Busch Gardens Christmas Town returns Nov. 13 at both Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Each park will feature holiday shows, light displays, seasonal food and family traditions, all included with park admission.
At Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Christmas Town runs select days from Nov. 13 through Jan. 4. New this year are Lights of Wonder, a drone show set to classic holiday songs, and A Very Merry Cirque, an acrobatic show. Returning favorites include Christmas on Ice, Mrs. Claus’ Storytime, Elmo’s Christmas Wish, Three Kings Journey and the Holly Jolly Express.
Guests in Tampa can also meet Rudolph and friends, visit Santa’s North Pole Experience and see the Ginga Ninjas on select nights. The Skyride returns with views of the park’s holiday décor, and nighttime rides on Iron Gwazi and Phoenix Rising remain available. On Dec. 31, the park will host New Year’s Eve fireworks.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg runs Christmas Town on select dates from Nov. 13 through Jan. 3 with more than 10 million lights. More than 25 attractions will be open, including the new Verbolten: Forbidden Turn. New for 2026, the Queens of Christmas trio performs a holiday concert with songs such as “This Christmas” and “Santa Baby.”
Family favorites in Williamsburg include Christmas Town Live! A Holiday Special, Gloria!, ’Twas That Night and Scrooge No More. Santa’s Workshop and the Christmas Town Express also return. On select dates, guests can book Santa’s Fireside Feast in the Killarney area, a dinner with a Christmas story from Santa, with reservations available at BuschGardens.com.
Food and drink options include hot chocolate and cookies exclusive to Christmas Town. In Tampa, these items, plus holiday menu items and festive craft cocktails, are available throughout the park starting at 4 p.m. on event nights. Specialty dining in Tampa ranges from a Thanksgiving Feast to the Rudolph and Friends Character Dine.
“This time of the year is all about spending time with those we hold dear and there is no better place to do so than at Christmas Town,” said Brian Bacica, park president at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.
For a limited time, Tampa Bay guests can save up to 60% on tickets, Fun Cards and annual passes. In Williamsburg, guests can save up to 65% on tickets and up to 35% on memberships during the Christmas Town sale, with single-day tickets as low as $31.99.
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