Illustration of a felt Santa waving by a sleigh near an elf, snowmen, small cottages, a carousel and lit trees in snow (Wonderland Under Warrior)
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Wonderland Under Warrior

Visitors experience a cave transformed into an underground winter wonderland along a 1-mile walking tour. Guests can visit with Santa on select dates and stop by the decorated gift shop to browse ornaments, gifts, snacks, and hot cocoa. The subterranean environment stays at a comfortable 62 degrees throughout the season.

Nov 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 ages 5 and up $12.00 per person, ages five and up.

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Plan Your Visit

Hours

2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.; Santa visits are 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the listed Santa dates.

Food & Drink

Snacks and hot cocoa are available for purchase at the event’s decorated gift shop.

Accessibility

The tour includes approximately 30 stairs and excludes the regular tour's 110 stairs to ease mobility.

Location

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Rickwood Caverns State Park · 370 Rickwood Park Rd, Warrior, AL 35180, USA Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and visitors who enjoy unusual holiday experiences

Vibe

Festive and unusual

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve your tour ahead of time online or at the park gift shop, since reservations for Wonderland Under Warrior are highly recommended.
  • Pick one of the Santa dates if the kids want to meet him, since he only visits on certain late-November and December days.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes, since the tour covers about a mile through the cave and includes roughly 30 stairs.
  • Bring a light layer instead of a heavy coat, because the cave stays around 62 degrees even when it's cold outside.
  • Don't plan a visit for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve, because Wonderland Under Warrior is closed on those days.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa visits November 27–29 and December 2–6, 9–13, 16–20 and 27–29.
  • School groups of 100 or more who book at least two weeks ahead can reserve a slot before regular hours, with an optional Santa visit.

Links & Contact

Run by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the walk through the cave like?

It's about a 1-mile walk through the decorated cave with roughly 30 stairs. The 110 stairs at the end of the regular tour are skipped during Wonderland Under Warrior.

What should we wear?

The cave stays around 62 degrees all year. A light layer is plenty, even on cold days.

Which days can we see Santa?

Santa visits November 27–29 and December 2–6, 9–13, 16–20 and 27–29. He's there for the full operating hours on those days.

Is there food or drink?

The decorated gift shop sells snacks and hot cocoa, along with gifts and ornaments.

Can school groups come?

Yes. Groups of 100 or more can get limited reservations on regular operating days. If you book at least two weeks ahead, your group can reserve a slot before regular hours, with the option to see Santa.

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