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Busch Gardens Christmas Town transforms this awesome theme park in Tampa into a holiday wonderland. There’s millions of sparkling Christmas lights, iconic holiday displays, festive shows, seasonal tasty treats, Santa and Rudolph meet and greets and a booming fireworks spectacular.

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa runs from November 14th 2022 through January 9th 2023.

Plus, all the usual thrills of rides, attractions and animal encounters that Busch Gardens Tampa always offers. And all Christmas Town events are included in your regular park ticket.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2022 Events

Christmas Town Shows & Entertainment

There’s a whole host of live shows for the whole family to enjoy. All are included in your regular park ticket.

Holiday In The Sky:

Fireworks are shown at 9pm every Saturday (8pm on Dec 24), plus select nights during Christmas Town event dates. The fireworks are held in Festival Field with colorful festive bursts lighting up the night skies.

Holidays in the Sky Dates: 

  • November 19 – 23, 25 & 26
  • December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 (8pm), 25 – 30
  • December 31st – Extended Holidays in the Sky at midnight

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Christmas on Ice:

This dazzling Christmas ice show is performed by world class skaters in the Moroccan Palace Theater.

Enjoy enthralling acts of skating athleticism with classic holiday tunes. Great fun for all ages. The show is held 3-4 times a day usually around 2pm, 4pm and 6pm, plus an extra show at 8pm when the park closes at 10pm. Check the event calendar on your scheduled day for exact times.

Storytime with Mrs Claus

Located in the Coke Canopy near the Christmas Town Village, Mrs. Claus shares traditional holiday tales and a joyful song. The show is on 3-4 times a day, usually 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm with an extra show at 9.30pm on nights park closes at 10pm. Check the daily schedule on the dates you visit for exact times.

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The Three Kings Journey Show:

This show tells the story of their trek to Bethlehem in beautiful harmony that will get your hearts soaring in the Stanleyville Theater. Shown a few times a day, usually 6.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm, on select dates. Check the Busch Gardens Christmas Town event calendar for exact dates.

Elmo’s Christmas Wish

Elmo and furry friends from Sesame Street, including Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover and Zoe help Elmo find his Christmas wish. Fun family entertainment that creates lots of fun and merriment in the outdoor Sunny Day Theater.

The show is on several times a day, usually 12.30pm, 2pm, 4pm and an additional show at 7.30pm when the park closes at 10pm. Check the daily event calendar for exact times on the day you visit.

Christmas with the Celts

Celebrating the season with Irish dance, ancient Celtic Christmas carols and holiday music. Plus, you can clap and sing-a-long to popular holiday tunes like Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and more.

Held in Stanleyville Theater on December 16th-18th and December 23rd-25th.

Wizards of Winter – The Winter Dream – January 6th-8th

The Wizards of Winter bring us a fun filled holiday rock opera called The Winter Dream. Wizards of Winter feature former members of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Def Leppard and Broadway and Theater veterans. They will be showcasing soaring vocal harmonies, precision string instrumentation and powerful percussion.


Busch Gardens Christmas Town Village

Take a magical stroll through Christmas Town Village under millions of twinkling lights as you listen to Yuletide carols.

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Holiday Dining

Christmas Cabins are bursting with sweet and savory seasonal treats. Enjoy a seasonal hot chocolate, warm cookies or savory treats. There are 17  cabins in Christmas Town Village and throughout the park, offering a whole range of festive goodies. See full menu.

Food & Beverage Samplers

Can’t decide which treat to munch on? Chow down on a selection of festive flavors with the Sampler package, available from November 12th onwards. You’ll get to sample either 5 items or 10 items (mix and match food or beverages). The 5 Sampler costs $40. The 10 sampler is $55 – annual pass holders get a discount.

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Christmas Shopping

Find that perfect Christmas gift. Local artisans will be displaying a selection of handcrafted items in Xcursions. Plus, you’ll find more seasonal gifts and ideas during Busch Gardens Christmas Town from Marrakesh Market, Emporium and Painted Camel.

Holly Jolly Express: 

All aboard for a sing-a-long on wheels to family favorites like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. This beautiful old-fashioned steam locomotive circles the Serengeti while you sit back and soak up the atmosphere.

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Busch Gardens Christmas Town Character Meet & Greets

Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland

Meet Rudolph, Clarice, Yukon, Cornelius and Bumble at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland. Get your festive photo taken and play holiday games. Watch as the famous story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer comes to life.

Santa’s North Pole Experience

Meet Santa in his workshop as he and the elves are busy making preparations for the Holidays.

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Other Holiday Characters

The Poinsettia Princess, Sugar Plum Princess, Ice Princess, jolly snowmen and a range of Sesame Street characters make appearances throughout Busch Gardens Christmas Town.

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Christmas Town VIP Tour

This tour is available from November 14th through December 24th and lasts around 4 hours. The Busch Gardens Christmas Town VIP Tour includes:

  • Front-of-the-line access to Santa’s house and Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland
  • An Opportunity to feed Flamingos at Animal Connections
  • Reserved seating for the Christmas on Ice show
  • Complimentary photo
  • Complimentary Souvenir mug with hot cocoa and a cookie ( One free refill )
  • One complimentary Christmas Town menu item

The cost is $139.99 per person (does not include park admission) and is available for a minimum of 2. Annual Passholders get 20% discount.

Christmas Town Elite Tour

A private, 7 hour guided tour of Busch Gardens that is completely customized for your own group. The tour runs from around 3pm to 10pm.

The tour includes:

  • Serengeti Safari Tour and Aldabra Tortoise interaction (Children must be ages 5 and up to participate in the Safari, Tortoise and Kangaroo feeding portion).
  • Dinner at one of the parks restaurants
  • Reserved seating at show at Christmas on Ice show
  • Front-of-the-line access to all major attractions; ONE time ride on Iron Gwazi
  • Preferred Parking; Subject to availability

The cost is $399.99 per person (does not include park admission) and is available for a minimum of 2. Annual Passholders get 20% discount.

Either tour can be booked online.


Christmas Town Lights & Decor

Busch Gardens Christmas Town has unique decor and holiday lights in abundance.

Luminosity Lane is a stroll through tunnel from Congo to Stanleyville. Other displays of sparkling lights can be found at Morocco, Cheetah Walkway and Plaza, Flamingo Way and Bird Gardens.

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What time does Christmas Town open at Busch Gardens?

Is Christmas Town all day? Christmas Town opens each day at 2 p.m. Closing time is 10 p.m. Please check our operating schedule for specific times.

How long does Busch Gardens Christmas Town last?

This tour is available from November 14th through December 24th and lasts around 4 hours. The Busch Gardens Christmas Town VIP Tour includes: Front-of-the-line access to Santa's house and Rudolph's Winter Wonderland.

How much is Busch Gardens Christmas Town parking?

Parking starts at $30 and is available to purchase online in advance or at the park on the day of your visit. *Parking Passes are non-refundable. Preferred and VIP Reserved Parking requires at least 24 hour advance notice.

How long does Christmas Town last at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?

12 through Jan. 2, 2022. The World's Most Beautiful Theme Park will once again be transformed by the season with over 10 million twinkling lights, one of the largest light displays in North America.