Location Miami, Florida, United States Regions Greater Miami Area, East Coast, Southern US Gender Male
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Brian Shechtman is the owner and operator of Santa’s Enchanted Forest, the world’s largest Christmas theme park, located in Miami. With hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, the park's success is a testament to Shechtman’s dedication and year-round efforts. Santa’s Enchanted Forest boasts over 100 shows, games, rides, and attractions,
many of which Shechtman discovered and implemented through his extensive travels across the country in search of new ideas.
Shechtman has a strong commitment to giving back to the community, regularly hosting national, international, and regional non-profit and charitable organizations at the park. Last year, Florida-based organizations such as Miami Cerebral Palsy Residential Services, Miami Children’s Oncology Department, and the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Broward County visited the park. Additionally, national and international organizations like Ronald McDonald House, Make-a-Wish Foundation, I Have a Dream Foundation, and Amigos Together for Kids were also welcomed.
Santa’s Enchanted Forest operates daily from 5 p.m. to midnight from November 3rd to January 8th each year. The park offers both one-day admission tickets, available online or at the gate, and seasonal passes that provide unlimited access throughout the season. Children under two enter for free, while children over two and seniors pay $17.76 for daily admission and $32.71 for season passes. Adults are charged $25.69 for daily passes and $43.46 for season passes. Group discounts are available for schools, scout troops, churches, and other organizations with 30 or more people.
Brian Shechtman holds a degree in Business from the University of Florida. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing chess, fishing, working out, reading, and cooking.
