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2023 Menu Items for Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Tampa
Posted on November 9th, 2023
| Mealtrip
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Tampa begins on Saturday November 11th, 2023 and takes place every day through January 7th, 2024! There's all kinds of festive holiday offering including Santa's North Pole Experience, Rudolph's Winter Wonderland, an Ice Skating show, holiday lights, fireworks, and of course — holiday food and beverages! Some of the Christmas Town Village Food & Beverage Cabins are located in the "festival food loop" (around the Garden Gate Cafe), but more cabins are popping up each year all around the park.
The Christmas Town Village Food & Beverage Cabins for 2023 at Busch Gardens, Tampa.
The Christmas Town Sampler Lanyard is back this year, and it's a great way to try the food and beverage samples that the festival has to offer. A 5 Item Sampler Lanyard will be available for $45 each (plus tax) and a 10 Item Sampler Lanyard for $60 each (plus tax).
There's also an exclusive 12-Item Sampler Lanyard for annual passholders. (Remember, you have to be logged into the Busch Gardens site and have an active annual pass to see the special 12-Item Sampler Lanyard information.)
01 — Cookies & Cocoa
FOOD- Fresh Baked Deep Dish Cookie
Double Chocolate Chip, Holiday Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl
- Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cupwith your choice of Peppermint or Gingerbread and Whipped Cream (Make It Jolly Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua)
02 — Christmas Cocktails
BEVERAGE- Ginger Snap Mule
Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Ginger Beer, Lime - South For The Winter
Jack Daniels, Jack Honey , Monin Cranberry , Ginger and Lime - Jack Frost
Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime - Mistletoe Tequila
Monin Pomegranate Syrup, Lime Juice - Candy Cane Lane
Vodka, Grenadine, Monin Peppermint, Lime
- Abita Brewing | Christmas Ale Covington, LA | 5.8% ABV | 40 IBU
03 — Coca-Cola® Pretzel Cabin
FOOD- White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel
- Dark Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel
- Stuffed Cookie
04 — Char Siu Christmas
FOOD- Gluten Free Red Curry Shrimp and Jasmine Rice
- Char Siu Pork Fried Rice
05 — Cookies, Cocoa & Cocktails
FOOD- Fresh Baked Deep Dish Cookie
Double Chocolate Chip, Holiday Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl
- Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint or Gingerbread and Whipped Cream (Make It Jolly Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua) - Ginger Snap Mule
Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Ginger Beer, Lime - South For The Winter
Jack Daniels, Jack Honey , Monin Cranberry , Ginger and Lime - Jack Frost
Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime - Mistletoe Tequila
Monin Pomegranate Syrup, Lime Juice - Candy Cane Lane
Vodka, Grenadine, Monin Peppermint, Lime
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
06 — Holiday Hearth
FOOD- Ho Ho Happiness Braised Beef
Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese - Open Faced Holiday Smoked Turkey
with Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce, Texas Toast , Gravy - Kids Mac and Cheese
07 — Polar Pavilion
BEVERAGE- Ginger Snap Mule
Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Ginger Beer, Lime - Jack Frost
Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime - Candy Cane Lane
Vodka, Grenadine, Monin Peppermint, Lime - Abita Brewing | FlufferNutter Malt Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 15 IBU
08 — Xcursions
FOOD- Banana – Nutella Cupcake
- Eggnog Cupcake
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcake
- Apple Crumble Cupcake
09 — Christmas Celebration
FOOD- Gluten Free Not so Traditional Holiday Ham
Pork Shank Braised with Spiced Pineapple & Brown Sugar, Green Beans - Festive Cheese and Berries Brie Tart
with Blackberry Jam, Toasted Almonds
10 — Cookie Time
FOOD- Decorate Your Own Cookie
Choose Snickerdoodle, Sugar, or Chocolate Chip
11 — Holiday Joy Tasting
FOOD- Gluten Free Joyful Sprouts
Brussel Sprouts, Crispy Bacon, Apple Cider Vinaigrette - Chicken Coq au Vin
with Red Bliss Mashed Potato - Kid’s Mini Hot Dog
12 — Dasher's Delight
FOOD- Pork Loin
Apple Demi, Butternut Squash Puree - Seared Scallop
Ruby Red Couscous, Goat Cheese Crumbles
13 — Cocoa & Cream
FOOD- Snickerdoodle Apple Pie ala mode
- White Chocolate Mint Cookie Cup
- Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint or Gingerbread and Whipped Cream (Make It Jolly Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua)
14 — Springs Taproom
BEER- Abita Brewing | Christmas Ale Covington, LA | 5.8% ABV | 40 IBU
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
- Abita Brewing | FlufferNutter Malt Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 15 IBU
15 — Holiday Wines & Sweets
FOOD- Christmas Cookies
Snickerdoodle, Sugar, or Chocolate Chip - Gingerbread Pudding
with Rum Sugar Glaze
- Select Holiday Wines
16 — Sesame Treats
FOOD- Christmas Churro
17 — Smokehouse Mobile
FOOD- Jolly Beef Brisket
Carved Beef Brisket, Texas Toast, Beef Gravy, Onion Crisps
18 — Cookies, Cocoa & Cocktails
FOOD- Fresh Baked Deep Dish Cookie
Double Chocolate Chip, Holiday Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl
- Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint or Gingerbread and Whipped Cream (Make It Jolly Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua) - Ginger Snap Mule
Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Ginger Beer, Lime - South For The Winter
Jack Daniels, Jack Honey , Monin Cranberry , Ginger and Lime - Jack Frost
Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime - Mistletoe Tequila
Monin Pomegranate Syrup, Lime Juice - Candy Cane Lane
Vodka, Grenadine, Monin Peppermint, Lime - Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
19 — Cocoa & Coca-Cola® Mug
BEVERAGE- Southern Buckeye Screwball
Peanut butter whiskey, Hot Cocoa, whip cream, topped with chocolate shavings - Mele Kalikimaka
Coconut Rum , Kahlua, Hot Cocoa, whip cream, topped with toasted coconut - S'More Please Shmallow
Whiskey, Hot cocoa, topped with a toasted marshmallow - Mexican Hot Cocoa
Ghost Tequila, Baileys Chocolate, Hot cocoa, whip cream, topped with chili flakes - Peppermint Fudge Candy Cane
Vodka, Baileys chocolate, Hot cocoa, whip cream, garnished with a candy cane - Christmas Coke
Cocktails Choice of Vanilla Crown or Crown Royal - Baileys Christmas Cookie Shots
Duo of Cookie Cups filled with Baileys Cream
20 — Cookies, Cocoa & Cocktails
FOOD- Fresh Baked Deep Dish Cookie
Double Chocolate Chip, Holiday Sugar, Cinnamon Swirl
- Specialty Hot Cocoa
Served in a Souvenir Cup with your choice of Peppermint or Gingerbread and Whipped Cream (Make It Jolly Peppermint Schnapps, Baileys Irish Cream, Kahlua) - South For The Winter
Jack Daniels, Jack Honey , Monin Cranberry , Ginger and Lime - Jack Frost
Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime - Candy Cane Lane
Vodka, Grenadine, Monin Peppermint, Lime
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
21 — Dragon Dog
FOOD- Holiday Turkey Dog
Turkey Dog, Stuffing, Cranberry Relish - Holiday Poutine
Cranberry Relish, Gravy and Cheese
22 — Twisted Tails
FOOD- Spinach Feta Stuffed Pretzel
- Abita Brewing | Christmas Ale Covington, LA | 5.8% ABV | 40 IBU
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
- Abita Brewing | FlufferNutter Malt Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 15 IBU
23 — Dragon Fire Grill Pub
BEVERAGE- Jack Frost Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Splash of Lime
- Ginger Snap Mule Spiced Rum, Amaretto, Ginger Beer, Lime
- Abita Brewing | Christmas Ale Covington, LA | 5.8% ABV | 40 IBU
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
- Abita Brewing | FlufferNutter Malt Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 15 IBU
24 — Kenya Canteen
FOOD- Peppermint Brownie Sundae
25 — Giraffe Bar
BEER- Abita Brewing | Christmas Ale Covington, LA | 5.8% ABV | 40 IBU
- Funky Buddha | Last Snow Coffee Porter Oakland Park, FL | 6.4% ABV | 25 IBU
- Abita Brewing | FlufferNutter Malt Covington, LA | 8% ABV | 15 IBU
26 — Coaster Coffee
FOOD- Holiday Mini Funnel Cake
If you want to read more about the Christmas Town event at Busch Gardens, Tampa — click here and visit our Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Festival page!
