Key Takeaways:
- EPIC Entertainment Group has brought holiday magic to the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California for the fifth year in a row with their event, A Holiday in Oz.
- The event features immersive holiday décor, a festive light show, and creative design to bring the classic story of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz to life.
- The celebration includes a Yellow Brick Road Tree Trail with four custom 12-foot character trees, a 22-foot Lobby Tree, and a dramatic Wicked Witch of Oz Tree and shimmering Glinda of Oz Tree.
- The outdoor light display features over 80,000 synchronized lights moving to an Oz-inspired version of traditional holiday music.
- EPIC Entertainment Group is a producer of themed entertainment, live events, and immersive environments that has worked with top brands nationwide, including Crayola, Hersheypark, and The Ritz Carlton.
Introduction to EPIC Entertainment Group
EPIC Entertainment Group, a renowned producer of themed entertainment, live events, and immersive environments, has once again brought holiday magic to the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego, California. Now in its fifth year, EPIC invites guests to enjoy A Holiday in Oz, a whimsical event that embodies the wonder, vibrant colors, and imagination of L. Frank Baum’s classic story. This celebration features themed décor, creative design, and EPIC’s signature storytelling to bring the tale to life. According to Steve Sheldon, managing partner at EPIC Entertainment Group, designing A Holiday in Oz for a property as iconic as Hotel del Coronado is a creative opportunity that the company is incredibly proud of.
Immersive Holiday Decorations
The Yellow Brick Road Tree Trail has set a new standard for immersive holiday decorations with four custom 12-foot character trees. Designed by EPIC, these trees reimagine Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, featuring bold colors, detailed textures, and handcrafted details. There is also a 22-foot Lobby Tree called The Road to Oz, decorated with over 1,500 ornaments, including a bright yellow spiral representing the Yellow Brick Road. Additional features, including the dramatic Wicked Witch of Oz Tree and the shimmering Glinda of Oz Tree, are spread throughout the resort. Guests have been eagerly exploring every corner, describing each tree as if entering a new chapter of the story.
Festive Light Show
The enchantment extends outdoors with EPIC’s signature holiday light display. The century-old Norfolk Island Pines on the Founders Lawn, renowned as the world’s first electrically lit outdoor Christmas trees, have once more been transformed into living art. This year’s Wonder of Oz Lightshow Spectacular introduces a theme, with over 80,000 synchronized lights moving to an Oz-inspired version of traditional holiday music. The light show is a perfect blend of innovation and tradition, creating an immersive experience that immerses guests in the magic of the season.
The Heart of EPIC Entertainment Group
At the heart of EPIC Entertainment Group is a passion for storytelling. According to Charity Hill, co-founder of EPIC Entertainment Group, storytelling is at the heart of everything the company does. At the Hotel del Coronado, EPIC blends tradition and innovation to create experiences that immerse guests in the magic of the season, ensuring memories that last a lifetime. EPIC Entertainment Group, co-founded by Hill and Sheldon in 2016, designs immersive experiences for top brands nationwide. Its portfolio includes Crayola, Hersheypark, The Ritz Carlton, and Santa Monica Pier, continually setting standards for holiday installations.
Past Projects and Future Endeavors
In the summer, EPIC delivered an immersive experience for the grand reopening of Hotel del Coronado. From sunrise to sunset, the company turned the property into a vibrant tribute to the hotel’s historic legacy and contemporary future. This project showcases EPIC’s ability to create unique and engaging experiences that bring people together. With A Holiday in Oz, EPIC Entertainment Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to creating immersive and memorable experiences that bring joy and wonder to people of all ages. As the company continues to grow and expand its portfolio, it is exciting to think about what future projects and endeavors EPIC Entertainment Group will undertake to bring magic and excitement to people around the world.