We recently got SeaWorld/Busch Gardens APs as a way to help fill the gaps during our Disney blackout dates. We aren't blacked out yet, but we have gone to SW that past two weekends to check out their Christmas shows and, wow, we were really impressed. And it's ALL included with admission.
The Christmas Town trail where you meet with Rudolph and Bumble was quite nice. There's several food booths, model train displays and live music acts throughout the night.
The "O Wondrous Night" show at the theater and the ice skating show on the lake were truly awesome, dare I say on par with many WDW shows/performers. The Shamu show was OK, just the typical jumps and splashes set to Christmas music, but the finale with a live singer was pretty cool.
The lake also has its own small-scale light show. They have maybe 50 or more floating trees that light up in coordination with music. They are also used for the ice skating show. It's pretty neat sight.
They have Christmas themed Sealion and Elmo shows, but we did not attend.
We did splurge on one upcharge event, Santa's Fireside Feast. It was a full buffet Christmas dinner, plus several offerings for kids (or adults if you really wanted hot dogs, tenders and fries). With our AP discount it was $65 total with tax for the two of us. This included beer, wine deserts and the special hot chocolate they sell out in the park as well. We got a free photo print, which was taken in front of a backdrop as you entered and later delivered to your table. While you ate, there was a short show with Santa, Mrs. Claus and two elves. Once it was done, you were led up on stage, table by table for a photo op.
All in all, very well done.
The Christmas Town trail where you meet with Rudolph and Bumble was quite nice. There's several food booths, model train displays and live music acts throughout the night.
The "O Wondrous Night" show at the theater and the ice skating show on the lake were truly awesome, dare I say on par with many WDW shows/performers. The Shamu show was OK, just the typical jumps and splashes set to Christmas music, but the finale with a live singer was pretty cool.
The lake also has its own small-scale light show. They have maybe 50 or more floating trees that light up in coordination with music. They are also used for the ice skating show. It's pretty neat sight.
They have Christmas themed Sealion and Elmo shows, but we did not attend.
We did splurge on one upcharge event, Santa's Fireside Feast. It was a full buffet Christmas dinner, plus several offerings for kids (or adults if you really wanted hot dogs, tenders and fries). With our AP discount it was $65 total with tax for the two of us. This included beer, wine deserts and the special hot chocolate they sell out in the park as well. We got a free photo print, which was taken in front of a backdrop as you entered and later delivered to your table. While you ate, there was a short show with Santa, Mrs. Claus and two elves. Once it was done, you were led up on stage, table by table for a photo op.
All in all, very well done.
