The Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando is typically held in the late winter / early spring and is completely free with your theme park admission. This annual event is one of the best times to visit SeaWorld as the park hosts a number of amazing food and beverage offerings as well as live concerts at Bayside Stadium.
While the The Seven Seas Food Festival is more an adult event, it is still considered family-friendly and is completely age appropriate for younger children.
SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival (2023)
The Seven Seas Food Festival is back at at SeaWorld Orlando and runs on select dates from February 3th to May 7th, 2023. Similar to last year, the Seven Seas Food Festival has more than 200 food and beverage offerings including over 50 distinctive cuisine choices, 75 craft beers and a selection of more than 75 wine & cocktails.
2023 Seven Seas Food Festival – Food and Beverage Offerings
The Seven Seas Food Festival featuring specialty cuisine and drinks from a variety of international regions. There are 24 individual locations throughout the park which are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to park closing.
Flamecraft Bar
The Flamecraft Bar is located next to the Seafire Grill facing the SeaWorld lagoon and offers 13 craft beers (rotating throughout the festival) and specialty cocktails include the Flamecraft Breeze and the Frozen Orlando Vice.
Smugglers
Also located at the Lakeside Patio, Smugglers features two craft beers and two different wine selections.
Caribbean Moonshine Tasting
Located at the Shoppes at the Waterfront is the Caribbean Moonshine Tasting. Guests will enjoy from a choice of five different Caribbean specialty cocktails.
Cafe’ De Mar
Also located at the Shoppes at the Waterfront is Cafe’ De Mar. Cafe’ De Mar offers the Maple Hog as well as specialty cocktails and wines.
Caribbean Market
Just down from Cafe’ De Mar is the Caribbean Market. Offering Caribbean food and drinks which include: Smoked Jerk Chicken Sliders, Ropa Viega and Pineapple Dream Cake along with craft beer and specialty cocktails.
All-American Market
Enjoy American fare at the All-American Market which is located next to Voyagers Smokehouse. Offerings include a Classic Reuben and Lobster Mac N Cheese along with craft beer and specialty cocktails.
Polynesian Market
Also located near the Voyagers Smokehouse is the Polynesian Island Market. One of the most popular food location, the Polynesian Island Market offers Lamb Ribs, Ahi Tuna Poke Nachos, the Big Wave Golden Ale and frozen Polynesian Summer cocktails.
North Atlantic Market
The North Atlantic Market is located at the Lakeside Patio and features cheddar hush puppies, a New England style lobster roll, fish & chips and shrimp fritters along with craft beer and specialty cocktails.
Coaster Cocktails
Located near Pacific Point Preserve, Coaster Cocktails features four different specialty cocktails.
Sweet Sips
Located near Sharks Underwater Grill, Sweet Sips features four desert cupcakes and four different wine selections.
Italian Market
The Italian Market is one of our favorite locations this year. Offerings include Palermo Fontina cheese meatballs, Italian Cannoli, Italian Pilz and two types of Italian wines.
Espana
Located near the entrance to Mako, Espana features four different wine selections.
Espana
Located in front of the Nautilus Theater, Salted Rims features four different specialty cocktails.
Mediterranean Market
The Mediterranean Market is located in front of the Nautilus Theater and features bay scallops, Moroccan Grilled Lamp Chop and Baklava. There are two specialty wine selections to accompany the Mediterranean Sangria.
Brazilian Market
Situated next to Infinity Falls, the Brazilian Market features Pao De Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), Brazilian Picanha Steak, Prok Belly Feijoada, Frozen Guava Mint Caipirinha, Reserva Malbec wine and Brazil Loves New England craft beer.
Asian Market
The Asian Market features Gua Bao, a Korean Corn Dog, Deep Fried Dumplings and Bing Su. Specialty drinks include Tokyo Rose, Asahi craft beer, Shimizu-No-Mai Pure Snow Sake and Kobai Plum Wine.
Waterway Bar
The Waterway Bar is located behind Infinity Falls and features the Popeline Surfboard Pretzel, 12 rotating draught beerds, specialty cocktails and wines.
Irish Market
The Irish Market is located next to Infinity Falls and features corned beef hash, Guinness beef stew and Jameson bread pudding. Guinness Draught and Magners Original Irish Cider is also offered.
Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen
Also next to Seaside Coffee is Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen with features eight different craft beers including Mako Red Ale.
German Market
Just next to Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen, the German Market features Pretzels on a Stick,Bratwurst and Apple Strudel. Cocktails and wine is also offered at this location.
Beer Gardens
Located across from Shamu Stadium, the Beer Gardens features a number of different beers and wines include the Florida Special Lager.
Gulf Coast Market
Also located next to Wild Arctic, the Gulf Coast Market features Bananas Foster Beignets, Impossible Jambalaya and Cajun Shrimp and Grits. Purple Haze draft been are offered along with Hurricane cocktails.
Mexican Market
The Mexican Market is also located near Wild Arctic and features Tostada de Barbacoa, Taco al Pastor, Mexican Street Corn and Sopapilla. You will also find Model Especial beer, Dos Equis Lager and Frozen Pitaya Punch.
Glacier Bar
The Glacier Bar is part of the Wild Arctic building and features six different craft beers, frozen daiquiris, frozen cocktails, and specialty craft cocktails on tap.
Seven Seas Food and Beverage Sampler Lanyard (2023)
If you are a foodie and looking to sample a number of different food and drinks, SeaWorld’s Sampler Lanyard might be the way to go.
- 10 item sample lanyard – $70 plus tax
- 15 item sample lanyard – $80 plus tax
At around $6.00 to $10.00 per sample, the lanyards represents a fairly good value if you planning on attending multiple days or share with other Seven Seas guests.
Concerts at the Seven Seas Food Festival (2023)
SeaWorld Orlando hosts live concerted every weekend during the Seven Seas Food Festival. Located at Bayside Stadium which is an outdoor venue, performances range from country to rock music and more from the original recording artists and tribute bands.
- February 4th at 7:00 PM: En Vogue
- February 5th at 7:00 PM: REO Speedwagon
- February 11th at 7:00 PM: The Commodores
- February 12th at 4:00 PM: Bee Gee’s & Beatles Tribute Bands
- February 18th at 7:00 PM: Collective Soul
- February 19th at 7:00 PM: Jerry Rivera
- February 25th at 7:00 PM: Don McLean
- February 26th at 7:00 PM: Ludacris
- March 4th at 7:00 PM: Joey Fatone & Friends
- March 5th at 7:00 PM: Tenille Townes
- March 11th at 2:00 PM: Luke Bryan & Zac Brown Tribute Bands
- March 12th at 7:00 PM: Sean Kingston
- March 18th at 4:00 PM: A Tribute to Styx and Boston
- March 19th at 7:00 PM: Hanson
- March 25th at 4:00 PM: A Tribute to David Bowie and Aerosmith
- March 26th at 7:00 PM: Eli Young Band
- April 1st at 7:00 PM: Warrant
- April 2nd at 7:00 PM: Smokey Robinson
- April 8th at 7:00 PM: Cory Asbury
- April 9th at 7:00 PM: A Tribute to AC/DC, Def Leppard and Queen
- April 15th at 7:00 PM: Chris Lane
- April 16th at 7:00 PM: The Marshall Tucker Band
- April 22nd at 7:00 PM: Tito Nieves
- April 23rd at 7:00 PM: Kameron Marlowe
- April 29th at 7:00 PM: The Commodores
- April 30th at 7:00 PM: Scott Stapp
Check back regularly as new artists are continually being announced.
Along with reserved seating for the concerts (starting at $9.99 per person), floor seating (starting at $19.99 per person) and Premium Floor Seating (starting at $29.99 per person).
SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival (2022)
The Seven Seas Food Festival is back at at SeaWorld Orlando for 2022 ran from February 4th to May 8th, 2022.
2022 Seven Seas Food Festival – Food and Beverage Offerings
The Seven Seas Food Festival featuring specialty cuisine and drinks from a variety of international regions. There are 24 individual locations throughout the park which are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 am to park closing.
Flamecraft Bar
The Flamecraft Bar is located next to the Seafire Grill facing the SeaWorld lagoon and offers 16 craft beers (rotating throughout the festival) and specialty cocktails include the Flamecraft Breeze, Vodka Blue Lemonade and Miami Vice.
Jack Daniel’s Tasting
Also located at the Lakeside Patio, Jack Daniel’s Cocktails features four different drinks. These include Gentleman Jack, Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel and Tennessee Apple.
Cafe’ De Mar
Also located at the Shoppes at the Waterfront is Cafe’ De Mar. Cafe’ De Mar offers specialty cocktails include a frozen mudslide, frozen mojito, frozen margarita and frozen Lynchburg lemonade.
Caribbean Market
Just down from Cafe’ De Mar is the Caribbean Market. Offering Caribbean food and drinks which include: crispy Florida cracked conch, Jamaican beef patty, jerk chick hot slider, dulce de leche empanada, Red Stripe draft beer and Caribbean rum runners.
All-American Market Presented by KraftHeinz
Enjoy American fare at the All-American Market which is located next to Voyagers Smokehouse. Offerings include brisket totchos, hot Honeyracha chicken wings, Lobster While Cheddar Kraft Mac N Cheese, Philly Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cheesecake, Yuengling draft beer and Tito’s POM Lemonade.
Polynesian Island Market
Also located near the Voyagers Smokehouse is the Polynesian Island Market. One of the most popular food location, the Polynesian Island Market offers Korean BBQ Lamb Ribs, Five-Spice Duck Lettuce Wraps, Spicy Tuna Poke Bowls, Hard Seltzer, craft beers and frozen Hawaiian Pineapple Express cocktails.
North Atlantic Market
The North Atlantic Market is located at the Lakeside Patio and features cheddar hush puppies, a New England style lobster roll, chili pesto pan seared scallop, Sam Adams craft draft beers and two different wine selections.
Italian Market
The Italian Market is one of our favorite locations this year. Offerings include Palermo Fontina cheese meatballs, rigatoni with mushroom cream sauce, marinated bocconcini mozzarella, fennel & gigante beans salad, tiramisu, Peroni Nastro Azzuro draft beer, three types of Italian wines and frozen peach bellini specialty cocktails.
Cutwater Spirits
Also located in front of the Nautilus Theater, Cutwater Spirits features Cutwater Frozen Margarita Popsicles, Cutwater Canned Cocktails and the Frozen Rum Mai Tai.
Mediterranean Market
The Mediterranean Market is located in front of the Nautilus Theater and features goat chees croquetttes, Mediterranean hummus & parmesan garlic fries, grilled lamb chop and Greek yogurt & local honey. Specialty drinks include Estrella Damm draft beer, Mathilde Rose’ wine and a Sparkling St. Tropez (specialty cocktail).
Brazilian Market
Situated next to Infinity Falls, the Brazilian Market features Pao De Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), Brazilian Picanha Steak, Yucca Bites, Heineken draft beer, Tamari Malbec wine and a frozen basil & mint Caipirinha.
Waterway Bar
The Waterway Bar is located behind Infinity Falls and features specialty cocktails including the Puffin Kiss and the Tropical Turtle Hurricane.
Asian Market
Located across from Sea Harbor Soft Serve, the Asian Market features Giant Tempura Prawns, Crispy Pork Belly Bites and Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream. Specialty drinks include Sapporo and Asahi draft beer, Shimizu-No-Mai “Pure Snow Cloudy Sake” and the Sparkling Pear (non-alcoholic).
Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen
Also next to Seaside Coffee is Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen with features eight different craft beers including Mako Red Ale.
German Market
Just next to Mama’s Pretzel Kitchen, the German Market features Heritage Pork Schnitzel Sliders, Pretzel Bratwurst and a chocolate dipped foot long pretzel. Three draft craft beers as well as the Frozen Jager Bomb is also offered at this location.
Gulf Coast Market
Also located next to Wild Arctic, the Gulf Coast Market features Beignets, a Bourbon BBQ Smoked Pork Po’ Boy and Fried Oyster Po’ Boy. Two draft beers from Abita Brewing (Louisiana) are offered along with Hurricane cocktails.
Mexican Market
The Mexican Market is also located near Wild Arctic and features Drunken Shrimp Tostadas, Beef Barbacoa Tacos and Mexican Roasted Corn. You will also find Model Especial draft beer, Corona Hard Seltzers, Modelo Especial cheladas and frozen watermelon margaritas.
Glacier Bar
The all new Glacier Bar is part of the Wild Arctic building and features six different craft beers, frozen daiquiris, frozen cocktails, and specialty craft cocktails on tap.
Seven Seas Food and Beverage Sampler Lanyard (2022)
If you are a foodie and looking to sample a number of different food and drinks, SeaWorld’s Sampler Lanyard might be the way to go.
- 10 item sample lanyard – $65 plus tax
- 15 item sample lanyard – $80 plus tax
At around $7.00 to $10.00 per sample, the lanyards represents a fairly good value if you planning on attending multiple days or share with other Seven Seas guests.
Concerts at the Seven Seas Food Festival (2022)
SeaWorld Orlando hosts live concerted every weekend during the Seven Seas Food Festival. Located at Bayside Stadium which is an outdoor venue, performances range from country to rock music and more from the original recording artists and tribute bands.
- February 5th at 7:00 PM: Justin Moore
- February 12th at 7:00 PM: Molly Hatchet
- February 13th at 7:00 PM: LOCASH
- February 19th at 7:00 PM: Vanilla Ice
- February 19th at 7:00 PM: Village People
- February 26th at 7:00 PM: ASIA featuring John Payne
- February 27th at 7:00 PM: TBD
- March 5th at 7:00 PM: TBD
- March 6th at 7:00 PM: TBD
- March 12th at 2:00 PM: Tribute Artists (Absolute Queen, Absolute Def Leppard, Highway to Hell)
- March 13th at 7:00 PM: LOCASH
- March 19th at 7:00 PM: Everclear
- March 20th at 7:00 PM: Steve Augeri, former lead vocalist of Journey
- March 26th at 7:00 PM: TBD
- March 27th at 7:00 PM: Breland
- April 2nd at 7:00 PM: Lindsey Stirling
- April 9th at 7:00 PM: Mike Donehey (lead singer of Tenth Avenue North)
- April 10th at 7:00 PM: Flo Rida
- April 16th at 7:00 PM: Boyz II Men
- April 17th at 2:00 PM: Tribute Artists (Van Halen, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin)
- April 23rd at 2:00 PM: Tribute Artists (Beetles, Bee Gees and Elton John)
- April 24th at 7:00 PM: TBD
- April 30th at 7:00 PM: Chase Bryant
- May 1st at 7:00 PM: Luis Fonsi
- May 7th at 7:00 PM: CIMAFUNK
- May 8th at 7:00 PM: Justin Quiles
Along with reserved seating for the concerts (starting at $9.99 per person), all new for 2022 is floor seating (starting at $19.99 per person) and Premium Floor Seating (starting at $29.99 per person).
Where to stay during the Seven Seas Food Festival?
Local area hotels book up quickly so it is our recommendation that you get your reservations as early as possible. Crowd levels are typically higher than usual due not only to this special event, but also school holidays as well as “Spring Break”. And in the spring time there are always large conventions coming to Orlando where many hotels block off rooms for the convention attendees.
If you are planning on consuming a number of adult beverages, we would highly recommend you stay a hotel within walking distance or with a transportation service.
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
The Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is one of our favorite hotels in Orlando and it is our “go to” when we are planning on visiting SeaWorld. The Renaissance is literally across the street from SeaWorld and within easy walking distance. The hotel features 781 rooms & suites, a resort style pool with splash pad and water slides (R AQUA ZONE), fitness center, full service spa and extensive dining options.
Hotel rates range from less than $140.00 per night to more than $250.00 per night depending on the time a year. There is a $30 per day resort fee plus a 6% resort tax on top of a 6.5% sales tax.
The Renaissance is an Official SeaWorld Hotel which provides guests a number of SeaWorld benefits including guaranteed admission and complimentary parking at SeaWorld, dining and merchandise discounts and complimentary access to the SeaWorld Rescue Tour.
The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld
The Residence Inn Orlando SeaWorld is less than a mile from the front gate. This hotel features family-sized apartment-style suites with kitchens and is one of the more affordable hotels in the SeaWorld area. Features include complimentary breakfast, 24-hour fitness center, resort pool with hot tub, barbecue grills and a sports court.
Hotel rates range from less than $150 per night to more than $250 per night depending on the room type and the date of the stay. There are no resort fees but there is a daily parking charge of $15.oo to go along with the resort and sales tax.
The Residence Inn is also a Official SeaWorld Hotel so guests receive a number of theme park benefits along with their stay.
