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(Last Updated: 11/20/2023)
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GENERAL
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Where are you located? How do I get there?
- The GSSC Holiday Light Show is located at Southaven County
Park in Yaphank, NY (Long Island). The address is 761 Victory
Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980 (Directions) . You'll drive into the park,
straight into the parking lot. Once there, you’ll see our
entrance to our walk-through.
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Where is the Smith Point Drive-Thru? Why are you not having a drive-thru?
- We loved having the GSSC Holiday Light Show at Smith Point
County Park for the past 6 years. It was amazing to have the
drive-thru there on the beach, but as the years have gone on,
the weather has not been kind to our show. The sea salt wind and
climate have been brutal on our beautiful light show displays,
many of which our team builds from the ground up. Also, we miss
the experience the show had at our Girl Scout Camp Edey in
Bayport. While moving back to our campgrounds is not feasible,
we wanted to bring the event back to the woods and have it
available to walk through. Many of our visitors wished they
could get out of their cars and take photos at our displays at
Smith Point so now we are offering that experience at Southaven
County Park.
- The entire trail is in the park with the
woods as a background to highlight the displays even
better.
- The woods cut down on the wind and we will
have some tents to maximize the space and fend off the
rain.
- The trail is 4x bigger than last year’s at our
Enchanted Forest on compacted dirt and wood chips.
- You’ll be able to see the lights and displays up close
and take photos at our special selfie areas, like our giant
Christmas tree.
- The parking lot can accommodate a
number of vehicles and you can spend more time amongst the
lights and around our fire pits in the chill zone to make
the experience even more cozy and family-friendly.
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When are you open? Are you open for Christmas Eve/Day?
- We are open on Thursdays to Sundays starting on November 25
and we close on December 30. We are open during the Holiday
Break from December 26-30. We are closed on Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day so our team members can spend time with their
families.
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How long does it take to walk through the show? How long is the trail?
- The GSSC Holiday Light Show is a self-guided tour of our
beautiful displays on almost a ¼ mile trail. It could take
visitors 20 minutes to 1 hour on the trail, plus time spent in
our chill zone and taking a photo with Santa.
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Can I stay in the show/chill zone past my timeslot?
- You are welcome to stay and enjoy the show and chill zone
after your 30-minute timeslot, but we do recommend only staying
for up to an hour and a half as the parking lot does fill up and
we want all our visitors to be able to see the show at their
selected time slot. We reserve the right to ask visitors who
have stayed beyond their time slot to leave if space is
needed.
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What happens if it rains?
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Is handicapped parking available?
- Yes, we will have available spots in the first row for
handicapped parking. Handicap parking spots are available on a
first-come first-served basis. Handicap parking accommodations
will ONLY be provided IF there is availability AND if you have a
handicap FRONT license plate OR a handicap placard attached to
your rear-view mirror PRIOR to entering the property. We will
not be able to accommodate handicapped parking requests without
one of these credentials. If you need handicapped parking, you
must alert the guard upon entry so they can direct you to the
proper parking row. The parking lot is only partially paved with
compacted dirt as terrain.
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Are there restrooms?
- Yes, we will have porta-potties with hand-washing stations
on site for our visitors to use.
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Can I take pictures?
- Yes, we encourage you to take photos when you visit. We
will have special photo areas in the walk-through area for
selfies and you can take a photo with Santa that will be texted
to you electronically to share. However, for the safety of our
guests, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are
prohibited.
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Can my 2-year-old come for free?
- Yes, children 2 years olds and under can attend for FREE.
Anyone 3 years old and older will need a ticket.
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Can I bring my pet?
- We love animals but for their safety and the safety of all
our visitors, we do not permit them at our event. Only guide
dogs for the blind and service animals who have been
specifically trained to perform a task for those with
disabilities will be permitted in accordance with the ADA
requirements. Service dogs in training, emotional support
animals, comfort animals, and/or therapy animals are not
permitted.
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Can I come early? What if I’m running late?
- You may only arrive in the parking lot 15 minutes before
your time slot. You will still have to wait until your time slot
to enter the show. Due to parking limitations, visitors entering
more than 15 minutes before their timeslot may be directed to
leave until their appropriate entry time. Entrance to the trail
begins at your selected time slot. It's ok if you arrive later
than your time slot. You will gain entry upon arrival. Parking
lot closes to entering vehicles 10 minutes after last time slot
of the evening.
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Will you be selling Merch at the show?
- Our Girl Scout Shop will be at the Chill Zone with our
special event patch, winter gear, and other merchandise for
purchase.
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Are wheelchairs allowed? Are strollers allowed?
- Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted, though we do not
supply them on-site. If you need a wheelchair, please bring your
own, as we cannot provide one for use once you arrive. At over
1/4 mile, our new trail is longer than our previous trail.
Visitors will need to walk almost half a mile, give or take,
from the parking lot, through the trail, around the chill zone,
and back out to the parking lot. The trail is on compacted dirt
and wood chips. The parking lot is only partially paved. This
terrain may not be suitable for guests who have difficulty
walking half a mile, so please use discretion prior to
purchasing tickets and deciding if this event is right for
you.
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Is this an indoor or outdoor event?
- This event is an outdoor event with some tent areas. Please
dress for the weather.
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Will food and beverages be available?
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First Class Food Trucks' Trolley will be
at our Enchanted Forest Chill Zone on certain nights with
hot chocolate, zeppoles, hot dogs, and other food/drinks for
purchase. 15% of the proceeds will be donated to Girl Scouts of
Suffolk County. (Available Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-17, and Dec. 22-23.
Food/drinks while supplies last. First come, first served. See
the information on event page.) The Girl Scout Shoppe will
also have snacks and water available for purchase.
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How many light displays are there?
- There are over 80 displays spread across a little over ¼
mile trail. 20 of them were designed by our very own Girl Scouts
from Suffolk County who won our special contest.
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Where can I smoke?
- Smoking, including the use of e-cigarettes, is prohibited
anywhere on the grounds or parking lots at our event.
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What is the GSSC Holiday Light Show at Enchanted Forest? When did
the show start?
- From quiet beginnings in the parking lot of our beloved
Camp Edey to becoming one of Long Island’s largest holiday
attractions, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County's Holiday Light
Show has spread the joy and wonder of the season for 20 years.
Our family-friendly experience supports our mission to build
girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a
better place. This year we move all the magic to Southaven
County Park in Yaphank and present you with our expanded Holiday
Light Show at the Enchanted Forest.
This
walk-through experience allows you to be a part of the magic,
strolling past your favorite displays across over a quarter-mile
of trail and visiting our expanded Chill Zone, where you can
warm up at our fire pits and play outdoor games. Plus, stop by
the Winter Village for shopping and snacks before grabbing a
selfie with Santa.
Our Girl Scout Way is back with
20 displays conceptualized by Girl Scouts among the 80 dazzling
displays that will make this our biggest and brightest show yet.
Nestled in the campgrounds of Southaven County Park, with the
forest as our backdrop, you’ll be able to capture photos like
never before and create memories that last a lifetime.
When you support the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County
Holiday Light Show, you join the generous individuals investing
in the next generation of world changers. Your donation gives
girls from all economic backgrounds a space to lead and thrive
as they gain access to life-changing experiences, leadership
programs, and financial scholarships that expand their
horizons.
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Are you and Riverhead Light Show the same?
- No, we are not affiliated with the Riverhead Holiday Light
Show or the Magic of Lights at Jones Beach. Our Holiday Light
Show has been running since 2004 and started at our Girl Scout
Camp Edey in Bayport. Our show has always been to support Girl
Scouts of Suffolk County and the fundsraised go back into our
programming and financial scholarships to support girls from all
backgrounds across Suffolk County.
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TICKETS
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How much are Tickets?
- We offer a Girl Scout ticket for our members and their
family at $12.50 per person and Regular tickets for all visitors
at $15 per person. Special Early Bird offer is available from
October 1 to November 1. Buy
tickets online here.
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Can I buy tickets at the door?
- No, all tickets are sold in advance on our website. No gate
price is available.
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Are tickets valid for any date?
- We only sell specific date and timed tickets to ensure we
don’t oversell the event.
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Can I pick a different date and time?
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Do you have group rates?
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How are my tickets delivered?
- Tickets will be delivered via the email you used to buy
them. Please check your inbox and spam folder for your email
confirmation.
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Do I need to print my ticket or can I bring them on my smartphone?
- You do not need to print out your ticket. You can show us
the QR code on your smartphone at the gate to be scanned
in.
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How do I obtain a refund?
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I never got my email confirmation with my tickets after I
ordered? How do I get my tickets?
- Please check your spam folder for your email confirmation.
If not, you can visit our ticketing website here and click “Help
Links” > “Resend Confirmation” to look up and email your
tickets to yourself again. If you are still having issues,
please contact us at lightshow@gssc.us for
assistance.
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My tickets won’t print! What do I do?
- Don’t worry! You can show us your ticket on your smartphone
or if there are any issues, our team at the gate will be able to
look up your tickets.
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If I get tickets for the last time slot, will I be able to see
everything before you close?
- Yes, you will be able to walk through the trail see
everything we have to offer, and get a photo with Santa before
we close.
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I can’t buy tickets for a certain date and time.
- Our tickets are limited to a date and timeslot. If the
tickets are sold out for a specific date and time, we will not
be selling more.
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Do I need to buy my tickets ahead of time?
- Yes, all tickets must be bought online. We will not be
accepting payment at the gate this year.
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Can we go in with our friends who have tickets for the same night
but have a different timeslot?
- If your friends have tickets for the same night as you but
have a different timeslot, you all can go in together BUT you
MUST go in at the later timeslot. You could always enter later
than your timeslot, just not earlier.
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I missed my date, can I use my tickets for another day?
- Yes, IF YOU REQUEST
A TICKET EXCHANGE HERE. Requests for exchanges must
be submitted 36 hours before your original ticket date/time or
after the cancellation notice for the show date. We will
process your request within 24 hours and you will be emailed an
updated confirmation email (Please check your inbox/spam
folder).
- Again, tickets are non-refundable. All sales
are final.
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Do you offer military or first responder discounts? How do I get
discounted tickets?
Please
read our full event/refund policy for more information here.
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