In addition to SeaWorld’s new Polar Express Experience, the park is offering up an array of festive shows and seasonal additions.

You can join Shamu for the holidays during “Shamu Christmas…Miracles.”  This show helps celebrate the holiday season as a time filled with hope and peace. The 22-minute production is available daily through Dec. 25 at Shamu Stadium.

Also, snow flurries descend from above, and water and light adorn the night during the “Christmastide” holiday fountain show — a seasonal show where water dances to the beat of Christmas music through Dec. 25.

“Mistify,” a nighttime finale Dec. 26 - 30, takes place on SeaWorld’s center lake and features larger-than-life marine creatures on 60-foot mist screens, 100-foot fountains, flames on water and dazzling fireworks.

Families can stroll through the Waterfront’s array of gift shops and restaurants all while listening to the joyful tunes of singers, musical quartets and the “Sizzlin’ Pianos” show. Through Christmas, stores and restaurants will remain open until 7 p.m. during weekdays and 8 p.m. on weekends. The park will remain open until 10 p.m. Dec. 26 - 30.

Additional Festivities
The winter season warms up South Seas-style at “Makahiki Christmas Luau.” This festive celebration includes island cuisine served with the ancient holiday traditions of the Pacific Islands. The sounds of Christmas are reinterpreted with authentic Polynesian rhythms, music and dancers now through Jan. 1, 2008 (except Dec. 25). Park admission is not required.

Breakfast with Elmo and Friends, Dec. 26-31, offers a buffet served up with characters such as Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Ernie and Cookie Monster. Prices are $16.95 plus tax for adults and $14.95 for children (ages 3-9). Children under 3 are free. Reservations are required and breakfast times are 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Park admission is required.

New Year’s Eve at SeaWorld
SeaWorld rings in the holiday Dec. 31 with a musical celebration that includes pop, Latin and swing music and dancing. The party begins with Michael Andrew and his 18-piece Atomic Big Band. At the stroke of midnight, the night will shine with fireworks. (For those who would rather end the year with a splash, the park’s attractions and thrill rides will remain open until midnight).

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