Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is an annual event that includes fan favorite holiday experiences including millions of sparkling lights, a sea of trees, snow flurries, award-winning live shows, ice-skating, delicious holiday foods, and your favorite Christmas friends like Santa, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and more!

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration takes place November – January on select dates. This year the event runs from November 10, 2023 – January 2, 2024 on select dates and is included with theme park admission.

SeaWorld Christmas Celebration schedule varies, please visit the park hours page to plan your visit and be sure to stay late for our fireworks finale.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is included with theme park admission. For the best deals and offers visit the tickets page.

Guests can meet Santa Claus on SeaWorld Christmas Celebration days near the Wild Arctic area. Dinner with Santa is also available on select nights.

SeaWorld Annual Pass Members receive discounts on food, merchandise, and upgrades, as well as, exclusive opportunities visit the Pass Member Benefits page for details.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration opens select dates on November 10 and closes on January 2, 2024.

Yes, many SeaWorld Christmas Celebration entertainment options are indoors and occur rain or shine.

Complimentary military tickets can be used during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Guests can obtain complimentary military tickets by visiting the Orlando Military Discount page.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is included with theme park admission. For the best deals and offers visit the tickets page.

No outside food, beverages, or coolers are allowed to be brought into SeaWorld Orlando. Guests may bring a bottle of water or a refillable water bottle. Exceptions may be made for Guests with special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food/formula. Guest should contact Park Security or Guest Relations when they arrive at the Park for approval to bring in special dietary foods.

Special holiday shopping and holiday themed SeaWorld merchandise is available throughout the park including the Shoppes at Waterfront, SeaWorld Store, the all-new Christmas Market, and more.

The award-winning Winter Wonderland on Ice returns to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration on select dates from Nov. 10 – Jan. 2. Visit our show schedule to plan your visit!

Santa is available for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration located near the Wild Arctic area. Professional photographers are available to take photos during the meet-and-greet.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Bumble are available for meet-and-greet at Rudolph’s Christmas town on the Pipeline Pathway during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is an all-day event and included with theme park admission. Schedule varies, please see show schedule page.

Holiday Reflections occurs every night during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration until Jan. 1st and can be viewed around the lagoon at park close.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration event is included with theme park admission. Tickets and annual passes are on sale now. For the best deals and offers visit the tickets page.

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is included with theme park admission, no prior reservations to attend the event are required.

Winter Wonderland on Ice is a Broadway-style ice skating show featuring classic Christmas songs and world-class skaters.

Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast reservations can be made via the upgrades page. Theme park admission is not included, but required.

The Sesame Street Christmas Parade takes place in Sesame Street Land during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. Check park hours page for parade times.