FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Have a question? Want to learn more about our store and policies? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most popular questions, accompanied by our thorough answers. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us.

DO YOU SELL GIFT CARDS?

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WHAT PAYMENT METHODS DO YOU ACCEPT?

DO YOU OFFER SAME-DAY DELIVERY?

JESUS is the REASON for the SEASON!

We are open EVERY night (YES! Even Thankgiving & Christmas Eve/Day!)
Nov. 7th-Dec.31st

Sunday-Thursday 6-10pm

Friday & Saturday 6-11pm

We keep it easy, just purchase tickets at our ticket booth when you pull in.
Cash & Card accepted

TUNE To 94.5 FM &

watch the Lights come alive!

Ticket cost:

$40 per vehicle

(Max 9' tall x 20' long- Because it could hit some of our display.)

$75 Season Pass

(Season Pass Only sold to individual families. No Chauffeur companies please.)

(NOTE: IF you buy a day pass and decide to come back through the same day

because you enjoyed it so much,

we will upgrade you to a season pass with proof of purchase for $35.)

After CHRISTmas Discount: $35/vehicle Dec. 27-31st

Indoor Experience includes:

Free entry with purchase of a Lights pass. Tons of Free photo ops everywhere.

Purchase tickets for: Pictures with Santa, Hot Cocoa/treats, decorate cookies, crafts, gifts and more!

FAQ: Here are some of the most asked questions we have received over the years:

Can we get out of our car? Yes & No... We are a drive through ONLY during the week, however on select weekends (Dates on the Home page & Calendar above) we do have a indoor experience where you can park/take pictures/enjoy snacks/meet Santa, etc. During the Drive through we ask that you Please stay in your cars for your safety & liability purposes...LOTS OF ELECTRICITY & Cords OUT THERE!
How Long does it take to drive through? About 25-35 minutes depending on how fast you drive (recommend minimum of 3 MPH, no stopping please to help us keep traffic of the highway; as we need to keep the line moving. It really helps us out when you have your exact cash/card out & ready when approaching the booth. :) Please drive slowly...but keep moving.
Can we go through twice? We are one of the only drive throughs that allow you to go through more then once the night you come! We allow this ONLY if we can keep the line inside our gate (for safety reasons we can't allow traffic to back up the highway... we don't want to have to temporary shut down the display, so appreciate your help with this.) We usually only have a couple of nights where this happens (weekend before Cmas)...We are able to keep traffic moving very quickly if you help us out with having payment ready when you get to the ticket booth. We recommend coming before 6:30pm or after 9 to avoid the busiest times. We also recommend coming on the weekday in order to repeat several times. (NOTE: This rule does apply to Season Pass holders.) We hope you understand and will help us keep everyone safe and off the highway (& be good neighbors :) WE really appreciate all your support with this.
How many Lights? 2025 Season we will have more then 4 Million lights all programmed to music for you to EnJOY!
How long does it take you to put up the display? Easy answer...ALL YEAR! haha. We are a family of four that does this (& Mike does 95%), and to keep cost down, we do it all ourselves! We also work full time jobs, so this is a every evening and weekend project for us. Labor of Love for sure!
How do the Lights go to the Music? Mike is the brains behind that! He uses a computer program and about 90+ computer boxes (with 1440 different channels he tells what to do) around the property to control every single one. It takes him 40+ hours to program one song!
How long have you been doing this? Well this is a 2 part answer. We have been doing lights to music at our home for 19 years (2006). We out grew every neighborhood we ever moved to because of increased traffic; & in 2019 we were featured on ABC's " The Great Light Fight" show and then traffic picked up even more. So in 2022 we felt God telling us to go look for some land to do this on so we could keep the traditions going. While out searching for "a blank piece of property" we stumbled upon the old Vanguard Christian School property...Long story short...God has a sense of humor! When pulling on the property we saw a "The Christmas Town" sign on the fence...Huge God wink! We then stepped out in faith, God opened a ton of doors, & sold our "forever home we loved" and bought a abandoned school to continue to bring JOY to our community. It's been quite the ride for a very expensive hobby! hahaha
What does Mike do for a living? Nope, Not a Electrician, or Computer Engineer...Mike is a Banker! Just super talented at his "unique hobbies!" :)
What does Mandy do for a living? She's a Roofer! Well she does marketing/sales for Empire Roofing & Waterproofing, but she still gets on some of the highest roofs in the area. This comes in handy when she's climbing up our 40 foot tree to hang branches! No fear of heights here!
How much do you have invested in this? A lot. I'll let you try to do the math on this... 4 million lights, 30+ miles of extension cords, 90+ computer boxes to control the lights, 8 electric services (Bandera Electric Company loves us!! hehe) Thousands of different light up display items, you get the point. Not to mention this beautiful piece of property to do it on...Again...PASSION PROJECT ;)
Why did you start charging? Sadly, this isn't a cheap project and is the reason why we had to start charging. We just couldn't afford to keep going on our own. However, our hearts are to always give back as much as possible to our community in need. We give over 1500+ free passes annually to local kids in need, the foster care community, school fundraisers/etc. and donate at least 10% of profits to Shine Bright Ministries (Click on the SBM tab above to learn more about this non-profit). We would very much appreciate your support to keep this going! Please share with your friends/family & write us a fabulous review on all the platforms, as this really helps spread the word. (and don't forget to tag us on the Socials. Link above in right corner.)
God Bless!

Fun Fact: Stitch from Lilo & Stitch moves everynight on the ranch! So make sure you try to find him when you come! Not too easy in 4 Million Lights!

Have another question? Email us:

Mandy@TheJonesChristmasRanch.com

Light Sensitivity WARNING:

Most of our displays will have strobe, and lighting effects, including flashing light, rapidly changing lights. Women who are pregnant and individuals who suffer from certain health conditions, including seizures, light sensitivity, or any other health condition that could be aggravated by these special effects should consider this warning before coming on our property, as such special effects may cause or induce seizures, diminished or other health conditions. We plan on having a day with no synchronizing to support the Epilepsy Foundation but we hope you will find another stagnant display that you love.