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November 2023 by Neerja K.
This is the work of art light display and in itself a very big non profit project of Christmas lights display. I wonder if they are setting up this time too. Anyone knows?
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December 2021 by Chris L.
"Classic Christmas Display" This was our first time to this unbelievable home. We had to park a block or two away, and wait in line for about 20 minutes, but it was well worth the wait. The display starts from the side yard and winds around and comes out on the other side. You will not believe what they have in here! It's like a ride at Disneyland, except it's free. Naturally, they have lots of Santa Claus decorations, including Santa's Village. There are also little mini rides. No, you can't ride them but they're still fun to watch. Perhaps my favorite was the train display near the end of the tour. A few of the creators were on-site, and we had a chance to thank them for this waterfall creation. The neighbors on the right side are relatives. In fact, they actually started the whole creation, then passed it to their in-laws. If you're in the area, or even if you're not, come by and check out Widmer World in beautiful Pleasanton.
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December 2021 by Becky P.
We drove all the way from Gilroy to this display and a couple others because we saw them on Ca Christmas Lights. Then they wouldn't let us in because we wouldn't wear masks. We have medical and religious exemptions but they didn't care. This is ludicrous because the county "order" states exemptions must be accommodated and they are open to the public so they are a public accommodations. They are violating the "rule" of no large gatherings but don't seem to care about the fact that people were packed like sardines in line. Ironic. We will not ever come back to this display. Bah humbug to the man who didn't care that he was discriminating against people for having a medical problem.
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December 2021 by Julian N.
I'll say this, this place is absolutely beautiful, and very well decorated/executed. This is a residence in a neighborhood, so come early to account for neighborhood parking. My toddler was absolutely mesmerized by the decorations and lights! So why the two star review? Well, glad ya didn't ask but are still reading, you curious goose you; it's currently Dec 2021, and there are masks required while on property - they have signs posted everywhere. This is a GOOD THING, yet there were full families...yes full on families, surrounding my own family and others with children, without masks on, and getting well inside comfort zones. Not a single volunteer nor host said anything to them. We must have walked passed 4 or 5 people who were working, and not a peep out of them regarding the maskless families. Look, I get that we're all outside, but the walkway is exceptionally tight, and everyone in close proximity of one another. There are kids, toddlers, and infants all around these thoughtless people. The folks here could've done much better to make an attempt to get masks on those families, but there was nothing but wanton disregard for public health & safety.
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December 2021 by Benny H.
If you don't like this place, you don't like Christmas. It's basically a house/backyard that has been turned into a Christmas wonderland. I was amazed as to how much is actually here for simply being a house. They did a fantastic job. Seriously. If you live in the Bay Area and love Christmas, then you owe it to yourself to visit this place.
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November 2021 by Amelia R.
Going to this house for years!!! By far the most decorated Christmas house I've seen! Fun scavenger hunt and eye catching set ups!
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March 2021 by Christie Cotcher
Susan has been our family tax person for decades and as we like to say in the family “is worth her weight in gold!”
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January 2020 by Sunil G.
Absolutely amazing Christmas display. Don't be put off by the long lines because it does nice reasonably quickly. Also, don't follow your GPS into the cul de sac. There's no parking there, keep going with the other cars.
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December 2019 by Joyce Z.
End of the year, end of a decade, 2019 saw my 10,000th Yelp photo, and now my 100th review of the year with my 1,000th review. My favorite part of the holidays have always been the decorations and the lights all around the Bay and often away with many old faves that I never get tired of seeing every year - Some have come and gone like the curtain of lights and Little Village that use to be the focal point at the Hyatt Embarcadero so it is always exciting to discover something new even though it has been around and have expanded over 30+ years. Welcomed with lighted trees in sync with Christmas music, you are about to enter Widmer's World where their yards are turned into a lighted wonderland with displays ranging from Disney to Snoopy to Nutcrackers to the Dept 54 village and much much more. Enjoying at a leisurely pace, you can easily spend 30 minutes there soaking it all in so is an even larger scale than Deacon Dave's which is already impressive in its own right. Those coke cans you see in the displays are part of a fun scavenger hunt for you to find while the reindeer coin toss is a great way to get rid of those extra coins while helping offset their costs. This year, it is planned to be open through January 5th weather permitting since it is outdoors even if certain displays itself are covered. They start setting up the display in August and I suspect the last isn't put away until April so show them some love and make a donation after you enjoy it so they can continue this tradition for another 30+ years. Having a perfect example of what I love about the holidays as my 1000th review just seems fitting.
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December 2019 by Aisha B.
I love this place it is way better than Deacon Dave's because it's more interactive, and my wife, and my family loved it. We will definitely bring our future kids to see it when they get older, because it's fun for all ages.
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December 2019 by Kara D.
I'm still in awe that the owners of this house + neighbors make this happen every year! You can see and feel the crazy amount of detailed work that goes into setting up this display! I'm grateful my family and our visitors got to check Widmer World this year on Christmas Eve, no less. I appreciate the unique and magical experience, and even though we waited to get it, it is well worth it. You will spend at least 30 minutes peeking in at every display. There really are enough themes for everyone - Disney, Santa, Teddy bears, Christmas Village, etc. I so wish I had grown up in a family as festive as this one - but since I didn't, we'll be back!
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December 2019 by Sarita G.
It is closed today (12/25/2019) because of computer showdown. The lady in front told us they will try opening tomorrow and will be open till Jan 2nd. We walked around the block to see other houses in the street since we were already here.
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December 2019 by Samantha A.
To say lights galore is an understatement. This is our first time coming here since we always go to Decon Dave's in Livermore. I highly recommend brining your family here. More lights, more show cases of different display tables and they had a scavenger hunt for the kids which made it that more exciting for them to actually take the time to look. They have a guest book at the end of the walk through where you can sign your name and make any comments. Widmer is definitely a must see.
