The AK Christmas Factory — Attraction in Palmer

Our family loved our time at the Christmas Factory. Everyone was so sweet, especially Bubbles and Oliver the elves. The tours start on time, if you arrive early you can wait in your car,, or they have the ticket booths that are heated to stay out of the cold if one is open. We were greet promptly at our tour start time by two elves, and taken to Mrs. Clause Bakery. Everyone got some hot chocolate (or apple cider if there was a preference or allergy, which thank you since I can't have chocolate) and delicious snickerdoodle cookies, while meeting Mrs Clause with chances for photos. On to visit the sliegh with our Elf guides where we learned how Santa's sleigh is fueled and the magic that goes into a Christmas flight! The last stop was Santa's Toy Factory where we got to listen to wonderful music played live, the children each got a special gift from the elves, and had a chance to play while we awaited our personal visit with Santa in his office. A wonderful time had by all with lots of photo ops, a family Santa photo provided digitally by Santa's assistant elf, as well as a Naughty or Nice certificate delivered by non other than Santa himself. On the way back to the car we were able to glimpse dasher and prancer the reindeer and had a chance to feed them some pellets of food.

Overall the tour took about 1 hour, there are several areas with stairs, so I would recommend leaving the strollers and either carrying your baby and todders, or have a baby carrier or wrap handy. Bring a jacket as you will be hoping between several buildings and a 3 minute stay at the sleigh outside. Make sure your phones are charged up so you can get lots of photos for picture memories!

Thank you for the magical memories! We will be back again next...

The AK Christmas Factory is the absolute best thing to ever exist in Alaska during the holiday season. I’ve had the opportunity to experience this wonderful place every year they have been open (this is their 3rd year btw.) Each year they put a new spin on things and make it way different than the last, there are also many lessons to be learned whilst having so much fun with all the goofy elves. You start your hour long tour at the gate where the tour guide elves introduce themselves and you to the Factory this year you make your way into the bakery first and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies hand made by Mrs. Claus herself, enjoy a little entertainment from our bakery elf she has a big secret!! Make your way to Santa’s sleigh, I heard it needs help with Christmas spirit! After the sleigh you head to the toy room and get to see what the toy room elves are up to!!! Finally you get to see the man him self, Santa!!! Each and every bit is so much fun and brings smiles and laughter to people of all ages. If you are thinking the price is too much let me tell you it’s not!!! The experience you will share with your family is so worth every penny and could become a yearly tradition!!! I personally love the Christmas Factory and everything that the Garvin And Tedd family have done to make this a magical...

The Christmas Factory is such a unique experience, and it's so well put together! The elf tour guides give a lot of attention to everyone, and there is so much laughter throughout the entire event. It really makes a magical experience out of the Christmas season, and the memory is one that lasts. Some parts of the tour are outside (with plenty of heaters), so bring hats and gloves, but once you get to the bakery, there are cookies and hot chocolate to help warm you up. Each component of the tour has so much attention to detail. There are so many places to stop for pictures, and the decorations are enchanting! It's perfect for kids, but teenagers and adults aren't left out of the fun at all! It feels like an interactive tour and a theatrical experience simultaneously. If you haven't experienced this event yet, I highly...