Are you ready to try some of the best cuisine inspired by the nautical adventures of the world?
That’s what you’ll get at the 2026 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival!
As if you couldn’t be more excited, you can partake in the Seven Seas Festival concerts and even special surprises during holidays such as Cinco de Mayo, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day!
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The 2026 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Festival at A Glance:
- Dates for this event are: January 30th through May 17th of 2026
- The festival is included with admission.
- Don’t miss the incredible concerts at SeaWorld Orlando featuring Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys Trace Adkins and more!
- Make sure you enjoy all of the rides and entertainments throughout SeaWorld Orlando.
- Capture the most incredible photos with a group of your beloved Hipster Friends
- Eat your way through the festival with the colorful cuisine (my favorite thing to do)!
Keep reading to get a full guide on how to conquer this Florida event like a pro!
What is the SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival?
The Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando is an event that boasts over 200 distinct food and beverage offerings.
This fan-favorite fiesta serves up fresh, globally inspired dishes across more than 25 international marketplaces, giving guests plenty of options to sip and savor with wines, cocktails, and locally crafted beers along the way.
There is truly something for everyone at the SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival!
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When is SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival 2026?
The SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival 2026 dates are from January 30, 2026 to May 17, 2026 on select Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
You’ll also get to enjoy the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration March 5-17, 2026.
Plus, SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating Cinco de Mayo this year from April 23 – May 5, 2026.
What are the SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival hours?
On most days during the event, SeaWorld Orlando will be open from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. (sometimes 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.).
However, the actual food booths will have different hours for the festival with their opening times being from 12 p.m. until park closing on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
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How much is the Seven Seas Festival at SeaWorld Orlando?
You’ll be happy to know that the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival is included with your theme park admission.
This means you’ll be able to enjoy all of the thrilling roller coasters and outstanding live performances for one price.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about this SeaWorld Orlando festival.
Just know that your Seven Seas Food Festival tickets do not include the actual food but I’ll discuss how you can save on eating during the festival a little bit later.
Getting Your SeaWorld Orlando Tickets
There are easy ways to buy your SeaWorld Orlando tickets. My top two favorite ways are directly on SeaWorld’s website or through Groupon.
Groupon is constantly having deals on theme park tickets and all you have to do is purchase through their app and use your voucher as the ticket that can be scanned directly from your phone at the ticket kiosk.
What to eat and drink at the SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival?
The phenomenal food artisans of SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival have curated unique food offerings that represent various regions including:
- Asia
- Latin America
- Europe
- North Atlantic
- Polynesian islands and more!
One of my favorite things about the 2026 SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival is the new rotating menus filled with fresh, limited-time dishes, so there are always new flavors to keep coming back to try
SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Map
As mentioned earlier, the Culinary Marketplaces are open Thursday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to Park Close, boasting a total of 29 Seven Seas Food Festival locations to try out this year for 2026.
There are a ton of new offerings, as well as reimagined, returning ones that are fan-favorites.
You can take a look at the FULL SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival menu here.
Eating My Way Through the SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Menu
On my visit, I had friends who joined me and we all decided to split our festival lanyards to try most of the festival marketplaces. I will explain our results in further detail later on.
For now, let’s take a look at everything we were able to try.
Moonshine
We started off with the Caribbean Moonshine Tasting marketplace, which offered 5 moonshine flavors for you to try out for $13.99 each, or to try 4 in a Caribbean Moonshine Flight for $25 (this booth is no longer returning for 2026).
Vicki, the SeaWorld Ambassador, was extremely informative and thorough with her explanations and recommendations for what to try.
She even told us where we would be able to purchase the flavors that we tasted.
The booth featured a card that gave explanations of the flavors in more detail and even a tasting order recommendation.
We ordered the Marmalade Mayhem, Cat 5 Coconut, Passionfruit Prohibition and PB&C Cannonball, which isn’t pictured due to it being a bonus shot for myself to try.
The only one we all agreed we were not too fond of was the Cat 5 Coconut by itself but when mixed with Passionfruit Prohibition, we really loved!
Caribbean Market
The first food marketplace we tried was at the Caribbean Market, where I tried out the Coconut Rice & Beans and the Rum Runner.
Coconut Rice & Beans features coconut-infused rice and beans bursting with island inspired flavor.
I found it to be very flavorful and the coconut flavor in particular was not overpowering.
This year, you can enjoy Beef Ropa Vieja from March 9 through April 12, featuring slow-braised shredded beef with peppers, onions, and tomatoes. From April 13 through May 17, the Jamaican Beef Patty takes center stage with flaky pastry filled with spicy, seasoned beef.
Rum Time!
The Rum Runner was very refreshing and delightful.
I am a big fan of rum, so the light rum, banana liqueur, pineapple juice, and orange juice flavors generally associated with the islands, were simply perfection.
This year you’ll be able to try the Coconut Mojito which comes with Coconut, Mint, Lime, Rum, and Club Soda.
My friend tried the Chicken Pinchos and loved the grilled, marinated chicken and island spices, and said that the spices weren’t too overwhelming and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
We didn’t get around to trying the Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a vanilla cake with caramelized pineapple and cherries or the mocktail Coconut Limeade (coconut, lemonade, lime juice) but they definitely looked like a big hit with the crowd.
All American Market
I took a solo visit to the All American Market to try the Lobster Mac n Cheese dish that I vaguely remembered from a previous visit in 2019.
It has a nice combination of Lobster, sharp cheddar, shallots and green onion.
The cheese was very flavorful and very fitting with the all American feel with its classic taste.
However, I do wish there was a bit more lobster in the dish. But I couldn’t complain about the portion size of it!
Polynesian Market
The next marketplace, which I was very excited to try, was the Polynesian Market.
Anytime a theme park food festival has Polynesian booths, I make it a point to visit because I’m obsessed with this type of food.
Here I tried the Tuna Poke Bowl with Rice & Avocado, which has fresh marinated tuna with rice, avocado, and light seasoning.
I paired it with the Frozen Polynesian Summer mixed with Captain Morgan Pineapple Rum, Coconut Rum, and Mango.
The Tuna Poke Bowl with Rice & Avocado was excellent!
Paired with the refreshing frozen drink, it was so amazingly good!
A member of my party tried the Huli-Huli Chicken which is available from January 30 until March 8 and is a dish of grilled chicken with sweet Hawaiian-style glaze.
When asked he said the glaze sauce was very savory and the chicken was juicy and tender.
Coaster Cocktails
The next stop is a fairly popular rising star of a concoction at SeaWorld Orlando, the Coaster Cocktails aka the Adult Capri Suns.
These cocktails are named after various SeaWorld roller coasters and offer 5 different types served in large pouches for $14.99 (prices subject to change).
The flavors at Coaster Cocktails for the 2026 SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival are:
- Pipeline: Gin, Vodka, Rum, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Pineapple and Grenadine
- Mako: Tequila, Pineapple, Blueberry and Lime Sour
- Kraken: Rum, Pineapple, Lime and Coke
- Ice Breaker: Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit, Lemonade and Sprite
- Manta: Coconut Rum, Blue Curaçao, Pineapple and Sprite
I will fully admit that I overestimated the strength of the drinks but they were sooo yummy!
I tried the Ice Breaker mixed with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Lemonade, Sprite and Passionfruit.
Hipster Power Tip: You can use the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival Sampler Lanyard to get a sample of one of the flavors, but they can’t be used to get a full sized one.
Mediterranean Market
We took a small break before moving along to the Mediterranean Market, where friends grabbed the Feta Fries and Baklava!
I took a bite and honestly, those were some of the best fries I’ve had in a while.
The feta was light but powerful in just the right amount of flavor. The Baklava was fairly standard if you have had it before but nothing to cry home about.
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Asian Market
Before taking in the sights of Infinity Falls, we moved to the Asian Market where I tried the General Tso’s Chicken, which actually surprised me because it was really, really good.
It had crispy chicken tossed in sweet-spicy sauce and white rice.
The chicken was crispy, coated with just the right amount of sauce, and had a nice tang that balanced the sweet and spicy flavors well
While you’re there this year, be sure to try the Kung Pao Chicken which comes with Spicy Chicken, Peppers, Peanuts, White Rice and will be on the menu from March 9th to April 12th.
Italian Market
Our last big stop was the Italian Market, which is a bit hidden, but when found, you get plenty of seating and perfect for relaxing and enjoying the lagoon during sunset.
Here we tried the Meatballs, Chicken Parmesan and Tiramisu Cake.
Everything here was absolutely 10/10 and by far, the meatballs in a savory tomato sauce were flavorful, an excellent portion size and amongst my fave dishes of the day.
My friend highly praised her Chicken Parmesan as well! I’m a huge fan of Tiramisu Cake and this one was delectable, light and a great treat.
There was so much more to try and I will certainly be returning soon to get more!
2026 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Concerts
The Seven Seas Festival offers a great concert lineup with a wide variety of musical artists on select Friday, Saturday and Sunday dates at 7 p.m.!
The lineup in the past has allowed us to enjoy great artists such the Commodores, Sean Kingston, Ludacris, Hanson and so much more!
You are also able to buy reserved seating for the concert of your choice, but its open seating for all and included with your park admission.
2026 SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Concert Schedule:
This is the line up so far for 2026:
- Flo Rida: Saturday, January 31st
- Saliva: Sunday, February 1st
- Bow Wow: Saturday, February 7th
- The Click Five: Saturday, February 14th
- Warrant: Sunday, February 15th
- Jefferson Starship: Friday, February 20th
- Omar Courtz: Saturday, February 21st
- Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & LFO: Sunday, February 22nd
- Ying Yang Twins & Paul Wall: Friday, February 27th
- Gene Simmons with The Gene Simmons Band: Saturday, February 28th
- Smash Mouth: Friday, March 6th
- Maddie & Tae: Saturday, March 7th
- I Love the 90s – Tone Loc, Rob Base, Young MC, and Color Me Badd: Sunday, March 8th
- Connor Price: Saturday, March 14th
- Tiffany, Bow Wow Wow, Animotion: Sunday, March 15th
- All-4-One: Saturday, March 21st
- The Beach Boys: Sunday, March 22nd
- Soulja Boy & Baby Bash: Friday, March 27th
- Fitz and the Tantrums: Saturday, March 28th
- Brett Young: Saturday, April 4th
- Chris Janson: Friday, April 10th
- TBA: Saturday, April 11th
- The Fray: Sunday, April 12th
- Uncle Kracker: Friday, April 17th
- Trace Adkins: Saturday, April 18th
- TBA: Saturday, April 25th
- Boyz II Men: Sunday, April 26th
- TBA: Friday, May 1st
- TBA: Saturday, May 2nd
- Grupo Manía: Saturday, May 9th
- Proyecto Uno: Saturday, May 16th
- TBA: Sunday, May 17th
Pricing for the reserved seating starts as low as $9.99 and can be found here, along with the link for the full concert lineup.
SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival Special Deals and Upgrades
The Seven Seas Festival gives visitors a chance to step up their experience to another level with the Seven Seas VIP Tour!
Seven Seas VIP Tour
Discover the best food and beverage pairings with included 18-punch Food & Wine Lanyard and sample from an array of over 200 distinct flavor offerings.
On this private tour, VIP guests also get to enjoy a Dolphin Encounter experience and priority access to all rides and attractions throughout the park.
Reserved concert seating at Bayside Stadium and a Private VIP Tour Guide that runs from 4 pm to park close also comes with this Seven Seas Food Festival upgrade.
Details and pricing for this SeaWorld Orlando VIP Tour can be found here.
SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival Sampler Lanyard Prices
As mentioned earlier, my group decided to purchase the Seven Seas Food Festival lanyards.
You can purchase a 10 sample lanyard for $75 or 15 sample lanyard for $90. Also, as a SeaWorld Pass Member, can enjoy bonus samples at no extra cost and a discount on reserved seating.
To take advantage of this perk you just need to login to the Pass Member portal to purchase your lanyard in advance and pick it up at the Festival Welcome Center.
We purchased our SeaWorld Food Festival lanyard ahead of time. It saved us a lot of time at the marketplaces, and I would highly recommend it!
Lanyards can also be purchased in person at the SeaWorld Welcome Center.
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Special Events During the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando
Lastly, if you plan on visiting SeaWorld during the holidays, the park will have special events running during the festival’s run, which you can find below:
St. Patrick’s Day at SeaWorld: March 5 – 17 of 2026 (Final Details Pending)
- STREETS OF GREEN – Make your way to the Irish Market Plaza at select times to see lively entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and more. Select times from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- TIMELESS TUNES – Lose yourself in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day. Select times from 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- TASTES OF IRELAND – Take your Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle for classic recipes like corned beef hash and toast the day with a Guinness Irish Stout. 11:30 a.m. – park close.
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo at SeaWorld: April 23 – May 5 of 2026 (Final Details Pending)
- FIESTA IN THE STREET – The Wild Arctic Plaza comes to life as entertainers, stilt walkers, and party starters get this full-blown fiesta going. 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- DJ DANCE PARTY – Get your feet moving at this fun-filled party as we spin new and old beats throughout the day. 12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- LIVE MUSIC – Immerse yourself in the traditional music of Mexico as classic bands bring their beautiful and bold sounds to Orlando. 12:00 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- MEXICAN FLAVORS – Savor new and classic tastes as part of our Seven Seas Food Festival including street corn, tacos al Pastor, tostada de barbacoas, and delicious beer and cocktails.
Viva La Música at SeaWorld: May 9 – 17 of 2026 (Final Details Pending)
- Family-friendly Latin celebration for all to enjoy
- Spice things up dancing to the hottest music
- Sample bold flavors
- Shop for authentic souvenirs, and much more.
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My Final Thoughts on the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival 2026
The Seven Seas Festival was relaxing, enjoyable and carefree! It was an excellent way to spend the weekend.
It’s a fun experience for all types of families and solo travelers. Plus, it’s easy to navigate, especially for those with food allergies.
Ultimately and most importantly, its affordable and fun!
You will be able to enjoy the amazing coasters, unique entertainment and more on top of the festival!
Until next time, Happy Park Hopping Hipsters!
About the Author
Victoria is a professional solo traveler here to make your solo trips as stress free AND enjoyable as possible for you.
She has over 5 years of Disney and Non-Disney travel experience and was featured by POPSUGAR as one of the Top 50 Black Disney Creators you should follow.
She is a Proud Native to Baltimore, Md but always will call Disney World home.
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(Original Article Date: March 2023/Updated by Editor on January 29, 2026)