The World of Coca-Cola has always been a great place to visit year-round, but I find it even more appealing during the holiday season. The lights are amazing and the atmosphere just echoes joy from every angle.
A winter wonderland is taking shape at World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Now through Jan. 7, Atlantans and visitors alike are invited to experience thousands of twinkling lights, larger-than-life decorations and festive photo ops throughout the attraction. The annual event is back and brighter than ever before offering limited time exhibits and interactive activations, including a QR code scavenger hunt for secret recipes and historic trivia tidbits, and new seasonal surprises around every corner. Many of the new décor elements pay homage to Coca-Cola Santa, the familiar jovial depiction that was created by artist Haddon Sundblom ninety years ago.
When planning your visit, make a list and check it twice to ensure these seven experiences are included:
- Snap & Share Santa Selfies: To celebrate 90 years of the classic Coca-Cola Santa – created by illustrator Haddon Sunblom in 1931 – guests can insert themselves into festive holiday scenes, including taking an Instagram-worthy seat on Santa’s lap. To continue the historic holiday journey, visitors can read up on Sundblom history outside of the 3D theater and take in the Sundblom exhibit in the Pop Culture Gallery.
- Do You See What I See?: Upon entering the lobby, guests are invited to join a “Refreshing Holiday Hunt” to learn about Coca-Cola’s holiday history and discover recipes to impress their friends and family. Guests will search high and low for QR code clues hidden around the attraction, and successful holiday hunters may even discover a secret recipe for Holiday Cookie Coke!
- Sip Seasonal Beverages: The Taste It! beverage experience features curated seasonal samplings that allow guests to safely taste a variety of flavors. This year, the exhibit is offering Apple Cider Sprite, Gingerbread Coke and Holiday Sprite Mix as well as custom Freestyle Mixes including Coca-Cola Vanilla Swirl, Coke Zero Vanilla Swirl, Sprite Vanilla Frost in addition to Coca-Cola products from around the world. QR codes are placed throughout the exhibit to share fun facts and details about the origin of each beverage.
- Elf Yourself: In the Hub, guests are greeted by holiday décor galore before embarking on a trip around the globe through World of Coke’s “Christmas Around the World” exhibit. Interactive stickers on plexiglass barricades throughout the attraction allow guests to “Elf Yourself” or “Santa Yourself” as well as pose with snow globes, wrapped gifts, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, snowman accessories and more to make for a joyful photo setting. On weekends, holiday-themed performances from Super Fans round out the spirit of the season.
- Savor Scents of the Season: A powerful memory trigger, the sense of smell can transport a person back in time, and, for many people, certain scents are inextricably tied to the holidays. World of Coca-Cola’s Scent Discovery exhibit gives guests a deep dive into the anatomy of smell and how it works with the brain to recall memories and influence other senses like taste. Guests are challenged to identify a variety of aromas, including seasonal scents offered only during the holidays, and uncover beverage recommendations based on their favorites.
- Tales of Holidays Past: The holidays are a time for joy, laughter and making memories that last a lifetime, and the festive “My Coke Story” activation in the Pop Culture Gallery celebrates just that. Guests are invited to share their favorite holiday memories on World of Coca-Cola’s complimentary holiday stationery. Select stories will be displayed at the attraction for visitors to read and enjoy.
- Sample Secret Bites: After a day of fun and festivity, guests can head across the lawn outside World of Coke to the recently opened Bottle Cap Café to satisfy sweet or savory cravings. In addition to healthy snacks, salads, sandwiches and other afternoon treats, the café will feature a limited time only, secret “Holly Jolly” menu item for those that are in the know.
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Tara S. says
I would most definitely take my son, my husband, and my mother-in-law. My son has been through a lot lately and we just found out a tumor in his femur bone returned, so he has an upcoming surgery. This exciting Christmas at the WOC would definitely get his mind off of things, and ours too. My father in law passed away a year ago today, so this has been an emotional time for my mother-in-law as well. I just think this visit would brighten our spirits!
Sarah Danis says
We haven’t been there in years! I bet my kids would love it!
Jessica says
I would take my hubby and my kids! Well 2 of them may have to stay home. Only 4 tickets. Lol!!
Lisa Gregory says
Would love to go w my husband and girls!