Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will add a new drone light show to its 2026 Christmas Town program, extending the park’s holiday entertainment lineup beyond its established displays, rides and seasonal performances.
Called Lights of Wonder, the production is scheduled to debut during the Christmas Town season, which runs on select dates from November 13, 2026, through January 4, 2027. The park’s holiday programming is included with regular admission, rather than requiring a separate ticket.
A drone show joins a larger holiday display
According to Busch Gardens and reporting from ClickOrlando, the drones will appear in the night sky in time with classic holiday music. The production is one of the holiday shows being introduced for the 2026 season, alongside A Very Merry Cirque, another new entertainment offering.
The drone performance will be part of a broader nighttime environment across the Tampa park. Busch Gardens says the event will include nearly 70 miles of lights throughout the attraction, with the illumination visible from dusk through closing on event nights. The program also includes seasonal food and drinks, holiday character appearances and nighttime access to selected rides.
| Event detail | Published information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay |
| Drone show | Lights of Wonder |
| Christmas Town dates | November 13, 2026, to January 4, 2027, on select dates |
| Admission | Included with regular park admission |
Scheduled alongside seasonal programming
The holiday season begins with a tree-lighting ceremony on November 13. Guests are invited to gather at 7 pm for the lighting of the park’s main tree. The schedule also includes nightly menorah lighting at 6 pm from December 4 through December 12, along with other performances on selected dates.
- Lights of Wonder: a new drone production paired with classic holiday music.
- A Very Merry Cirque: another new show planned for the 2026 season.
- Additional programming: Sesame Street character photo opportunities and the Three Kings Journey Show on selected dates.
- Nighttime rides: Iron Gwazi and Phoenix Rising are scheduled to operate as part of the Christmas Town experience.
Busch Gardens has not published further production specifications for Lights of Wonder in the event information cited, including the number of aircraft or the show’s individual performance schedule. The park’s Christmas Town calendar is organized around selected dates rather than a daily run throughout the full November-to-January period, so visitors will need to check the schedule when planning a visit.
