, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

The holidays come to life at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Christmas Town this year, including ALL-NEW festive fare, heartwarming holiday shows, and merry memorable moments with fan-favorite characters each day starting November 16, 2019, through January 6, 2020. Busch Gardens holiday offerings are a MiceChat favorite year after year. Here’s what to expect this season . . . 

Magical Holiday Entertainment

Spirited shows and dazzling lights cover the park in holiday cheer all season long, including an all-new show opening at Dragon Fire Grill.

NEW The Most Wonderful Time: You’re invited to a classy Christmas soirée, complete with jazzy piano solos, a live band and bravado-filled vocal performances.

UPDATED The Holiday Sing-Along Train: This season, the park’s classic steam engine gets a merry makeover with more lights than ever. Join your Christmas Conductor for a live sing-along and raise your voice to spread cheer throughout the park.

, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

Christmas on Ice: A frosty fan-favorite and the longest-running holiday show at Busch Gardens!

, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

Elmo’s Christmas Wish: A song-filled spectacle featuring classic holiday tunes with a special Sesame Street twist.

Christmas From the Heart: A gospel-inspired celebration with a high-spirited finale.

Three Kings Journey: A musical tale of the famed trail to Bethlehem.

, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

Carol of the Bells: Thousands of dancing Christmas lights blanket the Serengeti Overlook Restaurant and an iconic multi-story Christmas tree for a perfectly choreographed performance of “Carol of the Bells.”

Holiday Lights Reach New Heights

This Christmas season, park guests can take on Florida’s best thrill rides as they coast over millions of twinkling Christmas lights. The park’s newest addition, Tigris – Florida’s tallest launch coaster, is also dressed for the holidays – featuring new light displays inspired by the attraction. Near the Tigris realm, guests can stroll through the new Luminosity Lane – an immersive light tunnel synchronized to favorite holiday tunes. 

Merry Memorable Moments with Festive Friends

Fan-Favorite Santa’s HouseFamilies are invited for a magical visit they’ll never forget with Mrs. Claus and jolly elves at Santa’s House, all nestled in the heart of Busch Gardens.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Guests can get nose to nose with the most famous reindeer of all as they greet Rudolph, Clarice and Bumble from the classic Christmas tale at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland.

, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

NEW Merry Mint Lane: Park guests will waddle with excite-mint as they get a close look at penguins and other animal ambassadors at the Animal Care Center. The area’s festive makeover includes photo opportunities with new Peppermint Pals, tasty treats and more!

NEW Sugar Plum Princess: ‘Tis the season for visiting royalty! The new Sugar Plum Princess will join the Ice Princess and Poinsettia Princess to greet guests near Sultan’s Sweets candy shop.

, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

Festive Fare Beyond Compare

From merry mealtime memories to food samples that are perfect for strolling through a winter wonderland, Christmas Town offers endless holiday flavors, including new dining experiences.

NEW Christmas Town Samplers: Throughout the Christmas Town Village, guests can stroll from cabin to cabin to sample delicious holiday dishes and drinks. From apple pie, sweet potato fries, chicken-and-waffle sandwiches to hot toddies and NEW pumpkin thrill shakes, the best way to savor and save during the holidays is with a Christmas Town Sampler.

NEW Breakfast with Elmo & Friends: Families can enjoy hugs and high fives from their favorite Sesame Street friends as they celebrate the holidays with family-friendly eats at Dragon Fire Grill. Available select dates in November and December, space is limited – reservations are encouraged.

NEW Taste of the Holidays Buffet: While savoring the beautiful view of the Serengeti Plain and Cobra’s Curse, families can feast on holiday favorites at the park’s historic Serengeti Overlook Restaurant. This new buffet menu features returning classic favorites, like our house-signature fried chicken and pumpkin cheesecake.


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, Busch Gardens Tampa Delivers Lights, Sights, and Heights for Christmas

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For complete event information, including dates, times and restaurant reservations, visit ChristmasTown.com. Christmas Town is included with regular park admission.

Are you ready to get your Holiday Cheer on at Christmas Town this year? Tell us about it in the comments below.

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Amy VandenBoogert
Amy is lucky to live in beautiful Tampa Bay, Florida and frequently visits the Busch Gardens theme park in that city. You can find Amy's updates on Busch Gardens and other Central Florida attractions in MiceChat's Orlando Parkhopper columns.