UPDATE! SeaWorld has extended the Seven Seas Food Festival by two weekends! The even now runs thru April 29, 2018.
The 2018 edition of the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld in Orlando begins February 17th and runs each Saturday and Sunday through April 15th April 29th. A dozen booths are set up around the park that offers a variety of food, wine, craft beer and specialty cocktails from around the world in addition to a limited time BBQ Kitchen that runs February 15 – March 25 and a Latin Inspired Kitchen that runs March 31 – April 15 April 29.
This year, there are more than 60 unique food items, 70+ beers from around the world, 50+ wines and spirits, plus non-alcoholic specialty beverages. There’s definitely something for everyone at this year’s festival.
Entrance to the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld is included in the cost of admission or your Annual Pass. Food and beverage items are sold individually, or if you want to save a few bucks, you can buy an 8-item Sampling Lanyard for $40 or a 16-item Sampling Lanyard for $60 (Annual Passholders get a discount on that price!).
In addition to the food and beverage offerings, concerts are held at Bayside Stadium beginning at 5:00 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, and are included with park admission.
This year’s concert schedule:
February 17 – Bachman & Turner
February 18 – Larry the Cable Guy
February 24 – Jacksons
February 25 – TBA
March 3 – Huey Lewis & the News
March 4 – Chris Young
March 10 – Daughtry
March 11 – TBA
March 17 – TBA
March 18 – TBA
March 24 – TBA
March 25 – Eli Young Band
March 31 – TBA
April 1 – El Gran Combo
April 7 – TBA
April 8 – TBA
April 14 – TBA
April 15 – TBA
April 21 – TBA
April 22 – TBA
April 28 – TBA
April 29 – TBA
Here are the menus for the 12 food booths that are part of this year’s Seven Seas Food Festival, as I sample these I will post a quick review, so keep checking back here for updates:
New For 2018: All-American Market
- Chicago Hot Dog Slider Topped with Tomato, Pickle, Sport Peppers, Onions, Green Relish, and Celery Salt
- Coney Island Hot Dog Slider Topped with Beer Steeped Sauerkraut, Onions, and Mustard
- New York Hot Dog Slider Topped with Chili, Cheese, Ketchup, and Mustard
- Coppertail Wheat Stroke
- St Pete Beach – Blonde Ale
Asian Market
- Peking Duck Lo Mein – Noodles with Crispy Duck, Oriental Vegetables and Teriyaki Sauce
- Char Siu Bao – Steamed Pork Buns with Gingered Grilled Pineapple & Hoisin Sauce
- REVIEW: I had high expectations for this one, it totally lacked any taste/flavor.
- Skewered Pork Wrapped in Bacon with Hoisin Sauce
- Kimchi Tacos – Roasted Sweet Potato with Sweet Pepper Sauce, Served with Cauliflower Rice
- Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream Topped with Caramel Popcorn
- Sapporo
- Sake
- Ty Ku Sake Junmai Silver
- Momokawa Sake Pearl Nigori
- Frozen Lagoon PunchSparkling Pear (Non-Alcoholic)
Brazilian Market
- Brazilian Churrasco– Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri & Garbanzo Frito
- Bacon Wrapped Sweet Plantain
- Salpicao Brazilian Chicken Salad – Chicken, Ham, Raisins, Carrots, Apples and Olives Topped with Shoestring Potatoes
- Pão de Queijo – Brazilian Cheese Bread
- Mousse De Maracuja – Passion Fruit Mousse with Fresh Passion Fruit Coulis
- Lido Carraro Agnus Merlot
- Lido Carraro Agnus Tannat
- Lido Carraro Agnus Dadivas Chardonnay
- Frozen Caipirinha – Cachaca (Brazilian Rum), Lime Juice, and Simple Syrup
Caribbean Market
- Crab Cake with Jicama Slaw & Key Lime Mustard
- Seafood Ceviche – with Fresh Mango, Shrimp, and Fish in Citrus Juice
- Cinnamon Slow Roasted Pork Belly with Sweet Plantain Mash & a Red Wine Reduction
- Papaya Candy – Papaya Candy & Cream Cheese Topped with Cinnamon Syrup
- Carib Lager
- Terrazas (Argentina)
- Chardonnay
- Cabernet
- Caribbean Sunset (Non-Alcoholic)
Florida Market
- Conch Fritters – Served with Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa
- Wild Boar Smoked Cheddar Sausage Topped with Red Onion Balsamic Chutney on a Crusty Roll
- Shrimp Mac & Cheese – Sustainable Local Shrimp, Bacon Bits, and Green Onion
- Key Lime Martini – Tangy, Sweet and Creamy Dessert with Fresh Key Lime Juice
- Orlando Brewing Right on Red
- Dukes Cold Nose Brown Ale
- Lakeridge Cabernet Sauvignon
- Lakeridge Southern White
- Lakeridge Southern Red
New for 2018: German Market
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- Wiener Schnitzel Slider – Breaded Pork Cutlet Topped with Beer Sauerkraut & German Mustard
- REVIEW: Overall a good slider, but next time I would ask for it “easy on the mustard” as it was overpowering
- Pretzel Wrapped Bratwurst Served with Beer Cheese Fondue
- Knockwurst Served with Red Cabbage & German Potato Salad
- Chocolate Dipped Footlong Pretzel
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Paulaner Hefe-Weizen
- Wiener Schnitzel Slider – Breaded Pork Cutlet Topped with Beer Sauerkraut & German Mustard
Gulf Coast Market
- Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with White Rice
- Shrimp Po Boy – Smaller Version of a New Orleans Traditional Sandwich
- Cheese Grits & Shrimp Casserole – Southern Creamy Cheese Grits with a Blackened Shrimp
- Bread Pudding – Bourbon Bread Pudding Topped with Cream en Glace
- Bimini Twist IPA
- Rod Bender Red Lager
Mediterranean Market
- Sea Scallops Provençal – Served with Wild Mushroom Risotto
- Grilled Lamb Chop – Marinated with Rosemary Mint and Served with Roasted Potatoes and Greek Tzatziki Sauce
- Mediterranean Couscous Salad – Tossed with Feta, Spinach, Olives, Sweet Red Onions, and Peppers in a White Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Dark Chocolate Guinness Mousse Parfait – Topped with Baileys Infused Whipped Cream
- Delle Venezie (Italy) Pinot Grigio
- Montepulciano d’Abruzzo (Italy) Red
- Arinzano Hacienda (Spain) Chardonnay
Mexican Market
- Braised Chicken Adobo with Mole Sauce, Cheese and Mexican Rice
- Skewered & Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cheese
- Tacos Al Pastor Achiote – Marinated Roasted Pork, Cilantro, Coleslaw and Fresh Pico De Gallo
- Sopapilla – Cinnamon Sugar Dusted Fried Tortillas Drizzled with Honey
- Corona Light Draft
- Frozen House-Made Sangria
North Atlantic Market
- New England Lobster Roll -Served on a Buttered Roll
- Bacon & Cheddar Hushpuppies – Cornmeal Fritters Served with Honey Butter
- Grilled Venison Sausage Slider with Caramelized Red Onions, Sweet Red Peppers and Whole Grain Mustard
- Grilled Tostada with Vegetable Spread Topped with Sweet Potato, Kale, and Eggplant Spread with Caramelized Onions and Wild Berry Infused Balsamic Glaze
- Banana Foster Cheesecake Cones – Banana & Caramel Cheesecake Served in a Waffle Cone Topped with Whipped Cream & Caramelized Bananas
- Dogfish 60 Minute
- Blue Point Toasted
- Harpoon Seasonal
Pacific Coast Market
- Fried Calamari with Yuzu Dipping Sauce & Pickled Vegetable
- Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Coleslaw, Fresh Pico de Gallo, and Spicy Remoulade
- Deconstructed California Roll with Avocado, Cucumber, and Carrots
- Warm Pear Maple Cobbler Served in a Waffle Cone
- Mango Even Keel
- Lagunitas IPA
- 14 Hands (Washington State) Riesling
- 14 Hands (Washington State) Moscato
Polynesian Market
- Lumpias – Spring Roll Filled with Pork & Served with Thai Pineapple Sauce
- Aloha Mixed Plate – Kahlua Pork & Cabbage, Served with Macaroni Salad, Steamed Rice, and Topped with Lau Gravy
- Pineapple Tofu Poke Bowl – Ginger Soy Marinated Tofu, Pineapple, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, and Cucumber Over Sweet Thai Vermicelli with a Peanut Sauce Drizzle
- Hawaiian Pineapple Dream Cake – Pineapple Cake Topped with Cream Cheese, Whipped Cream and Pineapple
- Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
- Kona Fire Rock Pale Ale
Limited Time BBQ Kitchen – February 15 – March 25
- Southern Waffle Sundae – Waffle Topped with Baked Beans, Cheese, Onion Strings and Choice of Pulled Short Rib or Buffalo Chicken
- Funnel Cakes – Traditional with Powdered Sugar, Strawberry & Whipped Cream or Apple Cobbler
- Smokehouse 3 Meat Combo – BBQ St. Luis Style Ribs, ¼ Smoked Chicken and Smoked Sausage, Served with Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, and Corn Bread
- Smokehouse’ Colossal BBQ Sandwich – Mac & Cheese, Brisket, Slow Smoked Pulled Pork, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Potato Chips, and Onion Straws on Texas Style Toast. Served with a Spicy Pickle Spear
- Pulled Pork Egg Roll – Stuffed with Slow Smoked Pulled Pork & Cole Slaw with a Side of BBQ Ranch
- Loaded Mini Donut Bites – Strawberries & Cream or Chocolate Sauce & Cream
- Warm Cinnamon & Sugar Mini Donuts
- Kids Meal – All Beef Hot Dog Served with Mac & Cheese, Apple Sauce, and Baby Carrots with Apple Juice or Milk
- Frozen Hot Chocolate in a Souvenir Pilsner – Choice of Baileys Irish Crème, Kahlua, or Peppermint Schnapps
- Jack Daniels Cowboy Punch – Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey Whiskey, Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, and an Orange Slice Garnish
Limited Time Latin-Inspired Kitchen – March 31 – April 15 April 29
- Bacalaítos – Thin, Crispy Salted Codfish Pancake
- Mofongo with Carne Frita – Garlic Mashed Plantains with Onion Mojo, Served with Fried Pork
- Lechón Asado – Traditional Roasted Pork Rubbed with Caribbean Seasonings, Pigeon Peas, and Choice of Ripe or Sweet Plantains
- Pincho de Pollo con Tostones – Skewered, Flame-Grilled Chicken Finished with a Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce, Served with Fried Plantains
- Pincho de Cerdo con Tostones – Skewered, Flame-Grilled Pork Finished with a Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce, Served with Fried Plantains
- Empanadilla de Pizza – Pastry Filled with Mozzarella Cheese & Zesty Tomato Sauce
- Empanadilla de Carne – Pastry Filled with Savory Ground Beef
- Empanadilla de Pollo – Pastry Filled with Seasoned Pulled Chicken
Be sure to pick up a festival guide at the different food booths, so you can mark off what you’ve sampled.
