This is a sponsored conversation, in collaboration with HGTV’s Santa HQ Elf Academy. All opinions are mine.
Do your kids like taking pictures with Santa? If so, they are going to love HGTV’s Santa HQ Elf Academy! It’s an immersive, interactive holiday experience that uses state-of-the-art digital technology. We all know Santa loves high-tech gadgets, right?!
For my Northern California friends, you can check out Santa’s HQ at Vintage Faire Mall, in Modesto. And don’t worry about long lines, because there’s a fast pass. Spend less time in line; purchase a Fast Pass today! Go here ShopVintageFaireMall.com/SantaHQ to get your fast pass. You can pre-purchase a photo package too.
What can you expect to see at HGTV’s Santa HQ? Here’s a quick lil video peek:
First and foremost, the big guy himself will be there! There’ll be photo opportunities with Santa Claus, and a variety of photo packages for families to choose from. You can even have Santa pics taken with your fur baby, which is what I did! They turned out SO cute!
Guests can visit HGTV Santa HQ’s Elf Academy; a new, family-friendly experience, that features interactive activities to enhance the entire HGTV Santa HQ visit.
The Elf Academy includes the Magic Mirror, where guests stand in front of the Magic Mirror video screen, virtually try on elf outfits, & transform into one of Santa’s elves. The Magic Mirror takes your photo and sends the pics to your phone or email address. I had so much fun doing this, & my photos are hilarious (especially my double chin!)
There’s also Elf-ID: Guests can create their very own customized Elf-ID card using the new Elf-ID app and a “selfie”.
Who doesn’t want an elf ID card?
Next stop is Santa’s Observatory, where you’ll see all kinds of cool, hidden secrets, with the help of Elf-Ray Vision. Don’t forget to check out the Naughty or Nice Meter. Which list will YOUR name be on, Naughty or Nice?
If you can, be sure to take a new toy to donate to HGTV’s Help Through Holiday Giving. The program has collected more than 66,000 toys, benefiting local organizations such as Forgotten Angel Tree, Salvation Army Angel Tree, Toys for Tots, and Spark of Love Stuff a Bus.
Santa HQ Elf Academy is open until Christmas Eve. Be sure to get your Fast Pass, so you can skip the line. When you see Santa, tell him Mommy Powers said hello, and put in a good word for me!
Merry Christmas!
