ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando will be shining bright this holiday season, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before.
Recognized by USA Today’s 10Best as one of the top holiday theme park events in the nation, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration runs select dates from Nov. 7 through Jan. 5. Families can enjoy shows, festive fireworks, characters, and holiday traditions—all included with park admission.
Sea of trees (SeaWorld Orlando)
Guests can stroll through the glistening Sea of Trees, where sparkling trees dance to holiday classics across the lagoon, including a towering 70-foot centerpiece that lights up the night sky.
New Santa experience (United Parks & Entertainment)
This year brings new and reimagined holiday experiences. Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen has been refreshed to blend North Pole traditions with modern flair, featuring baking tips, sweet surprises, and share-worthy moments. A new Santa experience offers refreshed photo opportunities.
Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas also returns to the stage with its signature heart and humor.
Sesame Street Land holiday celebration. (SeaWorld Orlando)
Fan-favorite holiday entertainment also returns, including the Sesame Street Christmas Parade led by Elmo and friends, the uplifting “O Wondrous Night” featuring over 30 carols and live animals, Elmo’s Christmas Wish Show, and the stunning Winter Wonderland on Ice. Each night concludes with Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale, a display of lights and pyrotechnics set to holiday music.
Families can meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in Rudolph’s Christmastown, take festive photos with Sesame Street friends in holiday attire. For a unique Floridian twist, visitors can ice skate at Bayside Stadium alongside the lagoon (additional fee applies).
The celebration also honors seasonal traditions with a Hanukkah celebration from Dec. 14-21 featuring menorah lighting and stories by Big Bird, Kwanzaa festivities from Dec. 26-Jan. 1 with nightly kinara lighting, a New Year’s Eve event with fireworks and entertainment, and a Three Kings Celebration from Jan. 2-6 with festive cuisine and performances.
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Guests can indulge in seasonal treats like joyful chicken & waffles, fresh-baked deep-dish cookies, frozen s’mores hot chocolate, gingerbread martinis, and coquito.
Special Christmas Celebration Vacation Packages are available, including unlimited park visits, reserved show seating, accommodations with one free night, and a $25 merchandise credit. Packages start at $49 per person, per night, based on a family of four, with limited availability.
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