SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration embraces the true meaning of the season. On select nights from November 16th 2024 to January 5th 2025, SeaWorld is blanketed in over 3 million beautiful lights as it transforms into a wintry wonderland for the festive season. There’s plenty to be merry about with live shows, dazzling displays, snow flurries, decadent season eats and treats, ice skating and a fireworks finale.
The Sea of Trees sparkles over the lagoon. Live shows bring the magic of Christmas to life. Rudolph and Santa greet guests. The SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Markets gives you the opportunity to savor the flavors of the holidays and hunt for Christmas gifts. You can even get a family picture inside a giant snow globe.
All events are included in regular park admission. Upgrades are available for reserved seating and priority access for Meet & Greets.
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Christmas Celebration 2024
- November 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
- December 1, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- January 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
In addition to SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration, you can also celebrate these festivities:
- Hanukkah Celebrations – December 25th – January 2nd 2025 – Celebrate the Festival of Lights from and view the traditional lighting of the menorah during Hanukkah. Big Bird will also be telling Hanukkah stories throughout the celebrations.
- Kwanzaa Festivities – December 26th 2024 – January 1st 2025- Celebration of Kwanzaa and enjoy a joyous time of reflection and celebration of African heritage with the nightly lighting of the kinara in Sesame Street Land.
- Three Kings Celebration – January 4th – 6th 2025 – In honor of the cherished tradition of Latin cultures, help commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas
Entertainment
Holiday Reflections: Fireworks and Fountains Finale
Festive fireworks are beautifully choreographed to holiday music and feature soaring fountains and dazzling lights that illuminate the night sky. Viewing locations are available all around the SeaWorld lagoon.
Holiday Reflections is shown each night of SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebrations until December 31st 2024.
Sea of Trees
The Waterfront transforms into a classic wintry, watery Holiday wonderland during SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebrations. 3 million sparkling lights in a forest of trees dance to seasonal classics that will delight the whole family. It’s made even more magical by the shimmering reflections on the lagoon. The centerpiece is a 70 foot Christmas tree.
The show is repeated several times a night and you have good viewing all around the lake.
The Sea of Trees uses 8 miles of garland and 14 miles of cable to control the choreographed lights. It would take over 3 million household Christmas lights to create the same affect!
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SeaWorld Orlando Christmas – O Wondrous Night
The whole family will be entertained and delighted with this magical Christmas show that features life-sized puppetry, live animals, and special effects. The accompanying carol singers showcase amazing harmonies and perform over 30 carols.
Told through the eyes of those that were there, “O Wondrous Night” is a touching, light-hearted musical with a host of angels, music, and the true glory of Christmas.
O Wondrous night is held several times a day, check schedules for the exact times when you arrive. Seating is on a first come, first served basis.
Reserved seating is available in a combo ticket with Winter Wonderland on Ice. Ticket prices are date dependent and range from $39.99 to $59.99 per person.
Oh Wondrous Night Up-Close
Take a back-stage tour and go behind the scenes to visit the stars of the show in their stables.
Tickets cost $39.99 per person and are available at 1pm on each day of the SeaWorld Christmas Celebrations event.
Winter Wonderland on Ice
A show-stopping ice skating extravaganza featuring a talented troupe of skaters, dancing elves, penguins, and reindeer backed by towering water fountains.
The show is packed with Holiday songs and dance formations with a little comedy thrown in for good cheer. It’s one of our favorite SeaWorld Orlando Christmas events.
Reserved seating is available in a combo ticket with O Wondrous Night. Ticket prices are date dependent and range from $39.99 to $59.99 per person.
Elmo’s Christmas Wish
Sesame Street’s Rosita, Grover, Zoe and Cookie Monster all help Elmo find his Christmas wish by putting on their very own festive and fun musical. This family fun show is held in Seaport Theater.
Mrs Claus’ Magic Kitchen
A fun cooking show with a festive twist and social media mishaps as Mrs Claus shares her famous Christmas cookie recipes while spilling the beans on all the secrets from the North Pole.
Sesame Street Christmas Parade
All your favorite Sesame Street friends take to festively decorated floats for the coolest party on wheels. The whole family will enjoy this energetic Christmas celebration as you sing, dance and be merry with the spirit of the season.
The parade can be viewed throughout Sesame Street Land.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Ice Skating at Bayside Stadium
During SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebrations, the ice rink created for the Winter Wonderland on Ice show opens to the public. During the day, you’ll be able to skate alongside the lagoon. The cost of $15 per person to skate includes skate rental, but you must be wearing crew-length socks and gloves, which are available for purchase if you don’t have any with you.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration – Rudolph’s Christmas Town
Meet the world’s favorite reindeer and his friends for Holiday photo snaps and fun. Rudolph will be joined by Clarice, Bumble and Yukon Cornelius. Life-sized vignettes tell the classic Rudolph Christmas tale.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Photo’s with Santa
Let the little ones share their Christmas wishes with Santa and get photo’s with the jolly man himself. You can upgrade to secure a reserved time with Santa and receive a keepsake and 6×8 photo for $19.99
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas: Waterfront Snow Flurries
Snow flurries will be taking place along the waterfront, along with regular appearances from marching toy soldiers, Santa’s helpers and even a ballerina.
StoryTime with Christmas Elves & Big Bird
Join Big Bird as he retells his favorite Christmas stories, or join the Elves to listen to their Christmas classics – the elves might even ask little ones to join in the fun. Both are shown several times a day.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas
2024 Food Markets
The SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration brings us a mini food festival that is sure to tickle your seasonal taste buds.
You’ll find festive holiday booths located all around the pathways surrounding the lagoon. There are over 40 treats and specialty beverages to choose from.
Christmas Food Markets open at 4pm on each day of the SeaWorld Orlando Celebration event.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas 2024 Food Markets:
You can see the full menu for all locations on the SeaWorld Website.
- Claus Cookie Co.
- ‘Tis The Season Beignets
- Christmas Comforts
- Holly Jolly Cookies & Cocoa
- Festin’ Feliz
- Waffle Wonderland
- Waterway Bar
- Donut Open Till Christmas
- Holiday Moonshine Tasting
- Tottin Around the Christmas Tree
- Seasons Eatings
- Treat Yo Elf
Festive Food & Sip Sampler
With over 40 treats to try, the Festive Food & Sips Sampler the perfect answer to savings. You can mix and match the sampler for any food item or beverage item and it’s valid throughout the festival.
There are two Tasting & Brew Sampler Options:
- 10 Items = $75
- 5 Items = $45
Annual Passholders get a complimentary bonus of 2 extra items.
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Christmas Celebration
Upgrades
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Dinner with Santa
You can meet Santa and dine on a sumptuous all-you-can-eat holiday feast with all the trimmings.
Tickets cost $44. Children under 2 are free, but a reservation is required. All prices plus tax.
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas: Reserved Show Seating
Skip the lines and enjoy reserved seating at O Wondrous Night and Winter Wonderland on Ice. Prices range from $29.99 to $59.99 depending on the date, plus taxes.
Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk Featuring a Special Holiday Guest
Enjoy reserved viewing for the Holiday Reflections Fireworks Finale while enjoying cookies, cocoa and milk with a special festive guest.
- November 16, 23, 29, 30
- December 7, 14, 21, 24
Cost is $17.99 per person and seating is at 9pm on the above nights.
Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast
Festive furry friends join you for a holiday breakfast feast full of cheer and character appearances during the SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebrations.
Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast Menu includes:
- Chef carved brown sugar glazed ham
- Bacon and turkey sausage links
- Biscuits and sausage gravy
- Scrambled eggs
- Western omelet eggs
- French Toast Sticks
- Potato tots
- Oatmeal
- Freshly cut seasonal fruit
- Yogurt with topping bar
- Assorted cereals
- Freshly baked pastries
- Assorted beverages like milk, juice, and coffee
Gluten free options available too. Cost is $34.99 for adults, children 3-9 $17.99
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration VIP Tour
SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebration offers a private, guided VIP Tour that gives you a unique and personal experience to enjoy all the Holiday events. You’ll get to dine with Santa and have priority access to take your photo with him too.
The VIP Tour features:
- Private Tour Guide
- Reserved show seating (including Signature Holiday Shows)
- Priority access to photo opportunities with Santa and Rudolph
- 1 complimentary Photo Key per party
- Dinner with Santa dining experience
- Hot Chocolate Souvenir Mug, along with complimentary refills
- Festive holiday souvenir
The tours are $249.99 per person (aged 3+) and does not include park admission. A minimum of 2 guests per reservation is required.
We hope you enjoy your visit to SeaWorld Orlando Christmas Celebrations as much as we do!
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