The Merriest Place to Stay
Holiday Magic Comes to Life at Timber Ridge
Make this holiday season one your family will never forget with a festive getaway to Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark. Marvel at more than two million twinkling lights indoors and out, share breakfast with Santa, and hop aboard a trolley tour through dazzling holiday displays. From decorating gingerbread houses and writing letters to Santa, to upgrading your stay with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree right in your room, every moment is filled with the magic and wonder of the season.
Breakfast with Santa
Timber Ridge is hosting Breakfast with Santa again this year. Bring your list and meet Jolly Old Saint Nicholas along with our beloved mascots, Bruce the Moose and Chelsea the Chipmunk, on Sundays, December 7 - Sunday, December 21 and Wednesday, December 24.
8am -11:30am
Cascades Ballroom at Timber Ridge
Santa is available until 12pm.
Adults $29.99
Kids 2-11 years old $14.99
Children under 2 are complimentary with a paying adult
Prices do not include service charge or tax.
MAKE RESERVATION
New this year, Breakfast with Santa will be a full buffet offering fresh fruit, yogurt parfaits, overnight oats, assorted breakfast pastries, made-to-order omelet and egg station, build your own waffle station with all of the toppings, build your own avocado toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes and more!
Trolley Tour of Lights
Hop aboard the festive Grand Geneva trolley for a memorable tour around the resort to see all of the outdoor holiday light displays. Enjoy the view with 3D glasses, transforming the vibrant lights into a mesmerizing spectacle, and sing-a-long to the 12 days of Christmas. Prepare to be entertained by Santa's elves, who bring the holiday spirit to life. It's not just a tour; it's a joyous celebration of the holidays, leaving you with cherished memories and a heart full of festive delight.
- Starting on Monday, November 24, 2025 (no tours on Christmas Day, last Tour of Lights is Tuesday, December 30)
- Tours available hourly at 5, 6, 7 and 8pm and run about 30 minutes long
- Admission is complimentary for resort guests and $30 per adult and $15 for children 3-12 years old for non-resort guests (children 2 and under are complimentary)
- Advance reservations are required for resort guests and non-resort guests
- Meet at the Concierge desk
- The trolley is heated and enclosed
Advance reservations are required and can be made starting October 24, most tours do sell out.
Resort Guests - Call (262) 248-8811 ext 3782 for reservations
Non-Resort Guests - reserve your tickets online now
If you miss the trolley tour, don't worry! You are welcome to ride in your own vehicle down Grand Geneva Way, starting at Hwy 50. The trolley tour is not necessary to see all our decorations, but a fun way to experience them.
Elf Mail Run
Drop off your letters to Santa in our magical mailbox located in the Timber Ridge lobby. Santa will send a message back for the kids. Then, join us daily at 3pm at Timber Ridge or 4pm at Grand Geneva as Santa's helpers collect the mail to deliver to the North Pole. November 24 - December 24, 2025.
Christmas Tree Service
Upgrade your room and add some Christmas spirit to your stay at Timber Ridge. Enjoy a fully decorated tree in your guestroom upon arrival, complete with ornaments, ribbon topper and an ornament for you to cherish at home. It's all the Christmas cheer with none of the cleanup!
$99 for the duration of your stay. Please call (262) 249-3400 to reserve your Christmas tree. 48-hour advance notice is required.