Santa Claus is coming to town! In my case, he is already here! We went to the mall this weekend and got to see the big guy like we do every year, but this time we went to Santa HQ at our local Macerich Mall for a cool interactive experience. HGTV’s Santa HQ tranforms the traditional visit with Santa into a fun and modern experience for kids across the U.S.
Visitors can take an ELFIE selfie and star in their own holiday video, explore Santa’s Observatory using ELF-RAY Vision, test out the ‘Naughty O’ Nice Meter,’ and enjoy a memorable photo with Santa. So much fun!
We headed to the mall and made our way straight to Santa HQ. We found the festive spot where Santa sat patiently waiting for boys and girls. naughty and nice alike.
Once we got in we were greeted by an adorable ‘elf’ who took us straight to the Naught or Nice O’Meter. My little guy stood on the designated spot and waited anxiously to see where the meter would land. Was he naughty, or was he nice?
He was so relieved to be on the ‘nice’ list! Not that we had any doubts..ahem.
Then we walked into the Control Center, a super fun interactive observatory area where kids can really enjoy hands on play!
You can enjoy Santa’s Workshop and Observatory by using an innovative technology to customize their individual experience. Parents can download the ELF-RAY Vision app or use a provided tablet to immerse themselves in the fun world of Santa HQ to see the night sky, the secret inner-workings of clocks and gears and to meet a playful pair of elves. By using the handheld device as a “portal,” you can see and interact with stunning digital scenes surrounding you inside Santa’s Observatory.
Then stop to take an “Elfie Selfie” with your child!
Lastly, we headed over to the see big man himself. He was given quite a long list of way out-of-reach for these parents list that included a “Go-Pro”, and more. Poor Santa has his hands full with this one. Then they took a beautiful picture that I was happy to take home with me, to always remember the experience.
I’m so glad I got to have this holiday experience with my son. These are the times that we will look back upon and cherish forever.
Santa HQ is open now until Christmas Eve (December 24th)!
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Rachel (Lines Across) says
Cute pictures! My son wants headphones and Legos.
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
What a fun outing!
Dinah says
My little lady is obsessed with those Shopkins toys… and every other toy she sees :)
Jacque says
Joss can’t talk yet … well not in sentences yet but she would totally ask for a play and ride toy!
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how fun, my boys would love this