Aquatica, SeaWorld Orlando’s water park, is introducing an after-hours holiday event called Illuminate, a walk-through lantern festival.
The after-dark activity will be held on 42 select nights — primarily weekends — between Nov. 8 and Jan. 31.
“From glowing mermaids and candy-colored forests to a lantern safari brought to life on our Serengeti Express train, this festival will light up the night in a way
that is both completely new and uniquely Aquatica,” Bradley Gilmour, Aquatica’s park president, said in a news release.
The event will features five glowing environments, including AquaLuma (the legend of five animal guardians), Candy Cascade Falls (sparkling lollipops, peppermint paths), Enchanted Lagoon (mermaid, possible sea unicorn sighting), Myst Wood Waters (dragonflies, chameleons, Great Tree of Light) and Rivers of Discovery (lantern-lit safair with lions, flamingos, more).
Illuminate will also include a s’more station, craft zone, a mini Serengeti Express train and Kiwi Santa meet and greet inspired by New Zealand traditions.
The event’s operating hours will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The park’s slides, pools and waterways will not be open during Illuminate.
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Ticket prices range from $29.99 to $31.99, depending on date.
For purchases and more information, go to aquatica.com/orlando.
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