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SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival Returns Bigger Than Ever for 2025

ByDan Hower

SeaWorld Orlando is kicking off 2025 with the highly anticipated return of its Seven Seas Food Festival, promising more flavors, more music, and more excitement than ever before.

Running on select dates from January 31 to May 4, this year’s festival introduces an expanded concert lineup, brand-new global cuisine, and refreshing new cocktails for an unforgettable culinary adventure.

For the first time, the Seven Seas Food Festival is adding Friday night concerts to its already stacked weekend lineup, bringing even more opportunities to experience top-tier live entertainment. Held at Bayside Stadium, the concert series features an eclectic mix of Pop, Rock, Latin, Reggae, and Country artists—all included with park admission.

This year’s headliners include:

• Luis Fonsi (Latin Pop)

• Mitchell Tenpenny (Country)

• Sara Evans (Country)

• Boys Like Girls (Alternative)

• ZZ Top (Rock/Blues)

• Expose (Electronic)

• Lecrae (Hip-Hop)

• Warrant (Rock)

• Molly Hatchet (Rock)

• Starship ft. Mickey Thomas (Rock)

…and many more yet to be announced!

This year’s festival menu brings a fresh lineup of flavors from around the world. Guests can explore over 190 international dishes inspired by countries such as Ireland, Mexico, Germany, and India, alongside classic festival favorites.

At the Caribbean Market, highlights include:

• Jamaican Jerk Chicken – Seasoned chicken leg with celery microgreens

• Pork Pincho – Grilled pork skewer with tangy BBQ sauce and Cuban bread

• Island Rice and Peas – Yellow rice garnished with red beans and green scallions

The Italian Market introduces:

• Garlic Toast Chicken Parmigiana – Thick garlic toast topped with breaded chicken, marinara, and mozzarella

• Tiramisu – Classic Italian dessert topped with chocolate ganache

At the Indian Market, new offerings include:

• Veggie Samosas – Potato and pea samosas with Indian red pepper hummus

• Cardamom Chocolate Torte Cake – A rich ganache cake infused with cardamom

The Irish Market is serving up:

• Reuben Egg Roll – Corned beef and sauerkraut egg roll with Thousand Island dipping sauce

• Guinness Chicken Sausage – Grilled chicken sausage with roasted potatoes, Vidalia onions, and chicken gravy

• Strawberry Pouffe – Shortcake stuffed with berries and cream

SeaWorld is also shaking up its drink menu with six all-new handcrafted cocktails, perfect for sipping while exploring the festival:

• Frozen Golden Margarita – Tequila, lime, sweet and sour

• Island Time – Rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, club soda

• Blueberry Whiskey Smash – Whiskey, lemon, blueberry

• Atlantic Breeze – Gin, grapefruit juice, lemon juice, seltzer

• Negroni – Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth

• Orange Crush – Vodka, candied orange, triple sec, orange juice

Guests looking to maximize their tasting experience can grab a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard, available in 10-sample ($75) and 15-sample ($90) options. Annual Pass Members get even more value with an exclusive 18-sample lanyard for the price of 15.

For year-round fun, the SeaWorld Orlando 2025 Fun Card offers unlimited visits through December 31, 2025, for $136.99—less than the price of a single-day ticket. Guests can also unlock exclusive perks with an Annual Pass, which includes free parking, guest tickets, merchandise discounts, and early access to SeaWorld’s upcoming 2025 attraction.

With world-class entertainment, thrilling rides, and a culinary journey spanning the globe, SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is a must-visit event to kick off the new year.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival runs January 31 to May 4, 2025. For more information including tickets, visit the official SeaWorld Orlando website.

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