Annual Magic of Lights promises dazzling, colorful experience at Daytona Speedway

Brenno Carillo, Daytona Beach News-Journal
Updated ·2 min read
The seventh annual Magic of Lights Holiday Display takes place through Dec. 31 at the Daytona International Speedway. Attendees can experience the 1 million sparkling lights and magical scenes from the comfort and safety of their car.
The seventh annual Magic of Lights Holiday Display takes place through Dec. 31 at the Daytona International Speedway. Attendees can experience the 1 million sparkling lights and magical scenes from the comfort and safety of their car.

If you are looking to get into the holiday spirit in the Daytona Beach area, not many options will beat the Magic of Lights.

The drive-through experience features colorful, dazzling lights celebrating the wonder of the holidays. And to make it even better, all that happens at the iconic Daytona International Speedway.

Magic of Lights is the perfect chance to gather your family and friends for one of the most unique holiday experiences in the area.

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But when does it begin? And how much will it cost you? Here are the details about Magic of Lights.

What is Magic of Lights at Daytona Speedway?

According to the event’s website, the Magic of Lights experience features “favorite holiday scenes and characters of the season using the latest LED technology and digital animations.”

“Experience Magic of Lights from the comfort and safety of your own car as you wind through the sparkling path of Daytona’s favorite holiday tradition,” organizers say.

Lights are set up along the track as guests drive through elaborate tunnels and decorations.

It will feature the Magic of Lights favorite “200-foot-long Enchanting Tunnel of Lights,” which this year will be complemented by even more light tunnels, according to organizers.

Following the “Barbie” movie success this year, the event will also feature “a soaring 32-foot-tall” animated waving Christmas Barbie. Also along the route will be the Prehistoric Christmas section, featuring “life-size dinosaurs celebrating the season.”

This year marks the event’s seventh edition in Daytona Beach.

When is Magic of Lights in Daytona Beach?

Magic of Lights kicked off Nov. 17 and runs through Dec. 31.

It takes place from 6-10 p.m. every day, except for Nov. 23-26 and Dec. 1, when it begins at 7 p.m.

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How much are Magic of Lights tickets?

There are two price ranges for Magic of Lights: online or at the gate.

Online: $22 for standard vehicles (three rows of seating or less); $40 for limos or party buses (Any vehicle that is more than three rows of seating or holds over 10 passengers and no more than 20 passengers).

At the gate: $30, Monday-Thursday, and $35 Friday-Sunday for standard vehicles; $50, Monday-Thursday, and $55 Friday-Sunday for limos/ party buses.

What is the Dash Pass for Magic of Lights in Daytona?

Dash Pass: For $40, gusts can purchase a Dash Pass, which allows them to skip the general admission line by entering a separate lane. The Dash Pass is only available on weekends.

For information about Magic of Lights, visit magicoflights.com/events/daytona.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Magic of Lights at Daytona Speedway prices, schedule and more