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Busch Gardens Christmas Town in Williamsburg, VA

1 Busch Gardens Blvd • Williamsburg, VA 23187

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Located within the Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park during the holiday season, Christmas Town™ offers a variety of joyful traditions for the whole family to experience together. Guests can enjoy seeing heartwarming shows, tasting delectable holiday dining, doing some festive shopping, watching eight million twinkling lights, visiting Santa’s workshop, sipping signature hot chocolate and more.

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A Christmas celebration during the months of November and December.
Features seasonal shows including a full-scale ice show, 'Twas That Night.
Various rides are opening during the event.
Tickets expire after the event ends at the beginning of January.
See shows during the day and the Christmas lights at night.
Eat an early dinner, around 4:00 pm, to avoid the crowds.
Visit the all-new Santa's Workshop.

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from Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration

Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™ celebrates the most wonderful time of the year.

Christmas shines brightest at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town ™ in Williamsburg, Virginia. The world’s most beautiful theme park is aglow with eight million lights, one of the largest light displays in North America. Festive food and drink, holiday shopping and heart-warming shows make the season come alive at Busch Gardens. Visit the big man in red at his North Pole workshop and capture an unforgettable memory. Keep warm with a mug of the park’s signature peppermint fudge hot chocolate and enjoy the spirit of the holiday season. Unwrap the gift of Christmas Town this winter and celebrate the spirit of the season on select dates between Nov. 16, 2019 - Jan 6th, 2020.

Highland Stables
The rustic Scottish countryside is the perfect setting for our stable of beautiful animals. The star-filled winter sky and smell of fresh hay will have you humming your favorite Christmas carol. Bring your family and see the Scottish blackface sheep, Border collies and Clydesdales. This hands-on Christmas Town experience will take you back to a simpler time.

Santa's Workshop
Santa and Mrs. Claus are waiting for your visit. Excitement will build as you peek through snow-crested windows into Santa’s study, nestled between two nearby reindeer stables. Our elf attendants greet the eager children who are invited to sit on Santa’s lap and pose for a classic Christmas photo that will forever capture the moment’s joy and wonder.

Polar Pathway
The smell of Christmas trees coupled with the dazzling light display of Polar Pathway will make you feel as if Christmas is here. The breathtaking waterfalls of Italy’s Escape from Pompeii® are now a cascading icy wonderland that shimmers under the moonlight. Relive and preserve this Christmas Town memory by bringing your camera for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph.

Shows
Bring holiday traditions to life with heartwarming shows and captivating performances. Come experience the Christmas past, present, and future with Scrooge No More! Also, this holiday season the stage of the Royal Palace Theatre will transform for a full-scale ice show with 'Twas That Night, combining the grace of professional figure skating with cherished Christmas music, original holiday songs and magnificent visuals. ‘Twas That Night wishes a happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night at Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™.

Rides:
A selection of rides will be open during Busch Gardens Christmas Town. A sample includes:
Grover’s Alpine Express: Join Grover on this family-friendly roller coaster, perfect for the little riders ready for their first roller coaster.
Sesame Street® Forest of Fun: This KIDsiderate play area features family-friendly rides and fun for Santa’s little helpers.
Tempesto®: Defy gravity as you roll through a complete inversion 154 feet in the air.
Verbolten®: Get ready to climb aboard Verbolten, a multi-launch, indoor/outdoor roller coaster.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR CANCELATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

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Shirley Kirkland-Streets

Arlington, VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Good Christmas Show"

January 2019

Beautiful light show. Great theme colors

Tip: It can be very crowded. Long lines getting into the parking lot(s). Long lines to see and get into events. Dress accordingly to the weather.

Margaret Koch

Chesapeake, VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Christmas memories"

January 2019

We had an amazing time! Beautiful. Fun.we will be returning next year.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes

Amy Farrell

Greenwood, DE

3 Reviews

Verified Traveler

"Vacation"

January 2019

I absolutely love Christmas so visiting this Christmas Town was awesome. The lights, decorations, live theatrical plays, even down to take snow playing just made it a great experience

Tip: If you love the beauty of lights during the Christmas season you you most definitely visit. It's so beautiful

Byungsuk Choi

Fairfax, VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Great Traditional Christmas celebration"

December 2018

It was Christmas eve when we visited Christmas town. was a bit crowded even at the parking ticket booth, thankfully got free parking ($20 saving). Many great shows to watch and rides for all different age. Highly recommend for family with kids.

Tip: get there early (half an hour to one hour) before park opens

Katherine Lawson

Williamsburg, VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"It’s now a Christmas Eve tradition!"

December 2018

This is our third year celebrating Christmas Eve at Christmas Town! It’s always exciting to walk into Busch Gardens at night decorated with thousands and thousands of lights. And the holiday music and decorations makes it so special. We’ve enjoyed all of the shows and the food is fun and wonderful. Christmas Eve wouldn’t be the same without the excitement of Christmas Town. See you next year!

Tip: There’s LOTS of walking (wear your Fitbit!) with some gentle uphill areas. And keep an eye on where you are on the map - it’s a very big theme park!

Jennifer Hodgkinson

Durham, NC

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Fabulous Christmas spectacular!!"

December 2018

Busch Gardens' Christmas Time was a sight to behold!! Plan ahead to allow for time to see the shows and sights you really want to see. We purchased quick passes to three shows and the train. It was pricey but worth it to not have to waste the day in long lines.

Renee Mullins

Mechanicsville , VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Christmas Town - Busch Gardens Williamsburg VA"

December 2018

I was very pleased to find the site. Offered a nice discount and easy purchase. What I really appreciated too was the security in placing my order with my CC. Unfortunately, son got sick after we got there. I’ll def check them out out again. No extra fees either.

Tip: If you go to Christmas Town, layer up and bring an umbrella just in case to be comfortable.

Stuart Nelson

Pulaski, VA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Christmas Town"

December 2018

This was third time I have been to Bush Gardens for Christmas Town. So amazed at how clean they keep the park. The staff are so friendly and helpful. I am going to make it a year event for us.

Tip: Bring your walking shoes. Over all you will have an amazing time.

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707tamikal

Richmond, Virginia, United States

"Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens is overpriced and simply NOT FUN!"

Reviewed October 20, 2020 NEW

This is in reference to Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream. I visit at the park on Saturday, October 17. Upon arrival, there were only four right in operation. I purchased a ticket for an 8 PM entry. This was absolutely the most boring Theme park visit I have ever experienced. For what I experience, there is absolutely no way that the tickets should have been $75 per ticket holder. That is insane! I was very excited about attending, however I will never be returning again!

Mary Ellen K

Middletown, Delaware

"Halloween Harvest"

Reviewed October 10, 2020 NEW

My husband and I just attended the Halloween Harvest on two different occasions. We bought a platinum pass, with Busch as our home park, on May 17, 2019. We were able to use our pass about 8 or 9 times before Covid hit. We used it equally at Seaworld Orlando and Busch gardens Williamsburg. We had intended to use it twice more at Busch and twice more at Seaworld before it expired. However, Covid put an end to those plans. Seaworld parks and entertainment gave use a very generous extension on our pass to July 23, 2021. We are grateful this. We recently used our pass at Seaworld and it would not scan properly and showed up as expired at the gate. No worries, we were able to get in. But -in order to check our pass, and attend Halloween Harvest, we ventured to Williamsburg. All I can say is BG Williamsburg has been unreasonably restricted by Covid. This is purely a governmental restriction related to the state of Virginia. I honestly think the park is doing its best, but it must be next to impossible to get a park this size up and running to pre-Covid levels when they have to restrict attendance to 1000 people at a time for 4 hour intervals. And believe me, they are strict about the 4 hours - I literally got yelled at for trying to go in a store several minutes after my 4 hours ended. (I forgot I wasn't at Disney for a split second. ) Overall, I want to say that our experience was very positive. I don't think I would have paid an admission fee of $49 for our experience, but as a pass holder I was happy to attend. There were 4 roller coasters available and one other thrill ride. The lines were non-existent. The coasters were actively cleaned and social distancing was in place. The park looked great at night. The food kiosks weren't the greatest, but again - how much can they do with the restrictions. They did have a good choice of craft beer at Grogan's pub. As a platinum member we had 50% off merchandise so we scored some Guinness merch at great prices. It is worth noting that half the park was closed off and that was disappointing. I get it, really I do, but part of this park's attraction is how beautiful it is to navigate. I seriously hope this park stays profitable or breaks even or does whatever it has to do to stay afloat. I definitely plan to renew my platinum pass when it expires, but I do plan on changing my home park to Seaworld so I can get the free guest tickets there. I have more friends in Orlando that can benefit. Honestly, Seaworld parks and entertainment annual passes or memberships have the best value out there and I wish them all the best during this uncertain time. They are 100 percent behind conservation and they have the best coasters hands-down.

SaltyChaplain

Chesapeake, Virginia

"Coasters and Craftbrews"

Reviewed October 09, 2020 NEW

My wife and I had a terrific time. We would have liked to spend more time in the park, but the time we had was great.

gomommago3

Wilmington, North Carolina

"Thank you for opening!!! "

Reviewed October 08, 2020 NEW

We are grateful for staff that are working so that our family could have a few hours of fun. Sanitation standards great and social distancing everywhere. Thank you!!

sydbean0722

Louisville, Kentucky

"Very different not worth the money"

Reviewed October 02, 2020 NEW

I am very glad we got the chance to go but there were only 4 roller coasters open and a couple smaller “kiddy” rides. I hated having to pay the same price as a full running park to only get 1/4 of the experience. If you like alcohol I would consider getting the sample pass it was worth it considering the price of the drinks. Overall it wasn’t a terrible experience, they are doing very well with COVID precautions just take this as a fair warning before buying your tickets.

Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration is located at 1 Busch Gardens Blvd • Williamsburg, VA 23187

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Frequently Asked Questions about Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration

When does Christmas Town at Busch Gardens begin?

Mark your calendars. Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration returns on November 16th and will continue on select days through Jan 5th, 2020.

Is Christmas Town all day?

Christmas Town opens each day at 2:00 pm. Closing time is 10:00 pm. Be sure to check the operating schedule for specific dates and times.

Will the entire park, including the rides be open during the Christmas event?

Busch Gardens transforms into a winter wonderland filled with holiday traditions, new surprises and park favorites that make everyone say, “Now this is Christmas.” It’s a fun place where visitors can experience the spirit of the holiday with all-new attractions, shows and shopping that immerse them into the Christmas season. Only a few select rides will be open during the Christmas event.

Do Christmas Town tickets expire?
Yes, Christmas Town tickets expire on January 5th, 2020. ALL SALES ARE FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR CANCELATIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Is smoking allowed at Busch Gardens?
Busch Gardens is committed to a safe and friendly environment. Therefore we have provided designated smoking stations throughout the park. All indoor areas will remain smoke-free environments. Outdoor smoking stations are designated in guest areas by smoking urns, benches and "Designated Smoking Area" signs, which are situated near most restrooms. These signs are marked on the park maps.

Can I rent a stroller or wheelchair at Busch Gardens?
Strollers, Wheelchairs & Electric Carts are available for a nominal fee. You must be 18 years of age to rent electric carts and wheelchairs.

What happens if it rains?
Busch Gardens remains open during inclement weather, although some of the parks outdoor shows, rides and attractions may be temporarily affected. Refunds and rain checks will not be issued due to inclement weather.

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