The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail Headed To NYBG This Fall

Our favorite skeleton is about to come to life this fall. Today it was announced that the New York Botanical Garden will bring Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail, inspired by the classic 1993 Disney film. The light trail will make its worldwide debut on Friday, September 27. 

For a 9-week limited engagement, you will be able to join Jack Skellington, Sally, Zero, and all of the classic characters at New York’s most treasured garden. The experience runs through November 30. The trail runs form dusk to 10pm every Thursday through Sunday. 

The new experience is created by Adventurelive, the producing team behind Broadway’s Hamilton, and LETSGO, the Madrid-based creative team behind Tim Burton’s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature, and presented by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. Bringing Burton’s distinctive characters to life, the outdoor adventure will feature over 8,300 square feet of dazzling light installations forged by cutting-edge technology including interactive video projection, intelligent LED lighting, and 3D printed sculptures of the film’s iconic characters. The experience will ignite the senses and invite audiences deep into the imagination of the story’s visionary creator, Tim Burton.

“I want to make an experience that surprises people – that is both visually stunning and sonically cool. This is going to be a thrilling new way to experience both Tim Burton’s story and one of the greatest gardens on Earth,” said Jeffrey Seller, Adventurelive Founder.

“After creating Tim Burton´s Labyrinth and Lights in Nature in several cities, we are excited to arrive in New York with a magical an unforgettable journey. Visitors will be able to take the best photos they have never imagined and have an experience that they will remember for years,” said Iñaki Fernández, LETSGO Founder.

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