Review Title: Don't wait 3 hours for Xmas lights [ View All Reviews ]

We were all hyped up for the annual Los Gatos Fantasy of Lights this year...boy were we foolish! We bundled up the kiddies, got our hot cocoa at Starbucks, and headed over to Los Gatos/Vasona Park.

This year, the line was outrageous! We waited 3 hours to get in! Not worth it! Normally, I'd turn around and leave, but we promised the kids so we had to stay.

Ridiculous! First, it isn't clear where the entrance is. So we went one way and then ended up having to go all around the park to get in. If it was clear where the entrance was, one could take side streets and cut wait time in half.

Second, the displays were no better than when we went 5 years ago. So they added a few dinosaurs? The best display was at the end as you leave. All of the others are lacking. The only other "cool" part was going through the tunnel of lights, which is all but 7 or 8 rows of lights. And the displays are ruined with ugly sponsor ads posted right next to them.

Although the kids enjoyed it, I will never visit again. I recommend going online and looking up private residences that are known for large Xmas light displays. You can often find entire neighborhoods lit up with much better displays and very little wait time. And not have to PAY for 3 hours of taking in exhaust from the cars in front of you. Very disappointing.