Countdown to Cheer at Mohegan Sun this December

Countdown to Cheer at Mohegan Sun this December

The Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting, a Coca-Cola Caravan, daily specials, a Gingerbread themed Pop-up Bar in Sky Tower hotel lobby and more is on tap this holiday season at Mohegan Sun!

UNCASVILLE, CT (November 20, 2024) – Guests are invited to get ready to embrace the festive spirit as Mohegan Sun counts down to the most wonderful time of the year!

Countdown to Cheer at Mohegan Sun | Each day in December at Mohegan Sun will bring a new reason to be merry and enjoy the festive season as incredible deals and jolly good times are featured across the resort. Holiday entertainment like Straight No Chaser, special hotel packages, a seasonal pop-up bar with the scent of gingerbread in the air, can’t-miss food & beverage offerings, and more kick-off on Sunday, December 1st!

Mix & Mingle: The Ultimate Big Little Holiday Party | On Friday, December 13th and Friday, December 20th beginning at 5:00pm, guests can sip on festive cocktails, enjoy a delicious holiday-themed dinner buffet, and take in live Jazz music at novelle. This year, Mohegan Sun is adding a  twist – with a Casino 101 event known as Shuffle to Showdown. Guests can learn to play Blackjack with fun money, and then test their skills in a friendly Blackjack tournament, sponsored by Bacardí! Guests can secure their spot today at mohegansun.com and be part of an unforgettable holiday celebration. All guests must be 21+ to enter novelle.

Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting | Mohegan Sun’s Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting on December 15th will have a very special guest, as legendary musician Andrea Bocelli, will help light up a Christmas Tree on the Sun Patio. Additionally, right before the tree lighting, Andrea Bocelli will officially be inducted into Mohegan Sun Arena’s Walk of Fame! This event takes place from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, and is fun for the whole family. Featured at this outdoor holiday gathering will be complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and sweet treats. The Sun Patio Bar will also serve flavorful specialty cocktails crafted by Mohegan Sun’s skilled bartenders. Guests can sing along to their favorite holiday tunes performed by talented carolers, shop at vendor booths and pose for photos with Santa! This event is open to all ages and admission is free. Additional details are available HERE.

Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar | Guests are invited to step into something sweet on select days during Countdown to Cheer! Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar, located in the Sky Tower Lobby, is a magical holiday pop-up bar full of warmth, magic, and endless holiday fun. Sip on festive spirits and holiday-inspired cocktails while sitting by the fireplace with friends.

Coca-Cola Caravan | It’s time to share holiday magic! Guests are invited to the Sun Patio on Sunday, December 22nd from 3:00pm – 8:00pm to take free family photos with Santa and have the moment printed on a postcard. Guests can send it via Santa’s Magic Mailbox to loved ones across the country – on Mohegan Sun! Browse gifts at the Giving Shoppe, where each purchase supports Boys & Girls Clubs across America. Don’t miss the chance to share a Coke with Santa at this unforgettable holiday experience.

Mohegan Sun Arena Holiday Entertainment Lineup | Mohegan Sun Arena has a December entertainment lineup that guests won’t want to miss. Shows include Trans-Siberian Orchestra on Sunday, December 1st at 3:00pm and 8:00pm, Straight No Chaser on Friday, December 6th at 8:00pm, Jim Jefferies on Saturday, December 7th at 8:00pm, Andrea Bocelli on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30pm, Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday, December 18th at 8:00pm, Cirque Dreams: Celebration on Thursday, December 26th, Friday, December 27th, and Saturday, December 28th at 7:00pm, Pitbull on Sunday, December 29th at 7:30pm, and Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular with Shawn Klush on Tuesday, December 31st at 7:00pm. Tickets to all shows are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Wolf Den Holiday Entertainment Lineup | The Wolf Den will also be rockin’ with holiday entertainment throughout December. Guests can check out Christmas with The Nelsons on Friday, December 13th at 8:00pm, Merry Christmas Darling Carpenters’ Christmas starring Michelle Berting Brett on Saturday, December 21st at 8:00pm, The Cartells on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00pm, and Boogie Wonder Band on Tuesday, December 31st at 8:00pm and 11:00pm. All guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den.

Food & Beverage Offerings| Guests can indulge in mouthwatering food & beverage specials over the course of Countdown to Cheer. Bobby’s Burger Palace Drink of the Month is a special Dulce de Leche Milkshake for $8. Throughout December, The Crafty Stir Café will feature a Frosty Fusions drink of the week for $14; offerings include Pumpkin Cheesecake (December 1st – 7th), Peppermint Hot Chocolate (December 8th – 14th), Melted Snowman (December 15th – 21st), and Cousin Eddie’s Eggnog (December 22nd – 28th). On select days throughout the month, TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will offer a Pu-Pu Plater for $30 which includes one piece of crispy tuna, satay bass, chicken satay, gyoza, and lollipop wing. From Monday, December 9th through Thursday, December 12th, Todd English’s Tuscany will have a $50 prix fixe menu featuring a Holiday Salad, Short Rib Ravioli, and Pink Peppermint Stick Ice Cream. On Saturday, December 14th, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will offer Ginger Snap Wings as a Countdown to Cheer special. For those who miss out on this tasty special on December 14th, they have another shot to enjoy them at Bow & Arrow Sports Bar from Tuesday, December 17th through Thursday, December 19th. Lastly, Todd English’s Tuscany and TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge will have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining specials available for guests. At Todd English’s Tuscany for dinner, guests can pick between a Roasted Apple & Fennel Stuffed Pork Chop ($40), 14 oz. Bone-in Grilled Veal Chop ($65), and Lamb Bolognese ($36). Over at TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, guests can try the Five Golden Rings special for $30.

RumChata Holiday Bar Cart | Guests can treat themselves to decadent cocktails and satisfy their sugary cravings with RumChata during Countdown to Cheer! The RumChata Holiday Bar Cart will be available in different areas of the property on select days. Follow the cart and indulge in irresistible sweet treats!

Holiday Gift Card Promotion | Guests can snag some gifts for their loved ones by taking advantage of the Holiday Gift Card Promotion! For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (limit $500), guests will receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. The Holiday Gift Card Promotion begins on Friday, December 13th at 6:00am and ends on Wednesday, December 25th at Midnight. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotels at Mohegan Sun, Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store. The bonus digital gift card will be valid through March 31, 2025.

Holiday Hotel Packages | Guests looking for a holiday getaway can book special hotel packages through the end of December:

  • Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar Package – this festive hotel package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun. Stay dates range from Thursday, December 5th – Saturday, December 28th. The package also includes a $75 credit valid at Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar in the Sky Tower Lobby.
  • Second Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting Package – guests looking to light up the night can book this hotel package that includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun on Sunday, December 15th and a $50 beverage credit to use anywhere on property, including Sun Patio Bar and Holiday POP! The Gingerbread Bar.

Triple Status Point Days | Momentum members can earn Triple Status Points on Tuesday, December 3rd, Saturday, December 7th, Friday, December 20th, Sunday, December 29th, and Monday, December 30th.

Additionally, Momentum members Ignite through Soar will have the opportunity to receive special discounts on their holiday shopping at select Mohegan Sun shops during The Shops After Hours promotion which takes place on Thursday, December 5th from 9:00pm – 11:00pm. For more information on The Shops After Hours promotion and the full Countdown to Cheer schedule, visit mohegansun.com/countdowntocheer. Guests are also encouraged to keep an eye on Mohegan Sun’s Instagram & Facebook stories for exciting updates.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN

Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.

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Mohegan Sun Presents First Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting With Special Guest Frankie Valli

Festive, family-friendly event also kicks off the Countdown to Cheer program, filled with deals, food & beverage specials and jolly surprises

UNCASVILLE, CT (November 14, 2023) – Mohegan Sun is welcoming the holiday season with the First Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting on Friday, December 1st. From 5:00pm – 7:00pm, guests of all ages can witness pure magic as Mohegan Sun lights up the night at the newly-renovated Sun Patio with an event hosted by shining star and true American legend, Frankie Valli! Delectable treats and complimentary hot chocolate, tea and coffee will be available. A decadent Baileys Chocolate Cocktail will also be offered at the Sun Patio Bar. Carolers will be on hand singing Christmas classics. Plus, the family can gather for a photo with Santa! This event is free and will take place rain or shine.

After his appearance at the First Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will bring their iconic hits to Mohegan Sun Arena for “The Last Encores” tour at 8:00pm. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are one of the most beloved groups in Pop music history, selling more than 175 million records worldwide. Known for songs like “Sherry”, “Walk Like A Man”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and more, the group continues to tour throughout the US and abroad to packed houses of thrilled fans from multiple generations. Tickets are still available via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

Mohegan Sun Arena has a holiday entertainment lineup that guests won’t want to miss. Shows include Pentatonix: The Most Wonderful Tour of the Year on Thursday, December 7th at 7:00pm, Straight No Chaser’s SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR on Friday December 8th at 8:00pm, Bret Michaels with special guest Firehouse on Saturday, December 16th at 8:00pm, and Michael Bolton on Sunday, December 17th at 8:00pm. Tickets to all shows are on sale now via ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.

The Wolf Den is also in a merry mood with free holiday shows throughout December. Guests can check out the Ho! Ho! Hoey Rockin’ Holiday Show on Friday, December 1st at 8:00pm,  Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild & Swingin’ Holiday Party on Saturday, December 9th at 8:00pm, Merry Christmas Darling: Carpenters’ Christmas on Friday, December 22nd at 8:00pm and The Cartells on Sunday, December 24th at 8:00pm. All guests must be 21+ to enter the Wolf Den.

The festive fun doesn’t stop there. Also starting December 1st is Countdown to Cheer, and Mohegan Sun is playing Santa by bringing incredible deals, food & beverage offerings, pop up surprises and so much more. Countdown to Cheer takes place through Saturday, December 16th and guests can take advantage of the following:

Food & Beverage Offerings| Guests can channel their inner Christmas carol while delighting in a variety of food & beverage specials over the course of Countdown to Cheer. On Saturday, December 2nd, The Crafty Stir Café, located just off the Sky Hotel Lobby, has indulgent turtle cupcakes for $6.50 each. Todd English’s Tuscany is serving up a three-course, prix fixe menu for $50 per person on Monday, December 4th. TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge is offering “Five Golden Rings” for $35 on Tuesday, December 5th. On Wednesday, December 6th, Grey Goose martinis can be found at the Taughannick Falls Bar for $13 each. Guests can “swim” over to Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to enjoy Two Roads Holiday Ale and Samuel Adams Winter Lager on Thursday, December 7th. Pints are available for $9 and a 21 oz. pour is $10.25. Over at Bobby’s Burger Palace, guests can try the delicious new breakfast menu for 15% off, paired with a Dulce de Leche shake for $8 until Noon on Friday, December 8th. Clay Pipe Cigar Bar is piping in on Monday, December 11th with a single barrel neat pour and cigar special for $11. Bow & Arrow is offering a wing special of drums (and flats) on Tuesday, December 12th for 99 cents each.

Baileys Treat Cart | Those looking to kick the holiday season up a notch can keep an eye out for the Baileys Treat Cart! Guests can satisfy their sugary cravings with decadent cocktails and samples from Baileys. The cart’s first stop is at the Sun Patio Bar during the First Annual Sun Patio Tree Lighting, and special pop-ups will take place across property during Countdown to Cheer. Guests can track the Baileys Treat Cart’s next stop on Mohegan Sun’s Instagram & Facebook stories!

Holiday POP! at Aquai | This pop-up bar located at Aquai in the Sky Tower hotel lobby will add sparkle to the holiday with delicious and unique cocktails! Guests can also enjoy a glass of the forever iconic Moët & Chandon, plus other holiday-inspired spirits. Holiday POP! at Aquai is open every Friday & Saturday during Countdown to Cheer from 4:00pm – 11:00pm.

Mix & Mingle: The Ultimate Big Little Holiday Party | Be it big or be it little; guests can bring their groups to an elite holiday party at novelle! On Friday, December 8th and Friday, December 15th at 5:00pm, novelle will host the gathering so guests can make merry memories without the hassle of planning. Sip on jolly spirits and groove to a live acoustic performer and DJ, all while dancing and delighting in holiday cheer! Delicious food options will be served. Guests can secure their spot by visiting novellemohegan.com. All guests must be 21+ to enter novelle.

Holiday Gift Card Sale | Guests can snag some gifts for the loved ones by taking advantage of the Holiday Gift Card Sale! For every $100 spent on a Mohegan Sun digital gift card (limit $500), guests will receive a free $20 bonus digital gift card. The Holiday Gift Card Sale begins on Saturday, December 9th at 6:00am and ends on Monday, December 25th at Midnight. Mohegan Sun gift cards can be used for shopping, dining and entertainment and are accepted at the luxurious hotel at Mohegan Sun, including Mandara Spa, Mohegan Sun Golf Club and Mohegan Sun’s Mobil Gas Station & Convenience Store.

Holiday Hotel Packages | Guests looking for a holiday getaway can book special hotel packages through the end of December:

  • Tree Lighting Package – this illuminating hotel package includes a stay at Mohegan Sun from Friday, December 1st – Sunday, December 3rd and a $50 beverage credit redeemable anywhere on property, including the Sun Patio Bar and Holiday POP! at Aquai. The Tree Lighting Package is bookable through Saturday, December 2nd.
  • Cocktail Package – guests looking to shake things up can book this hotel package that includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun and a Sono box gift set, complete with ready to mix espresso martinis, margaritas, and cosmopolitans. Stay dates are December 1st – December 31st, 2023, and this package is bookable through December 31st.
  • Suite Package – this sweet deal includes 30% off suite rates and a basket amenity from Connecticut-based chocolatier, Munson’s Chocolates. Stay dates are December 2nd – December 27th (blackout dates apply), and this package is bookable through December 27, 2023.

Special Status Point Days | Momentum members can earn Triple Status Points on Sunday, December 3rd. Double Momentum Dollars can be earned in the Poker Room on Wednesday, December 6th and Double Status Points can be earned in the Poker Room on Wednesday, December 13th.

For the full schedule and additional information about Countdown to Cheer, visit mohegansun.com/countdowntocheer. Guests are encouraged to keep an eye on Mohegan Sun’s Instagram & Facebook stories for exciting updates.

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States.  Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.

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