Overview
There's much festive fun to be had this holiday season at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Christmas Town! Learn more about the event, seasonal offerings, and how to save on your visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
What is Busch Gardens Christmas Town?
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be transformed into a winter wonderland during the holiday season for guests to make memories with a backdrop full of ornaments and twinkling lights. Holiday-inspired cuisine and entertainment are added to the list of offerings, in addition to the animal encounters and thrills offered year-round. The best part of this event is that it is included with park admission!
When is Christmas Town open at Busch Gardens?
Busch Gardens Christmas Town is open from November 15, 2024 through January 5, 2025.
How much are tickets to Busch Gardens Christmas Town?
Busch Gardens Christmas Town is included in your admission. Discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are available through Orlando Informer.
What is there to do at Busch Gardens Christmas Town?
Busch Gardens Christmas Town Food
Fill your heart and stomach with holiday cheer with a variety of sweets and treats to enjoy during your time at Busch Gardens Christmas Town. Food stands will open daily at 4:00 p.m.
Jingle & Mingle
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Baileys’ Floaters
Chocolate, espresso cream, vanilla cinnamon, salted caramel
Mistletoe Smash – Craft Cocktails
Gin, blood orange, pomegranate, mojito mix
Snow Bird – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, cranberry juice, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Coca-Cola Joy Café
Mocha Merry Coke
(Non-alcoholic) Monin cold brew coffee concentrate, Coca-Cola
North Pole Fizz
(Non-alcoholic) Monin natural zero vanilla, Coke Zero, whipped cream
Fireplace S’mores Float
(Non-alcoholic) Vanilla ice cream, Monin Toasted marshmallow syrup, Coca-Cola
Gingerbread Float
(Non-alcoholic) Vanilla ice cream, Monin Gingerbread syrup, Sprite
The Reindeer Rendezvous
Christmas Scallops
Seared scallops, mint-pea puree, and roasted beets
Spiced Red Wine Pear Salad
Poached red wine pears, arugula lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, dried cranberries, hazelnut vinaigrette
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake, cinnamon-dusted whipped cream
Cookies & Carols
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Baileys’ Floaters
Chocolate, espresso cream, vanilla cinnamon, salted caramel
Mistletoe Smash – Craft Cocktails
Gin, blood orange, pomegranate, mojito mix
Snow Bird – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, cranberry juice, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Santas’s Shindig
Braised Short Rib, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Slow braised beef shortribs, red wine sauce, smoked gouda mac and cheese
Pumpkin Squash Soup
Pumpkin puree, half and half, garlic, onions, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, toasted pumpkin seeds, sour cream drizzle
Apple Spice Cake
Spiced apple filling, sponge cake, cinnamon cream cheese frosting
Frosty Festivities
Vegetable Lasagna Roll
Assorted vegetables and cheeses rolled with pasta sheets, pesto sauce
Mushroom Ravioli, Truffle Cream Sauce
Stuffed pasta with mushrooms, alfredo cream sauce infused with truffle
Chocolate – Peppermint Flan
Rich, decadent chocolate custard with an essence of peppermint
Yuletide Jubilee
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp, rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, plum sauce, chili-garlic sauce, eggs, peas, carrots
Tuna Poke Bowl
Tuna, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, siracha, sticky jasmine rice, seaweed salad, toasted sesame seeds
Coconut – Pineapple Cake
Yellow cake, crushed pineapples, coconut shavings topping
The Holly Jolly Fest
Holiday Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing
Roasted turkey, country-style cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy
Open Face Turkey Sausage Sandwich
Texas toast, turkey sausage, pureed candied yams, cranberry relish
Silent Night
Roasted Lamb Rack, Fall Root Vegetables
Roasted lamb rack, carrots, parsnips, red bell peppers, turnips and kale, mint demi glaze
Winter Salad
Roasted apple, baby spinach, toasted pecans, bourbon-soaked raisins, balsamic vinaigrette
Warm Bread Pudding
Brioche bread, rum & egg custard, Rum soaked raisins
Polar Pavilion
Holiday Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookie, chocolate chip cookie, sugar cookie, gingerbread man cookie, peppermint brownie, cinnamon swirl
Mistletoe Smash – Craft Cocktails
Gin, blood orange, pomegranate, mojito mix
Snow Bird – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, cranberry juice, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Apple Pie Cider
Yuengling
Bud Light
Modelo Especial
High Noon
Assorted flavors
Snow Globe Spectacular
Holiday Sundae Bowl
Choice of toppings: crushed peppermint, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, cherries, holiday sprinkles, whipped cream in a waffle bowl
Christmas Cheer
Bourbon & Fall Spice Pork Shank
Pork shank braised in bourbon, apple cider, cinnamon, clove, bay leaf, black peppercorns, brussels sprouts, crispy bacon bits
Roasted Beet Salad
Roasted red beets, mixed field greens, goat cheese, champagne vinaigrette
Peppermint Cheesecake
Creamy cheesecake mix, crushed peppermint candy, whipped cream
Springs Taproom
Tuna Poke Bowl
Tuna, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, siracha, sticky jasmine rice, seaweed salad, toasted sesame seeds
Fall Spiced Red Sangria
House-made with a special blend of fall spices, red wine, and fruit
Honey Bourbon – Apple Cider Cocktail
Bourbon, honey, fresh apple cider
Yuengling Black & Tan
Gingerbread Dreams
Cookie & Gingerbread Cookie Decorating/Holiday Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookie, chocolate chip cookie, sugar cookie, gingerbread man cookie, peppermint brownie, cinnamon swirl
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup, whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Warm Apple Cider
Farm fresh apple cider, potpourri of fall spices
Sparkling Apple Cider
TOMA
Ham Croquetas
Small, lightly breaded, and fried béchamel fritters include delicious Spanish cured ham, crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside
Chicken Croquetas
Chicken croquettes are a classic Cuban appetizer, shredded chicken filling is coated in breadcrumbs and then fried in vegetable oil until perfectly golden
Empanadas
Chicken & salsa verde, beef, ham & cheese, cheese & onion
Nutella Empanada
Peppermint Carajilla
Licor, peppermint schnapps, espresso martini mix
Guava Rum Punch
Red passionfruit, grenadine, guava syrup, rum, vodka, mule mix
Modelo especial
Yuengling
Elves & Evergreen
Pork Carnitas, Mofongo
Mojo pulled pork, sweet plantain style of mofongo, pork skin crackling, lime & chili dust
Puerto Rican Rice
Rice, saffron, tomatoes, onions, olives, pimento peppers, sofrito sauce
Pastelitos
Guava, cream cheese, puff pastry
Wild Rover Beer Pilsner
Wild Rover Beer American Stout
Wild Rover Beer Hazy IPA
Wild Rover Beer Dunkelweizen
Sugar Plum
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Baileys’ Floaters
Chocolate, espresso cream, vanilla cinnamon, salted caramel
Spiced Sangria – Craft Cocktails
Spiced rum, red wine, mule mix
Campfire Mule – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, maple spice syrup, mule mix
Cranberry Apple Mule – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, granny smith apple syrup, cranberry juice, mule mix
Naughty or Nice – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, triple sec, pomegranate, pink lemonade mix
Smokehouse Express
Smoked Chicken Platter
Smoked chicken, red bliss mashed potatoes, green beans, mushroom gravy
Holiday Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookie, chocolate chip cookie, sugar cookie, gingerbread man cookie, peppermint brownie, cinnamon swirl
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Crème Elixir – Craft Cocktail
Dark rum, caramel, vanilla vodka, mule mix
Amaretto Sour – Craft Cocktail
Amaretto, triple sec, margarita mix
Apple Cider Mimosa – Craft Cocktail
Sparkling apple cider, tequila, apple pucker, paloma mix
Seasonal Margarita – Craft Cocktail
High Noon
Assorted flavors
Winter Wonderland
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Baileys’ Floaters
Chocolate, espresso cream, vanilla cinnamon, salted caramel
Mistletoe Smash – Craft Cocktails
Gin, blood orange, pomegranate, mojito mix
Snow Bird – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, cranberry juice, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Coca-Cola Mug
Holiday Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookie, chocolate chip cookie, sugar cookie, gingerbread man cookie, peppermint brownie, cinnamon swirl
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Giraffe Bar
Holiday Turkey, Cornbread Stuffing
Roasted turkey breast, country-style cornbread stuffing, turkey gravy
Braised Short ribs, Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese
Slow braised beef short ribs, red wine sauce, smoked gouda mac and cheese
Cranberry Apple Mule – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, granny smith apple syrup, cranberry juice, mule mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Yuengling Black & Tan
Sleigh Bells Soiree
Holiday Cookies
Snickerdoodle cookie, chocolate chip cookie, sugar cookie, gingerbread man cookie, peppermint brownie, cinnamon swirl
Souvenir Mug w/ Hot Cocoa / Refill
Served in a holiday souvenir cup with whipped cream
Hot Cocoa
Cocoa mix, milk
Baileys’ Floaters
Chocolate, espresso cream, vanilla cinnamon, salted caramel
Apple Cider Mimosa – Craft Cocktail
Sparkling apple cider, tequila, apple pucker, paloma mix
Mistletoe Smash – Craft Cocktails
Gin, blood orange, pomegranate, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
Mistletoe Margarita – Craft Cocktails
Tequila, cranberry juice, triple sec, margarita mix
Amaretto Sour – Craft Cocktail
Amaretto, triple sec, margarita mix
Crème Elixir – Craft Cocktail
Dark rum, caramel, vanilla vodka, mule mix
High Noon
Assorted flavors
Zagora Mobile/Patio Bar
Spicy Turkey Burger
Turkey burger patty, potato burger bun, sweet potato fries, cranberry sauce
Snow Bird – Craft Cocktails
Vodka, cranberry juice, mojito mix
Ginger Cranberry Sour – Craft Cocktails
Bourbon, cranberry juice, triple sec, ginger syrup, margarita mix
High Noon
Assorted flavors
Busch Gardens Christmas Town Entertainment
Christmas on Ice
The holidays come to life on the ice at the Moroccan Palace in Busch Garden’s Tampa Bay’s longest-running holiday show. Be dazzled with this spectacular, full of classic Christmas songs, lovely seasonal costumes, and impressive skating from world-class performers.
Elmo’s Christmas Wish
In this delightful show, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe help Elmo find his Christmas wish! The monsters will encourage plenty of singing and dancing, as usual.
Three Kings Journey
On select nights in the Dragonfire Grill, the journey of the Three Kings is portrayed with guests in the form of song.
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Fill yourself with merry and cheer as Mrs. Claus shares traditional holiday stories with guests.
Busch Gardens Holiday Magic
Experience the wonder of the season with Busch Gardens Holiday Magic at the Stanleyville Theater! Renowned magician Michael Turco brings dazzling energy and jaw-dropping illusions to the stage in a festive show perfect for the whole family. Don’t miss this magical holiday experience on select dates in December!
Holiday in the Sky Fireworks
While you have your eyes on the sky, looking for Santa Claus and his sleigh, watch as fireworks burst into seasonal colors in the airspace above as familiar festive music sets the tone. Fireworks occur every Saturday night and select nights throughout the event.
Holly Jolly Express
The Serengeti Railway will be filled with the spirit of the season by transforming into the Holly Jolly Express. Hop onboard this train to catch some sights of animals like giraffes, rhinos, and zebras while listening to holiday music.
Experience holiday cheer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and save big with discounted admission from Orlando Informer!