SeaWorld San Antonio Christmas Celebration 2022 Guide

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Are you ready for the biggest Christmas lights event in all of Texas?  Well, get ready for all of that and more at SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration in 2024!

There are so many things that make this holiday celebration truly magical – and make it the largest Christmas celebration in Texas.  I’ll tell you all about these experiences.  And then I’ll tell you how you can save money on your ticket with fantastic discount prices!

SeaWorld San Antonio Christmas Shows & Performances

They have some great Christmas shows this year!

O Wondrous Night

This new Christmas show at Nautilus Amphitheater is a fan favorite.  After all, it retells the story of the Nativity.  Except it’s the part of the story you’ve never seen before.  It’s the story from the point of view of the animals!

Yes, amazing puppetry, special effects. and actual animals make up the show.  There are also 30 Christmas carols and traditional Christmas music.  This the kind of show you and your family will love watching year after year.

Sesame Street Christmas Parade

Who doesn’t love a great parade?  Well, how about taking that up a notch by making the parade Christmas-centric.  Oh, and by having the parade starring popular Sesame Street characters.  That is exactly what SeaWorld has done, and the result is a wonderful holiday delight that adults and children can enjoy!

Rudolph’s Christmas Tree Light Show

See LED lights on SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas tree light up in sync with the sounds of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

Tunnel of Lights

Here’s another time when Christmas lights will come to life while being in sync with country Christmas music.  You can experience this while waking under the Tunnel of Lights.

Merry Mariachis

Great news: Merry Mariachis is back at SeaWorld San Antonio!  Coca-Cola Lane at SeaWorld San Antonio will be full of the sounds of Mariachi this holiday season!

Rudolph’s Misfit Brass Band

Rudolph’s Misfit Brass Band is a live band performing popular Christmas songs (once again, weather permitting).

SeaWorld San Antonio Christmas Experiences

Christmas Market

Ever wanted to visit a Christmas market in Europe?  Well, this year you can do it, Texas-style!  It features country décor and a unique Christmas tree made entirely of cowboy boots.  You can also enjoy a performance by a Christmas Blue Grass Trio.  You can buy great SeaWorld Christmas merchandise here.  And this is where you meet Santa!

Christmas Cove

Christmas Cove will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to a different era, the 1950s.  This area features plenty of game stations and photo opportunities.

A Wondrous Animal Connection

Here’s a chance to learn about some of the animals in the newest Christmas show, O Wondrous Night.

Photos with Santa

What is a Christmas celebration without a visit from Santa Claus himself?  SeaWorld San Antonio’s Christmas Celebration is a great place to get that perfect photo of your child with Santa.

But this Santa is no ordinary Santa.  He is a cowboy-hat-wearing Texan Santa!  So this really is the perfect photo opportunity!

This experience is provided by San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

Photos with Rudolph and Friends

Have you ever gotten a photo with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer himself?  Well, you can get a photo with not only Rudolph, but his friends, too, like Clarice, Bumble, Yukon Cornelius, and more.

Shopping

What is the holiday season without some shopping?  There are multiple stores or kiosks throughout the part:

  • Ornament Depot: has a variety of Nutcracker and other ornaments
  • Holly Jolly Marketplace: get Rudolph trinkets, apparel, glowing gifts, and more
  • Christmas Currents: a cozy Christmas store selling gifts and seasonal treats
  • Emporium Gifts: this marketplace sells Christmas gifts such as Nativity items
  • SeaStar Market: this store sells Christmas gifts with an under-the-sea twist!
  • Mercadillo Navideno: this store sells Christmas items and has discounted items, too
  • SeaWorld Store: this is where you find the most current Christmas gifts

Christmas Traditions Tour

This is an incredible experience, but it is one that costs extra.  It is a special three-and-a-half to four-hour tour where you are guided by one of Santa’s elves!

Here’s all you get with the tour:

  • Holiday meal experience with Santa and Mrs. Claus
  • Souvenir holiday mug with hot chocolate inside
  • Reserved seating at “O Wondrous Night” holiday show
  • Photo opportunity with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Friends
  • Family photo opportunity with killer whales

During this Festive 3.5 – 4 hour tour, you’ll receive:

Just make sure you redeem your tour tickets prior to 4:00 PM at the Animal Interaction Center, which is located at the front of the park.  You can check in by 4:30 pm at the Dine with Orca pergola, which is located on the left side of Orca Stadium.

Click here to purchase a ticket.

Dining

What is the holiday season without delicious food that brings back wonderful memories?  There are a lot of great food and dining experiences at the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration.

Home for the Holidays: Dinner with Santa & Mrs. Claus

Join Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus for a special all-you-can-eat Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

Here is the menu:

Salad Station

  • Mixed Field Greens & Baby Spinach
  • Assorted Fresh Toppings & Dressings

Entrees

  • Beef Stew with Carrots & Potatoes
  • Roasted Turkey Breast with Gravy
  • Sliced Pork Loin with a Pineapple Glaze
  • Garlic-Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Candied Sweet Potatoes
  • Freshly Baked Dinner Rolls with Butter

Children’s Items

  • White Cheddar Mac N Cheese
  • Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce & Meatballs

Desserts

  • Banana Bread Pudding
  • Assortment of Holiday Cookies

Drinks

  • Assortment of Bottled Coke Products
  • Hot Chocolate

This is not only a great way to have a nice, sit-down meal with your family, but it is a great photo opportunity.  Click here to book a reservation.

Christmas Market Café

This is a stand-alone kiosk set up with Christmas foods and drinks.  Here’s the menu.

Food

  • Smoked Brisket Frito Pie
  • White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
  • Mac and Cheese
    • with Brisket or Hot Cheeto

Drinks

  • Specialty Hot Chocolate
    • Toasted Marshmallow, White Chocolate, Peppermint
    • Available in a Souvenir Mug
  • Make it Jolly
    • Baileys, Irish Cream & Kahlua
  • Merry and Bright Margarita
  • South for the Winter
  • Holly Jolly Punch
  • Non-Alcoholic Mocktail for Kids

Coca-Cola Lane

Coca-Cola Lane also offers food and drinks in a quick service setting.  Here’s the menu.

Food

  • Churro Bites
    • with Nutella
  • Freshly Baked Warm Holiday Cookies

Drinks

  • Specialty Hot Chocolate
    • Toasted Marshmallow, White Chocolate, Peppermint
    • Available in a Souvenir Mug
  • Merry and Bright Margarita
  • Make it Jolly
    • Baileys, Irish Cream & Kahlua
  • Pomegranate Paloma
  • Red and Green Rita’s
  • Snowbird
  • Holly Jolly Punch
  • Coca-Cola Festive Floats
    • Mocha Merry Cola: Coca-Cola & Monin Cold Brew Concentrate
    • North Pole Fizz: Coca-Cola & Monin Natural Zero Vanilla
    • Gingerbread Float: Sprite, Vanilla Ice Cream & Monin Gingerbread
    • Fireplace S’mores Float: Coca-Cola, Vanilla Ice Cream & Monin Toasted Marshmallow
  • Non-Alcoholic Mocktail for Kids

Comidas Navideñas

Check out the menu at this quick service holiday kiosk!

Food

  • Tamales
    • Chicken, Pork, or Cheese & Jalapeno
  • Pork Pozole
  • Empanadas
    • Beef, Chicken, or Spinach
  • Mini Tacos
    • Braised Beef or Chicken Carnitas
  • Corn in a Cup
    • Hot Cheeto or Traditional
  • Cinnamon Sugar Bunuelos

Drinks

  • Horchatas
    • Strawberry, Chocolate, or Traditional
  • Santa Grita
  • Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • Frozen Mexican Hot Chocolate
  • Oh Snap!

Kringle’s Coffee & Confections

Kringle’s Coffee & Confections is also a quick service kiosk with a specialty holiday menu.

Food

  • Holiday Funnel Cake
  • Cranberry-Cream Cheese w/ Cinnamon & Sugar

Drinks

  • Specialty Hot Chocolate
    • White Chocolate, Toasted Marshmallow & Peppermint
    • Available in a Souvenir Mug
  • Make it Jolly
    • Baileys, Irish Cream, and Kahlua

Sweets

Here you can enjoy (what else?) sweet treats.

Here’s the full menu.

Food

  • Gingerbread Man Cookies
  • Mini Cookies
    • White Chocolate Cranberry or Oatmeal Raisin

Drinks

  • Make it Jolly
    • Baileys, Irish Cream & Kahlua
  • Specialty Hot Chocolate
    • Toasted Marshmallow, Peppermint & White Chocolate
    • Available in a Souvenir Mug
  • Merry and Bright Margarita
  • Sweater Weather
  • Frosty Smash
  • Holly Jolly Punch

Fireside S’mores

And finally, get some delicious treats at Fireside S’mores.

Food

  • S’mores Kits

Drinks

  • Specialty Hot Chocolate
    • Toasted Marshmallow, White Chocolate, Peppermint
    • Available in a Souvenir Mug!
  • Make it Jolly
    • Baileys, Irish Cream, Kahlua® & Peppermint Schnapps
  • Holiday Punch
  • Merry and Bright
  • Jolly Elf
  • Holly Jolly Punch
  • Non-Alcoholic Mocktail for Kids

SeaWorld San Antonio Christmas Celebration Coupon

So I am sure you didn’t forget about that great deal on tickets I told you about earlier!

Well, you can save up to 50% on your ticket by clicking here.