You know the holiday season is coming on when all the parks begin to feature special attractions and decorations designed to get its visitors into the holiday spirit. There is no place like the Orlando theme parks to enjoy one-of-a-kind holiday entertainment, and though it’s hard to believe the season is here already, SeaWorld Orlando is gearing up for the return of the Polar Express Experience, which debuted last year.

The Polar Express Experience, based on the 2004 animated film, takes riders on an amazing journey into the North Pole. From November 14th through January 4th, 2009, the simulator that takes riders on a wild helicopter ride through the Arctic will transform into an unforgettable train ride into the fabled Santa Town. With laughs, exciting thrills, and animal encounters, the Polar Express Experience will make believers out of anyone.

The ride starts with a three-minute preshow explaining the film’s backstory. Just before midnight on Christmas Eve, a little boy is lying awake in his bed, straining to listen for the sound of sleigh bells. Suddenly, he hears the roar of a train outside his window – it’s the Polar Express, arriving to take him on a wild adventure to the North Pole.

With a resounding train whistle, riders climb aboard the Polar Express to share in on the boy’s journey. They experience classic scenes from the movie, recreated with special lighting, scent, sounds, and motion effects. Guests will swear they’re actually on the Express, feeling the rush of the train as it moves and the feeling of ice crumbling beneath them.

The Polar Express Experience is a wild ride that doesn’t stop when the train stops; at the end of the journey, riders step off the train and into the North Pole! They will smell Christmas cookies in the air, see bright lights twinkle on a towering Christmas tree, and witness first-hand all the elements of Santa’s village – including jolly St. Nick himself. Families will get to greet Santa and enjoy a magical Christmas moment. Guests will also get to meet the animal inhabitants of the North Pole, including graceful beluga whales, large polar bears, and ambling walruses.

The Polar Express Experience isn’t the only fun to be had at SeaWorld during the holiday season though. After the ride, be sure to catch a festive holiday show, Shamu Christmas … Miracles. From November 12th through December 30th, Shamu Stadium will brighten with lights and candles for a festive night of full of Christmas carols, a gospel choir, and special moves and splashes by Shamu. There’s also Christmastide, a spectacular holiday fountain show with water, light, and merry Christmas sounds. And don’t forget to take in the sights and sounds of the Waterfront, which turns into a winter scene with snow and holiday decorations.

So if you’re feeling a little blue and need a pick-me-up to get into the holiday season, head down to SeaWorld for an adventure into the North Pole and spectacular holiday shows that will get you counting down to Christmas like a kid again. And look no further than OrlandoFunTickets.com for the discount SeaWorld tickets that will get you there. Keep checking our blog in the next two months for more holiday attractions that will delight and enchant your holiday spirit. There’s no place like Orlando for the holidays!