Christmas at the Princess Hotel Scottsdale

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Christmas is a magical time, and I love finding events that the whole family will love. That’s why I love Christmas at the Princess Hotel Scottsdale. This is one of the most fun hotels for kids and is a great place to stay on your Arizona family vacation no matter what time of year you visit. But Christmastime is especially magical at the Scottsdale Princess resort.

If ice skating in the desert, roasting marshmallows on an open fire, photos with Santa and 7.5 million lights doesn’t get you in the Christmas spirit, I don’t know what will. But that’s just a glimpse of what Christmas at the Fairmont Princess Scottsdale looks like. Here’s a complete overview of what to expect.

What to Know Ahead of Time

Christmas at the Princess Hotel Scottsdale is a ticketed event, meaning you can go to it even if you are not staying at the resort. However, if you are staying at the resort, you don’t need to purchase any general admission tickets, plus you get VIP Express passes to skip the lines. If you choose to stay outside of the resort, be sure to check out my other favorite Scottsdale family resorts to stay in.

How Much Does Christmas at the Princess Hotel Scottsdale Cost?

In 2023, tickets to the Fairmont Scottsdale Christmas event cost $35 per person over the age of 3. Ages 3 and under are free. If you’re familiar with the Fairmont Princess, you might have expected that number to be significantly higher–I know I did.

That general admission costs covers plenty of fun to keep you busy, but there are some things you’d need to pay extra for. Also, note that when you book online, there is a $5 fee on each thing you purchase. So really, it’s $40 per person to get in.

General Admission Includes Access To:

• Twinkle Town: Saddle Up Ride, Train Station Ride, Alpine Slide Ride, Lolli Swings Ride, Deck the Halls Ride
• The Village: The Chair Lift Ferris Wheel, Polar Putt Putt, Snow Mountain Real Ice Slide
• Complimentary Fire Pits at S’mores Land, Twinkle Town and Winterland
• Lagoon Lights
• Princess Express Trains
• Enchanted Plaza Shows
• A Christmas Wish
• Letters to Santa
• 50+ Photo ops
• Narrated Nativity Show

Parking at the Princess Scottsdale Christmas Event

Parking for the Fairmont Christmas event costs $35 for self parking or $120 for valet.

Extras You Can Add On

There are so many extras you can splurge on at the Fairmont Scottsdale Christmas. Want to sip champagne with a group of you closest friends in a igloo? You can add it. Want to ice skate under the desert stars? You can add that too.

Ice Skating	$40 per person
Photos with Santa	$65
Ultimate Santa Experience	$500
Aurora Ice Lounge	$30/ adult, $15/kid
Private Fire Pits & Igloos	Price varies

There are a number of packages that you can book as well; some that include valet parking, ice skating, VIP passes to skip lines, champagne, charcuterie boards and s’mores at your own private fire pit. Those are limited and need to be booked in advance. Choose your date and book tickets ahead of time here.

If you want to take advantage of warmer weather and all the waterslides and pools this resort has to offer, you might want to consider it as a family spring break destination as well.

For other magical Christmas festivities, be sure to check out come of my other popular posts:

• The Most Magical Christmas Hotels for Families
• Polar Express in Williams, Arizona
• Magical Polar Express Rides In the U.S.
• The Best Christmas Hotels in NYC

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