SeaWorld parks across Orlando, San Diego, and San Antonio are celebrating the holiday season with millions of twinkling lights, new entertainment, festive food and drinks, seasonal characters, and cherished traditions.
From iconic holiday shows and coastal winter charm to immersive lantern festivals and new seasonal parades, each SeaWorld park offers its own unique way for families to celebrate the most magical time of the year. Select parks are also hosting Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve events.
“This is one of the most special times of year at SeaWorld,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of United Parks & Resorts. “Across Orlando, San Antonio, and San Diego, guests can experience unforgettable holiday celebrations from sunrise to starlight — and with our Holiday Sale, it’s also one of the best moments to plan a visit.”
Holiday Highlights Across SeaWorld Parks
SeaWorld Orlando — Holiday Celebration + Aquatica’s ILLUMINATE
SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning holiday celebration, open through January 5, transforms the park into a glowing winter wonderland with millions of lights, snowfall, festive entertainment, and beloved characters like Rudolph & Friends. Seasonal highlights include:
- Winter Wonderland on Ice — award-winning ice-skating spectacular
- O’ Wondrous Night — Nativity retelling through puppetry and over 30 carols
- Holiday Reflections Fireworks — fireworks and synchronized lights
- (NEW) Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas — comedy and sea lion antics
- Seasonal dining including Dinner with Santa, Sesame Christmas Breakfast, and culinary holiday huts
At Aquatica Orlando, nighttime shines with ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival, a separately ticketed experience featuring five glowing realms, larger-than-life lanterns, and festival-exclusive treats.
SeaWorld San Antonio — Texas’ Biggest Holiday Celebration
SeaWorld San Antonio is shining bright through January 4 with:
- (NEW) RhythMotion Holiday Parade — high-energy parade with ocean-inspired floats
- Clyde & Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas — holiday edition of the fan-favorite show
- O’ Wondrous Night — musical Nativity retelling
- Fifteen immersive holiday zones — Texas Christmas Market, Snowman Village, Rudolph’s Christmas Town
- Festive foods & cocktails — Golden Sausage Rolls, Crawfish Claw Rolls, Yuletide Cherry Crepes
- Dine with Santa — cozy seasonal feast
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration — with VIP viewing options
- Select Hanukkah and Kwanzaa programming
SeaWorld San Diego — Coastal Holiday Magic
SeaWorld San Diego is celebrating through January 4 with:
- More than one million holiday lights and the 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights
- New and returning holiday shows, including:
- Clyde & Seamore Christmas Special
- Stocking Full of Soul — soulful reimagining of holiday classics
- Toymaker Trouble with Mrs. Claus & the Elves
- Seasonal food & beverage — tamales, posole, grilled cheeses, sticky buns, hot chocolate, holiday cocktails
- Meet-and-greets — Santa, Rudolph, North Pole friends, and two of Santa’s reindeer
- Snowfall, characters, and musical performances throughout the park
- Dine with Orcas & Santa
- New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Family Bash
- Hanukkah and Kwanzaa programming
Plan Your Visit
- SeaWorld Orlando: www.SeaWorldOrlando.com
- SeaWorld San Antonio: www.SeaWorldSanAntonio.com
- SeaWorld San Diego: www.SeaWorldSanDiego.com
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