SWEEPSTAKES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. A PURCHASE WILL NOT WILL GIVE YOU ADDITIONAL ENTRIES OR INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING.
1) Sponsor. The Magnificent Mile Association (“Sponsor”), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, 625 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 600, Chicago, IL 60611.
2) Entry. To enter:
- Attend The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday, November 22, 2025”;
- Snap a photo of yourself at the Festival;
- Post your photo from the Festival on your Instagram feed by 5PM CST on Monday, November 24, 2025, tag “@themagmile” in the post, and include “#wintrustlightsfest” in the post caption (ensure your Instagram account is public so we can verify your entry eligibility); and
- Make sure you’re following @themagmile on Instagram.
3) Term. Sweepstakes entries open at 11AM CST on Saturday, November 22 and close at 5PM CST on Monday, November 24, 2025.
4) Eligibility. An entrant must be a legal resident of the United States and 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. One entry per person, regardless of method of entry. Those involved in the development, production, or distribution of the sweepstakes; any employees, agents, officers, partners, members, directors, and shareholders of Sponsor, its parents, subsidiaries, divisions and/or affiliates; and the immediate family or household members of any of the foregoing (whether related or not), shall not be eligible. Proof and verification of eligibility may be required. This sweepstakes is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, Facebook, or Meta Platforms, Inc.
5) Odds of Winning. There will be one (1) winner. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. The potential winner will be selected by a computerized random drawing on or before December 2, 2025.
6)Notification; Award. The potential winner shall be notified by email or Instagram “direct message,” at no expense to the potential winner, within fifteen (15) days of the drawing stated in Section 6. The potential winner shall have fifteen (15) days to claim the prize and provide proof of eligibility if required by Sponsor. Within thirty (30) days of the potential winner claiming the prize and providing proof of eligibility if required by Sponsor, Sponsor shall provide the winner with the prize, or a voucher or other document giving the winner the prize.
7) Prize. One (1) vacation package for four (4) persons for four (4) nights and five (5) days at the Walt Disney World® Resort (the “Vacation”) to be awarded to the winner of the Promotion conducted by you. The Vacation shall consist of the following:
- Four (4) round trip coach airfares between the major gateway airport closest to winner’s residence and the Orlando International Airport, provided, however, if winner resides within 250 miles of the Walt Disney World® Resort, airfare will not be provided.
- Ground Transportation for winner and up to three (3) guests between the Orlando International Airport and the Walt Disney World® Resort.
- Room accommodations consisting of one (1) standard room for winner and up to three (3) guests for four (4) nights at a hotel at the Walt Disney World® Resort selected by us in our sole discretion.
- Four (4) 5-Day theme park tickets with Park Hopper® Option to the Walt Disney World® Resort.
- One (1) Disney Gift Card with a value of Five Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($500.00 USD). Subject to gift card terms and conditions which are available at https://www.disneygiftcard.com/terms/us.
Costs and expenses incurred by the winner and his/her guest(s) in claiming or using any of the Vacation Package which are not outlined in the Vacation Package description are the sole responsibility of the winner and his/her guest(s) and may include, but are not limited to, applicable taxes, ground transportation, meals and beverages, alcoholic beverages, room services, tips/gratuities, merchandise, souvenirs, tobacco, spa and salon services, photographs, laundry services, local and long distance phone calls, wireless and internet services; separately priced activities, medical and travel insurance together with any required travel documentation, and all other personal and other expenses of any kind or nature, together with any applicable overnight layovers.
The estimated retail value of the Vacation is Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-One Dollars and Fifty-Six Cents ($8,861.56 USD).
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Vacation must be taken between December 31, 2025, and December 31, 2026.
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Departure date and accommodations are subject to availability; certain restrictions and block-out dates may apply.
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Vacation is for the winner of the sweepstakes and up to three (3) guests of the winner's choosing. The winner and the winner’s guests must travel together on the same itinerary.
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Vacation and vacation components may not be redeemed for cash, sold, traded, transferred, rescheduled to dates not within the fulfillment period set forth above, or refunded. Vacation is not redeemable for cash.
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Any lost or stolen theme park tickets, vouchers, and/or gift cards will not be replaced.
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The actual value of the Vacation may vary depending on point of departure and fluctuations of rates and airfares (if applicable). If the actual value of the Vacation is less than the stated estimated retail value, the difference will not be awarded to winner.
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Theme parks, attractions and other offerings are subject to availability, closures, change or cancellation without notice or liability. Park admission, offerings and ticket options are not guaranteed.
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To visit the theme parks, theme park reservations via the Disney Park Pass system (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/park-reservations/) AND valid admission are required for the same theme park on the same date for each person in the group ages 3 and up. Reservations are subject to availability and are not guaranteed until a reservation is finalized. A park reservation must be made for each day of entry.
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An inherent risk of exposure to communicable or infectious disease exists in any public place where people are present. By accepting and using the Vacation and visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort, the winner and guests voluntarily assume all risks related in any way to exposure to any communicable or infectious disease. The winner and guests must comply with all theme park rules and regulations, including any public health restrictions. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of such portion(s) of the prize. Disney Destinations, LLC reserves the right to remove or deny entry to the winner and/or any of the guests who do not comply with any health restrictions imposed by any government, or Disney Destinations, LLC. The winner and guests are also responsible for understanding and complying with any travel restrictions. Before visiting, each guest should visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/ to view important information about park reservations, limitations on benefits, features, experiences and offerings, safety measures and other information.
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The winner and guests may be required to execute a liability/publicity release and waiver form prior to booking of any travel. The winner and guests may each be required to execute and return, where legal, publicity releases, which must be returned with the verification documents requested of winner.
9) Limitation of Liability. Disney Destinations, LLC, its parent, related, affiliated, and subsidiary companies and their respective officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns shall be released and discharged from any and all legal claims, losses, injuries, demands, damages, actions, and/or causes of actions that arise out of and/or in any way related to the prize, the receipt, use and/or enjoyment of the prize and/or the Promotion.
10) Violation of Terms. Any entrant that violates any of these terms and conditions shall lose their eligibility.
11) Governing Law; Venue. The laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to principles of conflict of laws, shall govern these terms and conditions, as well as any claims arising under these terms and conditions.
12) Entire Agreement; Severability. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersede any prior understandings and statements, whether oral or written, regarding such subject matter. If any provision of these terms and conditions is held to be unenforceable for any reason, whether in whole or in part, those parts of the provision not deemed unenforceable and the remainder of the terms and conditions shall remain in effect.
VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Sweepstakes – FAQs
Looking to enter for a chance to win a Walt Disney World® Resort vacation package? Here’s everything you need to know, all in one simple place.
1. What is the Lights Festival Sweepstakes?
It’s a one-day giveaway celebrating Chicago’s brightest holiday tradition!
Post your favorite moment from The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival® on Instagram and you could win a 5-day, 4-night vacation for four to Walt Disney World® Resort!
2. How many times can I enter?
One entry per person, regardless of method of entry
3. How will the winner be chosen and notified?
A random drawing will be held on or before December 2, 2025.
The winner will be contacted via Instagram Direct Message or email within 15 days, at no expense to the potential winner, within fifteen (15) days of the drawing stated in Section 6. Once confirmed, The Magnificent Mile Association will deliver the prize within 30 days
4. What if I don’t have social media?
Email your full name, mailing address, and daytime phone number to info@themagnificentmile.com with the subject line “Holiday Sweepstakes,” during the Term.
5. Do I need to buy anything to enter?
No purchase necessary! Just attend, post, and tag. That’s it
6. When is the last day to enter?
Sweepstakes entries open at 11AM CST on Saturday, November 22 and close at 5PM CST on Monday, November 24, 2025.
7. How many people are included in the package?
The prize covers four people total — the winner and up to three guests. The package includes airfare (if applicable), hotel accommodations, Park Hopper® tickets, and a $500 Disney Gift Card for the group.
The winner and their guests must travel together on the same itinerary.
8. Which park is the package located at?
The vacation package is for Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida.
9. Can I enter if I do not physically attend the parade?
No, to enter you must attend The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday, November 22, 2025
10. Is this open to international participants?
Any person attending The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Saturday, November 22, 2025 and meets all the terms and conditions can enter
11. What happens if I win but I can’t claim the prize within 15 days?
Your prize will be forfeited, and another winner will be selected
12. Can I exchange the vacation package for cash or another prize?
Vacation and vacation components may not be redeemed for cash, sold, traded, transferred, rescheduled to dates not within the fulfillment period set forth above, or refunded. Vacation is not redeemable for cash. Any lost or stolen theme park tickets, vouchers, and/or gift cards will not be replaced.
13. What are the restrictions on the vacation package?
Vacation must be taken between December 2, 2025, and November 30, 2026. Departure date and accommodations are subject to availability; certain restrictions and block-out dates may apply
14. Are there any costs not covered by the vacation package I should be aware of?
All other costs and expenses incurred by the winner and his/her guest(s) in claiming or using any of the Vacation Package, which are not outlined in the Vacation Package description are the sole responsibility of the winner and his/her guest(s) and may include, but are not limited to, applicable taxes, ground transportation, meals and beverages, alcoholic beverages etc.
15. What happens if a theme park or attraction is closed or canceled during the vacation period?
Theme parks, attractions and other offerings are subject to availability, closures, change or cancellation without notice or liability. Park admission, offerings, and ticket options are not guaranteed.
16. What happens if the actual value of the vacation package is less than the estimated retail value?
The actual value of the Vacation Package may vary depending on point of departure and fluctuations of rates and airfares (if applicable). If the actual value of the Vacation Package is less than the stated estimated retail value, the difference will not be awarded to the winner. The winner of the Vacation Package is responsible for payment of all applicable taxes.
17. How are COVID-19 considerations handled for the vacation package?
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By accepting and using the Vacation Package and visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort, the winner and guests voluntarily assume all risks related in any way to exposure to COVID-19, and any other communicable or infectious disease. The winner and guests must comply with all theme park rules and regulations, including any public health restrictions. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of such portion(s) of the prize. Disney Destinations, LLC reserves the right to remove or deny entry to the winner and/or guests due to regulations or rules imposed by any government, or Disney Destinations, LLC. The winner and guests are also responsible for understanding and complying with any COVID-19 travel restrictions. Before visiting, each guest should visit https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/ to view important information about park reservations, limitations on benefits, features, experiences and offerings, safety measures and other information.
The winner and guests will be required to execute a liability/publicity/COVID-19 release and waiver form prior to booking of any travel. The winner and guests may each be required to execute and return, where legal, publicity releases, which must be returned with the verification documents requested of winner.
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