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    Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster Now Open at Six Flags Over Georgia

    Last week we were invited out to Six Flags Over Georgia to check out the grand opening of their newest family coaster, Kid Flash Cosmic Coaster. 

    Absolutely love the look and ride of this coaster and can definitely see it coming to some other SF parks throughout the next few years. 
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    It's such a great starter coaster and it also races!

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    Coaster nerd shot

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    Love these signs that brings more information about the attraction, and Kid Flash.

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    Knott's Merry Farm Celebrates the Holiday Season with Snoopy, Snow and a Reimagined Christmas Classic

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    Guests can enjoy the holidays beginning November 17 through January 7
    BUENA PARK, CA – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Knott’s Merry Farm. During the holiday season, the park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland featuring a landscape of thousands of twinkling lights and miles of beautiful garland. New for guests this year, Knott’s melodrama company presents a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The Bird Cage Theatre will also present the heartwarming Knott's version of O. Henry's classic tale of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi, 1885.
     
    Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience fills the buildings and paths with thousands of lights dancing to the beat of Christmas music while “snow” gently falls throughout Ghost Town. The Wilderness Dance Hall transforms into Santa's Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends.
     
    Knott's own vocal quartet, the Calico Carolers, transports guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season's songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. In Calico Park, guests are serenaded by the a cappella group, The Sleigh Bells, with a soulful version of Christmas classics. A down-home dose of Christmas cheer is in store for those who join Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies for a foot-stompin' show with energetic music and comedy for the whole family. Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment takes over the Calico Mine Stage with dancing and fun set to popular holiday tunes.
    Over at the Walter Knott Theater, Snoopy and the Peanuts gang take to the ice in Snoopy's Night Before Christmas. This guest favorite returns with the Knott’s Ice-Skating Ensemble and Snoopy retelling the classic poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” re-imagined Peanuts style.

    It’s not a holiday celebration without festive food. Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including a Merry Farm favorite, the crispy breaded “Turkey Ball” filled with perfectly seasoned stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, or the Red Velvet Churro stuffed with peppermint bark cream cheese.

    Knott's Christmas Crafts Village is back with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing. Or make it a Berry Merry Christmas by shopping the Knott’s Berry Farm online Gift Guide for Marketplace favorites, collectibles, plush, apparel and more – perfect gifts for every Knott’s fan on your list.
    Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2024 Season Pass. A 2024 Season Pass includes unlimited visits through 2023 plus all of 2024, discounts on select food and merchandise, and access to exciting year-round seasonal events. A Regular Season Pass includes admission to Knott's Berry Farm and a Gold Season Pass includes admission to both Knott's Berry Farm and Knott's Soak City Waterpark. Regular Season passes are as low as 10 payments of $7 after initial payment plus applicable fees and Gold Season Passes are as low as $9.50 after initial payment plus applicable fees. These offers end on January 7, 2024. Pricing and more information are available at knotts.com. 
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    Turn your Merry Farm experience into a holly jolly hotel getaway with an overnight stay at The Knott's Hotel. The Knott’s Merry Farm Hotel Getaway Package includes hotel accommodations, Knott’s Merry Farm admission for one day for each registered guest, and hotel parking. Upgrade to the Hotel Getaway Package + Breakfast for an unforgettable holiday celebration. For hotel reservations, please visit knotts.com.

    For more information about Knott's Merry Farm, please visit knotts.com or download the Knott's Berry Farm app for your smartphone. Join the festive conversation using the hashtag #MerryFarm on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
    About Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Fair Entertainment Company:
    What began as a roadside berry stand and chicken dinner restaurant in the 1920s has evolved into Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations combining world-class thrill rides with traditional family favorite attractions and entertainment. Knott’s is also home to Knott’s Soak City Water Park, Knott’s Marketplace, and the full-service Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel. Knott’s Berry Farm is owned and operated by Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), one of the largest regional amusement resort operators in the world, and is a publicly traded partnership headquartered in Sandusky, Ohio. Focused on its mission to make people happy by providing fun, immersive, and memorable experiences, the Company owns and operates 13 properties, consisting of 11 amusement parks, four separately gated outdoor water parks, and resort accommodations totaling more than 2,300 rooms and more than 600 luxury RV sites. Its parks are located in Ohio, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Texas, and Toronto, Ontario.
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    The Sights, Sounds and Flavors of the Holiday Season Return for the Entire Family During SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration

    ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2023) – SeaWorld Orlando’s award-winning Christmas Celebration is returning this year and it’s more spectacular than ever before with an ALL-NEW holiday show, “Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen”, deliciously festive food and beverage offerings, and the introduction of the Christmas Market! Guests will be able to join friends and family at SeaWorld Orlando on select dates from November 10 through January 2 for a memorable holiday experience. Visitors will see the theme park transformed into a winter wonderland sparkling with more than three million beautiful lights and the addition of NEW holiday experiences sprinkled around the event. The main feature of the magical festival is the Sea of Trees – a guest favorite.

    ​The wintery, watery wonderland is back immersing guests in a sea of twinkling holiday trees that sparkle to music as they light up the water. Dazzling images come to life on more than 100 trees, including a giant glistening centerpiece that towers 70 feet above the water. During the celebration, guests will also be able to indulge in delicious ALL-NEW holiday treats, experience fabulous holiday shows and entertainment, and enjoy outdoor ice skating at Bayside Stadium!
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    ALL-NEW Magical Holiday Shows & Entertainment
    There are even more ways for families to get into the holiday spirit this year at SeaWorld Orlando. Step into the enchanting world of "Mrs. Claus’ Magic Kitchen," an ALL-NEW delightful live show that promises to add a dash of laughter and a sprinkle of sweetness to your festive celebrations. In this jolly good time, Mrs. Claus, the beloved matriarch of the North Pole, takes center stage as she trades in her cozy Christmas sweater for a chef's apron, inviting guests on a whimsical culinary journey. Get ready for an entertaining blend of holiday magic and culinary chaos as Mrs. Claus attempts to master the art of social media while whipping up her famous Christmas cookie recipes. From classic sugar cookies to elaborate gingerbread masterpieces, she'll be spilling the North Pole's sweetest secrets, all while trying to keep up with the latest social trends.

    New this year, in the heart of Wild Arctic Plaza is the Christmas Market! Guests will discover a winter wonderland brimming with delectable culinary delights, unique merchandise, and the festive melodies of live music. It’s the perfect place to shop, savor, and celebrate the holiday spirit.

    Returning this year is the fan favorite “Holiday Reflections: Fireworks Finale,” to end each night of the Christmas Celebration. This firework spectacular features dazzling lights choreographed to joyous holiday musical favorites. Guests can also immerse themselves in the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at Rudolph’s Christmas Town. Stroll past life-size story book vignettes featuring the classic tale and meet beloved characters including Rudolph, Bumble and Santa for photo opportunities. Guests can also dine with Santa throughout the Christmas Celebration for an additional cost.

    The magical holiday fun continues in Sesame Street Land with the return of the popular Sesame Street Christmas Parade, where guests can see all their favorite Sesame Street characters getting into the holiday spirit. For an additional cost, families who come to the park on Saturday mornings can have breakfast with their friends from Sesame Street. Elmo's Christmas Wish is also back this year on event mornings at Seaport Theater. Visitors can join Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe and Rosita as they work together to help Elmo find his Christmas wish!

    SeaWorld Orlando is now home to the only outdoor ice rink in Central Florida where guests can lace up and hit the ice. During the day, park guests will have the opportunity to ice skate at Bayside Stadium. Once night falls, they can sit back and relax as the pros show off what they got with “Winter Wonderland on Ice”. Christmas comes to life on a stage of ice, jewels, and lights as skaters dazzle and delight in this show-stopping, ice skating extravaganza. A sea of sparkling trees and towering fountains dancing in the background come together to create an experience the entire family will not want to miss.
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    ALL-NEW Decadent Holiday Treats and Drinks
    Guests to SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration can savor the flavors of the holiday season with ALL-NEW food and beverage offerings this year. Traditional flavors like gingerbread, eggnog and peppermint can be found all around the park in new and unexpected ways. There will also be a special featured holiday doughnut from Orlando-based doughnut shop, Shaka Donuts.  Some of the NEW food offerings guests can taste at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration include:
    • Jolly Philly Cheesesteak – Steak, cheese, onions, peppers & secret sauce
    • Festive BBQ Pulled Pork and Waffle – House made waffle; BBQ pulled pork
    • Mistletoe Lambchops – Rosemary grilled lambchops, cranberry & peppered apple relish
    • Strawberries and Cream Beignets – Strawberries, Bavarian cream, powdered sugar
    • Santa’s Mini Apple Pie – Made with apples, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves
    • Rustic Gingerbread Cake – Gingerbread spice cake filled with creamy vanilla bean mousse, topped with powdered sugar and whipped cream

    Guests will be able to sip seasonal drinks while strolling around the park. They can enjoy beverage offerings including hot or frozen hot chocolate, coquito, or a frozen eggnog. There are also several NEW holiday cocktails to try, including:
    • Christmas Cheers – Hendrix gin, cranberry, orange, lime, garnished with orange wheel
    • Not Santa’s Milk and Cookies – Rumchata, vanilla vodka, cinnamon, topped with ginger snap crumbs
    • Mistletoe Margarita – Milagro Tequila, Triple Sec, cranberry, lime sour, garnished with lime wedge
    • Apple Cider Punch - Apple cider, bourbon, ginger beer, lime juice, garnished with lime wedge
    ​For the first time, guests can Join us for a dazzling evening of sweet delights, warm cocoa, and a magical surprise visit from a beloved guest! All set to the backdrop of our breathtaking fireworks display, Holiday Reflections. It's an enchanted celebration you won't want to miss!  Guests can purchase this VIP experience starting at $12.99.

    For even more holiday dining experiences, guests can head to SeaFire Grill, where they can watch their favorite holiday movies while tasting delicious holiday treats.

    Available for purchase is the Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard. Guests can choose from a 10 – sample lanyard for $60 or a 5 – sample lanyard for $45.  With this purchase guests can try any combination of food, drink, or dessert samples and an exclusive souvenir hot cocoa mug.
    More to Celebrate at SeaWorld Orlando
    Hanukkah Celebration: Guests can celebrate the Festival of Lights at SeaWorld! From December 7 through December 15, friends and family can view the traditional lighting of the menorah in Sesame Street Land™ during Hanukkah. Big Bird will also be telling Hanukkah stories throughout the celebrations.
    Kwanzaa Festivities: Guests can be part of SeaWorld's celebration of Kwanzaa! Taking place from December 26 through January 1, guests can enjoy a joyous time of reflection and celebration of African heritage with the nightly lighting of the Kinara. Story Time with Big Bird will also feature Kwanzaa stories throughout the celebrations.
    New Year’s Eve: Guests can spend the final day of 2023 enjoying SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, then ring in the New Year as vibrant fireworks fill the night sky at midnight on December 31.
    Three Kings Celebration: In honor of the cherished tradition of Latin cultures, families are invited to help us commemorate the arrival of the Three Wise Men. Enjoy festive cuisine and extended opportunities to enjoy special performances in Nautilus Theater, Sea of Trees, and our festive holiday lights. Keep the spirit of the holidays burning brighter and longer than ever with this special event from January 5 - 7.

    Best Way to Enjoy the Holiday Cheer
    One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is with a SeaWorld Orlando 2024 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2024, for one low price of $138.99. Guests will have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment. For even more unbeatable benefits, guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for as low as $14.50/month + tax with no down payment. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like being among the first to ride “Penguin Trek” coming in Spring 2024 as well as free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and blockout dates apply. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.

    About SeaWorld
    SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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    SeaWorld San Diego Welcomes the Holiday Season with ALL-NEW Entertainment and Fan Favorite Festive Offerings

    Guests can enjoy San Diego’s biggest Christmas tree, an all-new theater show, photos with Santa Claus, and more at SeaWorld Christmas Celebration from November 17 through January 7, 2024
    SAN DIEGO, CA. (November 6, 2022)  SeaWorld San Diego is bringing festive cheer and special traditions to families this holiday season at its annual Christmas Celebration with all-new and reimagined holiday offerings. Nominated for 2024 Best Theme Park Holiday Event by USAToday 10Best, the park will transform into a winter wonderland under the iconic SkyTower Tree of Lights decorated as a Christmas tree in all green with red sprinkles of lights, and event offerings include the All-New O.P Otter’s Holiday Sing-A-Long, Mrs. Claus’s Christmas Parade, live reindeer, a daily tree lighting of a twinkling 30-foot Christmas tree, and more. Holiday celebrations, including Hanukkah festivities, are running on select dates November 17 through January 7, 2023.
     
    “We’re excited to bring new holiday fun to our guests and help create special memories for the families who have made us a part of their holiday traditions year after year” said Jim Lake, Park President at SeaWorld San Diego. “From San Diego’s largest Christmas tree to new entertainment offerings, live reindeer, and photos with Santa Claus, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during this beloved family event.”
     
    All-New Entertainment and Festive Holiday Traditions for the Whole Family
    Guests of all ages will enjoy the All-New O.P. Otter’s Holiday Sing-A-Long, playing at Mission Bay Theater multiple times per day. Guests won’t be able to resist singing alongside O.P Otter as he celebrates the holiday season by singing and dancing to classic Christmas tunes!
    • A Stocking Full of Soul Theater Show – This reimagined fan-favorite show takes to a bigger stage and invites guests to join “America’s Got Talent” Finalist Bryan Cheatham as he and his friends sing and dance the night away while getting ready for his big Christmas Celebration! Experience a soulful celebration of Holiday classics in this original production. Located at Nautilus Amphitheater on Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays.
    • Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Parade – See Mrs. Claus and her band of merry elves as they make their way throughout the park on a festive procession with all-new floats and characters for guests to view several times daily.
    • Photos with Santa Claus – Guests can renew holiday traditions by visiting Santa to take a photo and share their Christmas wishes with him. Plus, see live reindeer at Santa’s Village!
    • Holiday Cocktails, Desserts, Hot Chocolate & More - Grown-ups will want to get even more festive with an ice-cold brew, a glass of wine or one of SeaWorld’s specialty holiday cocktails. Or for the whole family, experience SeaWorld’s famous hot chocolate with candy toppings and all-new delicious desserts. 
    • Reindeer Round-Up Scavenger Hunt – Get started on a merry quest with a Reindeer Round-Up Map! Explore the park to find all of Santa’s beloved reindeer and mark each location on your map to collect a special gift. 
    • Holiday Lights & Magic - Explore the magic and wonder of SeaWorld’s beautifully decorated outdoor park grounds and the iconic SkyTower Tree of Lights, San Diego’s biggest Christmas tree. Plus, enjoy a 30 ft. Christmas tree with twinkling lights and Christmas songs programmed to the movement of multiple lighting designs.
     
    There will also be a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday starting 12/1 where guests can enjoy a menorah lighting, holiday décor, and Hanukkah music.
     
    Event times and dates are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please see seaworld.com/san-diego/park-info/theme-park-hours for the daily schedule.
    Give the Gift of Unlimited Visits and Unbeatable Benefits with a SeaWorld San Diego Annual Pass

    Embracing the season of giving, guests can give or receive a gift of SeaWorld San Diego Annual Passes. For as low as $13.25 a month, with no down payment, guests get unlimited access to family and thrill rides along with seasonal and special event celebrations like Inside Look, Seven Seas Food & Wine Festival, Summer Spectacular, Craft Beer Festival, and Spooktacular, plus amazing perks, and exclusive offers. Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Annual Pass Members will also be the first to view Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish Experience exhibit when it opens in 2024.
     
    For more information on SeaWorld and to purchase Annual Passes and Fun Cards visit SeaWorldSanDiego.com.
     
    About SeaWorld
    SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent. A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). SeaWorld is part of the SeaWorld Entertainment (NYSE: SEAS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.
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    Busch Gardens Christmas Town Nov. 11 through Jan. 7

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    All-New Dazzling Light Displays, Festive Fare and a Stunning New 40-Foot Holiday Tree, Make Christmas Town at Busch Gardens the Biggest and Brightest Holiday Celebration in Tampa Bay
    TAMPA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2023) – It’s that time of the year for thrills and holiday cheer at Busch Gardens Christmas Town, the biggest and brightest holiday celebration in the Tampa Bay area. From Nov. 11 through Jan. 7, the park transforms into a bright winter wonderland of seasonal entertainment, unique and up-close encounters with animals, culinary masterpieces as well as attractions such as Serengeti Flyer and the award-winning hybrid coaster, Iron Gwazi.
     
    Iconic and beloved entertainment options will take over the entire park and will be available through the 58 consecutive days of the event, all included with regular park admission.
     
    All new this year, guests can celebrate the season with new light displays that will take over the Jungala area, extending all the way though Pantopia featuring a light-up walkthrough dragon. Located in the Bird Gardens area of the park, guests are sure to step into wonder through a marvelous light tunnel, presented by Coca-Cola and composed of thousands of glimmering LED lights seamlessly synchronized to a symphony of holiday tunes.  Also, a brand-new 40-foot pixelated tree will deck the halls at Cheetah Plaza.
    Celebrating the holidays for more than a decade, Christmas Town returns with some of the fan-favorites that guests hold near and dear such as Santa’s North Pole Experience, presented by Coca-Cola, a unique experience where jolly elves interact with guests as they guide them to see Santa in his workshop. Also returning is Storytime with Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Friends at Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland, where guests get to meet and greet the most famous reindeer of all. Other returning entertainment options are:

    • “Christmas on Ice” – Back by popular demand, this energetic and mesmerizing seasonal show returns to the Moroccan Palace. See amazing thrills on ice and moments of wonder as talented skaters perform to traditional and popular Christmas songs. Multiple showtimes throughout the day.
    • “Elmo’s Christmas Wish” – Families are sure to have a jolly good time as they help Elmo realize his Christmas wish! Sing-along, during this festive show featuring appearances by Elmo, Cookie Monster, Rosita, Grover, and Zoe. This show takes place in the Sesame Street Safari of Fun area of the park.
    • “Three Kings Journey” – The famed journey of the three wise men to Bethlehem is celebrated in this inspiring musical tale. Only during select nights at the Dragon Fire Grill from Nov. 11 through Jan. 7.
    • Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular,” presented by Bad Boy Mowers – The evening sky comes to life with a colorful display of festive fireworks choreographed to a soundtrack of classic holiday tunes. This fireworks display will take place on the Festival Field on select event nights.
    • Holly Jolly Express – The jolliest and brightest train will transport guests into the celebration as it loops around the park. While on their journey, guests are encouraged to sing-along to favorite songs of the season. All aboard for Christmas Cheer!
    • Character Appearances – Guests will not want to miss the chance to capture memorable photos with special seasonal characters located throughout the park including princesses, lovable snowmen, and many more!
    Festive and Heartwarming Seasonal Menu

    From delightful mealtime moments to delectable food samples, Christmas Town offers an abundance of festive flavors to satisfy the holiday cravings. In addition to the traditional hot cocoa, which will have a dedicated cabin with options to choose from, guests can immerse themselves in a seasonal culinary journey, located throughout the entire park, with dishes and cocktails such as:
     
    All-New, Returning and Reinvented Menu Items

    • New! Chicken coq-au-vin served with red bliss mashed potatoes
    • New! Holiday Poutine, served with gravy, cheese curds and cranberry relish
    • New! Smoked turkey, stuffing, cranberry relish, gravy and Texas toast
    • New! Seared scallop, ruby red couscous and goat cheese crumbles
    • Returning Fan-Favorite! Red curry shrimp and jasmine rice
    • Returning Fan-Favorite! Wild mushroom tart with boursin crema
    • Reinvented! Festive Cheese & Berries - Brie tart with blackberry jam and sliced almonds
    • Reinvented! Not-So-Traditional Holiday Ham - Pork shank braised with spiced pineapple & brown sugar with green beans
     
    All-New Signature Christmas Town Cocktails
    • New! Mistletoe Margarita - Tequila, Monin pomegranate and a splash of lime
    • New! South for the Winter - Jack Daniels, Jack Daniels Honey, Monin cranberry, ginger and lime
    • New! Jack Frost - Coconut rum, blue curacao, mint and a splash of lime
    • New! Ginger Snap Mule - Spiced rum, Amaretto, ginger and a splash of lime
    • New! Candy Cane Lane - Vodka, Monin Peppermint, grenadine and a splash of lime
    ​The absolute best way to experience the jolliest of all seasons at Busch Gardens is with a Christmas Town Sampler Lanyard. Starting at $45 and redeemable at the numerous cabins located throughout the entire park, Samplers offer the best value for guests and will be available in quantities of five and 10. An exclusive 12-item Sampler for the same price as a 10-item is available for all Pass Members. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages
    Jolly Upgrades, VIP Tours and Even More Holiday Cheer with Passes and Fun Cards
     
    In addition to a Christmas Town Sampler Lanyard, guests looking for an extra dose of holiday cheer can opt to enhance their Christmas Town experience by selecting from a nice list of jolly upgrades. For Santa’s North Pole Experience, presented by Coca-Cola, and meet and greets with Rudolph and Friends, a Santa/Rudolph Priority Access Line is available for purchase. And for merry memorable experience, guests can book a Christmas Town VIP Tour which will include Front of the Line access to Santa’s House and Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland, a complimentary souvenir mug, reserved seating to the Christmas on Ice show, an opportunity to feed Flamingos, and more. A Christmas Town Elite Tour is also available, including everything the VIP Tour offers plus a meet and greet with Santa and reserved seating for the fireworks show.
     
    For as low as $14.50 per month and with the Best Benefits Ever, a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass will allow guests to get an exclusive experience of this year’s Christmas Town, with dedicated viewing time for Christmas on Ice, priority 2-hour access to Santa’s North Pole experience on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Also, pass members get to be the first to ride Phoenix Rising, upon opening in 2024, and have unlimited admission to enjoy amazing seasonal events that are included with the park ticket.

    To be the first to know about event details and special offers, visit ChristmasTown.com and follow Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on InstagramFacebookX (formerly Twitter) and TikTok.
     
    About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
     
    Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with thousands of animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.
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    A Very Furry Christmas Brings New and Enhanced Festive Family Fun to Sesame Place San Diego

    Families can enjoy the park during the evening for the first time, plus new Christmas lights, a tree lighting ceremony, and more with their Sesame Street friends
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    SAN DIEGO, CA, (November 6, 2023) – Sesame Place® San Diego, the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show Sesame Street®, will welcome the holiday season with its fan-favorite holiday event, A Very Furry Christmas. New for this holiday season, for the first time families can now enjoy the park during the evening with extended operating hours. All-new Christmas lights, an all-new 24-foot Christmas tree, all-new photos with Santa Claus, and festive holiday décor transform the park into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland for guests to celebrate jolly holiday fun alongside the daily, fun offerings that guests enjoy year-round. Everyone will be excited to take special holiday photos and dance and sing along to their favorite holiday tunes with their furry friends. The family-friendly event will run on select dates Friday, November 10 through Sunday, January 7.
    Celebrate the Holidays with All-New Festive Family Fun
    A Very Furry Christmas will bring new, family-friendly holiday fun to Sesame Place San Diego! With themed shows, parties, and parades, there’s so many memories for guests of all ages to make this year.
    All-new event offerings for this year’s A Very Furry Christmas include:
    • All-New Christmas Tree & Lighting Ceremony – Guests will be able to enjoy a new 24-foot Christmas tree at the front of the park. The tree will be decorated with lights and ornaments, making it a great spot to take fun family holiday photos! The tree will be lit for the first time in a Grand Illumination Ceremony on November 10, and then will be lit nightly featuring an appearance by a Sesame Street friend.
    • All-New Santa’s Grand Illumination Ceremony – On November 10, the park will light an all-new 24-foot Christmas tree for the first time. This interactive ceremony will include special performances from Jingle Bell the Elf, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and Rosita. Santa Claus will also make a very special appearance to share Christmas joy and holiday cheer with all the park guests!
    • All-New Christmas Lights – New this season, guests will see Sesame Place transformed into a one-of-a-kind Christmas wonderland with thousands of twinkling, colorful lights around the park.
    • All-New Photos with Santa Claus – On select dates, guests will be able to visit Santa Claus at Sesame Place San Diego for the first time to take holiday photos and share their Christmas wishes!
    • All-New Golden Gift Hunt – Each day from November 10 to December 25, a Golden Gift will be hidden somewhere in the park upon park open! The guest that finds it and turns it in will win a special exclusive prize.
    Endless holiday fun will be had by guests of all ages during this cheerful event with entertainment offerings and activities including:
    • Elmo’s Christmas Wish Show – Guests join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Zoe, and Rosita at the Sesame Street Theater as they dance and sing about their favorite holiday, talk about what each of them wants for Christmas, and bring the Christmas spirit to Sesame Street.
    • Furry Friends Christmas Dance Party – Guests can dance, sing, and jingle bell rock along to their favorite holiday tunes with Elmo and his furry friends at this Christmas-themed, energetic, interactive dance party!
    • Sesame Street Christmas Parade – This fan-favorite parade features fantastic floats decorated for the celebration and show-stopping performances that focus on the magic of the holiday season. The whole family will experience an energetic neighborhood Christmas celebration with all their favorite furry friends and exciting performances to holiday favorites. The Sesame Street Christmas Parade finale will leave everyone with warm, fuzzy feelings and fill their hearts with holiday spirit.
    • Christmas Tree Maze – Kids of all ages can enjoy a fun, festive adventure through the family- friendly Christmas Tree Maze full of holiday décor sure to kickstart Christmas cheer.
    • Christmas Cookies with Cookie Monster – “C” is for Cookie when guests join Cookie Monster to enjoy his favorite sometimes food! This fun-filled paid upgrade features meet-and-greet opportunities with Cookie Monster and cookies and milk in fun refillable mugs.
    • Missing Mittens Scavenger Hunt – Throughout November, guests can purchase the Missing Mittens Scavenger Hunt map and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the park and find all the missing mittens. Once completed, guests can return the map to receive a Christmas prize!
    • Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt – During December, guests can participate in this fun scavenger hunt by purchasing a Spot-The-Gift Scavenger Hunt map. Guests can search for holiday gifts throughout the park and return the completed scavenger hunt map for a special holiday prize!
    • Sesame Street Friends Photo Opportunities – There are one-of-a-kind photo opportunities for guests to enjoy with their favorite furry friends dressed up for the holidays, including special festive photo opportunities with Cookie Claus!
    The Best Way to Play
    The best way to play all year long with unbeatable benefits is with a 2024 Sesame Place Season Pass! With the new SoCal Season Pass available for a limited time, guests can enjoy unlimited visits and discount parking this year and next, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, A Very Furry Christmas, and more for as low as $99. Silver, Platinum, and Gold Season Pass Members can enjoy the added benefits of free parking, free friend tickets, discounts on cabanas, Abby’s Magic Queue, and Stroller Rentals, exclusive monthly rewards of free friend tickets, and more. Perks vary based on the type of Season Pass purchased.
    Sesame Place San Diego is located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista. The park is open on Saturdays and Sundays plus select additional dates during November, December, and January. For more information and to purchase tickets and Season Passes visit SesamePlaceSanDiego.com. For the most recent updates, fans can follow Sesame Place San Diego on Facebook and @SesamePlaceCa on Instagram.

    About Sesame Place San Diego
    Sesame Place San Diego is the only theme park on the West Coast based entirely on the award-winning show, Sesame Street. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from San Diego and 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, this 17-acre theme park is perfect for families with kids of all ages and has been designated as a Certified Autism Center. The new theme park features 18 Sesame Street-themed rides and exciting water attractions, a family-friendly rollercoaster and a 500,000-gallon wave pool – one of the largest in Southern California. The park also features an engaging musical play area, an interactive Sesame Street Neighborhood complete with the iconic 123 Stoop, daily live character shows, an award-winning parade, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities and of course, everyone’s favorite furry friends. Celebrate family-friendly events all year long at Sesame Place, including Elmo’s Furry Fun Fest, Elmo’s Eggstravaganza, Elmo’s Springtacular, Sesame Summer Splash, The Count’s Halloween Spooktacular, and A Very Furry Christmas.