BUFORD - In keeping with the “Season of Giving,” a Southern lakeside resort is paying it forward to three communities that give so much to Georgia and the nation all year-round – Law Enforcement, Fire Services and the United States Armed Forces. With the return of its legendary Magical Nights of Lights animated holiday light driving tour and premier of the ALL NEW Winter Adventure attraction at LanierWorld on November 27, Lanier Islands is honored to extend free admission to members of law enforcement and fire services, as well as both active duty and retired members of the U.S. military. At no charge all season long, these courageous men and women can enjoy the following attractions and so much more:
A six-mile drive through holiday lights
Hours of fun spent playing in the snow
A few dizzying spins around the new Bubble Rink
Endless entertainment on the huge new Spectacular Screen
An opportunity to be among the first to bounce their way through an exciting game of Knockerball
The chance to show off their bravery on a series of speed slides and zip lines
“We often forget to thank those who deserve our gratitude the most,” explained Virgil R. Williams, Chairman of the Board for Lanier Islands. “The Williams Family and the entire staff at Lanier Islands would like to say ‘thank you’ in the best way we know how. Earlier this summer, we issued a ‘salute to the troops’ with free admission to the beach, boardwalk and water park at our popular LanierWorld attraction for members of the military and law enforcement. The response was overwhelming, as law enforcement and military families came to the Islands to make special memories together. This holiday season, we’re proud to do the same for Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure, and add firefighters to that list. As a matter of fact, on specified days, members of their families** will receive free admission to the Magical Nights of Lights, as well so they can share a beloved holiday tradition as our special guests.”
But the giving doesn’t stop there. Lanier Islands will play host to a number of events over the course of the holiday season that benefit local charities – and visitors can do their part to give back, as well. For starters, the resort is asking guests of Winter Adventure and Magical Nights of Lights to bring an unwrapped toy between opening day on November 27 through December 13 to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Program. As thanks, guests who arrive with a toy donation on Tuesday, December 1, Thursday, December 3 and Thursday, December 10 will receive a special discount of 50% off their admission to Winter Adventure and Magical Nights of Lights. In addition, Happy Feat – a local nonprofit that is dedicated to bettering the lives of special needs citizens and the communities they support – has partnered with Lanier Islands to perform a Live Nativity on December 16 and 17. On those two nights, $1 from every Magical Nights of Lights ticket sold will be donated to Happy Feat. The resort will also be collecting non-perishable items from December 18-23 to help stock the shelves at the Georgia Mountain Food Bank. Last, but certainly not least, Lanier Islands will be accepting gently used clothing donations on behalf of Goodwill Industries. On December 14, each guest who brings a bag of clothing to donate will receive 50% off their admission to Magical Nights of Lights, and on January 18, each guest who brings a bag of clothing to donate will receive 50% off their admission to Winter Adventure.
For more information about Magical Nights of Lights and Winter Adventure at Lanier Islands, future guests of the resort are encouraged to visit www.lanierislands.com.
* Members of Military (active duty/retired), Fire Services and Law Enforcement must show valid id at gate to receive free admission.
** Free admission to Magical Nights of Lights can be enjoyed by Military, Law Enforcement and Fire Services families of up to four – with valid id – on specially designated Family Value Days. Family Value Days are outlined on the event calendar at www.lanierislands.com.
About Lanier Islands: Nestled on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Situated less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on 1,500 pristine acres of forests, meadows and beaches, this luxury resort is quickly growing in size, scope and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge and Legacy Villas enhance the resort’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like fun in the sun at the boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, zip lining through the trees with Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding on a lakeside trail from the Equestrian Center, and renting a boat and ski equipment from Harbor Landing make the resort a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Resort is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site.
Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. In 2014, the Resort became a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. The Islands has also been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for two consecutive years and was named “Best Place for Family Fun” by Best Self Atlanta Magazine in 2015.
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