SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival Expands with New Performers and the Return of Mardi Gras Celebrations
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SeaWorld Orlando announces expanded Seven Seas Food Festival with new performers and the return of Mardi Gras celebrations. The festival features an enhanced concert lineup with performances on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at Bayside Stadium, including artists like Shaggy, ZZ Top, and The Commodores.
The Mardi Gras festivities will run on select dates from February 27 to March 9, transforming Wild Arctic Plaza into a New Orleans-style celebration with parades, street parties, and live jazz music. The event introduces new culinary offerings including King Cake Cupcake and Boudin Balls.
Visitors can purchase a 10-sample tasting lanyard for $75 or a 15-sample option for $90, with Pass Members eligible for 18 samples at the 15-sample price. The 2025 Fun Card, priced at $136.99, offers park admission through December 31, 2025, while Annual Pass holders can save up to 20% with additional benefits.
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- Expansion of event schedule to include Friday performances, increasing potential attendance and revenue
- Introduction of new food and beverage offerings, expanding customer options
- Flexible pricing options with tasting lanyards ($75-$90) and annual passes
- Strategic event bundling with Fun Card ($136.99) offering year-round access
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Iconic concerts and delectable sips and savors await at SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival, now with even more exciting performers plus the return of Mardi Gras festivities.
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But the fun doesn't stop there—Mardi Gras festivities are making a vibrant return to SeaWorld Orlando! On select dates, Feb. 27 – March 2, March 4, and March 6-9, the Wild Arctic Plaza will transform into a high-energy celebration, immersing guests in the sights, sounds, and flavors of
This year's amped-up concert series now includes Friday night performances, in addition to the Saturday and Sunday shows, bringing even more opportunities to experience unforgettable live music. Held at Bayside Stadium, the lineup spans a variety of genres—including pop, rock, Latin, reggae, and country—with all performances included with park admission.
Check out the full concert lineup, including incredible NEW additions below:
- Feb 21 LaCrae (R&B)
- Feb 22 NEW! Shaggy (Reggae/Pop)
- March 1 Warrant (Rock)
- March 7 Starship ft. Mickey Thomas (Rock)
- March 8 NEW! Grupo Mania (Merengue)
- March 15 NEW! Jordin Sparks (R&B)
- March 16 ZZ Top (Rock/Blues)
- March 23 Luis Fonsi (Latin Pop)
- March 28 NEW! Pop 2000 featuring
- Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, OTown, LFO & Ryan Cabrera (Pop)
- March 29 NEW! Walker
Hayes (Country) - April 4 NEW! Gente de Zona (Latin)
- April 5 NEW! Soulja Boy & Surprise Co-Headliner TBA (Hip-Hop)
- April 11 NEW! Michael Ray (Country)
- April 12 NEW! The Commodores (Soul/Funk/R&B)
- April 19 NEW! Jeremy Camp (Christian)
- April 26 Mitchell Tenpenny (Country)
- May 3 NEW!
Kansas (Rock)
During the festive Mardi Gras celebration at SeaWorld Orlando, guests can anticipate these fun offerings.
- Pop-Up Parade: During the Pop-up Parade, the Wild Artic Plaza is full of the joyous sounds and sights of
New Orleans . This unforgettable parade features bead captains tossing vibrant beads into the crowd, sensational stilt walkers, and musicians who keep the party rolling throughout the day. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.) - Live Music: Guests will be able to let
New Orleans' sounds wash over them as exciting bands play traditional Cajun and jazz music throughout the day. From soulful trumpet solos to toe-tapping jazz tunes, visitors will be engrossed in the rich music culture ofLouisiana . (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.) - Street Party: This high-energy bash is where the essence of Burbon Street truly comes alive! Featuring a DJ spinning festive tunes and street performers highlighting their thrilling talents, partiers will find it impossible to not get swept in the fun. (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.)
Mardi Gras festivities would not be complete without exciting culinary fare. Guests can delight in various indulgent food and drinks and Gulf Coast inspired favorites including:
- NEW- King Cake Cupcake - festive, cinnamon-spiced cupcake topped with colorful Mardi Gras sprinkles and a sweet glaze, inspired by the classic King Cake
- Rum Runner Cocktail - Rum, Blackberry Brandy, Banana , Lime Sour
- Bayou Hurricane - Bacardi Dark Rum, Passion Fruit, Orange & Lime juices
- Key Lime Pie Margarita-Tequila, Triple sec, Lime, Cream
- Purple Haze - Abita Brewery
- Parade Throw- Hidden Springs Brewery - King Cake inspired Beer
- NEW- Boudin Balls with Remoulade Sauce - Sausage, Pork, and Cajun Aromatics
- Banana Fosters Beignets -Tossed in Powdered Sugar and topped with our very own Bannan Fosters Sauce
- Cajun Shrimp & Grits - Sauteed Shrimp with Cajun Spice, Bell peppers, Tomato Jus and Corn Grits
Best Way to Savor and Sip
With the Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard, guests can explore an extensive variety of food and drink combinations. Guests can prepare for this feast of flavors with a 10-sample lanyard at the price of
Best Way to Play
One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival and Mardi Gras is with a SeaWorld Orlando 2025 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2025, for the unbeatable low price of
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