There’s never been a better time to host a food festival in Orlando. With temperatures perfect and crowds still manageable before the spring break rush kicks in, SeaWorld Orlando is hosting its popular Seven Seas Food Festival from Thursday through Sunday from February 3 to May 7. By doing so, we will open the curtain in 2023. Guests can sample flavors from around the world while enjoying SeaWorld’s many attractions and animal exhibits. International markets around the park offer 200 food and drink options.
The best way to take in everything Fest has to offer is with a tasting lanyard. 10 samples cost $70, but you can spend a little more and get 15 samples of straps. A pass member can also purchase he 18 samples for the price of 15.
Like other festivals around Orlando, Seven Seas Food Festival features 28 live concerts every Saturday and Sunday at Bayside Stadium. These concerts are completely free, but reserved seating can be purchased if desired. This year’s headliners are as follows, with more performers yet to be announced.
- February 4th: Amvogue (R&B)
- February 5th: REO Speedwagon (Rock
- February 11th: The Commodores (Funk & Soul)
- February 18th: Collective Soul (Rock)
- February 19th: Jerry Rivera (Latin)
- February 25th: Don McLean (Rock)
- February 26th: ludacris (hip hop)
- March 4th: Joey Fatone & Friends (Pop)
- March 26th: Eli Young Band (Country)
New food items for the 2023 event include:
- Parmesan truffle fries: Grana Padano cheese, fresh parsley, winter white truffle oil
- Pork belly feijoada: Brazilian pork belly and black bean stew with green onions
- Ropa Vieja: 12-hour slow-cooked shredded beef over crushed plantains and garnished with micro coriander
- Classic Reuben: Sliced pastrami on frosted rye bread with sauerkraut, swiss cheese and gherkins
- Italian beef arancini: San Marzano served with arancini over tomato sauce and garnished with fresh basil
- Strawberry shortcake a la mode: Vanilla ice cream served with yellow cake and topped with strawberry glaze
- Jameson Bread Pudding: Jameson flavored bread pudding topped with Jameson Anglaise sauce
Shark’s Underwater Grill has all new full service menu items including:
- Lobster and shrimp cake: Caribbean Remoulade, Salsa Verde, Rainbow Green Salad
- Chicken and shrimp tagine: Juicy, slow-cooked light stew of chicken, shrimp and vegetables, fragrant Mediterranean spices and jasmine rice
- Chocolate Mousse Marquise: Chocolate mousse, raspberry coulis, pecan nuts, edible gold garnish
The all-new Caribbean Moonshine Tasting Booth will offer a selection of moonshine, including:
- Marmalade Mayhem: orange 80 proof moonshine
- Cat 5: Coconut 80 Proof Moonshine
- Passion Fruit Do’s and Don’ts: Passion Fruit 80 Proof Moonshine
- Banana Breeze: Banana 80 Proof Moonshine
- PB & C Cannonball: Peanut Butter and Chocolate 80 Proof Moonshine
If moonshine isn’t your drink of choice, other new and refreshing cocktails around the park include:
- Island Rum Punch: light, dark, coconut rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry
- South peach: Handful of bourbon, peach schnapps, peach, sprite, simple syrup
- A Frozen Polynesian Summer: Pineapple rum, mango, coconut cream, pineapple juice
- Aperol Spritz: aperol and prosecco
- Mediterranean Sangria: red sangria, red wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, lime
- Tokyo Rose: Mai Shimizu Junsetsu Genshu, Tito’s Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry
- Irish Cold Brew Latte: jameson cold brew, coffee, cream, simple syrup
Finally, for beer lovers like me, you can find local beers like:
- Tupac ShaPorter at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
- Strawberry Blonde Ambition from Sun Creek Brewery
- Tagged and Released Amber Ale from Sailfish Brewing Company
- Crooked Can Brewing Company Florida Sunshine
- Cigar City Brewing Frost Proof
- 3 Daughters Brewing Florida Orange IPA
The Seven Seas Food Festival is included with your admission to SeaWorld Orlando, but if you want to experience more of the event, consider purchasing an annual pass. SeaWorld is offering a 2023 Fun Card for $129.99 through December 31, 2023. This pass is different from the Annual Pass which offers more benefits. Enjoy the Seven Seas Food Festival again this year.
