On Friday November 21, the boys and I headed out to Busch Gardens for the grand opening of Christmas Town. We went last year and had a blast so we were looking forward to seeing what they had in store for us this year. This year the boys were even more excited because it happened to fall on my oldest son’s birthday, which was a great way to start his birthday weekend.
Christmas Town Lighting Ceremony
When we arrived the first thing on our to do list was to see the Christmas Town Lighting Ceremony. This was where Christmas Town first lit up. We did the countdown and then Christmas Town came to life. It was a wonderful experience and the boys loved seeing everything light up before their eyes.
Dinner at Santa’s Fireside Feast
The boys with Santa at Santa’s fireside feast
Story time with Santa
Mrs. Claus cookies
We visited a few places before finally heading to Dinner at Santa’s Fireside Feast. Here the boys were able to take photos with Santa, listen to Santa read a story, have a delicious meal, and taste Mrs. Claus tasty Christmas cookies. My youngest son Bentley really enjoyed listening to the story and all of the boys loved eating the cookies. I must admit the food they served was tasty too. If you are planning on going to Christmas Town, I definitely recommend stopping by here.
Closing Thoughts
We did not get to do everything at Busch Gardens because it was so cold out and the boys started getting cranky because of the cold. However, what we did experience was great and Busch Gardens even has PhotoKeys available now, which allow you to take photos throughout the park and be able to access them easily on the PhotoKey app so you can share with your social media and family and friends in real time.
I definitely would recommend that families check out Christmas Town at Busch Gardens because it is a fun experience for the entire family. Adults and children are sure to love it, just make sure that you dress warm.
My daughter went to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa. She really enjoyed it. I may go if I get some time.
Amethyst,
I would definitely recommend it. Adults can have a lot of fun there too.
I wold love to see Busch Gardens at the holidays. I am sure everything is beautiful. I love to watch tree lightnings – so special!
Debbie,
The tree lighting was definitely so fun.
Absolutely love Busch Gardens!! When I lived In FL we would go to the one there all the time. Looks like yall had a blast!!
Courtney,
It was fun. I just wish we had FL’s weather.
That sounds like so much fun. I haven’t been to Busch Gardens in ages!
Beautiful post. I love your photos. Helps put me in the mood for Christmas!
Great pictures! It looks like you’re getting an awesome start to your holidays 🙂
This looks like a lot of fun for the entire family. I will have to check to see if the one here in Florida is doing it.
Looks wonderful. LOVE Busch Gardens, we went to Busch Gardens VA over the summer and it was amazing.
I love going too. I don’t live far so I tend to go a lot during the summer.
Sounds like you’re making some great holiday memories!
Oh Christmas town looks like so much fun! I would love to go there, too bad it’s too far away for me. Thanks for sharing!
This is such a beautiful time you had, love the photos and I am feeling all festive now. I love the holiday season and Christmas lights, they are my favorite!
Gorgeous photos! I love this time of year. 🙂
Looks like you had a wonderful time, this is such a great season of the year, I love it too! The pic with Santa is so beautiful 🙂
What wonderful memories you made with your family. The pic of your boys is adorable!
Joanne,
Thanks.
Sounds like fun! I’m glad you had a good time with your boys.
It looks really fun to be in Christmas Town with the big Christmas Tree and Santa Claus. Everybody young and old can enjoy this place.
Sounds like you have a great time despite the chilly weather. That is quiet a Christmas tree. I can only imagine what it looked like in person.
Reminds me of my childhood days. I wish I could still sit on Santa’s lap.
Love theme parks around the holidays. Sounds like you and your family had a good time.
How gorgeous! I think my family and I would love to go to something like this!
What great pictures! It looks like you all had a really fun time!
It looks like such a lovely place to visit. So magical with all the lights!
WoW Christmas Town looks so fabulous. These photos for sure bring back some good memories. Lovely shots.
I’ve been to Busch Gardens, but only in the summer. I would love to visit Christmas Town.
I have never been to Busch Gardens. It looks like a great place to spend the day. I hope to make it there soon.
The giant Christmas tree is awesome. Gotta love the holiday season!
I had no idea amusement parks had Christmas extravaganzas!
I love that tree! I would love to take my family there someday to experience that.
I cant believe it is already Christmas time! i am so excited! Thanks for the post!
Always so pretty! I live in Va. Beach so the trip is not far, may check it out this weekend when visiting my sister!
I had no clue you were in Virginia. I live about 15 minutes from Busch Gardens, if traffic is good.
Shocks – it feels like its so Christmas already! <3 That's a whole lot of fuN!
We missed our parade for snow. They can’t have it early enough here, it gets so cold so early. Your pictures are nice!I love that it’s the holiday season!
I miss Bush Gardens, I wish I was closer – my boys would LOVE to see this!
Looks like a lot of fun with all the lights and activities. There’s a lot of places in my area that full neighborhoods coordinate together for Christmas lights.
Oh wow this is amazing! I wonder if they have something like this here in Florida. I miss the snow 🙂
I could almost feel the chill from here. A place I would love to visit especially during this time of year.