While we await information on how SeaWorld Orlando will celebrate the 2024 holiday season, unwrap the details from 2023 below!
Overview
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
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, Chocolate Chunk
Carrol’s Wreath
Soft & Buttery Holiday Wreath Pretzel
Beverages
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce
Frozen Egg Nog Delight
Topped with whipped cream and caramel
Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint, Gingerbread, or Toasted Marshmallow & Whipped Cream
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
‘Tis the Season Beignets
Food Options
S’mores Beignets
Topped with graham cracker crumbs, mini marshmallows, and Hershey’s chocolate sauce
Oreo Beignets
Oreo Crumble, White Chocolate, Caramel
Strawberries and Cream Beignet
Strawberries, Bavarian Cream, Powdered Sugar
Dulce De Leche Mini Cake
Sweet Moist Milky Cake with Caramel
Beverages
Christmas Cheers
Hendrix Gin, Cranberry, Orange, Lime, Garnished with Orange Wheel
Greenbench Two Turbid Doves Hazy IPA
Windermere Brewing Cranberry Graham Cracker Sour Ale
Treat Yo Elf
Food Options
Bison Burger
Bison Burger, Cheddar Cheese Syringe, Bacon Onion Jam, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle
Corn Chowder
Served with Garlic Bread Sticks
Santa’s Mini Apple Pie
Made with Apples, Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cloves
Beverages
Not Santa’s Milk and Cookies
Rumchata, Vanilla Vodka, Cinnamon, Topped with Ginger Snap Crumbs
Walking Tree Babycakes Oatmeal Stout
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, Chocolate Chunk
Beverages
Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint, Gingerbread, or Toasted Marshmallow & Whipped Cream
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Sugarplum Delights
Food Options
Jolly Philly Cheesesteak
Steak, Cheese, Onions, Peppers & Secret Sauce
Fa-La-La-La Truffle Fries
White Truffle Oil, Parmesan, Parsley
Rustic Gingerbread Cake
Gingerbread Spice Cake Filled with Creamy Vanilla Bean Mousse, Topped with Powdered Sugar & Whipped Cream
Beverages
Winter Wonderland Hot Toddy
Jack Daniel’s Honey Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Winter Cider, Chai Tea, Garnished with a Cinnamon Stick
Gingerbread Martini
Calypso Spiced Rum, Rumchata, Monin Gingerbread Syrup
Mistletoe Margarita
Milagro Tequila, Triple Sec, Cranberry, Lime Sour, Garnished with Lime Wedge
Festin Feliz
Food Options
Arroz con Lechon
Rice with Pigeon Peas, Roasted Pork & Sweet Plantain
Feliz Pollo Empanadas
Served with Salsa Verde and roasted red peppers
Pumpkin Lava Cake
Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Cake with an Explosion of Molten Cream Cheese
Beverages
Eppa Red Sangria
Notes of Orange & Vanilla
Tequila Moonrise
Milagro Tequila, Apple Cider, Grenadine
Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
Food Options
Fresh Baked Deep-Dish Cookie
M&M, Chocolate Chunk
Beverages
Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint, Gingerbread, or Toasted Marshmallow & Whipped Cream
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Ho Ho Ho Frojito
A frozen blend of Bacardi Rum, Mint, Lime Juice, Garnished with Lime
Waffle Wonderland
Food Options
Joyful Chicken & Waffle
House Made Waffle, Deep Fried Chicken, Hot Honey Syrup, Scallions
Festive BBQ Pulled Pork and Waffle
House Made Waffle, BBQ Pulled Pork
Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake
Red Velvet Cake Glazed with Signature Cream Cheese Frosting
Beverages
Apple Cider Punch
Apple Cider, Bourbon, Ginger Beer, Lime Juice, Garnished with Lime Wedge
Waterway Bar
Food Options
Christmas Tree Pretzel
Served with Melted Cheese
Beverages
Frozen Jack & Coke
Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Frozen Lime Margarita
Coquito
Bacardi Rum, Coconut Milk, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Spices
Apple Ginger Mule
Whiskey, Ginger Beer, Apple Cider, Lime Juice
Happy Holi-Glaze
Food Options
Santa’s Cronut Chicken Sandwich
A Sweet & Spicy Chicken Sandwich topped with Coleslaw and Pickles
S’mores Donut
S’mores Buttercream, Fresh Crushed Graham Cracker, Chocolate Icing
Peppermint Sled
Peppermint Donut Topped with Vanilla Ice Cream and Mini Peppermint Candy Cane
Beverages
Gluwein
Warm Wine with Natural Flavors Infused with Cinnamon & Star Anise
Holiday Peppermint Eggnog
Eggnog, White Chocolate Liquor, Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Garnished with a Peppermint Stick
Candy Cane Juice (non-alcoholic)
Peppermint, Vanilla, Cranberry, Lemonade
Holiday Cheers
Beverages
Abita Christmas Ale
Abita Fluffernutter
Victory Merry Monkey Belgium Ale
Hershey’s Porter with Peanut Butter Whiskey
Bold Rock Orchard Frost Cider
Southern Tier Crème Brulee
Charles De Fere Cuvee- Jean Louis Ice Blanc
Served Over Ice with Citrus Fruit Garnish
Wine Tasting Hut
Beverages
Featuring Stella Rosa
Black Berry
Moscato D’Asti
Rosso
Gancia Prosecco Brut
Holiday Moonshine
Beverages
Butter Pecan
Shine Nog
Banana Pudding
White Chocolate & Strawberry Cream
North Pole Eats
Food Options
Mistletoe Lambchops
Rosemary Grilled Lambchops, Cranberry & Peppered Apple Relish
North Pole Newberg
Old Fashioned Seafood Newberg Served in a Bread Bowl
Oreo Cheesecake
Creamy Oreo Infused Cheesecake
Beverages
Christmas Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Garnish with an Orange Slice
Hidden Seas Red Blend
Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa Hut
Food Options
Fresh Baked Cookies
Double Chocolate Caramel, White Chocolate Cookie Butter, Chocolate Chip Nutella
Beverages
Premium Ghirardelli Hot Cocoa
Ghirardelli Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream & Chocolate Shavings
Make Any Drink Jolly
Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, and Kahlua
Christmas Comforts
Food Options
The Main Event
Fried Turkey Breast, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry, Brown Gravy
Jingle Totchos
Tater Tots Loaded with Chili, Cheese, Sour Cream and Green Onions
Mini Pecan Pie
Crunchy Pecans Surrounded by a Sweet, Rich Filling & a Flaky Crust
Beverages
Merry & Bright
Tito’s Vodka, Midori, Pineapple, Granny Smith Apple, Lemon with Lemon Wheel Garnish
Seasons Eatings
Food Options
All Grown Up Birria Grilled Cheese
Texas Toast, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Tomato Dipping Soup
Harvest Mac & Cheese
Pasta in a Creamy Beer Cheese Sauce, Topped with Bacon, Crispy Onions & Micro Greens
Carolin’ Chili
Vegan Chili with Cornbread and Micro Greens
Beverages
Frost Bite
A Frozen Blend of Milagro Tequila, Blue Curacao, Cream de Cacao, Cream, Topped with Whipped Cream
Lil Sweet Lil Salty Kettle Corn
Food Options
Freshly Popped Kettlecorn
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 delight in delivering their Christmas wishes to him directly.
Experience the enchantment of the holidays at SeaWorld Orlando with discounted entry through Orlando Informer, which will have you singing carols all day long!
More Celebrations
Hanukkah Celebration – Dec. 7 – 15
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. 5 – 7
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!