Christmas Town kicks off November 17 at Busch Gardens in Tampa. It’ll run every day through the end of the year. There will be extended hours on weekends, meaning you’ll be able to ride Falcon’s Fury in the dark – my favorite way to do it! But here are the NEW things to look for this year.

Brunch With Santa

The kids can take a pic with Santa. The grownups can build their own Bloody Mary at the Serengeti Overlook Restaurant from 10am-3pm on select dates.



Christmas Town Village

In a new location, head to the Gwazi pathway. Kids can ride the Jingle Bell Express miniature train. Grownups can do a wine tasting or enjoy “winter whiskey.”



“Christmas Is”

A new show with contemporary music along with some returning shows like Elmo’s Christmas Wish and Christmas On Ice.