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There's so much festive fun to be had this holiday season at SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration! Learn more about the event, seasonal offerings, and how to save on your visit to SeaWorld Orlando.
What is SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is an annual event that brings together all the best elements of Christmas. An excellent place for families to enjoy the winter festivities, SeaWorld Orlando provides a number of Christmas-themed activities and holiday entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Every year, guests are invited to meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa himself, or witness the Sesame Street Christmas Parade. Even if meeting characters isn’t your thing, the entire park is adorned with festive decorations and motifs, from ornaments and garlands, to more than three million glittering lights.
When is SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
This holiday season, SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration takes place from November 10 through January 2.
How much are tickets to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is included in your admission. Unwrap the magic of the holidays with discounted entry to SeaWorld Orlando through Orlando Informer! Check out the savings here!
What is there to do at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Food
Claus Cookie Co.
Food Options
Carrol’s Wreath Soft Pretzel
Soft & Buttery Holiday Wreath Pretzel
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookies
M&Ms, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Chip
Beverages
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Topped with Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce
Frozen Egg Nog Delight
Topped with whipped cream and caramel
Premium Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint or Toasted Marshmallow and Whipped Cream
Make Any Drink Jolly
Add Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua
‘Tis the Season Beignets
Food Options
Oreo Beignets
Caramel, Oreo Crumble, White Chocolate
Bananas Fosters Beignets
Strawberries and Cream
Strawberries, Bavarian Cream, Powdered Sugar
Beverages
Southern Tier Brulé
Windermere Brewing Cranberry Graham Cracker Sour Ale
Gingerbread Martini
Gingerbread with a Cinnamon Rim
Christmas Cheers
Hendrix Gin, Cranberry, Orange, Lime, Garnish with Orange Wheel
Coca-Cola Mocha Cola
Monin Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate, Coke
Coca-Cola North Pole Fizz
Monin Natural Zero Vanilla, Diet Coke, Whipped Cream
Coca-Cola Smores Float
Vanilla Ice Cream, Monin Toasted Marshmallow Syrup, Coke
Gingerbread Float
Vanilla Ice Cream, Monin Gingerbread Syrup, Sprite
Christmas Comforts
Food Options
Bison Burger
Bison Burger, Swiss Cheese, Bacon Onion Jam, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle
Golden Holiday Truffled Fries
Parmesan Cheese, Truffle Oil, Special Seasoning, Cilantro
Santa’s Mini Apple Pie
Apple Pie Bouche with Carmel Glaze
Beverages
Not Santa’s Milk and Cookies
Rumchata, Vanilla Vodka, Cinnamon- Garnish with Ginger Snap Crumbs
Walking Tree Babycakes Oatmeal Stout
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip
Beverages
Premium Specialty Hot Cocoa
Make Any Drink Jolly
Add Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream or Kahlua
Festin Feliz
Food Options
Arroz con Lechon
Rice with Pigeon Peas, Roasted Pork, and Sweet Plantain
Beef and Cheese Empanada
with Cilantro Crema
Pork Tamales
Cotija Cheese, Cilantro Crema and Chicharrónes
Arroz Con Dulce
Rice Pudding with Raisins, Dusted with Cinnamon and Nutmeg
Beverages
Eppa Red Sangria
Red Sangria with Notes of Orange and Vanilla
Tequila Moonrise
Milagro Tequila, Apple Cider, Grenadine
Waffle Wonderland
Food Options
Joyful Chicken & Waffle
House-made Waffle, Deep Fried Chicken with Mike’s Hot Honey, and Scallions
Festive French Onion Soup
Seasoned Crouton with Provolone
Red Velvet Bundt Cake
Mini Red Velvet Bundt Cake Glazed with Signature Cream Cheese Frosting
Beverages
Mistletoe Margarita
Tequila, Triple Sec, Cranberry, Lime Sour, Garnish with Lime Wedge
Apple Ginger Mule
Apple Cider, Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Garnish with Lime Wedge
Waterway Bar
Food Options
Snowman Holiday Soft Pretzel
Buttery Soft Salted Pretzel
Beverages
Coquito
Vanilla, Coconut Milk, Coconut Cream, Rum & Spices
Frozen Jack & Coke
Jack Daniel’s and Coca-Cola
Frozen Piña Colada
Coconut, Pineapple, Cherry
Frozen Margarita
Tequila and Lime
Craft Serve French 75
Gin, Raspberry, Lemonade, and Prosecco
Craft Serve Spicy Margarita
Triple Sec, Lime, and Tequila
Craft Serve Strawberry Mule
Strawberry, Rum, and Ginger Beer
Craft Serve Bourbon Street Daisy
Bourbon, Triple Sec, with Notes of Lime
Donut Open Till Christmas
Food Options
Santa’s Sweet & Savory Apple Cider Cronut Chicken Sandwich
Apple Cider Cronut Chicken Sandwich with Nashville Hot and pickles
Shaka Festive Donut
Cinnamon & Nutmeg Sugar, Apple Cider Butter Cream, Salted
Beverages
Gluwein
Warm Wine with Natural Flavors Infused with Cinnamon and Star Anise
Bourbon Cranberry Old Fashion
Garnished with Orange Peel, Cherry
Holiday Peppermint Eggnog
Egg Nog, White Chocolate liqueur, Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, garnish with peppermint stick
Holiday Moonshine Tasting featuring Ole Smokey
Beverages
Butter Pecan
Shine Nog
Banana Pudding
White Chocolate & Strawberry Cream
Treat Yo Elf
Food Options
Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread Spice Cake Filled with Vanilla Bean mousse and dusted with powdered sugar
Kris Kringle’s Biscuit Pot Pie
Biscuit Covered in Chicken Pot Pie
Yuletide Pasta
Baked Ziti with Ricotta Cheese and Marinara
Beverages
Hidden Seas Red Blend
Notes of Cherry, Plum, Mulberry and Spices
Maple Bourbon Sour
Lemon Twist, Rosemary Sprig Garnish
North Pole Cosmo
Vodka, Blueberry, Triple Sec
Tottin Around the Christmas Tree
Food Options
Roasted Turkey
Roasted Turkey Breast, Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Brown Gravy
Jingle Totchos
Tater Tots loaded with Chili, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Green Onions
Cherry Bourbon Glazed Ham
Cherry Bourbon Ham, Sweet Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Brown Gravy
Beverages
Iced Honey Pumpkin Cider
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Garnish
Merry and Bright Rita
Milagros Tequila, Granny Smith Apple, Brown Sugar, Lime
Seasons Eatings
Food Options
All Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
Texas Toast, Smoked Cheddar, Dipping Soup
Harvest Mac & Cheese
Pasta in a Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce, topped with Bacon and Crispy Onions, Micro Greens
Cranberry Glazed Meatballs
Sweet and Savory Cranberry Glazed Meatballs garnished with Chives
Beverages
Maple Bourbon Sour
Frost Bite
Tequila, Blue Curacao, Cream de Cacao, Cream, garnish with Whipped Cream
Don’t forget to purchase discounted SeaWorld Orlando tickets in advance to try this assortment of holiday treats!
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Shows & Entertainment
Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen
Step into Mrs. Claus’ kitchen as she navigates today’s world while attempting to share her Christmas cookie recipes online.
O Wondrous Night
This beloved, fan-favorite show is back, and it’s bigger and better than ever, boasting a stunning lineup of over 30 carols, life-size puppets, and live animals.
Holiday Photos with Sesame Street Friends
At Photos with Elmo & Friends, meet your favorite Sesame Street pals in their festive holiday attire!
Elmo’s Christmas Wish Show
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.
Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale
As the night falls, the sky lights up with a stunning fireworks presentation choreographed to beloved holiday tunes. Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale occurs at park close on select Christmas Celebration nights.
Sesame Street Christmas Parade
This spectacle features beautiful floats and incredible performances from all your favorite Sesame Street friends. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and a host of other familiar faces will enchant with their renditions of timeless holiday songs.
Snow Flurries at the Waterfront
Ever thought you would see snow in Central Florida? At SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, you can stroll through snow flurries while meeting marching toy soldiers, a ballerina, and Santa’s helpers.
Sea of Trees
During the seasonal festivities, SeaWorld’s lagoon is lit nightly by a dancing forest of lights that dazzle along to a holiday soundtrack.
Public Ice Skating
Want to throw on some skates and coast on the ice? No problem! Head to Bayside Stadium and enjoy this one-of-a-kind winter wonderland.
Winter Wonderland on Ice
Take a moment to forget you are in Florida and witness the impressive maneuvers of ice skaters. This demonstration combines skating, dance, song, and lights to create a unique show.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
In Rudolph’s ChristmasTown, guests are fully immersed in the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Here, you can walk through life-size storybook scenes of the classic favorite and meet Rudolph himself – but look out for the Bumble!
Santa Claus
Head to Wild Arctic to meet the jolly man himself! Children of all ages will delight in delivering their Christmas wishes to him directly.
An Elf’s Story
You’re in for a treat as one of Santa’s elves weaves captivating Christmas stories with the help of some holiday magic. Watch as even your little ones become part of the festive adventure!
Big Bird’s Christmas Storytime
Big Bird can’t wait to share some of his all-time favorite holiday tales with you! Gather around his nest during select times throughout the day for a storytime filled with the magic of the season.
Experience the enchantment of the holidays at SeaWorld Orlando with discounted entry through Orlando Informer, which will have you singing carols all day long!
Holiday Trains
Admire the enchanting miniature Christmas train set, sparkling with twinkling lights, charming villages, and festive cheer. This delightful display brings a winter wonderland to life, right in the heart of the Shoppes at the Waterfront.
More Celebrations
Hanukkah Celebration – Dec. 25 – Jan. 2
Celebrate the festival of lights at SeaWorld Orlando by going to Sesame Street Land. Here, you can witness a traditional menorah lighting throughout Hanukkah.
Kwanzaa Festivities – Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Guests can celebrate African heritage in Sesame Street Land by viewing the nightly lighting of the kinara.
New Year’s Eve – Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year on December 31 with various festivities and fireworks to end the day at midnight.
Three Kings Celebration – Jan. 4 – 6
Guests are welcome to enjoy festive cuisine and extended holiday entertainment offerings on select nights to celebrate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
All this and more await you at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Take a visit to SeaWorld Orlando to see for yourself! ‘Tis the season!