wonderland

Back in the 1990s, the California-as-disaster-epic narrative was tinged with some gloating — a comeuppance for a star-making destination that for decades was America’s post-war wonderland.

Experimental art collective Meow Wolf aims to turn Los Angeles’ most ritualistic experience — that is, the act of going to the movies — into an interactive, art-driven wonderland.

Carey then sings her legendary, "It's time" as Gomez turns into a snowman and her set is a winter wonderland, with "All I Want For Christmas Is You" blaring.

She said that some of the highlights of the programme this year include a witchy wonderland on the City Walls, projections on the Austins and Bishop Street Court House buildings, and Rodafonio - a travelling street theatre act created by renowned American designer and musician Cesar Alvarez.

The actor dressed as Alice in Wonderland whilst her musician partner paid homage to the Mad Hatter.