While we await the details on SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration for 2023, please enjoy 2022’s information.
Overview
There's 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 11 through January 3.
How much are tickets to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is included in your admission. Discounted tickets to SeaWorld Orlando are available through Orlando Informer.
What is there to do at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration?
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Food
You can read our thoughts on this year’s SeaWorld Christmas Celebration food lineup in our review here!
Claus Cookie Co.
(Near the Dolphin Nursery, Stop #1 on map)
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, s’mores, or chocolate chip
Beverages
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
Frozen Egg Nog Delight
Topped with whipped cream and caramel
Specialty Flavored Hot Cocoa
Served in a souvenir cup with whipped cream and your choice of peppermint, gingerbread, or toasted marshmallow
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Tis the Season Beignets
(Near the Seaport Theater, Stop #2 on map)
Food Options
Smore’d-Up Beignets
Topped with graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and Hershey’s chocolate sauce
Turtle Trek Beignets
Topped with caramel, chocolate chips, pecans, and whipped cream
Shrimp Po’Boy
Crispy beer-battered shrimp, crunchy cabbage, sliced tomato, creamy remoulade sauce
Beverages
Draft Beers:
Turbodog
Purple Haze
Hurricane
Sailor Jerry rum, passion fruit, lime, and orange
Treat Yo Elf
(Near the Sea Lion & Otter Stadium, Stop #3 on map)
Food Options
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Served with whipped cream
Christmas Bread Pudding
Brioche, white chocolate, raspberry sauce, and whipped cream
Merry Christmas Soft Pretzel
Buttery pretzel shaped like a Christmas tree
Bison Burger
Served with cheddar cheese and bacon onion jam
Rosey Cheek
Raspberry-filled cheesecake with white chocolate, topped with whipped cream
Beverages
Five Golden Rings
Tito’s vodka, elderflower, golden turmeric, and lemonade
Featured Beverage: Christmas Elixir
Tito’s vodka, pineapple, Granny Smith apple, club soda, and pomegranate
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
(Near the Sea Lion & Otter Stadium, Stop #4 on map)
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, s’mores, or chocolate chip
Beverages
Specialty Flavored Hot Cocoa
Served in a souvenir cup with whipped cream and your choice of peppermint, gingerbread, or toasted marshmallow
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Sugarplum Delights
(Near the Shark Encounter & Feeding, Stop #5 on map)
Food Options
SeaWorld Deep Dish Celebration Sugar Cookie
Top-Hat Soft Buttery Snowman-shaped Pretzel
Beverages
Mistletoe Margarita
Tequila, triple sec, cranberry, lime, and sour mix
Jingle Juice
Tito’s vodka, pomegranate juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale
Caramel Mule
Bacardi dark rum, caramel, lime juice, and ginger beer
Winter Womderland Hot Toddy
Jack Daniel’s honey whiskey, Jack Daniel’s winter cider, and chai tea
‘Tis the Season
Hot apple pie, Tuaca liqueur, and apple cider
Festin Feliz
(Near the Nautilus Theater, Stop #6 on map)
Food Options
Pernil
Mojo roast pork, rice with pigeon peas, garnished with marinated onions
Beef on Weck
Prime rib, au jus, horseradish, and black peppercorn crema
Arroz con Dulce
Rice pudding with cinnamon dust and spice infusion
Beverages
Chai Swizzle
Chai tea, Baileys Irish Cream, and cinnamon
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
(Near the Nautilus Theater, Stop #7 on map)
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, s’mores, or chocolate chip
Beverages
Specialty Flavored Hot Cocoa
Served in a souvenir cup with whipped cream and your choice of peppermint, gingerbread, or toasted marshmallow
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Waffle Wonderland
(Near Infinity Falls, Stop #8 on map)
Food Options
Monte Cristo Waffle
Ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, and cranberry glaze
Chicken & Waffle Handheld
Apple butter and maple syrup
Jolly Strips
Bacon dipped in white chocolate and spice
Beverages
Sleigh Ride Mocktail
Hibiscus, lemonade, and grenadine
Waterway Bar
(Near Infinity Falls, Stop #9 on map)
Food Options
Holiday Pretzel Christmas Tree
Soft buttery pretzel
Beverages
Frozen Coquito
Frozen Rum & Coke
Frozen Piña Colada
Frozen Wine
Donut Open till Christmas featuring Shaka Donuts
(Near Seasame Street Land, Stop #10 on map)
Food Options
Santa’s Sweet & Savory Treat: Doughnut Chicken Sandwich
Honey sriracha and pickles
Winter Snowballs
Stuffed doughnuts topped with whipped cream and sprinkles
Happy Holiday Doughnut
Vanilla glaze frosting, with hot cocoa buttercream
Beverages
Holiday Peppermint Eggnog
Eggnog, white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, and peppermint schnapps
Reindeer Punch Mocktail
Red passion fruit, lemonade, and pineapple
Holiday Cheers
(Near Wild Arctic Encounter, Stop #11 on map)
Beverages
Christmas Beer Sangria
Tito’s Vodka, Christmas ale, apple cider, apple cider maple syrup, and cinnamon
Hershey’s Porter with Peanut Butter Whiskey
Crooked Can Axum Coffee Stout
Cranberry Krinkle
Christmas Comforts
(Near Wild Arctic Encounter, Stop #12 on map)
Food Options
The Main Event
Fried turkey breast, andouille sausage stuffing, cranberries, and brown gravy
Corn Husk Enconchada Tamale
Carnitas and ancho mole poblano sauce
Santa’s Red Velvet Cake
Red vanilla cake with cream cheese frosting
Beverages
Holiday Whisky Sour
Holiday whiskey sour, Jack Daniel’s winter cider, cranberry, and sour mix
Season’s Eatings
(Near Wild Arctic Encounter, Stop #13 on map)
Food Options
All Grown up Birria Grilled Cheese
Texas toast, sharp cheddar, smoked cheddar, and tomato dipping soup
Harvest Mac & Cheese
Pasta in a creamy beer cheese sauce topped with bacon, crispy onions, and micro greens
Impossible Chili
Sour cream, cheddar cheese, crispy jalapeños, and micro greens
Beverages
Frostbite
Tequila, Blue Curacao, Crème de Cacao, and frozen cream
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
(Near Bayside Stadium, Stop #14 on map)
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, s’mores, or chocolate chip
Beverages
Specialty Flavored Hot Cocoa
Served in a souvenir cup with whipped cream and your choice of peppermint, gingerbread, or toasted marshmallow
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Don’t forget to purchase discounted SeaWorld Orlando tickets in advance to try a variety of delicious, holiday treats!
SeaWorld Christmas Celebration Shows & Entertainment
Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale
This nighttime show includes a stunning fireworks presentation choreographed to favorite holiday music. Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale takes place at park close on select Christmas Celebration nights.
Sesame Street Christmas Parade
The Sesame Street Christmas Parade features beautiful floats and incredible performances from all your favorite Sesame Street friends. Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and others will bring classic holiday songs to life.
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.
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 by a dancing forest of lights that dazzle along to a holiday soundtrack nightly.
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 the Waterfront to meet the jolly man himself! Children of all ages will enjoy delivering their Christmas wishes to him directly.
Experience holiday cheer at SeaWorld Orlando and save big with discounted admission from Orlando Informer!
More Celebrations
Hanukkah Celebration – Dec. 18 – 26
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. 1-2 & Jan. 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.
