SAN DIEGO, CA — SeaWorld San Diego's annual Christmas Celebration returns Nov. 13 with four new holiday experiences, more than 1 million lights and seasonal attractions.
The celebration, which runs through Jan. 3, will feature new entertainment, live reindeer, photos with Santa Claus, nightly snowfall and holiday-themed food and drinks.
This year's new attractions include "Baby Shark's Christmas Adventure," an interactive musical journey to the North Pole, and "Dolphin Island Christmas," featuring holiday traditions from Hawaii and the Pacific Islands. The park will also debut "Rock the Holiday Christmas Parade," featuring Mrs. Claus and her elves, and "North Pole Storytime," an interactive Christmas story.
Returning attractions include "Clyde & Seamore's Christmas Special," a holiday-themed sea lion and otter show, along with Rudolph's Christmastown, live reindeer, photos with Santa Claus and "A Stocking Full of Soul," a live musical production.
The park will also feature more than 1 million holiday lights, including its 320-foot SkyTower Tree of Lights and a 30-foot Christmas tree at Wild Arctic Plaza. Other activities include a holiday scavenger hunt, nightly snowfall and a laser light show.
Holiday fireworks are scheduled for Dec. 12 and Dec. 31. The park will also celebrate Hanukkah with a menorah display and lighting beginning Dec. 1, along with a Kwanzaa display and a New Year's Eve countdown.
Guests can purchase seasonal food and drinks, shop for holiday gifts and participate in special dining experiences, including a meal with Santa near the park's orcas.
For more information, park hours and tickets, visit SeaWorld San Diego's website.
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