BUENA PARK, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 – This holiday season, Knott's Merry Farm and Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park invite guests to immerse themselves in enchanting winter wonderlands. At Knott's Merry Farm, running Nov. 21 through Jan. 4, the park will come alive with the magic of the holiday season, featuring beloved traditions such as Snoopy's Night Before Christmas and the mesmerizing Snow and Glow experience. This year, the park is set to unveil an extraordinary new centerpiece, a dazzling Christmas Tree that stands tall and proud, adorned with over 7,000 twinkling lights, a hundred custom-made candles and a stunning array of vintage Victorian-inspired wood ornaments.
 
Meanwhile, select evenings Nov. 27 through Jan. 4, Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park will glimmer with over two million lights and stunning, larger-than-life ornaments. The season promises to be merrier and brighter than ever as the park proudly debuts a spectacular tree lighting ceremony. Each evening festivities will kick off with enchanting dancers, delightful singers and the breathtaking illumination of a colossal Christmas tree.

Knott’s Merry Farm
Tis the Season Tree Lighting. The nightly ceremony in Calico Park is a favorite celebration featuring an abundance of dancers, singers and nostalgic charm.
 
Christmas in Calico continues as the Snow and Glow experience will fill 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 will transform into Santa's Christmas Cabin, where the entire family can create fond memories by taking photos with Santa Claus and his friends. At The Bird Cage Theatre, Knott’s melodrama company will present a reimagined Charles Dickens classic, A Calico Christmas Carol. The 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.
 
Knott's own vocal quartet, the Ghost Town Carolers, will transport guests back in time to a Victorian Christmas as they perform the season's songs throughout the streets of Ghost Town. Yuletide cheer is in store with Home for the Holidays, where joyous merriment will take 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 will once again 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” that has been re-imagined Peanuts style.
 
At the Fiesta Plaza Stage, guests can enjoy Latin Caribbean and New York salsa as well as current American top 40 songs, with bands Adelaide Pilar and Junio. Knott's Christmas Crafts Village is set to return with dozens of local artisans selling their unique gifts, including chainsaw wood carvings and elegant glass blowing.
 
It’s not a holiday celebration without festive food. Throughout the park, guests can indulge in traditional holiday classics with a twist, including chicken tamale fries, a turkey corn dog with a stuffing seasoned batter and a gingerbread cheesecake dip with Nilla wafers. At Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant, new specialty holiday offerings are back on the menu and bigger than ever with items meant to be shared such as a turkey club jumbowich.
 
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 Holiday Package will include hotel accommodations, Knott’s Merry Farm admission for one day for each registered guest and hotel parking. 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.

​Magic Mountain’s Holiday in the Park
From coasters to cocoa, Holiday in the Park is a holiday spectacular for all to enjoy! Each evening the festivities will kick off with an all-new Tree Lighting Ceremony, where dancers and singers will come together in the DC Universe Area to light a majestic Christmas tree, creating a memorable start to the celebrations. Also new this year is Oh Santa! A Holiday Spectacular starring the Snow Belles and the Holly Jollies, hosted by Jack Frost and his sidekick, Snickerdoodle. This fun-filled show combines song, dance and comedic antics while promoting messages of giving, peace, love and hope.
 
The season’s entertainment will shine bright with returning favorite Reindeer Dash, which showcases Santa’s reindeer in a thrilling slider show complete with music and laughter. Another holiday highlight includes HollyRock!, that will feature a rockabilly holiday extravaganza set in the 1950s within the Gleampunk District, blending the Industrial Revolution's charm with festive illumination. In Holiday Square, guests will marvel at a kaleidoscope of colors from hundreds of thousands of lights amid gently falling snowflakes. Wishing Ridge will captivate with a whimsical light show, while Peppermint Path will treat guests to live country holiday music from trio Drivin’ Mama Crazy under candy cane lights and Jingle Bell Way is sure to delight visitors with 30-foot-tall ornaments and a choreographed dancing light show.
 
Across the park, including Holiday Village, there will be a myriad of family-friendly activities such as visits with Santa, crafts with Mrs. Claus, holiday photo opportunities, wish list stations, rides on the North Pole Express, fire pits and s’mores, music and more. To add to the merriment, guests will be able to take home Holiday in the Park gifts and souvenirs, including novelty apparel, ornaments and soft plush toys.
 
For those interested in the tastier side of the season, the Holiday in the Park menu will include a wide variety of specialty holiday-inspired main courses including pozole, holiday burger with turkey bacon and cranberry aioli, bourbon brown sugar-glazed ribs and many more tasty eats. Of course, guests will need to save room for festive sweets and treats including s’mores funnel cake, banana pudding and slices of pumpkin pie. Guests can also cozy up with loved ones and roast marshmallows over an open fire pit at one of several locations around the park.  
 
For more information on Holiday in the Park at Six Flags Magic Mountain, visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.  
 
Season Passes
Give the gift that keeps on giving all year with a 2026 Season Pass. Buy a 2026 Gold Season Pass and receive unlimited visits through 2025, including Knott’s Merry Farm and Holiday in the Park, plus all of 2026, as well as discounts on select food and merchandise, exclusive bring-a-friend ticket offers and access to exciting seasonal events. For now until Monday, Nov. 3, buy a 2026 Gold Season Pass and receive access to all 40+ parks.
 
Please visit park websites for specific details. For hours, more information or to purchase a 2026 Gold or Prestige Pass, visit knotts.com or sixflags.com/magicmountain.

 
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SAN DIEGO, CA (October 20, 2025) – SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Christmas Celebration returns this holiday season, blending iconic charm with heartwarming holiday surprises from November 14 to January 4. The park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland, illuminated by over one million sparkling lights that dance across every corner. From the radiant spectacle of San Diego’s largest Christmas tree set against the breathtaking Mission Bay skyline, to glowing pathways that guide you past radiant trees and through a mesmerizing, music-activated tunnel of lights — this marks the brightest holiday season in the park’s recent history. Every inch shimmers with festive cheer, serving as a radiant beacon of joy and hope for all who visit.

Within this enchanting wonderland, SeaWorld San Diego unveils fresh entertainment for guests of all ages including a special holiday treat - the all-new Clyde and Seamore Christmas Special. The beloved sea lions return to the stage with their signature holiday comedy, delighting both children and adults alike and rekindling cherished memories while captivating a whole generation of guests. Joining Santa Claus this year, the park welcomes the debut of Storytime with Mrs. Claus, complete with a joyful caroling pre-show featuring cheerful North Pole elves. For a touch of winter magic rarely seen in Southern California, guests will experience nightly snowfall, real reindeer, holiday fireworks, and up-close encounters with enchanting marine animals!  

Unwrap the Magic of All-New Holiday Entertainment and Festive Traditions

• ALL-NEW Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special - The prank-loving pinnipeds Clyde and Seamore are back, along with their trainers, for a hilarious holiday time in this Christmas-themed sea lion and otter show offered during the afternoons and evenings!
• ALL-NEW Over One Million Holiday Lights - Explore the magic and wonder of SeaWorld’s beautifully decorated outdoor park grounds decorated with one million holiday lights. Each night, the iconic 320 ft. tall SkyTower Tree of Lights, San Diego’s biggest Christmas tree, will light up in the sky, along with a 30 ft. Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Garden Plaza with twinkling lights and Christmas songs programmed to the movement of multiple lighting designs.
• ALL-NEW Storytime - Toymaker Trouble with Mrs. Claus and the Elves – As Christmas approaches at the North Pole, and Santa’s elves are preparing the final order of toys for Santa’s sleigh. The head Toymaker Elf Sparky is severely lacking in Christmas Spirit, a key ingredient to Santa’s gift making process. With the help of Mrs. Claus and two of her most trusted elves, the elves will be reminded what makes Christmas truly special.
• Returning Favorite - Happy Harbor Holiday Live Character Show –Mission Bay Theater will host the family-friendly holiday show to celebrate the joy of friendship and holiday traditions with fan-favorite Sir Winston the Walrus.
• Returning Favorite - Mrs. Claus Christmas Parade – Mrs. Claus and her band of merry elves will make their way throughout the park singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs during a festive procession with all-new floats and characters for guests to view daily.
• Returning Favorite - A Stocking Full of Soul – This reimagined fan-favorite invites guests to a festive night of live music, singing and dancing as the park celebrates the holiday season. Experience a soulful celebration of holiday classics in this original production daily at the Nautilus Amphitheater.
• Photos with Santa Claus – Santa is at SeaWorld daily and guests can renew holiday traditions by visiting the man in red at SkyTower Lawn to take a photo and share their Christmas wishes with him.
• Santa’s Live Reindeer – Park goers are invited to meet and learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visiting all the way from the North Pole!
• Snowflake Seeker’s: A Christmas Quest! – Get started on a merry quest and explore the park to find all the colorful winter snowflakes. Mark each location on the map to collect a special gift. 
• Rudolph’s Christmastown –Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and some of his friends will make spirits bright with photo opportunities and festive backgrounds.
• A Christmas Wish Fireworks Show – Watch the sky above SeaWorld come alive with festive colors and brilliant pyrotechnics during our holiday fireworks display on Saturday, Dec. 13.
• Snowfall Throughout the Park – Dreaming of a white Christmas? Guests don’t have to travel north to see a snowfall and catch a few flakes in their hands. Watch nightly for this magical moment at SkyTower Lawn and Wild Arctic.
• Donner and Blitzen’s Lazer Light Show – A canopy of lasers will beam with rays of color and a festive soundtrack. The light show runs nightly at the front of the park.
• 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. 
• Dine with Orcas and Santa – Delight in a one-of-a-kind holiday experience featuring a delicious meal surrounded by majestic orcas, the chance to meet Santa, insights from expert animal specialists and refreshing Coca-Cola beverages.
• Festive Food & Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard – The Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard allows guests to try any combination of food, drink or dessert samples and is valid for up to 10 samples during Christmas Celebration. Pass Members receive two additional samples FREE.

SeaWorld will also celebrate other holidays during December including a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday starting Dec. 1 where guests can enjoy a menorah lighting, holiday décor and Hanukkah music. In addition, a Kwanzaa kinara will be on display, accompanied by a table with a Unity cup and crops. To complete the festivities, the park will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a New Year’s countdown and a spectacular fireworks show.

To make the holiday season even brighter, SeaWorld San Diego is spreading cheer with an exclusive offer of up to 60% off Tickets, Fun Cards and Annual Passes at www.seaworldsandiego.com for a limited time. Annual Pass Members receive unlimited visits, access to exclusive events and no blockout dates. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits and first to know about major park announcements.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Christmas Celebration details and information.
 
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 41,000 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 United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com. 

WHAT:               
This Halloween season, SeaWorld San Diego is offering unbeatable savings to Howl-O-Scream, San Diego’s boldest and biggest Halloween nighttime event. During Friday the 13th Flash Sale, guests can grab tickets for any night at a frightfully low price of just $44.99 each when purchasing two or more.

Now in its fifth blood-soaked year, this twisted celebration of terror explodes with ALL-NEW scares, plus five haunted houses, eight freshly spawned scare zones, eleven twisted taverns, and sinister performances. Developed and crafted entirely in-house by the SeaWorld San Diego team. Howl-O-Scream sets itself apart from the competition as a purely original creation: a nightmare engineered to leave guests breathless and begging for mercy.

WHEN:             
Howl-O-Scream runs select nights now through Nov. 1. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/.

WHERE:           
SeaWorld San Diego

ABOUT:            
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 42,000 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 United Parks & Resorts (NYSE: PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.