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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 EventsChristmas Town Shows & EntertainmentThere’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:
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 ClausLocated 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. Get A Quote To Stay in A Vacation HomeThe 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 WishElmo 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 CeltsCelebrating 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-8thThe 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 VillageTake a magical stroll through Christmas Town Village under millions of twinkling lights as you listen to Yuletide carols. Photo credit: Busch Gardens Holiday DiningChristmas 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 SamplersCan’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. Enjoying This Post? Get Your FREE Insiders GuidePlus monthly Insiders Circle Newsletter with updates, news and deals. Christmas ShoppingFind 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. Busch Gardens Christmas Town Character Meet & GreetsRudolph’s Winter WonderlandMeet 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 ExperienceMeet Santa in his workshop as he and the elves are busy making preparations for the Holidays. Other Holiday CharactersThe Poinsettia Princess, Sugar Plum Princess, Ice Princess, jolly snowmen and a range of Sesame Street characters make appearances throughout Busch Gardens Christmas Town. Christmas Town UpgradesChristmas Town VIP TourThis tour is available from November 14th through December 24th and lasts around 4 hours. The Busch Gardens Christmas Town VIP Tour includes:
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 TourA 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:
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 & DecorBusch 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. Check Out More Holiday Happenings:
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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.
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