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Sneak Peek of Decorations at Busch Gardens Christmas Town

The Busch Gardens Christmas Town sign announces the festive event dates, Nov. 12 – Jan. 2, surrounded by sparkling string lights and holiday decorations, creating a warm holiday welcome for guests entering the park’s magical celebration.
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Although we are mostly a Walt Disney World site, sometimes we like to highlight other things in the area. If you take I-4 for a little over an hour, you can visit Busch Gardens TampaIf you are a fan of roller coasters, then this will be a must-do for you. Yesterday I took a trip over to Tampa to visit Busch Gardens. Although Christmas Town doesn’t start until November 12th, the decorations are already in full force. The official dates of Christmas Town are November 12th, 2021, through January 2nd, 2022. although they did have a Passholder preview this past weekend.

The grand Busch Gardens Christmas Town tree glimmers with festive decorations in the heart of the plaza, set against a brilliant blue sky.

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Here are more details about this event on the official Busch Gardens Tampa website. TAMPA’S BIGGEST AND BRIGHTEST HOLIDAY EVENTThe holidays come to life at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™, the park’s award-winning holiday event. Christmas Town runs daily with park-wide festive fun from November 12 through January 2.Celebrate the year with holiday cheer and create merry memories for the whole family during this iconic seasonal event. Included in park admission, park guests can enjoy holiday traditions with a twist, from millions of twinkling lights throughout the park’s 335 acres to holiday shows and visits with Santa and Rudolph® the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Giant nutcracker figures welcome guests at the entrance of Busch Gardens Christmas Town, holding candy canes and surrounded by dazzling holiday decorations that set the scene for a magical seasonal experience.

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FESTIVE SHOWS: Busch Gardens beams with twinkling lights and yuletide shows during Christmas Town! Enjoy two all-new shows including the Holiday in the Sky Fireworks Show and Storytime with Mrs. Claus. Plus, be captivated by world-class ice skaters, melodious tunes, and even your favorite Sesame Street® characters.

 

HOLIDAY DINING & SHOPPING: Indulge in culinary delights featuring savory treats, festive sweets, and holiday beverages at the Christmas Town Village and other select locations across the park before finishing your Christmas shopping with the perfect gift from one of our various storefronts.

Festive Christmas garland adorned with vibrant ornaments decorates a wooden fence at Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town, with palm leaves above adding a tropical touch to the holiday scene.

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NEW! SANTA’S NORTH POLE EXPERIENCE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA: Jolly elves guide guests to see Santa in his workshop as he prepares for the holiday season.

 

RUDOLPH’S WINTER WONDERLAND: Journey to Rudolph’s Winter Wonderland located in Pantopia to find the most famous reindeer of all.

Festive orange snowflake artwork brightens the Busch Gardens pathway, echoing the holiday spirit of Christmas Town near the park’s concrete walkways.

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HOLLY JOLLY EXPRESS: All aboard for Christmas Cheer! This locomotive is on track to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with favorite songs of the season and wild views of Busch Gardens’ 65-acre veldt, home to giraffes, rhinos, zebras and more.

 

RIDES & ROLLER COASTERS: View millions of twinkling lights from the sky during Christmas Town. Soar high like Santa on his sleigh on one of the many roller coasters across the park.

Flamingos gather on the grass at Busch Gardens, set behind a festive fence adorned with snowflakes and a gift box, creating a vibrant holiday atmosphere reminiscent of Christmas Town’s charming seasonal decorations.

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