SeaWorld Orlando is starting 2024 with a bang by bringing back the much-loved Seven Seas Food Festival. This year, the festival is set to tantalize taste buds with an array of ALL-NEW flavors, adding even more excitement to this already popular event. Running on select dates from February 2 through May 19, it’s Orlando’s largest theme park food festival, where guests can enjoy flavors from around the globe while exploring top-notch attractions and animal presentations.
The festival boasts over 200 food and drink options, inspired by diverse cultures worldwide. Food enthusiasts and families alike will embark on a culinary journey through international marketplaces scattered across the park. These markets will feature delicacies from countries like Italy, Ireland, Brazil, Germany, Asia, and more.
Some of the exciting NEW food items this year include:
- Fried Pickles with Texas Petal Sauce.
- Whisky Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll: A sweet cinnamon roll topped with crispy bacon and whiskey maple glaze.
- Bangers and Mash: Guinness sausage with Boursin mashed potatoes, peas, and gravy.
- St. Patrick’s Day Nachos: Crispy potato chips topped with corned beef, cheese, and red cabbage.
- Tempura Battered Sushi: A deep-fried California roll topped with masago and eel sauce.
- Deep-Fried Dumpling: An Asian vegetable medley with Ponzu sauce.
- Boudin Balls with Remoulade Sauce: Cajun rice balls with ground pork & chicken, topped with remoulade sauce.
This year, the festival welcomes four ALL-NEW markets: the Indian Market, French Market, Vegetarian Market, and Half Pipe Pavilion.
At the Indian Market, near Infinity Falls, guests can try:
- Garlic Na’an with Chickpea Curry: Tomato cream stew with peas and chutney.
- Chicken Tikka Masala: Tomato cream sauce with peppers and jasmine rice.
- Jalebi: A crispy, fluffy Indian funnel cake with wildflower honey.
The French Market features classic French flavors with dishes like:
- Duck Confit with Tabais Bean.
- Escargot: With garlic butter and crostini.
- Mini Crème Brûlée: Rich vanilla custard with caramelized sugar.
The Veggie Market, located on the Pipeline Pathway, offers meatless delights such as:
- Veg’d Out Sandwich: Soybean chicken patty on a brioche bun with green goddess, arugula, and tomato.
- Taco ‘Bout It: Plant-based chorizo with pico de gallo, lettuce, and crema.
- Lil’ Fruit Tart: With lime, mango, dairy-free custard, and lavender.
Half Pipe Pavilion will feature several specialty cocktails including various vodka lemonades and non-alcoholic peach lemonade.
Other ALL-NEW cocktails to enjoy around the world include:
- Pipeline: A mix of Henricks Gin, Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, and more.
- Mango Margarita: Milagro Tequila with mango and lime sour.
- Mediterranean Sangria: Red wine with cranberry juice and fruits.
- Frozen Pitaya Punch: Bacardi Light Rum with dragon fruit and cranberry.
Beer enthusiasts can relax at the beer garden or Flamecraft Bar, featuring local and regional brews like Toboggan Blonde Ale, Raspberry Sour, Florida Sunshine, and Jai Alai IPA.
For the best experience, guests can purchase a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard. Available options include a 10-sample lanyard for $70, a 15-sample lanyard for $85, and SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members can enjoy 18 samples for the price of 15!
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But that’s not all! The festival also features a sensational headline concert series with 32 LIVE performances every Saturday and Sunday at Bayside Stadium. This year’s lineup includes:
- Ludacris (Hip-Hop)
- Kool & The Gang (R&B/Soul)
- Hoobastank (Rock)
- Gloria Gaynor (R&B/Soul/Disco)
- Gente de Zona (Latin)
- Josh Turner (Country)
- Warrant (Rock)
- Grupo Niche (Latin)
- Newsboys (Rock)
- Night Ranger (Rock)
- Corey Kent (Country)
- And MORE!
Don’t miss out on this incredible event. Visit SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival for a taste of the world and an unforgettable experience. Check out the SeaWorld website for the complete list of offerings and the latest updates.
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