I took my kids on 12/23 primarily because I thought my 2 year old would enjoy the lights and photo with Santa. I knew the tour would disappoint her since Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is her favorite movie. She asked me, \"Mommy, where are the Loompas? (Oompa Loompas) We told her they were at home sleeping. \n\nIt was crowded enough to make it uncomfortable and the line for Santa was unbearable thanks to some annoying tourists from the Midwest talking about drugs, hookers, etc. and I had to tell them to kindly STFU since they saw my kids in front of them and didn't have the decency to do so. I had to explain for what seems like the millionth time that families do live here and if they are planning on reenacting \"The Hangover\" here, they will wind up being OJ's girlfriend. I'm thinking they were probably the good Christians who stole my driver's license and debit card out of my coat pocket along with the ticket to buy the overexposed Santa photos with my daughter which are now $10 EACH! They don't let you take your own photos anymore. Scam. \n\nAs I'm getting in the car reaching for my keys, I realize that my driver's license and debit card had been stolen! Last time I was there my husband's bracelet was stolen! Forget trying to report it to security, employee or anyone who cares because they don't and are not helpful. Not even the obligatory, \"I'm sorry!\"\n\nI spent Christmas Eve at the DMV and Christmas was ruined since I did NOT have access to what little money was left in the account.\n\nI don't know why I went back a second time. The lights were nice and better than the factory tour but it was an empty and disappointing experience just like the first time. It could have been worse, at least I had the good sense to leave my purse in the car!
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