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12 Days of Christmas

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Enjoy 12 Days of Christmas, a NEW offer or experience each day! It's the perfect way to make each holiday visit even more magical.

The fun runs from December 12 through December 23. Take a look at what is being offered each day!

Offers and events are subject to change without notice, restrictions apply and are based on availability.


Date
12 Days of Christmas Fun!
Thursday
December 12, 2024
25% Off Full Price Single Day Ticket
Purchase on the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Mobile App when you are in-park on December 12, 2024.
Visitation from December 13-19, 2024.

Friday

December 13, 2024
Frightmare Before Christmas
 Howl-O-Scream 2025 Any Day Ticket for $39.99
Limit 8 Per Person
Purchase at Guest Services or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Mobile App when you are in-park.
(No Additional Discounts Can Be Applied)

Saturday

December 14, 2024
Holly Jolly Happy Hour
at Giraffe Bar and Springs Tap Room from 4-8 PM
Buy One Get One 50% Off 
Adult Beverages

Sunday

December 15, 2024
All-Day Refillable Drink Cup
For $15.99
Visit the dining and food locations: Zagora Café, Dragon Fire Grill, Zambia Smokehouse, and Oasis Pizza to purchase your refillable cup!

Monday

December 16, 2024
20% off Select Animal Encounters
All Insider Tours & Serengeti Safari
Book your tour at Animal Interactions & Tours in the park.
Excludes All VIP Tours
(No Additional Discount Can Be Applied)

Tuesday

December 17, 2024 
Photo Package Discount with 
Santa and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 
20% for General Guests
Additional 10% for Pass Members
from 4 PM to Close
at Santa’s North Pole Experience and Rudolph's Winter Wonderland
 Wednesday
December 18, 2024
Be the first to see our Holiday Magic Show
at Stanleyville Theater
Check Showtimes

Thursday

December 19, 2024 
Busch Buck^ Giveaway
$5 for General Guests & Fun Card holders
$10 for Pass Members
General guests may redeem on the mobile app (download the app before your visit) when you are in the park, then scan the barcode at one of the Kiosks near the Ticket Windows or inside the park near Iron Gwazi, Cheetah Hunt, Cobras Curse, or SheiKra. 
Pass Members may scan their pass at the Kiosk to redeem.
 Friday
December 20, 2024

Ugly Sweater Contest
5:00 PM at Serengeti Overlook

Celebrate National Ugly Sweater Day with a festive evening exclusively for our guests at Busch Gardens. Wear your most festive holiday ugly sweater or other attire* and join us at the big Christmas tree in front of Serengeti Overlook to take part in the Ugly Sweater contest for a chance to win:

Prizes Include:

 • $1,000 for 1st place

• $500 for 2nd place

• $250 for 3rd place

Saturday

December 21, 2024 
Buy 3 Ornaments Get 1 Free
At Select Gift Shops including Marrakesh Market "Santa's Workshop", Emporium, Painted Camel, Abby Cadabby's Treasure Hut, and Xcursions®

Sunday

December 22, 2024 
30% Off Year-Round Quick Queue
Purchase at Guest Services or the Kiosks.
Enjoy unlimited thrills with priority access to select attractions including IRON GWAZI and the new PHOENIX RISING all-year long!
(No Additional Discount Can Be Applied)

Monday

December 23, 2024 
Upgrade Fun Card 
with your paid admission for just $20 to enjoy unlimited visits through December 31, 2025.
Stop by Guest Services before you leave the park!
 

2024 UGLY SWEATER CONTEST Official Rules

View Official Rules

All offers are available in-park only. No additional discounts apply unless specified.  Restrictions may apply. All offers and events are based on availability and subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Not valid on previous purchases. Admission is required and not included.

Tickets: Valid for one single-day admission from 12/13/24 - 12/19/24 to Busch Gardens Tampa. Must purchase on the app in park on 12/12/24. Parking not included. Tickets are non-transferable, non-refundable, not for resale, void if altered, will not be replaced if lost or stolen and may be confiscated without restitution for misuse.

Howl-O-Scream Tickets: This ticket does NOT include daytime admission to SeaWorld Orlando. Howl-O-Scream starts at 7:00 p.m. each event night. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed night event. Tickets are valid for one event night only. Prices are per person, and do not include parking, taxes or service fees. Discount not available at the front gate. Fun Cards and Annual Passes are not valid for entry. Howl-O-Scream 2025 tickets are subject to availability. Howl-O-Scream 2025 ticket is not valid for general day admission, tours or dining. Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Operating hours are subject to change without notice. No guests in costumes admitted. No rain checks or readmits. Tickets and Passes are non-refundable. This ticket is NOT date-specific and can be used on any Howl-O-Scream event night.

Happy Hour: Must be 21 or older with a valid I.D. to consume or purchase alcoholic beverages.

Photo with Santa: Only valid on digital photo purchases on 12/17/24. Does not include priority access to Santa or Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer.

Busch Bucks^Limit one $5 voucher per admission on 12/19/24 redeemed via the app and printed voucher at the self-service ticketing kiosks. Pass Members receive $10 Busch Bucks redeemed at the self-service kiosks. Voucher will be valid only on 12/19/24. Valid for one-time use on select in-park purchases. Additional exclusions may apply. Not redeemable for cash. No cash value. No change or credit given. Not valid towards the purchase of admission products. Voucher is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Guest must present their admission upon redemption. One voucher per transaction. Lost, damaged, or stolen Busch Bucks will not be replaced. Busch Bucks cannot be combined to be greater than or equal to the value of the total purchase.

Ugly Sweater Contest *Participating guests are required to wear family-friendly and non-offensive apparel while on the premises. Clothing displaying inappropriate language, imagery, or offensive content is strictly prohibited to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all attendees.

Contest Rules