Looking to get into the holiday spirit without having to journey into the winter chill? Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing Christmas to Florida with the return of their annual event: Christmas Town. Beginning on November 11th, Guests will be able to enjoy holiday inspired food, entertainment and even fireworks, all of which is included with general park admission!

Check out some of the unique offerings below:

Christmas Light Displays

• NEW! Light display extending all the way through the Pantopia area of the park, featuring a light-up walkthrough dragon.

• Light tunnel located in the Bird Gardens area of the park that will be synchronized with holiday tunes.

• NEW! 40-foot pixelated tree that will deck the halls at Cheetah Plaza.

Holiday Entertainment & Attractions

• Santa’s North Pole Experience – Join Santa’s elves as they guide you to Santa and his workshop.

• Storytime with Mrs. Claus

• Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland – Meet Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and his friends at this photo op experience.

• Christmas on Ice – Busch Gardens’ longest running classic holiday show returns in this phenomenal skating production.

• Elmo’s Christmas Wish – A stage show featuring Elmo and friends as they help Elmo find his Christmas wish.

• Three King’s Journey – Musical stage show following the journey of the three kings to Bethlehem.

• Holiday in the Sky, a Nighttime Spectacular- Festive fireworks show

• Holly Jolly™ Express - Hop aboard this holiday themed locomotive for a trip around the park accompanied by festive tunes.

Festive Food & Drink

Wine & Truffles

• 19 Crimes Snoop Dog’s Cali Gold Sparkling Wine

• Notorious Pink Ganache

• Sin Zin by Alexander Valley Vineyards

• Beringer Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

• Dow’s Fine Ruby Porto

• Three Truffles – Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel, Vanilla

Christmas Cocktails | Cookies, Cocoa & Cocktails | Polar Pavilion

• Fresh Baked Christmas Cookie – Snickerdoodle, Sugar or Gingerbread

• Spiked Bourbon Cider Mule – Bourbon, Apple Schnapps, Ginger Beer

• Jack Frost – Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime

• Cinnamon Whiskey Sour – Whiskey, Cinnamon Schnapps, Craft Standard Sour Mix

• Sam Adams Winter Lager

• Specialty Hot Cocoa – Served in a souvenir cup with your choice of peppermint or gingerbread and whipped topping (Make it jolly – Add Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua or Peppermint Schnapps)

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Char Siu Christmas

• Red Curry Shrimp and Jasmine Rice (Gluten Free)

• Char Siu Pork Fried Rice (Gluten Free)

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Christmas Celebration

• Roasted Apple Salad with Spicy Maple Vinaigrette (Vegan and Gluten Free)

• Pork Loin with Apple Demi-Glaze & Butternut Squash Puree (Gluten Free)

• Chocolate Peppermint Brownie

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Xcursions

• NEW! Apple & Cherry Tarts

• Christmas Town Signature Cupcakes – Raspberry Poinsettia, Nutella Nutcracker, Coconut Snowball, Peppermint Ganache

Holiday Joy Tasting

• Pennsylvania Dutch Cream Liqueur – Eggnog, Salted Caramel, Pumpkin Spice, Peppermint Bark

• Bubba’s Secret Stills Whiskey – Marshmallow Chocolate Whiskey, Burnt Sugar Whiskey

Dasher’s Delight

• Wild Mushroom Tart with Boursin Cheese Crema (Vegetarian)

• Braised Beef and Roasted Garlic Smashed Potato

• Brussels Sprout Salad with Crispy Bacon and Apple Cider Vinaigrette

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Cocoa and Cream

• Cold Hot Cocoa and Ice Cream

• Cocoa Soda Float

• Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Ala Mode

• Specialty Hot Cocoa – Served in a souvenir cup with your choice of peppermint or gingerbread and whipped topping (Make it jolly – Add Bailey’s Irish Cream, Kahlua or Peppermint Schnapps)

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Zambia Smoke House (Mobile Order Offered)

• Gulf Coast Ceviche (Gluten Free)

• Smoked BBQ Chicken Slider with Pickled Cucumbers

• Dasani Bottled Water

• Assorted Coca-Cola Products

Twisted Tails

• Spinach Feta Stuffed Pretzel

• Sam Adams Winter Lager

• Walking Baby Cakes Oatmeal Stout

Dragon Dog Mobile

• Brown Sugar & Pineapple-Glazed Ham with Green Beans

• Brie Tart Arugula Salad with Hazelnut Vinaigrette (Vegetarian)

• Panettone Bread Pudding

Giraffe Bar

• Sam Adams Winter Lager

• Walking Baby Cakes Oatmeal Stout

If you’re looking to experience all of this festive fun, or try some of the delicious holiday treats, head over to Tickets2You to get your discount Busch Gardens Tampa tickets now. For information on more holiday events around Florida, check out the Tickets2You blog.