{"id":106158,"date":"2015-11-30T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/106158\/enter-the-magical-world-of-the-garden-of-lights\/"},"modified":"2015-12-01T09:06:07","modified_gmt":"2015-12-01T07:06:07","slug":"enter-the-magical-world-of-the-garden-of-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2015\/11\/30\/enter-the-magical-world-of-the-garden-of-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Enter the magical world of the Garden of Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Step into a festive season wonderland at the spellbinding Garden of Lights, located in the perfectly manicured gardens at the five-star Peermont D\u2019Oreale Grande Hotel, at Emperors Palace.<\/p>\n<p>The magical event, featuring dazzling lights and colourful characters, has delighted over 800 000 visitors and promises to welcome countless more between December 5 and January 3, 2016.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>The lights spectacle is the perfect night out for families, and younger visitors will be particularly pleased with a variety of exciting funfair rides.<\/p>\n<p>Provided by Happyland, some of the rides include Jump and Smile, Break Dancer, Freeway Fantasy, Helter Skelter and the all-time favourite, Ferris Wheel.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Stalls selling food and beverages will be available, together with festive season paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<p>As a keepsake, children can also have a photograph taken with Father Christmas on selected days.<\/p>\n<p>The gates will be open from 7pm to 10pm daily, weather permitting, and entry is free.<\/p>\n<p>In the event of overcast and rainy weather, call 011 928-1000 to enquire if the garden will be open.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested 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