Miami’s cherished Christmas attraction, Santa’s Enchanted Forest, will not be opening its gates this holiday season. In a recent Instagram announcement, the amusement park, known for its festive lights, rides, and holiday-themed displays, shared that it would remain closed for 2024 as the team reflects on decades of memories and considers future plans.
The park, which has been a beloved holiday destination in Miami since 1984, left fans with uncertainty about its return. The announcement did not confirm if Santa’s Enchanted Forest would reopen in 2025, but the message expressed gratitude to the local community for years of support, encouraging everyone to keep the festive spirit alive this holiday season.
A Legacy Across Miami’s Parks
Santa’s Enchanted Forest has had a long history in Miami, originally based at Tropical Park for nearly four decades. However, when the lease ended in 2020, the park had to search for a new location, moving to Hialeah Park in 2021 and then to Medley for the past two years. Each move came with its own challenges, from parking difficulties to the lack of a permanent home, making it hard for the attraction to recapture its former glory.