SeaWorld San Diego Brings Unmatched Holiday Cheer During its ALL-NEW Christmas Celebration

Guests can take in the wonders of the holidays with ALL-NEW entertainment including dazzling performances, a festive holiday parade and the debut of Happy Harbor Holiday character show with Winston the Walrus​

SAN DIEGO, CA (October 29, 2024) – SeaWorld San Diego invites guests to an extraordinary holiday experience at its annual Christmas Celebration, running daily from November 15 to January 5. Voted the #1 Best Theme Park Holiday Event in 2023 by USA TODAY, the park transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland filled with more magical moments than ever, including exciting new holiday entertainment. Experience dazzling new Christmas shows, with the debut of Happy Harbor Holiday featuring fan favorite character Winston the Walrus, watch an all-new festive parade and capture picture-perfect moments amidst acres of beautiful decorations.

SeaWorld is the perfect destination in San Diego to embrace the holiday spirit, where guests can feel the snow falling, marvel at the magnificent 320-foot SkyTower adorned with sparkling lights and stroll through the enchanting music-activated tunnel of lights. This holiday season, SeaWorld San Diego promises an unforgettable holiday experience for guests of all ages.
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To make the holiday season even brighter, SeaWorld San Diego is spreading cheer with an exclusive offer: guests can save up to 55% on 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.

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

• ALL-NEW Happy Harbor Holiday Live Character Show – Come to Mission Bay Theater to celebrate the joy of friendship and holiday traditions with fan-favorite Sir Winston the Walrus.
• ALL-NEW 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 daily.
• ALL-NEW 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 – Guests can renew holiday traditions by visiting Santa to take a photo and share their Christmas wishes with him.
• Santa’s Live Reindeer – Come meet 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 – Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and make spirits bright with a photo to take home and cherish.
• 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 lighting ceremony with twinkling lights and Christmas songs programmed to the movement of multiple lighting designs.
• 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. 14, and again on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 31. Don’t miss this thrilling spectacle!
• 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 – Experience a canopy of laser beams that submerges guests below in 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. 
• Coca-Cola Market – Experience the holidays at Coke Market featuring a Christmas family photo op, festive holiday décor, Coca-Cola Christmas trees and ornaments, along with holiday treats.
• Coca-Cola Lane – See a new lighted pathway full of candy cane red and white sparkling lights, festive music and holiday treats with holiday Coca-Cola beverages.
• Dine with Orcas and Santa, Presented by Coca-Cola – 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 present a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday starting 12/1 where guests can enjoy a menorah lighting, holiday décor and Hanukkah music.

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.
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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. ​

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