Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Christmas Town 2013

During the holiday season, take time to reconnect with your family and friends and create lifelong memories at Busch Gardens Christmas Town™ in Williamsburg, VA. This epic event is celebrating its fifth year of fun.  Complete with breathtaking shows, amazing décor throughout the park, cool rides, delicious food options and more, Busch Gardens Christmas Town™ has something to awe everyone on your list.    

Don’t miss these great attractions:

*  Polar Pathway: Busch Gardens’ Escape for Pompeii ride is transformed into a winter wonderland filled spectacular and unique photo opportunities.

*  Mistletoe Marketplace: The premier spot to find one-of-a-kind, upscale handcrafted gifts.
 
*  Highland Stables: Greet the famous animals and Clydesdales in their stables, which are all decked out for the holiday season

*   Ice Palace, A Penguin Paradise: Visits with live penguins in an ice-themed world

*  Santa’s Workshop: Meet Santa in a beautifully decorated, ornate workshop and capture memories with a photo opportunity. 

*  The Rides: What is a theme park without rides? Get into the spirit by hopping on the magical Busch Gardens’ train or view the beautiful landscape from up above on the Sky Ride. Thrill-seekers will like the Verbolten indoor/outdoor roller coaster and the Nacht Tower.  There are so many more rides for the whole family, and the complete list can be seen online here.

*  Shows: Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town offers world-class entertainment that will both amaze and entertain.  Do not miss out on these incredible performances! Check the show descriptions, see images, and view information online here.

* Special Add on Experiences that Truly Set Busch Gardens Christmas Town™ Apart (additional fees required):

1. Wolf Trainer for a Day: A wolf trainer will teach you the basics and then let you try your new skills by asking a wolf to perform a behavior. Rumor has it that Santa uses the same training techniques on his reindeer.  Wolf Training Up-Close is a 30 minute encounter starting at Wolf Haven.

1. Ultimate Penguin Insider Tour: 45 minute tour and encounter through the Ice Palace before the park opens learning about these special birds with the animal ambassadors.

1. Santa’s Fireside Feast. : Enjoy an intimate gathering in the castle with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves complete with storytelling, entertainment, and a delicious buffet

1. Tastes of Christmas Town:  This dining experience includes reserved seating for Deck the Halls, one of Christmas Town’s signature performances. 

Plus, local families can score some great deals to save on admission and more:

*  Busch Gardens’ 2013 Christmas Town™ Fun Card: Pay for a day and get unlimited admission to the Christmas Town™ for the price of a single-day admission through Dec. 31.  Enjoy the warmth of the season during this most wonderful time of the year. The Christmas Town Fun Card does not include parking or in-park discounts. Visit christmastown.com/va for complete details.

* "Decked Out With All The Trimmings" Vacation Package: Everything a family needs to enjoy a Christmas Town vacation is available with the Decked Out With All The Trimmings vacation package, including unlimited admission to Christmas Town, hotel accommodations, meal vouchers for in-park restaurants and a souvenir hot chocolate mug. Visit www.bgwvacations.com for complete details on this and other great Christmas-themed vacation packages.

* Wendy’s: Visit a participating Washington DC/Maryland area Wendy’s for discounts on a Christmas Town Multi-Day Flex Ticket to Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™.  Purchase your ticket online to double your savings.  
                                                                                                                                 * Certifikid is featuring 50% off a multi-day flex ticket to Christmas Town starting on 11/07/13.  Deal is available through 11/14/13, but can only be purchased online through 11/14/13 on Certifikid’ s website. 


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Check out our exclusive review of Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town last year (insert link) for more information and view the official Busch Gardens’ Christmas Town Video Trailer below:

We received tickets for our own families to attend Busch Gardens® Christmas Town™ as well as tickets to give away on Kid Trips and DC Metro Mom.  No other compensation was received. All opinions are our own!