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Coasternerd

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Haven’t seen a thread for this yet, so I figured I’d create one. O Wondrous Night is one of SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration shows, very much in the style of Gloria! @ Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town.

I had the pleasure to experience this show yesterday (11/24/25), and let me just preface it with: WOW. SeaWorld isn’t exactly known for showstopping productions, but this certainly fits the bill, in my opinion. If you’re still doubtful, a 3/4 full theater during my show gave a standing ovation. The show also clocks in at an astonishing thirty-seven minutes in duration, which I was NOT expecting.

The show itself is about the birth of Jesus Christ, like Gloria, but from a different perspective (primarily the animals). Also worth noting that this show does have real, live, animals in it, despite being a stage production. It features birds, three camels, and more. In addition the music is phenomenal. I am looking forward to going back to see it again.

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If anyone else has seen it, what do you think?
 
I appreciate that United Parks continues to see the value in such a large-scale production even if it is just for the holiday season.

As for the show itself, I remember being a little concerned during our visit viewing about the tonal shift between the animal puppets and the gospel elements but the entire cast performs with enough sincerity to make it all feel cohesive.
 
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