It's like a gift that keeps on giving. The Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando is back! All it takes is park admission for anyone to enjoy a visit to this exciting event. While you discover the ocean's wonders, treat your taste buds to a memorable culinary adventure at this much-anticipated festival. Let this be a guide for you to prep for the experience. Use this knowledge wisely.
Navigating the Flavors: What to Expect
Enter a place where tasty food and ocean marvels come together. SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival is a fun celebration of foods from around the world. It offers a lively mix of flavors, scents, and cultural experiences with over 190 chef-crafted dishes and drinks inspired by cuisines worldwide. From Asian dishes to Caribbean foods and much more, the festival offers various markets to explore and indulge. Think of it as a global culinary adventure.
Orlando's Premier Food Festival is running now until May 4th from Thursday-Sunday starting at 12:00PM until the park closes. We repeat, this is a weekend festival - make sure you have your Orlando weekend getaway on lock!
We highly suggest investing time into reading this guide, but if you want to skip to our SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival highlights video, you can watch it here:
Seven Seas Food & Beverage Lanyard
Unless you're planning to dish out money on individual menu items, we suggest purchasing the Seven Seas Food & Beverage Lanyard to enjoy a variety of options while saving money. Specialty items like seafood tend to be more expensive, which is where the lanyard becomes especially useful. Strategize your purchases however you like, but with a 10- or 15-sample lanyard, there are no restrictions on what you can choose. Your only 'dilemma' - if you can even call it that - will be deciding between a $9.99 and a $15.99 menu item. Either way, the lanyard provides a great value, making it an investment worth considering for the event. Plus, you get a cool lanyard to wear.
SeaWorld also made life easier by adding a QR code to the Seven Seas Food Lanyard. Scan it with your phone, and like magic, a digital map unfolds before you. This allows you to browse the many food and beverage options and plan your next culinary stop with ease. We have to say, this was a nice touch. Otherwise, there are Seven Seas Festival Maps located throughout the park, numbering where each culinary stop can be found.
Culinary Delights to Try from Across the Seven Seas
As you can already see, The Seven Seas Festival is like a ticket to try many tasty dishes, with different markets showing off their specialty foods. Try exciting treats like the delicious Chicken Tikka Masala from the Indian Market. Or enjoy classic Fish & Chips from the North Atlantic Market. Whether you like spicy, savory, sweet, or a mix of flavors, you will find something that you love. There's also limited gluten-free options so those with dietary preferences can still indulge in the festival's offerings.
It's appropriate to mention that we didn't get to try all 190 options - surprise, surprise - so our favored culinary treats may be a bit bias. But to help you explore the world of food, the following is a list of sweet and savory dishes we recommend trying.
Diving into the Festival's Signature Dishes
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival offers a wide range of tasty dishes from around the world. This festival shows the park's dedication to great food. Expect savory and sweet gourmet foods made with fresh ingredients and creative recipes. Make sure to try the delicious Smoked Lamb Ribs from the Polynesian Market - it features tender meat with amazing flavors. For seafood lovers, the Classic Lobster Roll from the North Atlantic Market is a treat - it brings the taste of New England's coastline right to you. Other solid choices are:
Exclusive Beverages and Craft Brews Unveiled for the Adults
Quench your thirst for adventure with a mix of tasty drinks, special cocktails, and cold craft beers. The Seven Seas Festival has a lot of creative drinks to try, including a selection of refreshing non-alcoholic options. They also have a beer garden featuring 6 rotating draught beers. Here's a look at some must-try beverages:
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The Pros and Cons: An Honest Look at the Festival Experience
SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival gives you a chance to enjoy the fun of the theme park and explore different types of food from around the world. Though the festival is a tasty experience, let’s take a clear look at the good and considerable sides to help you plan your trip.
Why the Seven Seas Food Festival is a Must-Visit This Year
The Seven Seas Food Festival is an amazing event that is more than just a regular trip to the theme park. It really is an unforgettable culinary journey. It's like Disney World's Food & Wine Festival in the fall, but with more coasters and wildlife encounters. SeaWorld's festival is also included with park admission, unlike other theme parks that have you paying separately.
There's also plenty of family-friendly fun. Something for every family member. We're talking tasty food for the kids to exciting rides and cool animal experiences. You can easily make great memories while visiting SeaWorld's fun attractions together!
Explore Even Further: Headlining Concerts
No way can we skip on the fantastic lineup of live concerts and entertainment during the festival, all included with your park admission, unless you choose to upgrade to premium seating. If a concert is happening during your visit, do yourself a favor and don't miss out. Upcoming artists include:
Considerations Before You Go: What to Keep in Mind
It's always helpful to have a few critiques. It's worth noting that the sample food and drinks are served tapas-style, meaning the portions are smaller. However, interestingly, just a few of the menu items left us feeling quite full. Feel free to visit on an empty stomach, but keep this in mind when planning your day.
Part of this critique was going to mention crowds, but we didn’t encounter any issues during our visit. That said, it’s still a good idea to arrive early to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the food, drinks, rides, and all the other experiences the park has to offer. The festival runs from Thursday-Sunday from 12:00PM until the park closes.
Conclusion
The SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival is nothing short of an exciting food event. You can enjoy gourmet foods and special craft beers all while taking breaks throughout the day to enjoy roller coasters and wildlife encounters. This festival really has something for everyone. With its wide variety of dishes and lively atmosphere, the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival is an event you don't want to miss this year. Once you purchase your SeaWorld tickets, be sure to plan your visit accordingly and take the chance to enjoy all the tasty treats waiting for you at Seven Seas Food Festival!
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