Busch Gardens parks in Tampa Bay and Williamsburg are lighting up the holidays with immersive seasonal experiences, dazzling new entertainment, millions of twinkling lights, festive food and drinks, and cherished holiday traditions.
From the first-ever holiday drone spectacular in Tampa to brand-new shows and 10+ million lights in Williamsburg, each park offers families a one-of-a-kind way to celebrate the magic of Christmas Town.
“Christmas Town is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for our guests,” said Marc Swanson, Chief Executive Officer of United Parks & Resorts. “With new shows, returning favorites, dazzling light displays, and great value through our Holiday Sale, this is the perfect moment for families to experience Busch Gardens during its most festive celebration.”
Holiday Highlights Across Busch Gardens Parks
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: New Experiences Light Up Christmas Town
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is elevating its holiday celebration through January 5 with exciting new offerings and enhanced guest favorites:
- All-New Holiday Skies Spectacular — the park’s first-ever holiday drone show featuring hundreds of synchronized drones, high-resolution imagery, and a festive musical score lighting up the night sky
- Holiday Magic — the refreshed illusion-and-holiday production at Stanleyville Theater, filled with surprises and seasonal warmth
- Christmas on Ice — significant new enhancements to the long-running Moroccan Palace ice show
- 12 Gifts of Cheer — weekly in-park deals, festive perks, and limited-time surprises through December 28
- Millions of lights, festive treats, character moments, photo ops, and seasonal entertainment throughout the park
- Flexible membership offers and limited-time Holiday Sale savings for the best value of the year
Busch Gardens Williamsburg: One of the Nation’s Largest Light Displays Returns
Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s iconic Christmas Town — one of North America’s largest holiday light events — is shining nightly through January 4 with:
- Christmas Town LIVE! A Holiday Special — an all-new 1960s-themed holiday show debuting in Das Festhaus
- Fan-favorite entertainment including:
- Gloria! — a powerful blend of contemporary and traditional Christmas music
- ‘Twas That Night! — the celebrated ice-skating reimagining of The Night Before Christmas
- 25+ attractions, including the all-new Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, plus Christmas Town Express
- Santa’s Fireside Feast — a cozy dining experience with stories from Santa himself
- 10+ million lights, immersive European Christmas theming, festive food & drink, and holiday characters throughout the park
Plan Your Visit
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: www.ChristmasTown.com
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg: www.BuschGardens.com/Williamsburg
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