ORLANDO – October 30, 2026 -- SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration returns to its Orlando, San Diego and San Antonio parks from early November into early January, and it is included with park admission.
Orlando brings back its orca show Miracles from Nov. 6
SeaWorld Orlando's celebration runs Nov. 6 through Jan. 4 on select dates, with millions of lights and more decorations than ever before. Miracles pairs a holiday soundtrack with orcas, and Annual Pass Members get an exclusive presentation time.
O Wondrous Night retells the first Christmas with more than 30 carols, life-size puppets and live animals. The Sea of Trees dances around a 70-foot centerpiece across the lagoon, and guests can meet Rudolph in Rudolph's Christmas Town. Ice skating at Bayside Stadium, Dinner with Santa and the Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast cost extra. A New Year's Eve fireworks send-off follows on Dec. 31.
San Diego adds four new experiences under a 320-foot tree of lights
From Nov. 13 through Jan. 3, SeaWorld San Diego glows beneath its 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights, with more than one million lights across the park.
The four new experiences are:
- Baby Shark's Christmas Adventure, an interactive musical trip to the North Pole.
- A reimagined Dolphin Island Christmas with new music and costumes, featuring young dolphin Solstice in her first Christmas.
- The Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade with Mrs. Claus and her elves, running daily.
- North Pole Storytime, with elves and audience volunteers.
Returning favorites include Clyde & Seamore's Christmas Special, nightly snowfall and Donner and Blitzen's Laser Light Show. Fireworks light the sky on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, Dec. 31. A Hanukkah menorah lighting begins Dec. 1.
San Antonio spreads its celebration across 13 themed areas
SeaWorld San Antonio's celebration starts Nov. 12 and runs on select dates through Jan. 4. New this year is A Joyful Splash, a presentation with beluga whales and Pacific white-sided dolphins. Miracles and O' Wondrous Night return.
At Christmas Market, guests find a cowboy Santa and a Christmas tree made of cowboy boots. Christmas Cove offers a 1950s-inspired wonderland. Along the park's paths, the Merry Mariachis perform carols, Nutcracker Stilt Walkers pose for photos, and the new Melodic Mistletoes sing.
New Year's Eve ends with fireworks and a VIP watch party with lakeside viewing and a champagne toast to 2027. The party requires reservations.
Pass deals start at $8.50 a month
Orlando offers up to 60% off tickets and up to 25% off Annual Passes. San Diego's SoCal Pass starts at $11.50 a month, with unlimited visits and no blockout dates. San Antonio passes start at $8.50 a month and include free Aquatica San Antonio access, free parking and free guest tickets for a limited time.