SeaWorld San Diego rolls out 2 new shows for Christmas holidays

SeaWorld San Diego will transform sunny Southern California into a dazzling winter wonderland during the holidays with two new shows, faux snowfall, real reindeer, singing elves and San Diego’s largest Christmas tree.

SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration will run on select dates from Friday, Nov. 14 through Jan. 4.

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The new “Clyde and Seamore’s Christmas Special” holiday sea lion and otter comedy show will play in the afternoons and evenings in the Sea Lion Amphitheater.

The new Storytime with Mrs. Claus will tell the tale of Sparky the head toymaker elf who has lost his Christmas spirit and needs to find it in time to fill Santa’s sleigh with toys and other gifts. The storytelling time will begin with a caroling elf pre-show.

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The updated Mrs. Claus Christmas Parade with new floats and characters will feature elves singing and dancing to classic Christmas songs during the procession through the park.

Sir Winston the Walrus will return in the “Happy Harbor Holiday” live show in the Mission Bay Theater.

"A Stocking Full of Soul" returns to the Nautilus Amphitheater during SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)
“A Stocking Full of Soul” returns to the Nautilus Amphitheater during SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)

“A Stocking Full of Soul” will be back in the Nautilus Amphitheater with a nightly dose of holiday classics, soulful live music and festive dancing.

The 320-foot Skytower Tree of Lights will tower over a park lined with glowing pathways leading to a music-activated tunnel of lights.

The 320-foot Skytower Tree of Lights will tower over a park during SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)
The 320-foot Skytower Tree of Lights will tower over a park during SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)

Nightly entertainment will include “snoap” snowfall at the SkyTower lawn and Wild Arctic promenade along with “Donner and Blitzen’s Laser Light Show” synched to a holiday soundtrack near the park entrance.

SeaWorld has dialed back the holiday fireworks to a single night on Dec. 13.

Santa greets a beluga whale during SeaWorld San Diego's Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)
Santa greets a beluga whale during SeaWorld San Diego’s Christmas Celebration. (Courtesy of SeaWorld)

Mr. and Mrs. Claus will welcome visitors for photos in Santa’s Cottage plus live reindeer will be on hand in Rudolph’s Christmastown.

A traditional Hanukkah menorah lighting will take place starting Dec. 1 while a Kwanzaa kinara will be on display.

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Seasonal foods, desserts and cocktails will be available along with an upcharge Festive Food & Seasonal Sips lanyard good for 10 samples.

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