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Larry Martino

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Retired Las Vegas Christmas Decorations And Displays Find New Home

Author Larry Martino

Have you ever wondered what happens to all of those retired Las Vegas Christmas decorations and displays? Well, now they are being restored and revived for all of us to see in some amazing, “larger-than-life creations” byĀ Bryan WatkinsĀ and the team at theĀ Drag Bunch Show inĀ Treasure Island.

According to an article written byĀ Jaclyn SchultzĀ onĀ Fox5Vegas.com,Ā Bryan Watkins has always had a love and a passion forĀ Christmas,Ā and he has amassed quite a collection of holiday decorations, displays, equipment, and memorabilia. What is in this collection?Ā Schultz’s article states thatĀ WatkinsĀ currently has “4,700 square feet of Christmas decor: 100,000 Christmas ornaments, 1,000 Santas, three miles of extension cords, 600,000 Christmas lights and 150 Christmas trees, as well as dozens of retired gigantic displays and animatronics from places like the Bellagio and beyond.”

Check out this video which will give you a better idea of the kind of itemsĀ Watkins has in his collection:

 

Pretty amazing, right? Now, ifĀ Bryan Watkins’ name is not familiar to you, you may know him by his stage name ofĀ Shannel. He is an entertainer in theĀ Drag Bunch ShowĀ inĀ Senor Frog’s atĀ Treasure Island.Ā Recently, he put his creativity and collection to good use with help from his manager Chelsea, a tailor from Drag Bunch,Ā and some other friends, to build an incredibleĀ ChristmasĀ display in and around his home for entry in theĀ Great Christmas Light FightĀ reality television show, and he won!

Most of his neighbors loved the display, but hisĀ HOA did not. So, rather than put up a fight, he decided to create a new business, which he calls Santa’s Helper Designs.Ā CLICK HEREĀ to see his website. Now he is putting his amazing collection to good use for all of us to see in creative displays for homes, businesses, stores, malls, and according toĀ Schultz’s article, evenĀ Allegiant Stadium!

And now you know what happens to all of those retiredĀ Christmas displays, decorations, and other holiday related items.Ā Merry Christmas!

 

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Holiday Spirit Lights Up The Night At 'Enchant'

Holiday spirit certainly lights up the night atĀ “Enchant,”Ā presented byĀ Hallmark Channel atĀ Las Vegas Ballpark nearĀ Downtown Summerlin!

My wife and I went to this attraction inĀ Seattle during a visit inĀ December 2019. It was pretty amazing there, and the one here inĀ Las Vegas is just as amazing, if not more so. We went on a pretty chilly night, with temperatures in the low 40s. As you know, it can get pretty cold at night here in the desert. Dress warmly, because you are going to be outdoors for this entire experience.

Once you enterĀ “Enchant,” you are greeted by elves outfitted with microphones and speakers. The first thing you are going to want to do is take a trip around the Las Vegas Ballpark stands. There are plenty of shops along the way with all sorts of arts, crafts, clothing, refreshments, and much more. You also get some pretty great views of all the lights included in this amazing display from above the attraction floor. They really do a great job lighting up the night with more colors than you’ll find in the big box of crayons.

After you’ve taken a stroll around the stands, you can head down to theĀ “Enchant Maze.” This is the highlight of the attraction, and it is themed around your search forĀ Santa’s eight missing toys. There are lots of twists and turns along the maze, but rest assured, you will never get lost or frustrated during this experience.

You can also keep track of all ofĀ Santa’sĀ missing toys that you find on a special passport handed out at the beginning of the maze. With this passport completed, you can enter to win a trip to the set of a Hallmark Channel movie.

This is certainly a family-friendly attraction. There are plenty of refreshment stands for your family, and even a little tent in which to warm up a bit for those 21 and older. You’ll be clicking lots of photos, so make sure your smart phone is fully charged.

For all the information aboutĀ “Enchant” parking, admission prices, operations hours, etc.,Ā CLICK HERE.

 

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Larry Martino is the long-time Afternoon Drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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