{"id":6975,"date":"2024-10-30T12:50:30","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T12:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/7-wicked-good-ideas-for-an-oz-inspired-vacation\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T12:50:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T12:50:30","slug":"7-wicked-good-ideas-for-an-oz-inspired-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/finderica.com\/?p=6975","title":{"rendered":"7 Wicked-Good Ideas for an Oz-Inspired Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The big screen version of the Broadway musical \u201cWicked\u201d is set to defy more than just gravity; it could break box office records. According to NBCUniversal, \u201cWicked\u201d is already the No. 3 best PG-rated first-day ticket pre-seller of all time on movie ticket website Fandango, which indicates high interest in the movie ahead of its Nov. 22 release date.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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These weeks before and after the movie’s release is the ideal time to celebrate \u201cWicked\u201d fandom in the U.S. and abroad. There are brand collaborations spanning everything from beauty products to Crocs to Starbucks’ lineup of \u201cWicked\u201d drinks, including a green cold brew. There are even glossy pink and green “Wicked” luggage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But where should you go since the Land of Oz isn’t an option? Here are some ideas for a \u201cWicked\u201d-inspired vacation good enough to rival any trip to Munchkinland.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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New York City is home to the Broadway version, which has been playing in the Gershwin Theatre since 2003. In 2023, it became Broadway\u2019s fourth longest-running production.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stay in the Oz-inspired, themed suite at the New York Hilton Midtown, available for a limited time between Nov. 21 and Jan. 5, 2025. Styled with a custom art deco aesthetic, the room includes two beds \u2014 one pink and one green. Whimsical touches include cocktails served from a hidden bar behind a bookshelf inspired by the Wizard\u2019s Throne Room. Morning pastries are served via a floating balloon.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Seattle, aptly nicknamed the Emerald City, is a good destination in November. The North American tour of the “Wicked” musical plays at The Paramount Theatre through Dec. 1. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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To stretch your budget, bring friends. Groups of 10 or more receive discounted tickets or purchase tickets in-person at the box office to avoid online ticketing fees, which can sometimes amount to more than 10% of the overall ticket price. Use a <\/span>credit card that earns rewards on entertainment purchases<\/span> to maximize spending.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Besides the show, head to the Museum of Pop Culture, which has the Cowardly Lion costume from \u201cThe Wizard of Oz\u201d on display.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“Wicked” food, drinks and desserts on sale at Universal Hollywood. (Photo courtesy of NBCUniversal)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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After its Seattle run, the touring version of the Broadway show heads to Los Angeles, where it\u2019ll play at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Feb. 2, 2025. But that\u2019s not the only \u201cWicked\u201d magic in town.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal Studios Hollywood will display film props inside the park. Meanwhile, the Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (which does not require <\/span>Universal Studios theme park tickets<\/span> to enter) will display costumes from the movie. Restaurants including Voodoo Doughnuts and The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen are serving up themed treats.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Experience more \u201cWicked\u201d-inspired adventures at Universal Orlando, which offers interactive recreations of movie scenes, including a walk down the yellow brick road.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Or, venture an hour east to Cape Canaveral to The Wizard of Oz Museum. With tickets at just $32, it\u2019s a fraction of the cost of <\/span>Universal Orlando tickets<\/span>. The museum features projection-based exhibits that make you feel as though you\u2019re walking through Oz, complete with a tornado simulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the nation\u2019s capital, see one of the most iconic pieces of Oz history: Dorothy\u2019s ruby slippers. On display at the National Museum of American History, the slippers are now part of the \u201cEntertainment Nation\u201d exhibit, which opened in 2022, though they\u2019ve been on almost-continuous display elsewhere since they were donated anonymously to the museum in 1979.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Museum admission is free, making this a budget-friendly stop in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A version of the stage show has been performing at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London since 2006, which is just a three-minute walk from the theater you\u2019ll find The Clermont, Victoria. The hotel hosts a \u201cWicked\u201d afternoon tea serving mostly green treats, including lime cheesecake and a chocolate pistachio dessert. At \u00a340 (about $52) per person, it\u2019s one of the more affordable <\/span>hotel afternoon teas<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bermuda is an archipelago made up of seven main islands and more than 100 smaller ones. \u201cThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz\u201d illustrator William Denslow famously used his earnings to buy one of them. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Today, guided tours can offer you a look at that island, briefly known as Denslow Island. For example, <\/span>Norwegian Cruise Line<\/span>\u2019s shore excursion called Famous Homes & Hideaways Cruise puts cruisers who have docked for the day on a smaller boat to sail past the island. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If you\u2019re arriving by air, new nonstop flights from major U.S. cities to Bermuda’s L.F. Wade International Airport offer many options. For example, United Airlines extended its previously seasonal, nonstop two-hour service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to be year-round. One-way flights start at just 10,100 <\/span>United MileagePlus<\/span> miles (plus taxes and fees), which <\/span>SS values<\/span> at about $120.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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(Top photo courtesy of NBCUniversal)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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