Santa, Rudolph and how to plan your visit
If you’re going with kids
Rudolph and Bumble are at Rudolph’s Christmas Town on the Pipeline Pathway. For Santa photos, SeaWorld’s main event page points visitors toward Expedition Odyssey Fire & Ice. Over in Sesame Street Land, check for the Christmas parade, and look for “Elmo’s Christmas Wish” at Seaport Theater if you want another show to fit in earlier in the day.
You can also skate outdoors at Bayside Stadium during public skating sessions. SeaWorld lists public skating as a paid activity with skate rental included. It’s first come, first served, and the park requires crew-length socks and gloves. If your kids want a turn on the ice, pack those before you leave home.
Dates and admission
SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration runs on select dates from November 6, 2026, through January 4, 2027, and is included with regular park admission. The park also lists Hanukkah programming December 4–12, Kwanzaa festivities December 26–January 1, and a Three Kings Celebration January 3–6, which extends beyond the main Christmas Celebration dates.
How I’d plan one evening: Pick the “Miracles” showtime first. Fit in one other show, leave a gap for food and a walk through the Waterfront, then end at the lagoon if fireworks are scheduled. If Santa or Rudolph is the big draw for your crew, put that stop earlier so it doesn’t compete with the evening shows. Check SeaWorld’s daily hours and show schedule.
