SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival makes a splash every spring with amazing food, drinks, concerts and special entertainment. Starting Jan. 30, 2026, it's hoppening on select dates until May 17. This year, the Seven Seas Food Festival features more than 200 mouthwatering flavors inspired by global cuisines. As you sample all that your stomach can take, enjoy live music from local bands and well-known artists. During special times such as Mardi Gras, St. Patrick's Day and Cinco de Mayo, expect to find even more entertainment and surprises. The special event itself is included with the cost of admission (though individual bites and beverages cost extra). Now, let's dive into the reasons why we love SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival and our tips for having a great time!
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- What is SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival? SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival is an annual event featuring global cuisine, wine, craft beer and live entertainment that caters to guests of all ages.
- When does SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival take place? SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival runs on select dates from Jan. 30 to May 17, 2026.
- Is the Seven Seas Food Festival included with SeaWorld Orlando park admission? Yes, admission to the Seven Seas Food Festival is included with your SeaWorld Orlando park ticket. However, food and beverage offerings are available to purchase for an additional cost. Save some green on your park ticket by purchasing through Undercover Tourist!
- Can I purchase a sampling lanyard at SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival? Yes, SeaWorld Orlando offers a sampling lanyard that allows guests to enjoy various food and drink offerings at a discounted rate.
- Can I purchase reserved seating for SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival concerts? Yes, reserved seated allows you to enjoy the best seats in the house and grants you access through a dedicated VIP entrance, helping you to avoid the main crowd and enjoy a smoother arrival. Premium reserved seating starts at $9.99.
Seven Frogtastic Reasons to Check Out SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival
1. The food, of course!
We think the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival is on par with other theme park food festivals in the area. The selection is outstanding, and prices are fair considering the nice portion sizes. Expect to find international cuisines, such as Latin, Asian, European, Polynesian and North Atlantic dishes. Brand new this year, SeaWorld Orlando is introducing rotating menus! Come back time and again to enjoy fresh, limited time dishes throughout the event and savor unique flavors before they're gone.
We're so hoppy to share that the Seven Seas Food Festival offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. Visit the food kiosks throughout the park for specific offerings.
Some froggy favorites this year include the Meatballs from the Italian Market, the Tuna Poke Bowl with Rice & Avocado from the Polynesian Market and the Baklava from the Mediterranean Market.
2. ... and the drinks!
No kidding — SeaWorld is officially my favorite place for "adult" beverages. There are plenty of yummy concoctions on the fruity side, not to mention some that include deliciously rich spirits. If cocktails aren't your fancy, hop in Leap's footsteps by sipping on the seemingly infinite number of craft beers throughout the park. There is plenty of wine to choose from, as well.
We loved sipping the fruity and refreshing Blueberry Whiskey Smash from the All American Market and the light and floral Lychee Martini from Lucky Cat.
3. Kid-friendly options
There are new tastes for everyone to enjoy, even your tadpoles with, let's say, more refined palates. Play it safe or think outside the box with something exciting they're sure to love. There are tons of options to expand their horizons and help them learn about food in different cultures!
We got a frogciting sneak peak this year at some upcoming dishes and the Spaghetti Bolognese from the Italian Market tasted exactly like the type Grandma Frog used to make when I was growing up!
4. Nighttime concerts
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Every Saturday and select Fridays and Sundays throughout the Seven Seas Food Festival, Bayside Stadium hosts awesome concerts for the whole family. Sit back and relax to the sounds of rock, country, Latin or '90s throwback music. Each concert features a full-length set, typically 60 to 75 minutes, and is performed rain or shine. Each concert begins at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
The 2026 lineup includes:
- Jan. 31 - Flo Rida
- Feb. 1 - Saliva
- Feb. 7 - Bow Wow
- Feb. 14 - The Click Five
- Feb. 15 - Warrant
- Feb. 20 - Jefferson Starship
- Feb. 21 - Omar Courtz
- Feb. 22 - Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NYSNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & LFO
- Feb. 27 - Ying Yang Twins & Paul Wall
- Feb. 28 - Gene Simmons
- March 6 - Smash Mouth
- March 7 - Maddie & Tae
- March 8 - I Love the 90s - Tone Loc, Rob Base, Young MC, and Color Me Badd
- March 14 - Connor Price
- March 15 - Tiffany, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion
- March 21 - All-4-One
- March 22 - The Beach Boys
- March 27 - Soulja Boy & Baby Bash
- March 28 - Fitz and the Tantrums
- April 4 - Brett Young
- April 10 - Chris Janson
- April 11 - TBA
- April 12 - The Fray
- April 17 - Uncle Kracker
- April 18 - Trace Adkins
- April 25 - TBA
- April 26 - Boyz II Men
- May 1 - TBA
- May 2 - TBA
- May 9 - Grupo Mania
- May 16 - Proyecto Uno
- May 17 - TBA
5. Dance parties and street performers
Throughout the day, live DJs, smaller local bands and performers can be found throughout the park, as well. During the day this year, we saw a singer playing some 2000s throwbacks outside of Flamecraft Bar and a Latin band bringing the heat by the Nautilus Theater. For special occasions, there will also be additional entertainment for a limited time! Let the good times roll with limited-time food, cocktails, entertainment and live music — Mardi Gras style Feb. 12-22 — and enjoy a taste of St. Patrick's Day March 5-17. A Cinco de Mayo celebration also takes place April 25-28 and May 2-5 filled with authentic music, delicious Mexican cuisine and festive entertainment. Be sure to stop by and enjoy between snacking!
6. Seas the Flavor
Brand new this year, you can step into an elevated evening at SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival with a thoughtfully curated five-course dining experience paired with premium wines. Enjoy live musical ambience, intimate seating and chef-led storytelling in a relaxed yet refined setting at the Sea Harbor Pavilions. As part of this exclusive experience, each guests will receive a five-punch Seven Seas Sampling Lanyard, allowing you to continue exploring festival flavors later that evening or even on a future visit!
This experience costs $79.99 plus tax and gratuity and can is hoppening on select nights starting Feb. 14, 2026 at 5 p.m. Guests must be 21 years of age or older with a valid photo ID to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages. A SeaWorld admission ticket is required to participate. You can book this swanky offering directly through SeaWorld Orlando's website.
7. Secret Menu at Sharks
Psst! Delicious secrets are swimming with our aquatic friends at Sharks Underwater Grill. Ask any Sharks Ambassador about the Seven Seas secret menu and unlock a hidden three-course dining experience for $49.95. This off-menu offering delivers an elevated escape from the festival — seated, immersive and full of mouthwatering flavor.
Tips for Having a Great Time at SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival
Purchase (and Share) a Sampler Lanyard
The 15-item sampling package is great to share among your frog squad at the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival. It costs $90, making each lanyard item worth just $6. There is also a 10-item lanyard that can be purchased for $75 (a value of $7.50 per item). Note that you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages, and each redemption requires a valid photo ID. The sampling lanyard grants you full-size dishes and sampler versions of beverages per punch. The lanyard is a great value and makes your day easier! Simply cash in your "punches" at the register instead of having to bother with pulling cash or a card out at each booth. You can purchase it at the festival's Welcome Center in front of Seafire Grill or online at SeaWorld Orlando's website. If you're planning to visit multiple days, the lanyard is valid through the end of the festival.
Use Your Sampler Wisely
We've learned that the best way to get our money's worth was to use our sampler punches on food rather than drinks. Leap and I buy full-size "adult" beverages separately to get the best bang for our buck. We love that an annual passholder discount is granted on top of this, as well!
Note that the specialty cocktails at Coaster Cocktails come in unique sipping pouches. While you can get a small sample size in a cup, the pouches are only available for the full-size portion.
Share Dishes
We preach this often when discussing food-centric events, but we toadally believe in sharing! (Psst, the Bananas Foster Beignets at the Gulf Coast Market is a frogtastic shareable option!) It's easier — and more fun — to adventure with different flavors when you share as a group instead of committing to an interesting item on your own. Plus, sharing allows you to try more flavors before getting full! You'll want to taste a ton at the Seven Seas Food Festival, so this is the perfect approach.
Plan Your Meals Accordingly
The food booths open by 12 p.m. and stay open on all festival days until park close. The booths essentially circle the lagoon so the easiest and most sensible option is to start at the Flamecraft Bar (Booth 1) and make your way clockwise around the park ending near Pipeline (Booth 29, Travelers Cafe). The booths are all very clearly numbered and stand out so you can't miss them! (Make your way behind Fins Gifts to find the Old Fashioned Milk Co., All American Market and Brews booths.)
When the sun beams down on us (or a frigid cold front comes blasting through), we like to take our food and drinks into the quick service restaurants, such as Voyager's Smokehouse and Waterway Grill, and to get away from the elements! Tables are available at several dining locations around the park both inside and under shaded structures.
Make the Most of the Concert Time
If you're interested in the performing act, be sure to arrive at Bayside Stadium 20 to 30 minutes early. You can bring in food and drinks, so collect some snacks and use this time to sit and enjoy. Another option is Reserved Seating starting at $9.99. (You can also get Up Close Reserved Seating with exclusive access to the Floor Bar starting at $14.99 and Front Row Reserved Seating with the most unobstructed view and exclusive access to the Floor Bar starting at $24.99.) Concerts aren't your thing? No worries. While everyone is grooving to the evening's act, use this time to hit up food booths and roller coasters with lower crowds.
As you wine and dine your way around the park, make sure to stop by the many animal habitats for up-close encounters with an array of marine creatures such as dolphins, manatees and more. Get your thrills on SeaWorld Orlando's coolest coasters, including our personal favorite, Mako, and the brand-new Penguin Trek. SeaWorld Orlando’s attractions and shows operate throughout Seven Seas Food Festival, so you're sure to have an awesome, action-packed day (or days) at the park.
Stock Up on Swag
Not only does SeaWorld Orlando have some toadally cool 2026 merchandise available throughout the park, but we also spotted a delightful array of Irish goods next to its corresponding booth, including tea, shortbread, relishes, sauces, curds, fragrances and apparel. We loved stumbling upon this and hope to see more regional merchandise appear around the park in years to come!
Keep Your Eyes Peeled for Surprises
We stopped by the fest on a particularly blistery day and were so hoppy to see that SeaWorld had set up hot chocolate booths around the park later in the day when the wind started picking up! We spotted one near Bayside Stadium and one near Pipeline as we were heading out for the day. It was absolutely delicious and just what the doctor ordered.
Make the Best of the Fest
Starting at $199.99, you can score a 5-punch tasting lanyard, an unfrogettable Dolphin Encounter, priority access to rides and attractions, reserved seating at Bayside Stadium and a private VIP Tour Guide for your party to elevate every moment of your visit. Book your Seven Seas VIP Tour on SeaWorld Orlando's website.
Don't froget that all of this fun is included with general park admission, so buy our discounted tickets for your frog squad now and hop on down to Orlando for the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival! Get ready to set sail on your taste adventure ... and share your favorites with us in the comments.
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