Press Release from SeaWorld Orlando:

ORLANDO, Fla. (February 20, 2024) – SeaWorld Orlando is thrilled to announce the addition of more sensational performers to its acclaimed Seven Seas Food Festival concert lineup, including Hanson, The Goo Goo Dolls, Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, The Righteous Brothers, Boyce Avenue, and Natalie Grant. The impressive lineup of performers will take the stage at Bayside Stadium every Saturday and Sunday throughout the event, which is included in park admission. For the best seats in the house, Reserved Seating can be purchased at https://seaworld.com/orlando/events/seven-seas-food-festival/.  

As Orlando's largest theme park food festival, the Seven Seas Food Festival invites guests to embark on a global culinary journey, featuring over 200 delicious food and drink options inspired by cultures from around the world. This year the festival welcomes four ALL-NEW markets including the Indian Market, French Market, Vegetarian Market, and Half Pipe Pavilion! The Seven Seas Food Festival runs select dates from February 2 to May 19, offering guests the opportunity to savor flavors while enjoying award-winning attractions, captivating animal presentations and a diverse range of musical entertainment.

This year's concert series promises to delight audiences with a mix of Rock, Country, Latin, Hip Hop, R&B, and 90s throwbacks.

Check out the updated lineup, including incredible new additions below:

• Ludacris (Hip-Hop)

• NEW- Hanson (Pop/Rock)

• NEW- The Goo Goo Dolls (Pop/Rock)

• NEW- Big Bad VooDoo Daddy (Swing)

• NEW- The Righteous Brothers (Pop/Soul/Rock)

• Hoobastank (Rock)

• Gloria Gaynor (R&B/Soul/Disco)

• Newsboys (Rock)

• NEW- Boyce Avenue (Pop/Rock)

• NEW- Natalie Grant (Christian/Gospel)

• Josh Turner (Country)

• Warrant (Rock)

• Grupo Niche (Latin)

• Night Ranger (Rock)

• Corey Kent (Country)

… and many more performers to be announced!

The Sounds and Tastes of the Emerald Isle Return

In addition to the musical entertainment, SeaWorld Orlando invites guests to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day during the Seven Seas Food Festival with all the sights, sounds, and flavors of Ireland’s favorite tradition. The park will transform into the Emerald Isle March 7 – 10 and March 14 – 17, where guests will become immersed in lively entertainment and delectable Irish cuisine. Included with park admission, the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration features:

• Streets of Green: The Irish Market Plaza will come to life throughout day with incredible entertainers, amazing stilt walkers, and much more (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.).

• Timeless Tunes: Guests will lose themselves in Irish melodies as traditional musicians bring their beautiful sounds to Orlando throughout the day (Select times from 12:30 - 6 p.m.).

• Tastes of Ireland: Take the Seven Seas Food Festival voyage to the Emerald Isle with limited time offerings including an authentic Shepard's Pie, and toast the day with a Shamrock Sour, the exclusive St. Patrick’s Day cocktail. (11:30 a.m. - park close)

• Iconic Bands: Round out a day filled with unforgettable memories during the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration weekends with The Righteous Brothers, The Goo Goo Dolls, Corey Kent, and Boyce Avenue!

Best Way to Savor and Sip

Guests will be able to discover endless combinations of food and drink offerings with a Seven Seas Food Festival Tasting Lanyard. Guests can embark on their culinary journey with a 10-sample lanyard at the price of $70 or take it up a notch with the fan favorite 15-sample lanyard for $85, for the best savings yet. SeaWorld Orlando Pass Members get VIP treatment and can purchase 18 samples for the price of 15!

Best Way to Play

One of the best ways for guests to experience SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival is with a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass. Right now, guests can purchase a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass for as low as $174 one-time payment or $14.50/month + tax with NO DOWN PAYMENT and get an Aquatica Annual Pass for FREE. Voted the #1 water park in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Reader’s Poll, Aquatica Orlando is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides, featuring 50 slides, rivers and lagoons, and 84,000 square feet of sparkling white, sandy beaches. With a 2024 Aquatica Annual Pass, guests will have the opportunity to be among the first to experience “Tassie’s Underwater Twist” before it opens to the public. This limited-time BOGO offer ends soon.

Guests who purchase an Annual Pass right now will have the opportunity to attend the Seven Seas Food Festival and enjoy Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day Celebration and Cinco de Mayo. With an Annual Pass guests will also enjoy unlimited visits and special benefits like exclusive access to “Penguin Trek” through the “Passport to Chills” program, FREE parking, FREE guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Some restrictions and block out dates apply. Another way to enjoy all that SeaWorld Orlando has to offer is with a 2024 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2024, for the unbeatable low price of $134.99, less than the price of a single day ticket. Fun Card guests will also have admission to SeaWorld Orlando for a full calendar year to experience thrilling rides, amazing animal encounters and energizing entertainment while also getting the opportunity to be part of all the seasonal events happening in 2024. Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.

About SeaWorld

SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life themed rides and attractions, special events and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 40,000 animals to date.  The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than $20 million to nearly 1,400 organizations to advance critical research on every continent.  A portion of park proceeds goes toward supporting these longstanding conservation commitments. SeaWorld parks are in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE).  SeaWorld is part of the United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE:PRKS) portfolio of theme park brands. For more information, visit us at SeaWorld.com.