By Juliana Octavini
If you're thinking of spending the weekend parties in Orlando, you can't help but include SeaWorld Orlando on your schedule.
Beyond the event Coasters After Dark Christmas Edition (that we've talked about HERE), SeaWorld brings this year a complete program with several attractions already included in the regular ticket. The celebrations begin on 16 November and extend until 5 January 2025.
Check out the schedule:
Live shows and entertainment
- "Wondrous Night": The show features the story of Christmas told through puppets in real size, live animals and singers.
- "Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen": Mrs. Claus has her own cooking program to present all the best Christmas cookies recipes and reveal some of the sweetest secrets of the North Pole.
- Snow Rajadas on Waterfront: Enjoy snow gusts in Florida along with marching toy soldiers, dancers and Santa's helpers strolling through Waterfront.
- Sea of trees: A show held in the park lagoon where several Christmas trees are illuminated to the sound of Christmas music.
- Ice skating at Bayside Stadium: You and your family can skate on the ice next to SeaWorld's central lagoon. Ticket is charged separately and includes rent of ice skates.
- "Winter Wonderland on Ice": Also at Bayside Stadium there is a night ice skating show with all the best Christmas songs.
- Meet Rudolph, the Red Nose Rena: Stroll through the classic holiday history in Rudolph's Christmas City and meet loved characters like Bumble and the red-nosed reindeer herself.
- Visit Santa Claus: Book your place to meet Santa. Reservations ($19.99) include a 6x8 photo to take home.
- The story of an elf: The classic Christmas tales become interactive experiences for all ages.
- Vacation trains: Marvel at a captivating set of miniature Christmas train, beautifully adorned with sparkling lights, charming villages and seasonal joy. It is a delightful display that will transport you to a winter wonderland, right in the heart of our Shoppes at the Waterfront.
- End of the fireworks of the reflections of the holiday: Every Christmas Eve, SeaWorld celebrates the season during Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale, with stunning lights and festive fireworks, choreographed with the holiday's joyful musical favorites. Experience an incredible SeaWorld Christmas connection that illuminates the night sky. At Park Close on Christmas celebration nights until December 31.
Christmas in Sesame Village
- "Elmo's Christmas Wish": Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover and Zoe help Elmo finding her holiday wish at this singing and dancing show at the Seaport Theatre.
- Holiday photos with friends: Meet the beloved characters of Sesame Village in their Christmas clothes.
- Christmas Parade of Sesame Village: The daily parade of Sesame Village receives a Christmas renovation with characters in new clothes and decorated allegorical cars.
- Big Bird's Christmas Storytime: Visit Big Bird's nest to hear some of his favorite Christmas stories.
Hanukkah
Visitors may also have the opportunity to participate in this Jewish celebration that takes place between December 25, 2024 and January 2, 2025, with the night lighting of the Menorá, in the area of Sesame Village.
Kwanzaa
Another experience that returns this year to SeaWorld is Kwanzaa, where visitors can enjoy a joyful moment of reflection and celebration of African heritage, also in the area of Sesame Village. The event takes place from December 26, 2024 to January 1, 2025.
New Year's Eve 2025
SeaWorld celebrates the arrival of 2025 with an unforgettable night full of shows and fireworks burning (already included in the park's regular ticket).
There will be DJs playing from 8:00 to 1:00 in the Wild Arctic, Sharks Plaza and Sesame Street Land areas (the party will end at 11:00).
There will also be countdown with Count von Count and his friends in the area of Sesame Village, and pop-ups bars scattered around the park that will be selling champagne to visitors.
Three Kings Celebration
Between January 4 and 6, 2025, in honor of the tradition of Latin cultures, families are invited to celebrate the arrival of the Three Magi, with lots of dance, cooking and special presentations.
In addition to the shows and entertainments, the park also has a menu full of theme food and drinks spread throughout its restaurants.
For those who want to have an even more memorable experience, you can dine with Santa Claus or make breakfast with the characters of Sesame Village. These two events are not included in the amount of regular admission and need to be purchased separately, with prices from US$ 24.49 per person.
All of SeaWorld's full Christmas programming you can check out on the park's official page, by clicking here.
