An estimated 3,200 people bought tickets for the first weekend (Friday, Dec. 1 to Sun day, Dec. 2) of the Christmas event that has applied movie magic to the Aldergrove standing outdoor sets, transforming them into what Martini Film Studios CEO Gemma Martini described as a 害羞草研究所渨inter wonderland.害羞草研究所�

Following a preview on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Martini said some adjustments were made to shorten lineups at the cafe, as well add lighting and signs to make it easier to navigate the site.

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Built in 2020 and operated by Langley害羞草研究所檚 Martini Film Studios, the backlot occupies approximately six acres of a 17-acre site on 272nd Street south of 16th Avenue.

It includes everything from a New York-style street, a movie theatre with a lit marquee, coffee shop, urban alley, courthouse, diner, and a quaint small town square, all now lavishly appointed with Christmas lights and decorations.

There is food, live music, and Santa will be on hand as well.

It has been a popular place for Hallmark movies, with posters of some productions on view at the movie theatre.

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The Martini Town Merry and Bright event will be open Wednesdays to Sundays until Jan. 1 (as well as Boxing Day and New Year害羞草研究所檚 Day) with tickets purchased in advance at , and a portion of proceeds going to the Langley Food Bank.

There will be no gate sales.

Adults pay $22, seniors $18, children 6-12 $12 (six years and under free) and a family pack (two adults, two kids) goes for $60.

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