SeaWorld San Diego Reveals Holiday Fun

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SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration Returns With All-New Shows and Timeless Holiday Joy

Visit the fan-favorite event to experience the joy of the holidays with all-new animal presentations, the debut of the Baby Shark’s Christmas Adventure, real reindeer, photos with Santa, snowfall and over one million sparkling lights!

 SAN DIEGO, CA (October 29, 2026) – SeaWorld San Diego’s annual Christmas Celebration returns November 13 through January 3, inviting guests into a breathtaking seaside wonderland of shimmering lights, festive entertainment, heartwarming animal encounters and all-new holiday experiences. Beneath the glow of San Diego’s largest Christmas tree, the park sparkles with more than one million dazzling lights, radiant holiday trees and larger-than-life marine-inspired displays.

This year’s event introduces four all-new holiday experiences, including Baby Shark’s Christmas Adventure, an interactive musical journey to the North Pole; Dolphin Island Christmas, the reimagined fan-favorite that celebrates the holiday traditions and cultures of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands; Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade, a daily procession featuring Mrs. Claus and her elves; and North Pole Storytime led by the North Pole’s head librarian.

Returning fan-favorites include the beloved Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special, real reindeer, photos with Santa, Rudolph’s Christmastown, nightly snowfall, and more. Guests can also enjoy seasonal treats, holiday shopping and special dining experiences throughout the park.

From daytime traditions to spectacular nighttime entertainment, SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration offers a one-of-a-kind holiday experience for guests of all ages, combining the enchantment of the season with the wonders of the ocean in a joyful Southern California setting.

Experience All-New Holiday Entertainment:

• ALL-NEW – Baby Shark’s Christmas Adventure – In its SeaWorld San Diego debut, guests can join Baby Shark and friends in a holiday journey to the North Pole, featuring interactive moments, favorite songs, and a special holiday mission. With a little teamwork and the spirit of giving, this experience invites families to sing, dance, and celebrate together.
• ALL-NEW Dolphin Island Christmas – The fan-favorite returns with all-new music, costumes and festive dolphin energy, bringing to life the vibrant holiday traditions, cultures and sounds of Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The presentation combines island-inspired holiday classics with a modern, upbeat twist, while showcasing fun and educational facts about SeaWorld’s dolphins, including the newest family member, Solstice, who is celebrating her first Christmas at the park.
• ALL-NEW Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade: Mrs. Claus and her band of merry elves, including chefs, bakers, the toy makers, the holiday goers, and many other fun ​characters that make the North Pole so magical, will make their way throughout the park singing and dancing to upbeat Christmas tunes during a festive procession of floats.
• ALL-NEW North Pole Storytime – The North Pole’s head librarian shares a special Christmas story with the help of elves and volunteers from the audience.

Returning Lights, Holiday Specials, and Traditions

• Over One Million Holiday Lights – Explore the magic and wonder of SeaWorld’s park grounds, beautifully decorated with over one million holiday lights. Each night, the iconic 320 ft. tall SkyTower Tree of Lights, San Diego’s biggest Christmas tree, will light up in the sky, along with a 30 ft. Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Wild Arctic Plaza, filled with twinkling lights and Christmas songs choreographed to the movement of multiple lighting designs.
• Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special – The prank-loving pinnipeds Clyde and Seamore are back, along with their trainers, for hilarious holiday fun in this Christmas-themed sea lion and otter show offered during the afternoons and evenings!
• Santa’s Live Reindeer – Park goers are invited to meet and learn more about Santa’s reindeer, visiting all the way from the North Pole!
• Toymaker Trouble Show with Mrs. Claus and the Elves – As Christmas approaches at the North Pole, Santa’s elves are preparing the final order of toys for Santa’s sleigh. The head Toymaker Elf Sparky is severely lacking in Christmas Spirit, a key ingredient to Santa’s gift making process. In this show, with the help of Mrs. Claus and three of her most trusted elves, all will be reminded of what makes Christmas truly special.
• A Stocking Full of Soul – This fan-favorite show invites guests to a festive night of big band live music, singing and dancing as the park celebrates the holiday season. Experience a soulful celebration of holiday classics in this original production daily at the Nautilus Amphitheater.
• Photos with Santa Claus – Meet Santa at SeaWorld! Take photos and share your Christmas wishes with Santa, who will be waiting at SkyTower Lawn daily.
• Snowflake Seeker’s: A Christmas Quest! – Embark on a merry quest to explore the park and find all the colorful winter snowflakes to collect a special gift. 
• Rudolph’s Christmastown –Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and some of his friends will make spirits bright with photo opportunities and festive backgrounds.
• A Christmas Wish Fireworks Shows – Watch as the sky above SeaWorld comes alive with festive colors and brilliant pyrotechnics during our holiday fireworks display on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Thursday, December 31.
• Snowfall Throughout the Park – Sprinkled throughout the park, guests who have been dreaming of a white Christmas can see snowfall and catch a few flakes. Watch nightly for this magical moment at SkyTower Lawn and Wild Arctic.
• Donner and Blitzen’s Lazer Light Show – A canopy of lasers will beam with rays of color to a festive soundtrack. The light show runs nightly at the front of the park.
• Holiday Cocktails, Desserts, Hot Chocolate & More – Grown-ups will want to get even more festive with an ice-cold brew, a glass of wine or one of SeaWorld’s specialty holiday cocktails. As a treat for the whole family, you can experience SeaWorld’s famous hot chocolate with candy toppings and all-new delicious desserts. 
• Dine with Orcas and Santa – Delight in a one-of-a-kind holiday experience featuring a delicious meal surrounded by majestic orcas, the chance to meet Santa, insights from expert animal specialists.
• Festive Food & Seasonal Sips Sampling Lanyard – The Festive Food & Seasonal Sips sampling lanyard allows guests to try any combination of food, drink or dessert samples and is valid for up to 10 samples during Christmas Celebration. Pass Members receive two additional samples FREE.

SeaWorld will also celebrate other holidays during December including a Hanukkah display to celebrate the Jewish holiday starting Dec. 1 where guests can enjoy a menorah lighting, holiday décor and Hanukkah music. In addition, a Kwanzaa kinara will be on display, accompanied by a table with a Unity cup and crops. To complete the festivities, the park will be celebrating New Year’s Eve with a New Year’s countdown and a spectacular fireworks show.

To make the holiday season even brighter, SeaWorld San Diego is spreading cheer with an exclusive SoCal Pass with Passes started as low as $11.50 a month off Tickets, at www.seaworldsandiego.com for a limited time. Annual Pass Members receive unlimited visits, access to exclusive events and no blockout dates. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits and first to know about major park announcements.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Christmas Celebration details and information