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Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2016
Tampa Bay are you ready for the ultimate Christmas Celebration? Busch Gardens has announced their dates of Christmas Town! It is an annual tradition here in Tampa and if you haven’t been before, I definitely recommend it, and if you have been before, I know you will be going again π In fact, there are some new ways Busch Gardens is spreading Christmas Cheer this year, so be sure to read on so you have the insider scoop!
You will find more than two million twinkling lights, festive treats, holiday entertainment and unique attractions, including the all-new addition of the beloved Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer this year at Busch Garden Tampa Bay for Christmas Town™.
Here is everything you need to know about Busch Gardens Christmas Town:
The popular event takes place on 23 select dates from Nov. 25 to Dec. 31
Christmas Town is open until 10 p.m. on select dates and will close at 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For New Year’s Eve, the event will remain open until 1 a.m.
NEW! Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland: Meet and take photos with Rudolph, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius and Bumble at the all-new Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland located in Celestial Crossing. Play holiday games and indulge in Yuletide treats while scenes of the beloved story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer come to life.
Santa’s House presented by Coca-Cola®: The Claus family invites you into their North Pole home at Santa’s House presented by Coca-Cola®. While the elves are busy preparing for Christmas, Santa is taking a break from his busy holiday schedule to meet and take photos with families in his private study.
Thrill Rides at Night: Nestled between beautifully lit trees and roaring with excitement, some of the best views of Christmas Town can be found atop Florida’s top thrill rides, including the all-new family spin coaster, Cobra’s Curse™.
Guests can also expect the return of fan-favorite shows that ring in the season, including Christmas on Ice, Carol of the Bells light show and the Holiday Hills Brass Band. For a complete list of seasonal sights and unforgettable Yuletide experiences, visit ChristmasTown.com.
Christmas Town is included with any annual pass, Fun Card or daily admission to the park. Guests who purchase an Annual Pass now, get three months free! From world-class rollercoasters and Broadway-style entertainment to one-of-a-kind, up-close animal encounters, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay continues to deliver some of the biggest thrills anywhere.
Check out the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Events Calendar
Christmas Town will also offer some magnificent opportunities for groups looking to book a unique holiday party. For details, call the Busch Gardens Events Team at 813-987-5523.
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This sounds like a lot of fun! I would like to visit! π
this looks like it would be so nice to go and see. I would love to take the kids there.
I’ve never been to Busch Gardens Christmastown but maybe I can go this year. Would love to see it decorated for Christmas.
It’s so beautiful! I definitely recommend it.