Review - Florida - Orlando - SeaWorld

During our Spring Break trip, we headed to SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida on a Sunday afternoon. It was quite crowded (so if you prefer to avoid crowds, don't plan to visit on a weekend) and there were long lines for all the rides and shows. Our main goal, however, for this visit was the annual Seven Seas Food Festival which runs Friday-Saturday-Sunday through May 9th. You will find over 50 food options and 150 adult beverage options in addition to live entertainment.

Like the Food and Wine Festival at Busch Gardens, SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival allows guests to either purchase food/beverage items a la carte or you can purchase a sampler lanyard which you get punched when you order food/drink items at the participating booths. Lanyards are available in 10 sample option ($60.00 or $6.00 each item) or 15 sample option ($75.00 or $5.00 each item). Passholders get 3 extra items with the 15 sampler option.
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North Atlantic Market - New England Style Lobster Roll


All-American Market - Lobster, White Cheddar KRAFT® Mac N Cheese


Asian Market - Giant Tempura Prawns and Bingsu Salted Vanilla Ice Cream


SeaWorld Orlando has a wonderful children's area called Sesame Street Land which features tons of hands-on fun for young children. They can touch and press all kinds of gizmos (keep that antibacterial gel handy). Inside the Photo studio building, they can meet two Sesame Street characters in a socially-distanced way (and there are fun activities kids can play while they wait). Outside the photo studio is Big Bird's nest where you can meet the character on a scheduled basis. The playgrounds were closed but most of the rides were operating and lines were reasonable (unlike the adult rides in the rest of the park). The splash zone was open if you remember to bring your swimwear.


Overall Family Ratings:

• 16 year old - Enjoyed the food festival; favorite item was Lobster Mac and Cheese
• 11 year old - Sort of enjoyed the food festival; favorite items were Lobster Mac and Cheese and the Caramel Popcorn at the Asian Market
• 6 year old - Did not enjoy the food festival (but did eat the Cheesy Bread); loved the Sesame Street land