SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, with Santa, sea lions and so much fun for the whole family, continues through Jan. 6!
New this season is Rudolph’s Movie Experience, featuring special effects and shown daily in the park’s Mission Bay Theater, and special performances of the 3 Kings Procession (Jan. 1–6 only). O Wondrous Night, which tells the greatest story never told, with more than 30 carols, storytelling puppets, based upon the Christmas Story and told through the eyes of a variety of live animals, will once again be performed nightly under the stars at the park’s Nautilus Amphitheater. Popular Christmas traditions are back, including Santa’s Christmas Village, Rudolph’s Christmastown, Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special and Dolphin Island Christmas.
Spread across 190 acres on beautiful Mission Bay Park, SeaWorld is known for spectacular animal shows, interactive attractions, aquariums, rides and education programs for all ages:
Animal attractions include Orca Encounter, a live documentary-style presentation with a new Pacific Northwest-themed backdrop at SeaWorld’s main orca pool, reflecting the natural world of killer whales; Turtle Reef, 280,000-gallon turtle aquarium, interactive game, touch-screen turtle map and ride; Shark Encounter with nearly a dozen species of sharks; Penguin Encounter with more than 350 penguins representing six species; and Wild Arctic with beluga whales, walruses and seals. And for thrill-seekers 13 and older, DeepSEE VR: Orca 360 takes guests on an underwater dive to virtually swim with SeaWorld’s remarkable killer whales. This seven-and-a-half minute film uses cutting-edge virtual reality technology and stunning stereoscopic 360-degree video to give guests the sensation of “being there” by creating unexpected moments of awe and wonder.
Shows include Sea Lions LIVE, a hilarious sketch-based comedy show starring California sea lions Clyde and Seamore; and Dolphin Days, featuring bottlenose dolphins and pilot whales (these shows will resume after SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration).
Rides include Electric Eel, San Diego’s tallest and fastest roller coaster; Manta, a multi-media, double-launch coaster; Journey to Atlantis, a wet and wild water coaster; and Shipwreck Rapids water raft ride.
Hours, location and information:
Interstate 5, exit SeaWorld Drive. (619) 222-4SEA; Park hours vary by season; check the website: SeaWorldSanDiego.com
Tickets:
Admission for ages 10 and older is $91.99; for ages 3–9, $86.99; children under 3, free.
Media contact:
Kelly Terry, SeaWorld Public Relations
Photo Credits: SeaWorldSanDiego.com
