Package first to purchase.
6-hour ALL YOU CAN DRINK Open Bar Package, including soft drinks, liquor and wine featured by Belvedere & Möet Hennessey (Does Not Include Bottles)
Standard 2 Bed Queen Room Package | $323 Per Room
- Complimentary General Parking for 1 Vehicle
- Complimentary Late Checkout up to 2 p.m.
- Room has max occupancy for 2 ppl
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
King Bed Room Package | $323 Per Room
- Complimentary General Parking for 1 Vehicle
- Complimentary Late Checkout up to 2 p.m.
- Room has max occupancy for 2ppl
- • Complimentary Wi-Fi
Executive Chef, Edgar Beas takes inspiration from his experience cooking in the Basque Country of Spain to create playful yet familiar takes on Spanish dishes to ring in the New Year!
TRAY PASSED PINTXOS
- Bikini Sandwich | jamón serrano, idiazabal, truffle alioli
- Wagyu Con Trufas | wagyu striploin, perigord truffles, whipped bone marrow
- Croquetas De Pato | duck confit croquettes
- Txistorra | grilled basque sausage
- Pintxo De Foie | foie gras torchon, pan cristal, pedro ximenez
- Pulpo | charred octopus, romesco
JAMÓN Y QUESOS STATIONS
- Jamón Ibérico De Bellota | cinco jotas
- Quesos | manchego, caña de cabra, cabrales, garrotxa, fruit & nut bread, membrillo, marcona almond
- PAELLA STATION
- Arroz Bomba De cerdo Iberico y Gambas | saffron bomba rice, tiger prawns, iberico pork loin, alioli
CARNE STATION
- Lomo Bajo | galician beef striploin
- Bacalao a la Vizcaina | salt cod, tomato stew
- Patatas | crushed marble potatoes, salsa brava
- Calabaza | delicata squash, esplette spiced pumpkin seed, sherry gastrique
- Acelgas a la Catalana | swiss chard, garbanzo bean, raisins, garlic
DULCE STATION
- Turron
- Trufas de Chocolate
- Bon Bon De Higo
- Flan
1601 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim. (657)439-3289, Restaurant site at radissonbluskyrestaurantbar.com.
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