Now that the Covid crisis is on its last legs, many theme parks in the world are already gearing up for the coming winter holiday season. Many of these parks are famous for their fantastic holiday shows and features, and it’s the hope of many that these theme parks will bring them all back. Heck, they might even offer something new!
In any case, here are the theme parks that have always been renowned for their festive holiday events:
Tokyo Disneyland
Ever since, the Countdown Party at Tokyo Disneyland has always been the most exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations at a theme park anywhere in the world. The demand for tickets for this particular event is so high that to get these tickets, you’d actually have to enter a lottery.
Once you get this ticket, you can then see for yourself one of the best theme park fireworks displays that can bring in any New Year. You can also have the chance to buy the special merchandise exclusive to this particular event and time, and these items will never again be available. Also, you can buy a ticket to either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea, and you gain access all night long.
Europa-Park
This theme park is in Rust, Germany, between the Black Forest and the Vosges mountains in the southwest part of the country. It’s the largest theme park in Germany, and the 2nd most popular theme park in Europe next only to Disneyland Paris.
Europa-Park started their first winter season back in 2001, and it’s always been a popular retreat in the country. Whether you’re looking for a cozy Christmas vacation or a snowy adventure, you’ll find it here. You’ll find snowflakes slowly floating upon 2,500 Christmas trees between the relaxing log fires and the fantastic 3D projections, while thousands of shiny baubles and fairy lights spark brightly to light up the cobble pathways.
There’s an ice rink, a skibob track and lots of rides, and you’ll enjoy the annual Christmas market. There’s also a yearly Santa Claus Convention, so if you wear a Santa Clause costume when you enter here, you get your ticket at a discount.
Knott’s Berry Farm
Come to Buena Park, California, as Knott’s Berry Farm magically changes to Knott’s Merry Farm. Along with the many thrilling attractions, you can also enjoy the Holiday Ice Show with Snoopy and the Peanuts gang, along with lots of world-class ice skaters. There’s also The Christmas Carol and the nightly tree lighting ceremony.
Walk the streets along with the traditional carolers, and you can visit Santa’s Christmas cabin. There’s also a Christmas crafts village to explore, and then you can watch a magical Snow and Glow show as well.
Dollywood
Try out the Smoky Mountains Christmas at Dollywood, which has won more than a few awards for being one of the best holiday events in the world. They really go all out here, as they put in up to 4 million holiday lights in the park.
They also feature their own version of A Christmas Carol along with other holiday shows, and your little kids can go meet Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer along with his buddies.
SeaWorld San Diego
Here, you have SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, with the spotlight firmly on the antics of the fun animals like Clyde the California sea lion. The Clyde & Seamore’s Christmas Special holiday show is a rib-tickler.
Rudolph and his friends also make an appearance here, along with Santa himself. Get a photo with them, and then enjoy the festive treats and the special shopping opportunities.
Silver Dollar City
This theme park is in Branson, Montana, where they hold the annual holiday event called An Old Time Christmas. The shows include their musical version of A Christmas Carol, a live performance of It’s A Wonderful Life, and the sparkling Rudolph’s Holly Jolly Christmas Light Parade.
Everything’s bright here, since they go all out with 6.5 million holiday lights. The whole event is a winner—literally. It’s the reigning “Best Theme Park Holiday Event” according to the USA Today “10 Best Reader’s Choice” poll, and it has won that poll for 4 times already.
It doesn’t matter if it’s still summer and the winter holiday season is still several months away. Plan your trip now—you can bet that plenty of other people have the travel bug these days, and they’re already planning their own holiday vacations.