Sealed with a Xmas kiss

Even seals Clyde and Seamore are getting in on the act at SeaWorld Orlando’s “Christmas Celebration”. The theme park is going all out to give families a festive holiday to remember with the free event on selected nights from November 17 to December 31.

The sparkling line-up includes “O Wondrous Night”, a spectacular animal show with carols, and “Winter Wonderland on Ice”, an ice-skating extravaganza with towering water fountains, magnificent fireworks and some of the most talented skaters in the world.

“Shamu Christmas…Miracles” sees the park’s thrilling killer whales soar through the air. Families can also meet Santa by boarding the Polar Express to the North Pole.

Sister park, Busch Gardens Tampa, is hosting “Christmas Town”, a glittering winter wonderland. For the first time in the park’s 53-year history, visitors will enjoy all-evening attractions, shows and shopping from 6pm through to 11pm. Christmas Town will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from November 30 to December 23. Highlights include an ice-skating show, snowdrifts in the Show Wonderland play area and seasonal food.

A ticket to include both parks and the waterpark Aquatica costs from £87. Visit www.seaworldparks.co.uk