Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town 2026: dates, hours and ticket prices
Christmas Town runs at Busch Gardens Williamsburg from Nov. 13 to Jan. 3, with four preview days first and then every day from Nov. 20. Here's every date with hours, what the separate ticket and extras cost, and the 25 rides on the park's list.
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Dates and hours
Christmas Town 2026 dates and hours
Four preview days to start: Nov. 13, 14, 15 and 19, with the park closed Nov. 16 to 18 in between. Then it's every day from Nov. 20 to Jan. 3.
| Dates | Hours |
|---|---|
| Nov. 13 to 15 (Fri to Sun, preview days) | Fri 5 to 10 p.m., Sat noon to 10 p.m., Sun 2 to 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 to 18 | Closed |
| Nov. 19 (Thu, preview day) | 4 to 9 p.m. |
| Nov. 20 to 22 (Fri to Sun) | Fri 5 to 10 p.m., Sat noon to 10 p.m., Sun 2 to 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 to 26 (Mon to Thu) | Mon and Tue 4 to 9 p.m., Wed 2 to 9 p.m., Thu (Thanksgiving) 3 to 9 p.m. |
| Nov. 27 to 29 (Fri to Sun) | Fri and Sat noon to 10 p.m., Sun 2 to 10 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 to Dec. 3 and Dec. 7 to 10 (Mon to Thu) | 4 to 9 p.m. |
| Dec. 4 to 6, Dec. 11 to 13 and Dec. 18 to 20 (Fri to Sun) | Fri 2 to 10 p.m., Sat noon to 10 p.m., Sun 2 to 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 14 to 17 (Mon to Thu) | 3 to 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 21 to 24 (Mon to Thu) | 2 to 10 p.m., including Christmas Eve |
| Dec. 25 (Fri, Christmas Day) | 3 to 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 26 and 27 (Sat and Sun) | noon to 10 p.m. |
| Dec. 28 to Jan. 1 (Mon to Fri) | 2 to 10 p.m., including New Year's Eve and New Year's Day |
| Jan. 2 and 3 (Sat and Sun) | 2 to 9 p.m. |
The park lists Christmas Town hours as park open to park close, and its calendar labels Nov. 13, 14, 15 and 19 as preview days. After Jan. 3 the park is closed until Friday, Feb. 12, 2027.
What's there
What's at Christmas Town
Here's what Busch Gardens lists for Christmas Town. Prices for the extras are in the table below.
- More than 10 million lights
- Shows: Christmas Town Live, Gloria, Scrooge No More, and 'Twas That Night, an ice skating show at the Royal Palace Theatre
- Queens of Christmas, a new show in the Italy Pavilion
- Santa's Workshop, plus Santa's Fireside Feast (extra cost, reservation required)
- The Christmas Town Express train
- The Rhine River Christmas Cruise and Skyride, part of the Christmas Town Scenic Pass
- Holiday dining and shopping
Rides
Which rides are open during Christmas Town
The park's Christmas Town attractions page names 25 rides, including The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, Apollo's Chariot and DarKoaster. Verbolten: Forbidden Turn makes its Christmas Town debut.
- Aeronaut Skyride
- Apollo's Chariot
- The Battering Ram
- The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge
- Bug-a-Dug
- Busch Gardens Railway
- DarKoaster
- Der Autobahn
- Der Autobahn Jr.
- Der Roto Baron
- Der Wirbelwind
- Elephant Run
- Finnegan's Flyer
- Flutter Sputter
- Grover's Alpine Express
- Kinder Karussel
- Le Catapult
- Li'l Clydes
- Little Balloons
- The Little Gliders
- Oscar's Whirly Worms
- Prince Elmo's Spire
- The Trade Wind
- Turkish Delight
- Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
The park says cold or bad weather can affect rides, so check its list the day you go.
Tickets and costs
Tickets and what costs extra
Christmas Town is ticketed separately at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It's included with an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership, a College Pass or a 2026 Military Pass. These are the prices the park showed on Oct. 11.
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| Christmas Town Fun Card, ages 3 and up (unlimited visits Nov. 13 to Jan. 3) | $89.99 |
| Christmas Bounce Ticket, ages 13 and up (3 consecutive days from first use, Nov. 11 to Jan. 3, with Colonial Williamsburg and parking) | $112.05 |
| Christmas Bounce Ticket, ages 6 to 12 | $95.05 |
| Christmas Bounce Ticket, ages 0 to 5 | Free |
| Santa's Fireside Feast (reservation required) | From $45 |
| Christmas Town Scenic Pass (Rhine River Christmas Cruise and Skyride) | $49.99 |
| Express Quick Queue (one time) | $14.99 |
| Skyride Quick Queue (one time) | $30 |
| PhotoKey | $50 |
| Reserved show seating, Christmas Town Live | $9.99 |
| Reserved show seating, Queens of Christmas, Gloria, Scrooge No More or 'Twas That Night | $5.99 |
Prices are what the park showed on Oct. 11 and can change.
Plan your visit
How to plan a Christmas Town visit
- Check whether your membership or pass already covers Christmas Town before you buy a ticket.
- Hours change by day, so look up your date. Every Saturday from Nov. 14 to Dec. 26 opens at noon, the earliest opening of the event. The latest is 5 p.m., on Nov. 13 and Nov. 20.
- The park closes at 9 p.m. on Nov. 19, Nov. 23 to 26, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, Dec. 7 to 10 and Jan. 2 and 3. Every other Christmas Town day runs to 10 p.m.
- Santa's Fireside Feast needs a reservation, and reserved show seats cost extra.
- Look at the crowd calendar before you pick a day, and check the ride list the day you go.
Waits at Christmas Town
When Busch Gardens Williamsburg posts waits for the rides that are running, Ride Ready shows them live, free, and pings you when a line drops.
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Christmas Town 2026 FAQ
When does Christmas Town 2026 start at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, with preview days on Nov. 13, 14, 15 and 19. The park is closed Nov. 16 to 18, then Christmas Town runs every day from Nov. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.
What are the Christmas Town hours at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
Hours change by day: the park opens between noon and 5 p.m. and closes at 9 or 10 p.m. Every Saturday from Nov. 14 to Dec. 26 opens at noon, and the table above has each date.
Is Christmas Town included with Busch Gardens Williamsburg admission?
No, it's ticketed separately. It's included with an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership, a College Pass or a 2026 Military Pass.
How much do Christmas Town tickets cost at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
As of Oct. 11 the park shows a Christmas Town Fun Card at $89.99 (ages 3 and up, unlimited visits Nov. 13 to Jan. 3). The Christmas Bounce Ticket covers three consecutive days from your first visit, adds Colonial Williamsburg and includes parking: $112.05 for ages 13 and up, $95.05 for ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 0 to 5.
What rides are open during Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg?
The park's Christmas Town attractions page lists 25 rides, including The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf's Revenge, Apollo's Chariot, Verbolten: Forbidden Turn, DarKoaster and Finnegan's Flyer. The park says cold or bad weather can affect rides.
Is Busch Gardens Williamsburg open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
Yes. Christmas Town runs 2 to 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 24 and 3 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 25.
Sources
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Christmas Town
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Christmas Town tickets and upgrades
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Christmas Town attractions
- Busch Gardens Williamsburg: park hours calendar
Checked against Busch Gardens Williamsburg's official pages on Oct. 11, 2026. Parks change hours and details during the season, so check their calendar the week you go.