SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 2012 highlights
Clyde with mistletoe
SAN DIEGO — With special holiday-themed animal shows, real snow, reindeer, festive décor and more, SeaWorld is the place to be this Christmas season. Back this year is SnowWorld, a winter wonderland of snowmen and family fun, with a brand new snowball target game for kids and snow falling along the pathway. SeaWorld will be decked out with more lights and décor than ever before, and a baby reindeer named Jingles is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration takes place weekends Nov. 17–Dec. 16 and daily Dec. 22–Jan. 5. Holiday festivities are included with admission.
Only SeaWorld can offer this kind of unique experience: Shamu and friends celebrate with the “Shamu’s Christmas” nighttime killer whale show; SeaWorld’s prankster-loving pinnipeds (California sea lions) have a hilarious holiday time in “Clyde and Seamore Save Christmas”; the cats and dogs at Pets’ Playhouse take over and throw a Christmas party full of high-jinks in “Christmas Tails”; and the nightly lighting of SeaWorld’s 320-foot Skytower Christmas Tree of Lights, is sure to put SeaWorld guests in the spirit of the season.
Here’s a detailed look at SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 2012:
New in 2012
More snow fun at SnowWorld – A winter wonderland of snowmen, snowballs and family fun at SeaWorld’s Arctic Plaza, SnowWorld features 8,000 square feet of fresh snow each day and new this year, a snowball target game for kids, plus snow falling along the pathway near SnowWorld. Impromptu visits from SeaWorld’s arctic foxes will add to the wonderfully-wintery atmosphere. SnowWorld will be open daily Nov. 17–Jan. 5.
Santa’s Cottage features expanded reindeer corral – Jingles, an adorable baby reindeer named by SeaWorld Facebook fans, will be the star of this magical wonderland on the lawn near Seaport Marketplace. In addition to the expanded, holiday-themed reindeer corral, Santa’s Cottage also features pathway characters (elves, a toy soldier on stilts and Mrs. Claus), plus cookie decorating and photos with Santa. The reindeer corral will be open daily Nov. 17–Jan. 5; Santa and characters will be at the Cottage on select dates.
New sea lion and otter show: “Clyde and Seamore Save Christmas” – Sea Lion and Otter Stadium’s ne’er-do-well stagehand Biff fills in for Santa and when he reviews the naughty and nice list, we learn that O.P. Otter has again made the naughty list. The list goes missing and comedy ensues as Clyde and Seamore go looking for it in this new Christmas comedy show. “Clyde and Seamore Save Christmas” will run daily Nov. 17–Jan. 6.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 2012 highlights:
“Shamu’s Christmas”: Shamu and friends celebrate the season with classic Christmas songs and carols featuring soloists, a hand-signing choir, community carolers, a saxophonist and, of course, Shamu! This holiday favorite is one guests will not want to miss. “Shamu’s Christmas” will run weekends Nov. 17–Dec. 16; and nightly Dec. 22–Jan. 5.
“The Polar Express 4-D Experience” – Based on the film from Warner Bros. Pictures, this magical 4-D experience takes viewers on a journey to the North Pole where a doubting young boy learns that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe. During 18-minute presentations at SeaWorld’s Mission Bay Theater, guests experience amazing multi-sensory effects including snow, fog, gusts of wind and even the smell of hot chocolate! “The Polar Express 4-D Experience” will run daily Nov. 16–Jan. 6.
“Christmas Tails” – This holiday-themed show features the shelter-adopted stars of the “Pets Rule!” show. When Lester’s family leaves him home alone while they visit grandma, holiday high-jinks ensue. “Christmas Tails” will be performed daily Nov. 16–Jan. 5.
SeaWorld’s Christmas Tree of Lights Presented by KyXy – Each night at 6 p.m. Nov. 23–Dec. 25, the lights on SeaWorld’s 320-foot Skytower will dance, flash, swirl and glow for five minutes, synchronized to holiday music that can be heard in the park and simulcast to all of San Diego on KyXy 96.5 FM.
Breakfast With Shamu and Santa – Breakfast With Shamu and Santa offers diners a chance to enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet at poolside tables just a few feet away from SeaWorld’s family of killer whales. Santa makes an appearance during the event, posing for festive holiday photos. Cost is $26 for ages 10 and older; $16 for ages 3–9 (plus tax, gratuity and park admission). Dates are Nov. 23–25, Dec. 1–2, Dec. 8–9. Dec. 15–16 and Dec. 22–24. For reservations, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.
Holiday Atmosphere – SeaWorld will be decked out more than ever before, including a 40-foot tree with marine animal-themed ornaments, lights in the trees outside the show stadiums and Christmas decor in animal habitats. Outside Pets’ Playhouse, the Cat’s Christmas Parlor is home to the feline stars of “Pets Rule!” who hang out in their own holiday house. Plus, Southern California’s largest Christmas tree — SeaWorld’s 320-foot Christmas Tree of Lights — shines bright above the whole park (dusk to midnight Nov. 16–Jan. 5).
All Christmas Celebration festivities are included with SeaWorld admission, which is $78 for ages 10 and older; $70 for ages 3–9. The best way to enjoy SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration is with a Fun Card. Guests who purchase a 2013 SeaWorld Fun Card can enjoy all of SeaWorld’s Christmas festivities in 2012, plus come back again and again in 2013, all for the price of single-day admission (blackout dates apply). For show schedules and more information, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com or call (800) 25-SHAMU.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment inspires people to celebrate, connect, and care for the natural world through the power of entertainment. The company owns and operates 10 parks across the United States, as well as the newly formed SeaWorld Pictures division. The parks play host to 23 million guests a year and provide lasting memories through up-close animal encounters, world-class shows and rides, and high-quality themed attractions. Locations include SeaWorld parks in San Diego, Orlando, Fla. and San Antonio; Busch Gardens parks in Tampa, Fla. and Williamsburg, Va.; Discovery Cove and Aquatica in Orlando; Sesame Place near Philadelphia, Pa.; and water parks Adventure Island in Tampa and Water Country USA in Williamsburg.
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment employs 20,000 people nationwide and is a portfolio company of The Blackstone Group (NYSE:BX).
Photo credit: Mike Aguilera/SeaWorld San Diego
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