The Comcast Experience HD Video Wall

In just a few short years, Comcast has managed to position the holiday show that they put on the wall in the lobby of their headquarters as a «2 for 1 special» to complement the retro chic of the Macy’s Christmas Light Show that happens just a few blocks East.
It is not as enthralling as — or as traditional — as the Macy’s show, but it is worth the walk through the City Hall courtyard to get out of the cold for a few minutes and enjoy the complimentary show.
Check it out next Christmas!

Amazing clarity with a creative presentation that brings the big screen to life. Audience interaction and sing a long add a nice touch. Great for families of all ages and not far walking distance from the Christmas Village.

While in the city we stopped in to see the «Holiday Show» at the Comcast Building. A large crowd was already there as we walked in. The screen wall was huge! We were impressed by the clarity for such a large screen. The show itself lasted about 15 minutes with a sing along at the end. The shows were run every hour. We will definitely be back in the future for other shows.

When you don’t pay for your video, Comcast isn’t giving you the good stuff. I still love to come here to see the HD Video Wall, despite the content of the shows they put out. Hope springs eternal. Come on, Comcast, I know you are up to the challenge and can produce a more lively holiday show than the 2015 holiday one I just saw. Okay, it started out on a decent note, with short rendition of the Nutcracker. But then the horror kicked in, with endless close ups of the skaters faces. Er… is there a reason I want to look at some grinning stranger for agonizing minutes? I think Mads Mikkelsen is wow and I don’t even want to stare at his face projected onto a large screen. I’d opt for Comcast just showing Christmas traditions all around the world. What a great screen to show different countries bedecked for Christmas. Instead I was subjected to more strangers smiling and skating and instruments projected onto the wall. I tried to escape after a few minutes but was hemmed in by the wall of watchers. I surmised the adults were either drugged or just plain asleep. I pitied the guards who had to watch this over and over again. The Holiday show verdict? Great for very young kids. Very good for adults with insomnia.

Starting off my Unilocal 2015 with an update to the Comcast «Wall» and its Holiday Spectacular…
While I’m sure if you work in the Comcast Center it gets crazy annoying, the Holiday Spectacular is a rather cool event to check out at least once during the season. It runs about 15 minutes at the top of every hour from 8 to 8. Seating is limited, so be prepared to either stand or arrive very early. Security can help guide you should you need options. All this for FREE!

Took my daughter to the light show. This was our first time. The screen is amazing but I just kind of expected more.
It was packed so we just made it into the doors and there was a grumpy old man in there that had a ton of space before him but wouldn’t move up or let the kids move up so the fit was tight and he was beyond rude — so he was the Scrooge of our light show. The light show was 15 mins it went by fast there were some awe moments and then other moments where I kept checking the time to see when it was going to be over. I will say you should do this at least once with your child but I would never do it again. It’s just one of those things to check off the one time to do list when in downtown philly around the holidays!
I’m being generous with 4 stars — thought about 3 but went back on 4 as it was a nice bonding moment and memory maker that I’m sure my daughter will remember about her youth when she is older so for just that aspect alone 4 stars it is!

Experiencing this with my kiddo elevates this to another level and my toddler, not even two, could not tear her eyes away from this amazing screen. Granted during the weekends, especially as one nears the holidays, the lobby gets packed — so get there early. Every hour on the hour, the show is super fun, and in between, there are other little video segments that keeps the viewer entertained.
It’s a truly Philadelphia Christmas holiday experience, and the video each year, changes a little. There’s real snow! And Santa arrives at the end!
After you can go down to the Comcast market for free treats and a visit with Santa (this weekend, there was absolutely no line!) And best of all, it’s free (yes, Comcast, that’s the least you could do!)

French comment: Si vous êtes de passage dans la ville, vous passerez forcement par le Comcast Center. N’hésitez pas à y pénétrer, cette attraction vaut le coup d’oeil !

For the tri state area, this is as close we’re gonna get to a real life Oscorp building. Once you enter the lobby, you’re met by a massive 83 ft wide high-​def led screen. They play little skits on it all day long and they have special shows during the holidays. The picture is so good, it almost looks 3D. I have yet to see the holiday show, but when I do, maybe that’ll up my rating to 5 stars.

This is very impressive, and the many lighthearted aspects to the ongoing video make it fun. I don’t know that it’s worth going out of your way to see, but it’s worth a stop if you’re within a few blocks, especially at night. The building itself is pretty, and be sure to look up to see the numerous statues of people walking on the support beam.

This wall is pretty cool. It’s the worlds largest LCD screen and would certainly wow adults and children alike. If you are walking by the comcast building in Philly (it resembles a flash drive), then pop in and check it out. Free!

The comcast holiday spectacular was amazing! Make sure to get there early. It starts right on the hour! Try to get a spot in the middle near the back. Trust me, it the best spot. It get crowded too! This was the best free christmas show and it a must see. Macy light show and franklin square was nothing compared to this!

The Holiday Spectacular show at the top of the hour is about 15 min long. It’s pretty neat to see and you can’t beat free. Some of the video they show: colorful light bulbs, snowmen, the Nutcracker, sleigh ride, ice skating, 12 days of Christmas, dancers, carolers, and Santa flying over Philly. Don’t miss the snowmen popping out from the blue «Holiday Spectacular» sign in the back, at the end of the show they blow out snow. It was also nice that they have scenery videos showing while you wait. I also thought it’s cool there are beams above you with «people» walking across.
Santa was in the food court to take pictures with staring at 11a. I believe he’s there on the weekends.

Took el Kiddo (who is now 9) back to Comacst for the Christmas 2013 show — and it was very nice this year. Some parts were the same as in prior year’s and at least one segment seemed new.
The show is once per hour (sit on the floor unless you are lucky enough to snag a bench) and lasts about 18 minutes.
Free and fun for kids and families.

Love the video wall. It’s cool. It’s free. And it’s HD. Comcastic!
I just wish they would come up with new, more inventive programming now and then. As an example, if I see that young Asian woman prancing around one more time with that fake smile on her face I I may have to switch to FIOS.

OK, so Comcast has redeemed themselves a bit in my eyes. Like anyone else living in Philadelphia, I have has my moments when I HATE Comcast. That aside, I just took my 16 month old daughter to the 2012 Holiday Show.. .
It takes place in the Comcast Center’s main lobby, on the high definition screens. It’s free. It takes place at the top of every hour during the day and takes about 15 minutes beginning to end. I went on a Sunday at noon and its wasn’t terribly crowded.
I thought it was pretty amazing. Singing snowmen, a children’s choir, the Philly skyline, the snowy view from a sleigh ride and even Santa in his sleigh make an appearance. I enjoyed it and I am pretty sure my daughter did too. The resolution is amazing. A «real» Santa even made an appearance at the end.
I think this will become a new holiday tradition.

It’s a big free high def video wall. And you still think they (comcast) are evil.
Bring your kids, bring your parents then stop in downstairs and get something to eat.

This is just plain cool — and amazing.
The technology is spectacular. This is so clear and HD that I briefly thought some people who appeared to emerge from a door in the video wall were real. And the content is also terrific. Wonderful panoramas of lush scenes, neat visual tricks, dancing; the artistry is great.
This is an absolute must-​see — and it’s free.

What the shit is this?
Lauren K’s previous review sums up my experience pretty well «This is a thing?»
Good thing I was in the area and bored because if I actually put more effort into going to see this thing I would probably get annoyed.

Whoa.

Some people go to Vegas to watch the Bellagio fountains, I go to Philadelphia to stare at the HD Video Wall in the Comcast Building.
You can see the Video Wall from blocks away. The ever changing screen really pulls you in. What is it? There are people sculptures in mid air. The guy in the suit? He looks like Barack. I’d recommend visiting the Comcast Building/​Video Wall at night when there is no glare from the daytime brightness. Plus there are less people going in and out. There is no office hour hustle and bustle. There is just peace and endless entertainment.
Each snippet of video is a feast for the eyes from montages of cities and travels through space to the making of a grand piano and aerial dancing. I watched the show for about half an hour before I had to go. If given the time, I would sit in the Winter Garden and just stare at the Video Wall in a trance. I once watched six Bellagio fountain shows in a row. I could totally get into the Video Wall. It’s free entertainment and there are tables and seats provided which make viewing even more comfortable and enticing.
The Comcast Building is the tallest building in Philadelphia and has definitely become a landmark. The Video Wall is unique and offers 3D like imagery. What is presented on the wall is five times greater than HD. If you are impressed with watching the sweat fly off of athlete’s faces on tv, then you will be blown away by the Video Wall. Plus it’s an illusion. You may think you’re staring at the wall but it’s really an LED screen (and the largest in the world). It’s like magic and its beautiful.