NEW Sesame Street Christmas Village

Oh what fun it is to gather with family and friends at Sesame Street® Christmas Village. Here, treetops glisten with twinkling lights, snow falls and children can dance with their favorite furry friends. Families can enjoy Sesame Street story time with Mrs. Claus and share their wish list with Santa.

NEW Winter Wonderland on Ice

This holiday season, Nautilus Amphitheater will transform into a magical ice skating show. Enjoy cheerful Christmas songs in a moving display of motion and grace. The beauty of Christmas comes to life with original songs, exciting holiday numbers and beautiful choreography in Winter Wonderland on Ice.

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NEW Cirque Christmas

See the classic Nutcracker come to life in a new way with incredible displays featuring acrobats from San Diego Circus Center and NexGen of Cirque Du Soleil®. Watch with awe as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the soldiers and the Nutcracker create amazing acts on the Teeter Board, Lyra, Russian Bar and more! This special show will be live in the Mission Bay Theater.

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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ and friends at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. At Rudolph's Christmastown, Rudolph leads the way to Christmas joy and holiday fun with all-new ways of making spirits bright.

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Santa Claus Photo Package

The Christmas holiday would not be complete without a photo with Santa Claus, so bring the whole family to meet him here at SeaWorld. Get Priority Access so you can skip the line for your meet and greet while saving with a souvenir photo bundle. Santa’s Cottage is located in the Sesame Street Christmas Village.

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Dolphin Island Christmas

Depending on the day, you might get to meet our newest members of the family at Dolphin Amphitheater. We’re celebrating two babies’ first Christmas with special presentations throughout the day. At other times, our dolphins and pilot whales bring their playful island spirit to the Christmas season in a special tropical holiday performance during the day.

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Clyde and Seamore's Christmas Special

Join our lively sea lion pals Clyde and Seamore in this spoof of a nighttime television Christmas Special. Clyde, Seamore, and their mischievous co-host, OP Otter, are together again to create a family favorite show filled with laugh-out-loud holiday cheer.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with Rudolph and Friends

Located in Rudolph's Christmastown, Rudolph and his friends help us light our dazzling Christmas tree 5 p.m. each night. The 40-foot tree full of beautiful, festive lights dances the night away to everyone's favorite Christmas tunes - a memorable sight perfect for the holiday season!

Christmas Marketplace Presented by Coca-Cola®

This season enjoy festive treats and frozen Coca-Cola® inspired drinks. Then shop till you drop and find unique holiday gifts with our merry selection of souvenirs, ornaments, apparel and more. Plus, try your luck and some joyful and fun Christmas games. All located in the Christmas Marketplace presented by Coca-Cola®.

NEW Orca Encounter Christmas Prelude

Cuddle up with loved ones, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join our vocalist and brass band for a festive sing-a-long to some of your favorite holiday carols. The Sing-a-long happens 20 minutes prior to the last Orca Encounter presentation of the day, December 26-29.

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