Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail will delight guests at New York Botanical Garden - silive.com

Oct 20, 2024

Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail will delight guests through Nov. 30 at the New York Botanical Garden. (Staten Island Advance/Dr. Gracelyn Santos)Staten Island Advance/Dr. Gracelyn Santos

BRONX, N.Y. — For lovers of the Halloween season, the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) is offering a wonderland that’s family-friendly and worth the trip to The Boogie Down. Tickets are still available, but selling out fast on the weekend dates.

Now through Nov. 30 only, NYBG is presenting the eerie wonderland “Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail,” which opened Sept. 25. The popular exhibit invites guests to saunter through a forest, aglow in shades of blue, green and magenta, as smoke drifts through the trees, accompanied by the film’s haunting soundtrack.

The Botanical Garden’s latest limited-engagement light trail brings this beloved stop-motion classic to life, stretching over 8,000 feet. The walking path is lined with life-sized, 3D-printed characters and dazzling lights, immersing visitors in the magical world of Halloween Town.

Disney Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail will delight guests through Nov. 30 at New York Botanical Garden. (Staten Island Advance/Dr. Gracelyn Santos)Staten Island Advance/Dr. Gracelyn Santos

HOW TO GET TIX

The experience was created by Madrid-based production company LETSGO, in collaboration with Adventurelive, led by Tony Award-winning producer Jeffrey Seller, best known for “Hamilton.”

Visitors are welcomed at the exhibit entrance with giant, illuminated Jack-o’-lantern, standing 30 feet tall, with creepy headstones strewn at their feet, while light projections delight with images of spiders, webs and icky insects. “Nightmare” characters Lock, Shock and Barrel are also represented, in addition to the voice of the Mayor and the Oogie Boogie man.

For ticket info, visit thenightmarebeforechristmaslighttrail.com. Tickets start at $39 per person and go up for more popular dates/times.

ABOUT “THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS”

“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a stop-motion animated musical film released in 1993, conceived and produced by Tim Burton and directed by Henry Selick. It has since become a beloved cult classic, particularly popular during both Halloween and Christmas seasons due to its unique blend of spooky and festive themes.

The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who becomes bored with his usual Halloween routine. One day, he stumbles upon Christmas Town and is enchanted by its joyous spirit and colorful decorations. Inspired by what he sees, Jack decides to bring Christmas to Halloween Town by taking over Santa Claus’ role. However, his attempt to blend Halloween and Christmas leads to chaos and unintended consequences.

THE DISNEY CONNECTION

Fans are drawn to its distinct gothic visual style, memorable characters and catchy songs, all set in a macabre world. The film’s soundtrack, composed by Danny Elfman, features songs like “This Is Halloween,” “What’s This?” and “Oogie Boogie’s Song.” Elfman also provided the singing voice for Jack Skellington.

Although it was produced by Disney, the film was initially released under the Touchstone Pictures label, because Disney was concerned it might be too dark and unconventional for its traditional family audience.

Over time, however, Disney embraced the movie, and it has since become part of the official Disney franchise, with characters and imagery appearing in theme parks, merchandise and more.

Today, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is celebrated for its imaginative storytelling, artistic innovation and timeless appeal. It continues to capture the hearts of fans around the world, bridging the gap between Halloween and Christmas in a way that only Tim Burton’s unique style can.

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