All-New
Dazzling Light Displays, Festive Fare and a Stunning New 40-Foot
Holiday Tree, Make Christmas Town at Busch Gardens the Biggest
and Brightest Holiday Celebration in Tampa Bay
TAMPA,
Fla.
It’s that time of the year for thrills and holiday cheer at
Busch Gardens Christmas Town, the biggest and brightest holiday
celebration in the Tampa Bay area. From Nov. 11 through Jan.
7, the park transforms into a bright winter wonderland of seasonal
entertainment, unique and up-close encounters with animals,
culinary masterpieces as well as attractions such as Serengeti
Flyer and the award-winning hybrid coaster, Iron Gwazi.
Iconic and beloved entertainment options will take over the
entire park and will be available through the 58 consecutive
days of the event, all included with regular park admission.
 
All
new this year, guests can celebrate the season with new light
displays that will take over the Jungala area, extending all
the way though Pantopia featuring a light-up walkthrough dragon.
Located in the Bird Gardens area of the park, guests are sure
to step into wonder through a marvelous light tunnel, presented
by Coca-Cola and composed of thousands of glimmering LED lights
seamlessly synchronized to a symphony of holiday tunes. Also,
a brand-new 40-foot pixelated tree will deck the halls at Cheetah
Plaza.
 
Celebrating
the holidays for more than a decade, Christmas Town returns
with some of the fan-favorites that guests hold near and dear
such as Santa’s North Pole Experience, presented by Coca-Cola,
a unique experience where jolly elves interact with guests as
they guide them to see Santa in his workshop. Also returning
is Storytime with Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer and Friends at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland,
where guests get to meet and greet the most famous reindeer
of all. Other returning entertainment options are:
•
“Christmas on Ice” – Back by popular demand, this energetic
and mesmerizing seasonal show returns to the Moroccan Palace.
See amazing thrills on ice and moments of wonder as talented
skaters perform to traditional and popular Christmas songs.
Multiple showtimes throughout the day.
• “Elmo’s Christmas Wish” – Families are sure to have
a jolly good time as they help Elmo realize his Christmas
wish! Sing-along, during this festive show featuring appearances
by Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe. This show
takes place in the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area of the
park.
• “Three Kings Journey” – The famed journey of the
three wise men to Bethlehem is celebrated in this inspiring
musical tale. Only during select nights at the Dragon Fire
Grill from Nov. 11 through Jan. 7.
• “Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular,” presented
by Bad Boy Mowers – The evening sky comes to life with
a colorful display of festive fireworks choreographed to a
soundtrack of classic holiday tunes. This fireworks display
will take place on the Festival Field on select event nights.
• Holly Jolly Express – The jolliest and brightest
train will transport guests into the celebration as it loops
around the park. While on their journey, guests are encouraged
to sing-along to favorite songs of the season. All aboard
for Christmas Cheer!
• Character Appearances – Guests will not want to miss
the chance to capture memorable photos with special seasonal
characters located throughout the park including princesses,
lovable snowmen, and many more!
Festive
and Heartwarming Seasonal Menu
From delightful mealtime moments to delectable food samples,
Christmas Town offers an abundance of festive flavors to satisfy
the holiday cravings. In addition to the traditional hot cocoa,
which will have a dedicated cabin with options to choose from,
guests can immerse themselves in a seasonal culinary journey,
located throughout the entire park, with dishes and cocktails
such as:
All-New,
Returning and Reinvented Menu Items
• New! Chicken coq-au-vin served
with red bliss mashed potatoes
• New! Holiday Poutine, served
with gravy, cheese curds and cranberry relish
• New! Smoked turkey, stuffing,
cranberry relish, gravy and Texas toast
• New! Seared scallop, ruby red
couscous and goat cheese crumbles
• Returning Fan-Favorite! Red
curry shrimp and jasmine rice
• Returning Fan-Favorite! Wild
mushroom tart with boursin crema
• Reinvented! Festive Cheese
& Berries - Brie tart with blackberry jam and sliced almonds
• Reinvented! Not-So-Traditional
Holiday Ham - Pork shank braised with spiced pineapple & brown
sugar with green beans
All-New Signature Christmas Town Cocktails
• New! Mistletoe Margarita -
Tequila, Monin pomegranate and a splash of lime
• New! South for the Winter -
Jack Daniels, Jack Daniels Honey, Monin cranberry, ginger
and lime
• New! Jack Frost - Coconut rum,
blue curacao, mint and a splash of lime
• New! Ginger Snap Mule - Spiced
rum, Amaretto, ginger and a splash of lime
• New! Candy Cane Lane - Vodka,
Monin Peppermint, grenadine and a splash of lime
The
absolute best way to experience the jolliest of all seasons
at Busch Gardens is with a Christmas Town Sampler Lanyard. Starting
at $45 and redeemable at the numerous cabins located throughout
the entire park, Samplers offer the best value for guests and
will be available in quantities of five and 10. An exclusive
12-item Sampler for the same price as a 10-item is available
for all Pass Members. Guests must be 21 years of age or older
to consume alcoholic beverages.
Jolly Upgrades, VIP Tours and Even More Holiday Cheer with
Passes and Fun Cards
In addition to a Christmas Town Sampler Lanyard, guests looking
for an extra dose of holiday cheer can opt to enhance their
Christmas Town experience by selecting from a nice list of jolly
upgrades. For Santa’s North Pole Experience, presented by Coca-Cola,
and meet and greets with Rudolph and Friends, a Santa/Rudolph
Priority Access Line is available for purchase. And for merry
memorable experience, guests can book a Christmas Town VIP Tour
which will include Front of the Line access to Santa’s House
and Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland, a complimentary souvenir mug,
reserved seating to the Christmas on Ice show, an opportunity
to feed Flamingos, and more. A Christmas Town Elite Tour is
also available, including everything the VIP Tour offers plus
a meet and greet with Santa and reserved seating for the fireworks
show.
 
For
as low as $14.50 per month and with the Best Benefits Ever,
a Busch
Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass will allow guests to get an
exclusive experience of this year’s Christmas Town, with dedicated
viewing time for Christmas on Ice, priority 2-hour access to
Santa’s North Pole experience on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Also,
pass members get to be the first to ride Phoenix Rising, upon
opening in 2024, and have unlimited admission to enjoy amazing
seasonal events that are included with the park ticket.
To be the first to know about event details and special offers,
visit ChristmasTown.com
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About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
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300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations
around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling
rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing
more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year
providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For
more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com.
Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:
SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing
experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals
and the wild wonders of our world.
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