Last night I had the opportunity to head to Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2015 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It was opening night and in spite of the 70 degree temperatures it felt like Christmas!
The park was COMPLETELY PACKED- as I knew it would be with a grand opening on the weekend of Thanksgiving. I also have to be honest, I wasn’t thrilled that they chose to open on Black Friday night so I was a little tired when I got there. The lines at the kiosks to buy tickets were crazy full- always be sure to buy your tickets online BEFORE you get to the park. You can print them off at home and head straight in the doors. We were glad to skip one set of lines.
Once I walked into the park I could feel myself relax. The park has eight million light bulbs, beautiful music, incredible food and an amazing atmosphere. It makes me happy every time I enter and I’m always thankful I live near such an amazing place!
We took the time to make a video so you can see everything I want you to see!
Most of what I wanted to cover was in the video but I wanted to talk specifically about the new show “Twas The Night.” We finished up dinner around 6:00 and there was a show at 6:30 so we figured we would wander over to the Royal Palace Theatre and catch the show with time to spare. We were surprised to see a line that wound all the way around the theatre, down the walk, through the cabana area and almost to Ireland. It must have been several hundred people.
So we pulled out our phones and booked reserved seats for the 9:30 show. We ended up paying $9.99 which got us the seats and the two extra Souvenir Hot Beverage Mugs that I am giving away at the bottom of this post (we had already gotten ours earlier that night). That way we were able to show up at 9:15 and grab seats on the third row.
If you are going to be at the park on a normal night I would think this is an option you may not need. But if you are expecting the park to be packed you might consider buying reserved seating ahead of time. If you buy it at home before you get to the park you can be sure you don’t have to wait in line!
And the show is totally worth it!
‘Twas That Night, an all-new ice show, reimagines the magic of Christmas Eve and the classic poem A Visit From St. Nicholas. World-champion figure skater Elvis Stojko brings this beloved Christmas story to life, on ice. Combining the grace of professional figure skating with cherished Christmas music, original holiday songs and magnificent visuals.
So because of that I ended up with two extra Souvenir Hot Beverage Mugs. I want to give them to one of my readers who is planning on visiting the park this year. When you buy these cups at the park for $5.99 you can refill on hot chocolate (and a few other drinks) for only $1.29 each time (season pass members get 10% off). This should save you some money!
If you want to win you can enter up to two times:
Entry #1: Just leave a comment and tell me what you are excited to see at Busch Gardens Christmas Town!
Entry #2: Subscribe to my daily newsletter. At 10 a.m. every day you will get the best deals from the last 24 hours! Once you do (or if you already do) just leave me a comment on this post.
(If this doesn’t seem to work- it gets overwhelmed easily- there is a form in the upper right hand side of the site that allows you to subscribe!)
I will pick a winner on Cyber Monday night at 10 p.m. EST and send you an e-mail. You will have 24 hours to respond and then I will pick the next winner. I want you to have them before your visit!
And don’t forget to check out Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town Discounts before you go!
#1 – I look forward to the new ice show and spending the evening with my family and friends.
#2 – I am a current subscriber and thank you for all the great deals you share!! I enjoy sharing them with my family and friends! Thank you.
#1 I can’t wait to see the new ice show!
#2 I already subscribe and read the newsletter daily to see what deals are out there.
I’m most excited about the brand-new ice show and the hot chocolate! I really appreciate the tips on getting the reserved tickets on those really busy days, in case we might need them! I take my mommy and 2 brothers every year since they don’t get to go out much, and usually my mommy only lets us buy the hot chocolate mug if it’s extremely cold since we’re poor, and she’ll only let me buy one and we’ll just keep getting refills, haha. It’s great though since my brothers and I don’t normally get to drink hot chocolate, so sometimes I wish that it gets really cold, but at the same time I don’t want my family to be uncomfortable because of the weather.
I’ve been a subscribed member from before you aired on TV (and obviously proud of it)! 😀
Love taking my grandchildren here, so much fun.
I am a subscriber 🙂
I can’t wait to see all the lights – especially the Pompeii display!
Annual family tradition. The “Let There Be Peace on Earth” bridge is my favorite. Such a beautiful place with thousands of gold and white lights. Touches my heart every time I go!
I cant wait to see my daughters eyes light up when she sees the christmas lights and Santa! Toddlers are the most fun!
I tried to get the special discount tickets. My daughter is coming for Christmas from El Paso (only seen her twice in three years and they will leave 1/10th for Germany for 3 years). Wanted to go with my 2 daughters and daughter-in-law for a special evening and memories so a “mug” would be nice to give to her. P.S. When I am grocery shopping and I see anyone with their “coupon binder”, I start up a conversation and ask them if they know about you – A Frugal Chick and pass on how to find you. Thanks for all of your hard work finding all of us BARGAINS!!!
We love Christmas Town and we get to introduce our new daughter-in-law from the West Coast to our family tradition! I receive your newsletter and have gotten great deals from you! Thanks so much
Our grandkids are coming from Michigan for the first time for Christmas and one of their gifts is Christmas town. Would love to give them a souvenir mug. I all already subscribed to your newsletter. Thank you
Excited to see shows and all the lights and I love the smell of pine
Already a subscriber and been for years
Oh, and I am already signed up for your emails after hearing you speak at MOPS at springbranch a few weeks ago!
I can’t wait to go back to Christmas town this year!! My daughter is almost 2yr old this year so I am expected to watch her enjoy everything! And now I am excited for the new show!!! Can’t wait (& hope to win!)!!!
I would love to have the mugs to fill with the discounted hot chocolate at Busch Gardens. I love the atmosphere with all the lights, the colder weather, and having a hot chocolate with my friends and family while we walk around.
I am excited to see all the new shows.
I just love the hot chocolate it’s yummy.
I am a subscriber to your newsletter and love all the helpful hints!!
Thanks for all the savings throughout the year.
1) I’m very excited for my 2 year old to see Santa and all of the beautiful lights!
2) I’m already a subscriber! Had to find the best deals on Busch garden tickets!
#1 I am hoping to see the Scrooge No More show and I love seeing the penguins 🙂
#2 I’m already a subscriber!
I am already a subscriber to your newsletter. Thanks for all the saving tips.
Looking for to seeing the ice show and all the beautiful lights.
I am most excited about being with my family and going on the train ride to see the lights. Also, we love hot chocolate and spending time together.
I’m already a subscriber to your emails. I look forward to them and appreciate all the information you give to save my family money.
My husband’s favorite time of the year is Christmas time. He’s been looking forward to taking our 21 month old back to see all the lights since we left Christmas Town last year. My favorite part of Christmas Town is watching my husband’s face light up as he shows our son the beautiful lights around the park and watching my son smile as he takes in all the excitement.
I can’t wait to see my granddaughter Harper’s beautiful eyes as she takes in her 1’st Christmas and all of the beautiful splendor of Christmas Town at Busch Gardens.
I am excited to take my two children for the first time.
We say we are going to go every year but can never find the extra money. This year we snagged the $14 twinkle tickets.
Yes ma’am. It’s just I think about $.20 more to refill.
I can’t to see my 6 year old daughter reaction to all the decorations and lights. It will be her first visit to the park where her daddy and I fell in love 20 years ago.
Entry #2 I’m already a subscriber. Thanks!
I can’t wait to see the light show outside Festhaus again this year.
I’ve been a subscriber for a while now.
Question – can we use our mugs from last year?
Just excited to go for the first time. Purchased the $14 tickets after seeing you on channel 13!
I am excited to see the look on my two year old daughter’s face when she sees all she lights and sights of Christmas town.
My five year old loves to see shows. She is always mesmerized by the lights and singing. So we plan to see as many shows as we can.
Thanks for all the Christmas Town info and all of your wonderful posts that help to save us money all year round. I love the Christmas Town photo of you! Christmas Town has been our family Christmas tradition since the day it opened. We are so excited to see a new show this season. Thanks, also, for the reserved seating tip! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
We already have our tickets, and I am already subscribed. I am looking forward to checking out Christmas town!
I am excited to see the lights, shows, and to take my daughter to see Santa!
our 2nd yr going. LOVED it last year & can’t wait for our time this year!! Took advantage of grabbing a couple Fun Passes (TY Frugal Chick) & hoping my toddler will allow me to see “Twas the Night” . Love the beautiful lights!!(already subscribed)
I’m excited to take my 7 year old to see the lights and the show. We have only been 1 time in the past and she was too little to really appreciate it so I think this year would be a great time for her 🙂
We have never been to Christmas Town. I bought the discount tickets this year, so this will be our first visit. I can’t wait to see the sparkle in my kids eyes…..holiday magic!!!
Lights! Lights! Lights!
My favorite thing is to walk around looking at the lights. It is magical!
We went last year thanks to a deal on A Frugal Chick, and we can’t wait to go again this year. The lights and music are amazing and I’m excited to see the new ice show. But, what we really can’t wait to see is the look of wonder and awe on our grandkids faces!
We have never been to Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, even though we have talked about it for the past couple of years. This year I am going to make it happen for sure! We are looking forward to the lights, the shows, the magical feeling you get as you walk through something so incredibly beautiful, the excitement in my daughters eyes, and the memories!
If I’m honest I can’t wait to see everything! The minute I get through the gates I feel like I am at the North Pole. Thanks to you for posting about the discounts we are able to go because otherwise we wouldn’t be able to afford the tickets for my family of 4.
I think I’ve subscribed. When I hit enter, the landing page said page not available. This happened twice– once in both links.
Going for my first time next week with friends. Looking forward to the ice show with Elvis Stojko!
I use my old cup everyday so much so that i wore off the logo!
Never been and I’ve wanted to for years! I get to take my four year old with me and she LOVES hot chocolate! ☺️
Never been so excited to see all the lights!
I’ve never been and this is the first year we are going. I can’t wait to see all the lights. I also wanted to mention to the other posters that Laura did a home party where she came and talked to myself and several friends and we have been saving tons since. I’m not sure she still does this, because it was a few years ago. If she does, I highly suggest it, plus it was a blast.
After watching your video I can’t wait to see Christmas Town for myself!
I already subscribe to your newsletter. Thanks for all you do!
I’ve only been once, and I can’t wait to go again. I love all the lights. When standing on the bridge looking at the lights of “Peace on Earth” on the tressle with the song playing, I just get teary-eyed. And the tiny “snow” bubbles from the tower near Santa make me feel like a little kid agsin.
Twas the Night with both my kids once one gets home from college in GA.
We just recently moved to Chesapeake, so this will be our first time to go! We cannot wait to see It all! Merry Christmas!
I can’t wait to see the lights. my daughter enjoyed the penguins last year and hopefully the chance to see Sanfa. can’t wait
I am excited to take my 2 year old grandson and my 8 month old granddaughter to Christmas Town.
Can not wait to see the shows and also my grandson’s reactions to the lights and Santa!
Going to be so much fun!
I cant wait to go and see all the excitement and smiles on the kids faces at Christmas town….YEP…Im a kid at heart….I will be one of those kids!!
Great video. We were there last night too! and we were in that LONG line for the ice show and it was totally worth it. That show is great!! We didn’t get our mugs yet but said we would get them next time we go but you can save us that step and choose us to get those mugs you are giving away! Ha! Love ya Laura. Hubby and I wait to see your report on tv each Sunday morning 🙂
Can’t wait to go !!!!
I love Christmas and what a better way to enjoy the holiday.
I just moved here from new Jersey and I can’t wait to take my grand baby’s to see all the lights and just njoy all the people and Santa Claus
My Husband is taking me to Christmas Town for my Birthday!! I’m so excited, this will be my first visit and it will be my Birthday. To win the mugs would be a special treat to add to the excitement!!!
The decorations looked gorgeous during the daytime and am sure they will look even better at night. I am looking forward to taking my five year old to see the lights and Santa.
Got our 14.00 dollar tickets and can’t wait to see the lights!
Thanks for the awesome video of Christmastown. I wasn’t going to go this year but the ice skating show will get me there.
Thank-you for sharing the video…we are so looking forward to the Train and Sky-ride to get an idea on how to go through the park…also we should be able to get some great pictures early on…we do appreciate your sharing your experience at Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2015…
This will be the first year I get to vist Christmas Town. I having been wanting to go since the first year, but because of health issues, haven’t been able to go. I am so excited to see everything!
Can’t wait to see all of the lights with my kids.
Beautiful lights Haven’t been there to see it yet Gkad u shared it
I have always wanted to take my family to Christmas Town!!! After seeing your pictures this morning, I am going to go. The holiday cups this year are BEAUTIFUL! I am already subscribed to your emails as well!!
We are excited to see everything, but especially that show ‘Twas That Night! I am already a subscriber to your newsletter
We LOVE Christmas Town! Can’t wait for this years shows….. Thanks Laura for your video and frugalness!!!
I’m really excited to see the ice show. My kids always love the lights. It’s so much fun seeing their faces!
We have never been, so we are very excited to go!!!
Looking forward to the lights.
I’m already subscribed to your newsletter and usually check your website several times a day. I also have referred my adult nieces to your website. We have gotten some fantastic bargains thanks to you. Thank you!!!
I’m excited to see it all as it will be our first time! I will be more excited to see the joy and happiness on my daughter’s face when she sees all the lights and penguins! !!
This will be our first year attending the Christmas Town in Williamsburg and we are super happy that we were able to get tickets for $14 or else we most likely would have not be able to afford to go. We can wait to see what it’s all about; ))
Have been reading your post for years bought the tickets early and am excited to take my grandchildren to see the lights
I’m excited to see my four year old see all the lights, does that count? 🙂
I subscribe to your newsletter. Read it everyday! Thanks!
I will be headed to Williamsburg on Dec 13th and will be attending CT for the 1st time! I love Christmas lights and the music! I don’t know what to expect, but I am excited to see everything!
I’ve never been to Christmas Town but I’m so excited to go! I’ve head nothing but amazing things about it!
I subscribe too!
I’m looking forward to the double date with my BFF and the special men in our lives
Can’t wait to see all the beautiful lights in each country that appear to be individually placed one at a time. 🙂
I subscribed!
My family and I have been to Christmastown twice, both times after Christmas. This year we are hoping to go before. Excited to see all those beautiful lights and decorations. The whole place feels like its dusted with magic!
Already Subscribed!
Also I am signed up for the newsletter. 🙂
I havE never been to Busch GaRdens so I am excited to see everything.
Looking forward to seeing the ice show and all the pretty lights walking around the park!
Excited to take my grandson to see all the lights.
I’m excited to see the new Twas the Night show this year…and I’m exited to take my whole out of town family with me!//
Looking forward to seeing the ice skating show!
Gloria is my favorite show there! Can’t wait to see it this year!
I am excited to attend Christmastown next weekend not only to see the great shows, but to meet my college roommate’s daughter for the first time. What a great way to kick off the season!
We haven’t been in 5 years so are excited to see all the new things & it will be my boys first trip.
I am really looking forward to seeing the ice show. My mother loved Busch Gardens and she LOVED ice skating! She would be over the moon to see this show, hope she is watching from Heaven! Thanks for all your tips! Hope to visit Christmas Town soon!
My husband and I are going on a date night … a real live date night(!!!) on Saturday next week. We can’t wait to see the park, and we’re pretty excited to see each other <3
I love the shows!
Im taking my boys next month, just love to see them happy and having fun
Went for the first time last year but was only able to see one show. Looking forward to catching the other shows. And my aunt will be visiting from Mexico, so we’re taking her as well!
I’m excited to see the lights. This will be my 1st time going, ever.
I love all of the lights. It is such a magical place all lit up. My boys all love it!
I have been wanting to go to Christmas town since moving back here almost 5 years ago. This year my husband and I are going finally. I am sure my kids would love to go too, but this year it is my birthday present. I soooo can’t wait. I am looking forward to the shows and the hot chocolate. Yum 🙂
The skating show! My mom and I are so excited to see it!
We are so excited about seeing all of the lights!!! They always decorate the park so beautiful
I’m excited to see all the lights with my husband and son. It’ll be our first time going, and I’d love to make it a tradition!
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Santa! My kids love seeing him there 🙂
Lived in Va Beach forever and have never been so am excited to see all the lights, shows and feel the Christmas spirit. Thanks so much for giving the preview and hoping it’s a tad bit cooler when I go ❄️⛄️
I would love to see the lights from the Mach Tower. Can’t wait to take the boys and experience it through their eyes.
Already subscribe.
Have never been. But would live to see it all with my mom who has never been
I am excited to see all the lights. This will be our first time to go and we were able to get the discounted tickets!!
Subscribed!
Got an error message also. I have take my kids the last few years on New Year’s Eve. I always buy the discounted tickets. I have so been looking forward to it this year.
I’m excited to see the look on my daughter’s face when she sees all the beautiful decorations!
I’m excited to ride the train we went for the first time last year, but didn’t get to stay long b/c my little one got a little under the weather.. We are looking forward to making a full day of fun this time around 🙂
My family has been living in Virginia Beach for 13 years and have never been to Christmas Town. We are so excited to get the chance to go this year. My sister and nephews are coming from New Jersey to visit and we’re surprising them. I’m so excited and my kids love to watch the shows. Can’t wait to have a good time!!
Looking forward to seeing Santa with the kids & new show!
We go on the 11th. So excited to see the shows and all the lights
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I am excited to see the new shows!
Please and thank you! I’m looking forward to some amazing lights, shows and the hot chocolate!!! I also tried to subscribe but it never finished sending (that I could tell) so hopefully I’m entered 2x!!!
LOVE Christmas town, one of my favorite things to do with our family during the Christmas season. And I subscribe to your emails! Thanks for your video too!
I tried subscribing on here and it just kept “Sending.” I then tried at the top of your website and it went to “problem loading page.”
I want to take my son, so he can see all of the lights.
I’m excited to see the new shows. But I’m also excited because my 2.5 year old can walk this year so it should be much more fun for him and his 5 year old brother!
I can’t wait to take my boys next Sunday! We have never been so I am excited to see it all! It will be a great way to spend time as a family, before my son, has surgery on Monday.
I am excited about it all. I haven’t been to Christmas town since the year they opened!
I just subscribed!
We are excited to see Santa!!!
We’ve lived here for several years and have never been to Christmas Town. Thanks to your tip earlier we were able to get the discounted tickets and are so excited to go. I just watched your video with my 8 yr old daughter and she is so excited! (Too excited! Lol) We can’t wait for ‘Twas that Night’, the lights, food and Santa! Thank you for everything!!
I’m excited to see the new show, it seems to be a great show.
I can’t wait to see the ice shows. Watching ice skating growing up was a family favorite.
I subscribed and I am also stoked to see the lights.
I am very excited to see all of the lights at Christmas Town. It makes it even better that we have family coming from California and they have never seen it.
We have never been to Christmas Town. I would like to hear the live singing.
I just subscribed!
I cannot wait to go this year! Our son is 4 and everything about the holidays is super magical! I love seeing it through his eyes.
We bought the tickets you posted about awhile back and looking forward to going. This will be our first time. We have subscribed for your daily emails. 😉
I am so excited to go to Christmas town this year. We have never been, my husband just got home and we were able to get discount tickets! A perfect storm of fun!
I love seeing all the Christmas lights. Just to stroll through the park enjoying the evening and taking in all the beautiful decorations. The delicious hot chocolate is a bonus!
This will be our 1st Christmas Town visit… My 3 year old and I are so excited to see all the lights…and he loves trains. Thanks for the overview and a chance to win a mug. Blessings to you for helping us every day with your blog.
I’m looking forward to seeing all the beautiful lights and Twas The Night. Thank you for your video with all your tips.
Can’t wait to take my 2 year old to see Santa and wear her out on Christmas eve before Santa visits 🙂
We live 20 minutes from Williamsburg and we have never gone! BUT we are going this year and Iam really looking forward to it! I want to see the penguins! Thanks so much! Elizabeth
We have been long time subscribers to your newsletter and enjoy it immensely.
We are looking forward to our two year old seeing the Penguins! She loved them last year even though Se was sick!
We look forward to going to Christmas Town each year! Can’t wait to see ‘Twas the Night.
I am excited to see everything. My 9 yr old grandson & 8 yr old granddaughter will be going too. None of us have ever been before! So excited!!
Looking forward to seeing all the Christmas lights!!
Subscribed to your newsletter! We were at the park last night and it was crowded…I agree with many of the points you made!! We’re looking forward to going back and seeing ‘Twas the night!
Awesome! We’ve never been. It’s on our list of things to do this year. These mugs would be a great add.
Thanks for the great video. Your earrings are so cute!
Our family is so excited to go back to Christmastown this year! We have been every year for the past 7 years! Our children have enjoyed the privilege of riding “new” rides every year as they’ve grown taller. We don’t visit the park during the regular season, so Christmastown is always a wonderful treat!
We can’t wait to see the penguins but I have to say my favorite thing to do is just walk around and enjoy all the decorations and happy faces!!!
I’m now the most excited to see that show! I just love the park, in general, and at Christmas it stirs the little kid in me! let’s go soon! I got the twinkle ticket this year!
I can’t wait for the Twas the Night Before show.