SeaWorld's 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 11, 2022 – January 3, 2023 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.

All of SeaWorld Orlando’s amazing attractions and rides are open during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration including the all-new Ice Breaker, Mako, Kraken, Manta and more.

Guests can meet Santa Claus on SeaWorld Christmas Celebration days at the Waterfront Shoppes. Dinner with Santa is also available on select nights.

Yes, SeaWorld Orlando is open every day including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. See the park hours to plan your visit.

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 11 and closes on January 3, 2023.

Yes, Electric Convenience Vehicles (ECVs) and manual wheelchairs are available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. These can be reserved prior by visiting our upgrades page.

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.

Discounts are available for tickets for groups of 15 or more people. Visit our Group Tickets page to learn more about pricing.

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, and more.

SeaWorld Orlando offers Quick Queue Unlimited which gives guests front-of-the-line access our most popular attractions. Prices vary. Visit our upgrades page to learn more.

The award-winning Winter Wonderland on Ice returns to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration on select dates from Nov. 11 – Jan. 3. Visit our show schedule to plan your visit!

Santa, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Bumble and various Sesame Street friends will be at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

Santa is available for meet-and-greets and photo opportunities during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration located at the Shoppes at Waterfront. 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 located at Wild Arctic during SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration.

No. Guests can purchase PhotoKey Access via the upgrades page.

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

SeaWorld Orlando offers parking at various price points that ranges from $30.00 - $45.00. Parking can be purchased in advanced by visiting the upgrades 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 Celebrations shows run between 15-25 minutes.

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.

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

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

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is an all-day event. Be sure to stay late for Holiday Reflections – a fireworks nighttime spectacular.

SeaWorld offers a Christmas Celebration vacation package starting at $49.00 per person. It includes admission to SeaWorld for the length of visit, reserved seating, hotel accommodations, shopping credit, and free parking. To book or learn more visit: https://seaworld.com/orlando/vacation-packages/christmas-celebration-package/

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

Meet and greets are brief interactions with characters where guests can purchase photos of their experience. Wait times vary per character.

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.