Posted in Connecticut December 15, 2018 by

This Winter Wonderland Has The Most Spellbinding Lights Display In All Of Connecticut

Unless you’re related to the Grinch, most people love the holiday season. But there are others out there that REALLY LOVE the holidays. Those self-proclaimed Christmas lovers will do just about anything to show their seasonal cheer. From baking hundreds of decorated cookies to wearing Santa hats all months long, the celebration is the highlight of the year. One Connecticut resident shows his spirit by creating the most spellbinding lights display in the state. Welcome to Amarante’s Winter Wonderland…

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Located on Pratt Road in Dayville, Amarante's Winter Wonderland is an epic lights display that mesmerizes its visitors at first sight. Guests are invited to stroll on the pathways through the sparkling yard to enjoy the decorations throughout the season.
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Daniel Amarante builds his winter wonderland to include 36 Christmas trees, 43 inflatables, and more than 160,000 glittering lights.
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The house is so spectacular that the display was nationally recognized in 2017. It garnered a first-place win in the season premiere of the ABC show "The Great Christmas Light Fight."
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Thousands of visitors flock to Dayville each year to view the display. Enjoy passing through the winter wonderland that sparkles with Christmas cheer.
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While the lights extravaganza spreads joy throughout the season, Daniel Amarante also creates it as a memorial to his father and fellow Christmas lover who passed away in 2012.
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It is free to walk the winter wonderland, but donations are appreciated. The seasonal display raises thousands of dollars each year to benefit local charities. Check out the donation boxes on the property to add to the fundraiser.
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Are you in need of a little Christmas magic? This enchanting wonderland is just what you need to get into the spirit of the holidays.
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Visit Amarante's Winter Wonderland Wednesday - Thursday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday - Sunday 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. through New Years. The wonderfully extravagant display is located at 8 Pratt Rd., Dayville, CT.
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Have you ever visited this magnificent holiday lights display? There are some other places in Connecticut that go all out with over-the-top decorations and sparkling lights. Check them out on this holiday lights trail.