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World of Illumination - Tempe, AZ
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Tempe Diablo Stadium
2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States
Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe
1620 W Fountainhead Pkwy Suite 110, Tempe, AZ 85282
Vanessa Horabuena Art Gallery
3105 S Fair Ln, Tempe, AZ 85282
Western International University
1601 W Fountainhead Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85282
Nearby restaurants
Top of the Rock Restaurant
2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282
Market Cafe
2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282
Mariscos Sinaloa
3135 S 48th St #110, Tempe, AZ 85282
Vaqueros Carne Asada
2602 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Pita Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen
4740 S 48th St #111, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Big Wa Chinese
3135 S 48th St #102, Tempe, AZ 85282
Golden Eggroll
3135 S 48th St, Tempe, AZ 85282
Riliberto's Fresh Mexican Food
2704 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Dos Primos Coal Fired Tortas & Tacos
4740 S 48th St Suite 109, Phoenix, AZ 85040, United States
Panda Express
4750 S 48th St SUITE 121, Phoenix, AZ 85040
Nearby hotels
Marriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes
2000 W Westcourt Way, Tempe, AZ 85282
Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport South
4750 E Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
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World of Illumination - Tempe, AZ

2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282
4.5(1.9K)
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attractions: Tempe Diablo Stadium, Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe, Vanessa Horabuena Art Gallery, Western International University, restaurants: Top of the Rock Restaurant, Market Cafe, Mariscos Sinaloa, Vaqueros Carne Asada, Pita Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen, Big Wa Chinese, Golden Eggroll, Riliberto's Fresh Mexican Food, Dos Primos Coal Fired Tortas & Tacos, Panda Express
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Nearby attractions of World of Illumination - Tempe, AZ

Tempe Diablo Stadium

Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe

Vanessa Horabuena Art Gallery

Western International University

Tempe Diablo Stadium

Tempe Diablo Stadium

4.5

(767)

Open 24 hours
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Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe

Arizona College of Nursing - Tempe

4.4

(101)

Closed
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Vanessa Horabuena Art Gallery

Vanessa Horabuena Art Gallery

4.2

(51)

Open 24 hours
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Western International University

Western International University

3.4

(12)

Closed
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Nearby restaurants of World of Illumination - Tempe, AZ

Top of the Rock Restaurant

Market Cafe

Mariscos Sinaloa

Vaqueros Carne Asada

Pita Bistro Mediterranean Kitchen

Big Wa Chinese

Golden Eggroll

Riliberto's Fresh Mexican Food

Dos Primos Coal Fired Tortas & Tacos

Panda Express

Top of the Rock Restaurant

Top of the Rock Restaurant

4.4

(806)

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Market Cafe

Market Cafe

4.6

(140)

Closed
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Mariscos Sinaloa

Mariscos Sinaloa

4.2

(650)

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Vaqueros Carne Asada

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It’s time!! Holiday events in Phoenix and Arizona have started, and here is the quick list to bookmark and share. 🎄 Hundreds of other events can be found on our events calendar www.phoenixwithkids.net/events (or see link in bio @phoenixwithkids). FREE events included too! Lights At The Farm, Mesa, Dec 1-30 @lightsatthefarm_mesa_az Christmas at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Nov 17-Jan 6 @fairmontscotsdl Zoolights at Phoenix Zoo, Nov 22-Jan 14 @phoenixzoo Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, Nov 24-Jan 7 @therailroadpark Christmas at Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Nov 24-Dec 24 @schnepfchristmas North Pole Experience, Flagstaff, Nov 17-Dec 24 @northpoleexperience Polar Express, Williams, Nov 10-Dec 30 @gcrailway Mortimer Christmas, Dewey/Prescott, Nov 25-Dec 24 Magical Christmas Journey, Cottonwood, Nov 24-Dec 23 @verdecanyonrail Arizona Nutcracker, Phoenix, Dec 16-17 @aznutcracker Rudolph: The Musical, Phoenix, Nov 18-Dec 24 @childsplayaz Winnie the Pooh: A Christmas Tail, Phoenix, Dec 1-23 @vytphoenix Marana Christmas Express, Marana, Dec 8-23 @maranapumpkinpatch Riparian After Dark, Gilbert, Dec 8-19 Desert Farm Lights, Surprise, Nov 17-Dec 31 @desert.farm.lights Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular, Chandler, Nov 24-Dec 24 @prattbrotherschristmas Enchant at Salt River Fields, Nov 24-Dec 31 @enchantscottsdale World of Illumination, Glendale, Nov 18-Dec 31 @worldofillumination World of Illumination, Tempe, Nov 15-Dec 31 @worldofillumination Ballet Etudes Nutcracker, Mesa and Chandler, Nov 24-26, Dec 1-3 @balletetudes NEW for 2023: West Valley Wonderland, Glendale, Dec 9 and 10 🎄Stay tuned for more great holiday features and reviews, including an updated Christmas lights map!🎄
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Open NOW is World of Illumination in Tempe and Glendale! Immerse yourself in a perfectly synchronized light show, set to music, all from the comfort of your vehicle! Last week we experienced both locations on opening nights to kick off the holiday season. This was our first time personally visiting any World of Illumination show and the kids loved it, especially the tunnels. Driving at a slow 3-5mph, we had all the windows down and the moon roof open to soak in the excitement. It’s hard to not be impressed by 1 million lights!! [h.osted] This is truly the best drive through synchronized light show you’ll find in Phoenix, a great alternative to events like Zoolights, especially if you family members with mobility concerns. The Tempe location is at Diablo Stadium (2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, 85282), with the theme Cosmic Sleighride. The Glendale location is at Desert Diamond Casino (9431 W Northern Ave, Glendale, 85305) with the theme Reindeer Road. You can’t go wrong with either! Pick the closest, load up the car with family or friends, and get in the Christmas spirit. @worldofillumination Tickets are per vehicle, operating Tuesday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., rain or shine. NOW through December 31, 2023. Prices range from $39.99 to $49.99 on weekends. Note that on weekends and closer to Christmas, you may have a wait to enter the drive thru experience. 🎄Use Promo Code WOl2023 for a 15% discount on weekday tickets from Nov 15 to Dec 14, 2023! 🎄
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Get in the holiday spirit without leaving your car 🎄 @worldofillumination is back in Arizona in Glendale & Tempe! A million lights, synchronized music & open rain or shine Tues - Sun (just remember to clean your windshield if it does rain 🤦‍♀️) Get your tickets online - you’ll reserve an arrival time to help with the wait. Use promo code WOI2023 for 15% off weekday tickets from November 15-December 14, 2023! I also saw discounted vouchers at Costco. #worldofillumination #woi #SeeYouUnderTheLights #familyfun #holidayvibes #arizona #arizonatravel #arizonaholidays #glendaleaz #tempeaz
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It’s time!! Holiday events in Phoenix and Arizona have started, and here is the quick list to bookmark and share. 🎄 Hundreds of other events can be found on our events calendar www.phoenixwithkids.net/events (or see link in bio @phoenixwithkids). FREE events included too! Lights At The Farm, Mesa, Dec 1-30 @lightsatthefarm_mesa_az Christmas at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Nov 17-Jan 6 @fairmontscotsdl Zoolights at Phoenix Zoo, Nov 22-Jan 14 @phoenixzoo Holiday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, Scottsdale, Nov 24-Jan 7 @therailroadpark Christmas at Schnepf Farms, Queen Creek, Nov 24-Dec 24 @schnepfchristmas North Pole Experience, Flagstaff, Nov 17-Dec 24 @northpoleexperience Polar Express, Williams, Nov 10-Dec 30 @gcrailway Mortimer Christmas, Dewey/Prescott, Nov 25-Dec 24 Magical Christmas Journey, Cottonwood, Nov 24-Dec 23 @verdecanyonrail Arizona Nutcracker, Phoenix, Dec 16-17 @aznutcracker Rudolph: The Musical, Phoenix, Nov 18-Dec 24 @childsplayaz Winnie the Pooh: A Christmas Tail, Phoenix, Dec 1-23 @vytphoenix Marana Christmas Express, Marana, Dec 8-23 @maranapumpkinpatch Riparian After Dark, Gilbert, Dec 8-19 Desert Farm Lights, Surprise, Nov 17-Dec 31 @desert.farm.lights Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular, Chandler, Nov 24-Dec 24 @prattbrotherschristmas Enchant at Salt River Fields, Nov 24-Dec 31 @enchantscottsdale World of Illumination, Glendale, Nov 18-Dec 31 @worldofillumination World of Illumination, Tempe, Nov 15-Dec 31 @worldofillumination Ballet Etudes Nutcracker, Mesa and Chandler, Nov 24-26, Dec 1-3 @balletetudes NEW for 2023: West Valley Wonderland, Glendale, Dec 9 and 10 🎄Stay tuned for more great holiday features and reviews, including an updated Christmas lights map!🎄
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Open NOW is World of Illumination in Tempe and Glendale! Immerse yourself in a perfectly synchronized light show, set to music, all from the comfort of your vehicle! Last week we experienced both locations on opening nights to kick off the holiday season. This was our first time personally visiting any World of Illumination show and the kids loved it, especially the tunnels. Driving at a slow 3-5mph, we had all the windows down and the moon roof open to soak in the excitement. It’s hard to not be impressed by 1 million lights!! [h.osted] This is truly the best drive through synchronized light show you’ll find in Phoenix, a great alternative to events like Zoolights, especially if you family members with mobility concerns. The Tempe location is at Diablo Stadium (2200 W Alameda Dr, Tempe, 85282), with the theme Cosmic Sleighride. The Glendale location is at Desert Diamond Casino (9431 W Northern Ave, Glendale, 85305) with the theme Reindeer Road. You can’t go wrong with either! Pick the closest, load up the car with family or friends, and get in the Christmas spirit. @worldofillumination Tickets are per vehicle, operating Tuesday through Sunday, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., rain or shine. NOW through December 31, 2023. Prices range from $39.99 to $49.99 on weekends. Note that on weekends and closer to Christmas, you may have a wait to enter the drive thru experience. 🎄Use Promo Code WOl2023 for a 15% discount on weekday tickets from Nov 15 to Dec 14, 2023! 🎄
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Get in the holiday spirit without leaving your car 🎄 @worldofillumination is back in Arizona in Glendale & Tempe! A million lights, synchronized music & open rain or shine Tues - Sun (just remember to clean your windshield if it does rain 🤦‍♀️) Get your tickets online - you’ll reserve an arrival time to help with the wait. Use promo code WOI2023 for 15% off weekday tickets from November 15-December 14, 2023! I also saw discounted vouchers at Costco. #worldofillumination #woi #SeeYouUnderTheLights #familyfun #holidayvibes #arizona #arizonatravel #arizonaholidays #glendaleaz #tempeaz
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2.0
3y

2 stars....I'm really over the sound system being broken (constant popping like the DAC is low quality or burned up), the same 8 songs, and the obnoxious voice of the guy trying to get you to post on social.

$&$&$&$Really though it's unforgivable to have the FM transmitter have such issues with audio quality. It's not all songs but anything that is higher quality or has a lot of sound makes a popping and it's just terrible. When the entire show is based around coordinated music, it's just not ok. I did verify others had the same issue as well.....

We've been going for 8 years and won't be going again. Although it's still fun for the kids, it's literally the exact same music and synching even, when they change the ornaments. Nothing has changed in 4 years other than the rolling rotation of designs. But it's the same songs, and same patterns so nothing really new. TIPS: -Be aware of who you are behind in line. Getting stuck behind a stinky gas guzzler can really ruin the experience. Smelling gas fumes for 30 minutes is just not fun. -Your ticket is for assigned times of 30 windows minutes but showing up 5-10 minutes after 7-15 after or 37-45 is usually fastest. -Weekdays are cheaper and less busy -Your must buy tickets in advance and schedule your arrival. -Lots of people park around the corner and pile into one vehicle. Minivan, or pickup or anything with a roof you can open is best. Charge by the vehicle so you can do as many as you can fit. -Bring donuts, led light sticks and other stuff to make it fun. -the better your car stereo the better the experience, it's FM broadcast, so your car is the center. -Don't worry about seat belts on the lights as you will be driving...

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5.0
2y

I am writing this review to rave about the incredible Christmas light presentation at World of Illumination. My family and I recently had the pleasure of driving through the lights, and we were completely blown away by the display.

From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and helpful. They provided us with a map of the route and made sure we were ready to begin our journey through the lights. And as soon as we started driving, we were mesmerized by the spectacle before us. The lights were perfectly coordinated with the music, and it was like nothing we had ever seen before.

The variety of light displays was truly impressive. There were traditional holiday scenes, as well as more modern and creative ones. We loved driving through the tunnel of lights and seeing the various characters and scenes come to life. And the music added an extra layer of magic to the experience.

We were all in awe of the light show and couldn't stop marveling at the beauty of it all. It truly sparked a sense of wonder in us, and we left feeling festive and joyful.

Aside from the incredible light show, we also appreciated the friendly and helpful staff. They were always on hand to answer questions and make sure we had a great experience.

Overall, we had an unforgettable experience at World of Illumination and would highly recommend it to anyone in search of a festive and magical holiday activity. Thank you, World of Illumination, for hosting such an incredible light show and for the wonderful...

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4.0
4y

What an amazing light show!

The entrance to the attraction isn’t very well lit or easy to find so keep your eyes open.

I arrived on a Saturday around 6pm and waited to check in approximately 15-20 minutes. Once I checked in less than five minutes to enter the light show. I purchased the “dash pass” ahead of time but it didn’t seem to make much of a difference as far as getting in faster than people tbh didn’t pay for it.

You’re told to tune your radio to a specific station to enjoy the music the event has to offer. The reception was so bad that I had to play my own music instead.

Once I side the light the show a few of the lights weren’t working but that didn’t alter the experience too much. With the traffic at the time of day it took about 20 minutes to navigate through the show.

I was very disappointed that Santa Clause wasn’t at the exit saying happy holidays and waving to the kids. Santa was never advertised but it is usually customary at any other drive inn light show I’ve been to.

Would I return? Of course. My...

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