Discovery Cube’s Winter Wonderfest and Science of Gingerbread

Two children take a close look at a gingerbread house made in the design of Egypt’s great pyramids, which is part of Discovery Cube’s Winter Wonderfest in Santa Ana. Wonderfest opens Dec. 17; also on display is the 12th annual Science of Gingerbread show.

“A Tangled Christmas,” depicting a magical tower, is the grand prize winner of Discovery Cube’s 12th annual Science of Gingerbread competition in Santa Ana.

An elaborate gingerbread cabin is part of Discovery Cube’s 12th annual Science of Gingerbread show.

A Discovery Center worker tests one of the snow slides for safety in preparation for Discovery Cube’s Winter Wonderfest, which begins Dec. 17.

A Christmas scene that includes a snowman made of marshmallows is part of Discovery Cube’s 12th annual Science of Gingerbread display.

A pinewood derby-style car made of cookies and candy is part of the 12th annual Science of Gingerbread exhibit at Winter Wonderfest at Discovery Cube OC in Santa Ana.

Rosie Lee, director of operations, tests one of the snow slides for safety in preparation for Discovery Cube’s Winter Wonderfest.

One of two snow slides is ready for action at the Discovery Cube’s Winter Wonderfest, which starts Dec. 17.