As the coronavirus pandemic has interrupted holiday events, some parks have not been allowed to open. A surprising number of parks, however, will be open to celebrate the holidays with twinkling-lights-filled special events.
Be aware that because of limited capacity to accommodate social distancing, most parks require visitors to make reservations. It goes without saying that in these uncertain times events may change with evolving conditions, so check with the parks for the latest details.
Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood in Tennessee
•When: Select days through Jan.3
•Details:dollywood.com/themepark/festivals
More than 5 million lights illuminate (照亮) nearly every building and tree through-out Dolly Parton's park in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. And as you might expect, Dollywood features lots of holiday-themed shows and performances. The highlight is"Christmas in the Smokies", an impressive production that is a tradition at the park. It is being presented indoors at Dolly Parton's Celebrity Theater, although groups are being seated separately, and the audience capacity is reduced by about 50%. "Everybody needs a little light this Christmas," says Pete Owens, VP of marketing and public relations.
Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida and Christmas Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Virginia
·Florida: Friday to Jan.3
·Details:buschgardens.com/tampa/events
·Virginia: Select dates through Jan.3
·Details:buschgardens.com/williamsburg/events
The two Busch Gardens parks will be covered by lights and trimmed trees, and traditional Christmas songs will fill the air. Items served at the Williamsburg park will include a turkey dinner with all the fixings along with ginger cake for a treat. At the Tampa park, fireworks will light the sky, and the annual ice skating production," Christmas on Ice," will move to an outdoor theater.
"There's nothing like a train ride for Christmas," says Neal Thurman, president of the Florida park." Guests will enjoy the Holly Jolly Express as well as our returning shows,' Three Kings Journey' and ' Elmo's Christmas Wish.'"
Holidays at Legoland Florida and Legoland California
·Florida: Select dates Nov.27-Dec.31
·Details:legoland.com/florida
·California: Select dates Friday to Jan.10
·Details:legoland.com/california
A sleigh (雪橇) with reindeer and a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree made of Lego blocks will be on display at the Florida park，along with special shows, meet-ups (from a distance) with holiday characters and fireworks. Lego-land California won't be offering its rides and attractions but will feature holiday-themed outdoor dining and shopping as well as live music.
