Step into the sweetest holiday adventure this winter at Discovery Cube Orange County’s all-new Gingerbread Wonderland, an immersive holiday experience filled with festive fun and hands-on science. Enjoy a lively Holiday Sing-Along, then experience the Runaway Sleigh Theater, where a magical sleigh takes guests on a whimsical ride sledding through Gingerbread Village. Race down a towering indoor toboggan slide, and test your skills in the Sugar Rush Arcade with reindeer races, marshmallow tosses, and other frosty challenges.

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Included with General Admission or Membership.

 

Gingerbread Wonderland Information

📅 Dates:  December 6-7, December 13-14, December 20-24, December 26-January 4
🕙 Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍   Location: 2500 N Main Street Santa Ana, CA 92705

Activities

🕰️ Clock Tower Village – Cross the peppermint threshold and step into a whimsical world of towering sweets, twinkling lights, and endless holiday cheer!

🚥 Wander through glowing light tunnels, capture magical photo moments, and feel the spirit of the season come alive around every corner.

🧁 Sweets Bakery – Whip up some cookie chemistry and discover the science of sweetness! Mix, stir, and taste-test your way through this interactive kitchen where every experiment ends with a delicious reward.

🍬 Gingerbread Garage – Engineer your own candy-coated creation! Build, decorate, and customize a one-of-a-kind vehicle in the Sugar Lift Lab, where imagination meets sugar rush speed.

🕹️ Sugar Rush Arcade – Test your reflexes and challenge your friends in this candy-themed arcade of festive fun! Every game is a sweet twist on holiday classics, packed with competition.

🚧 Candy Construction Company – Get hands-on with engineering as you design and build your own bridge and help the Gingerbread Man escape! Discover the sweet science behind structures that balance creativity, strength, and a sprinkle of fun.

⛰️ Little Baker’s Hill – Little adventurers have a sugary playground all their own! Climb, giggle, and slide down a gingerbread-style hill that’s frosted with fun and sized just right for our youngest guests.

🧁Frosting Falls – Grab a sled and take the plunge down Frosting Falls! Glide, race, and laugh your way down the Toboggan Slide in a flurry of smiles and snowy excitement.

🎅 Santa’s Cottage – Step into Santa’s cozy gingerbread hideaway filled with holiday warmth and wonder! Say hello, snap a photo, and create magical memories during his special visits – December 6–7, 13–14, 20–24 | 11 AM–3 PM

🌿 Peppermint Pavilion – Gather ‘round for a joyful holiday sing-along as the village comes to life in song and science! Enjoy tunes, experiments, and moments of pure peppermint cheer.

⛄ Singing snowmen – Meet our melodious snowmen who serenade guests with cheerful tunes and icy charm — a musical treat that’s guaranteed to melt hearts!

🌟 Sprinkle Surprises – Unleash your creativity on our giant light-brite wall! Design glowing candy canes, gingerbread faces, and your own dazzling digital sweets masterpiece.

🛷 Gum Drop Drive-in- Grab a sleigh for a cinematic moment at Runaway Sleigh and enjoy a virtual ride experience!

👩🏽‍🍳 Meet a Pastry Chef at the Peppermint Paviion. Gingerbread demonstrations on Dec. 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28, Jan. 3-4 at 11:30am and 1:30pm

***Activities subject to change.