The SeaWorld Christmas Celebration has begun! It runs now through Dec 31st
The SeaWorld Christmas Celebration transforms into a winter wonderland sparkling with holiday cheer, excitement, and over 3 million beautiful lights.
Experience award-winning entertainment like the show-stopping ice-skating extravaganza Winter Wonderland on Ice. Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer or head to Wild Arctic® and visit with Santa himself. You can even skate on the ice rink at Bayside stadium during the day! For more information on everything that the Christmas Celebration offers check out the website here.
We also have a breakdown of everything on offer at the event here.
This year we sent out Super Enthused to take in all the offerings and you can see her vlog and pictures of the day below!
Christmas Celebration opening day
Jackie provides a brilliant run down of the Christmas Celebration and documents the day in her video below. Check out her photos after the video and a run down of what the event offers!
You still must have a SeaWorld reservation to get into the park so remember that if you want to head down for the day.
The Christmas Celebration only runs on select days so make sure you check the website to make sure it is on before you go!
Sampler and Food Offerings
The sampler lanyard also returns this year that allows you to try some of the food offerings at the event this year. Check out some of the options below!
With more than 40 tasty treats & seasonal brews to choose from, sampling packages are a great value. The Tasting and Brew Sampler allows guests to try any combination of Food & Brew Samples. A 10 item Sampler is 50$ and 5 item is 35$. These are the same sized portions and include alcohol.
You can also pick up a hot chocolate mug for $5.99 and then get 99c refills throughout the event!
For some opinions of the food check out Jackie’s video starting here.
Shows
The brand new show It’s a Wonderful Night: A New Story To Tell features 30 Christmas carols in the Nautilus Theater. All the performers will be wearing masks for safety. There are no animals in the show this year though.
Happy Holidays from Sesame Street celebrates Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa throughout the day with songs and dance!
You of course can meet Santa, Rudolph and Bumble for a socially distanced photo! You can even take your mask off for a few photos due to plexi glass and distancing.
WinterWonderland on Ice returns with the same show and multiple showtimes throughout the evening. Here the performers will also be wearing masks throughout the performance.
Ice Skating at Bayside Stadium
This year you can skate on the rink at Bayside Stadium. A 30 minute slot is $15 each and first come first served! Guests must be 3 years old and above. It open daily through December 31st from 30 mins after park open until 3.30pm. The same ice rink is used for the show Winter Wonderland on Ice!
Jackie tried out the Ice skating and you can see her attempts in her video!
Christmas Market
On select dates, The Christmas Market, nestled along Bayside Pathway, features festive entertainment and delicious culinary delights. At this bustling market, you and your family will discover one-of-a-kind gifts and snack on scrumptious holiday treats. You’ll also encounter playful elves and a charming model train village. Relax near the warm glow of the fire pit with a holiday craft brew and experience a wonderful view of the vibrant Sea of Trees, or sing along to musicians who bring the sounds of the season to life on the gazebo stage.
Safety at SeaWorld
SeaWorld is committed to the health and safety of our guests, employees, and the animals in our care. We have worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants and attraction industry leaders to enhance our already strict health, safety and cleanliness standards. These protocols and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry standards and methodologies, public health and governmental directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the transmissibility of COVID-19.
Final Thoughts
The SeaWorld Christmas Celebration offers a lot and plenty value for money being included in the park ticket. You may have to plan your day accordingly if you would like to see and do everything on offer.
The park is lit up beautifully with millions of lights scattered around the park and multiple entertainment offerings. There are a variety of food choices and as well as traditional beverages like hot chocolate!
Thanks to Jackie for heading down and exploring the event for us!
