Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Through Jan 5Nov 13 – Jan 5 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Daily mid-November through early January; Park hours 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Holiday shows from 4:00 PM
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612 · 6.4 mi approx. from TampaDirections
All ages; stroller rentals and accessible paths throughout; included with park admission
From $89Included with park admission ($89–$109); free for children under 3; annual passholder discounts
About this adventure
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay transforms into a breathtaking holiday wonderland during Christmas Town, featuring millions of twinkling lights, spectacular holiday shows, and festive seasonal cheer. Families can board the Christmas Town Express steam train for a musical holiday journey through the Serengeti Plain, marvel at the world-class Christmas on Ice figure skating spectacular in the Moroccan Palace Theater, and visit Santa's North Pole workshop. Kids adore meeting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Clarice, while parents can sample seasonal holiday treats and hot cocoa. The expansive theme park offers smooth paved pathways, stroller rentals at the front gate, and quiet family nursing lounges.
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