From fish and chips to a “sad” blueberry tart, we cover it all in our Seven Seas Food Festival dining review. Get the latest pricing and lanyard details here.
If you’ve ever experienced a “Florida Cold” day—you know, that harrowing 58-degree weather where locals break out the parkas and UGG boots while tourists are still in flip-flops—you know it’s the absolute best time to hit a food festival. With the crowds hiding under their blankets, we marched into the Seven Seas Food Festival at SeaWorld Orlando to see if the North Atlantic Marketplace could warm our shivering souls. The festival runs Thursdays through Sundays until May 17, and we’re happy to report that the food (mostly) lived up to the trek.
As of February 12, 2026, the schedule for the Seven Seas Food Festival Marketplaces looks like this:
Culinary Marketplace Hours
- Thursdays- 2pm-7pm
- Fridays- 3pm-8pm
- Saturday and Sundays 12pm-8pm
This is a change from being open noon to park closing time. Guests should plan accordingly.
North Atlantic Marketplace: Full Menu
- Fish & Chips
- Lobster Roll
- Corn Fritters (Available from 1/30 – 3/8)
- Chowder Fries (Available from 3/9 – 4/12)
- Hush Puppies (Available from 4/13 – 5/17)
- Blueberry Tart
What makes the North Atlantic Marketplace unique this year is its time-sensitive side dishes. Depending on when you visit, your sides might look a little different. This pattern can be seen this year at 14 of the Seven Seas Food Festival Marketplaces for 2026.
Seven Seas Food Festival: A Punch-Drunk Adventure
Before we talk about the calories, let’s talk about the math. Unless you enjoy watching your bank account cry, you’re going to want a Sampling Lanyard.
- The 10-Sample Lanyard: $74.99 (Great for mortals).
- The 15-Sample Lanyard: $89.99 (For the professionals).
- The Pass Member Perk: Pass members get 18 punches for the price of 15, which is basically the theme park equivalent of winning the lottery.
- The “I’m Bringing the Whole Squad” Discount: If you buy four or more lanyards, you get 15% off.
With over 200 dishes and 140 beverages available through May 17, the lanyard is the only way to navigate this sea of options without needing a financial advisor.
The Lobster Roll Redemption at Seven Seas Food Festival
We’ll be honest: we saw the Lobster Roll during opening weekend and it looked… sad. Like it had given up on its dreams. However, we are thrilled to report a glow-up. Okay, that might be overselling it. However, it did look better.
The Lobster Roll ($12.99) we received was much more photogenic and packed a decent amount of meat for a festival portion. The bun was slightly buttered and toasted, providing that essential crunch. Is it the highest-quality lobster in the world? No, it’s not Maine-shorefront-fresh, but if you’re looking for a lobster fix between riding Mako and Pipeline, it absolutely does the job.
Fish & Chips: The “Safe” Bet
For $11.99, the Fish & Chips is a solid, shareable win. You get two pieces of fish that actually taste like fish (a plus!) and a side of those curly, seasoned sidewinder fries SeaWorld loves so much.
The texture was spot-on, and when dipped in tartar sauce, it became a reliable “safe” option. If you have a picky eater in your group or someone afraid of “global flavors,” park them here. They’ll be happy, and you can find something with more kick elsewhere.
The Blueberry Tart: A Fruitless Effort
Then there was the Blueberry Tart ($9.99). Oh, honey. No.
It tasted fine, but that’s the most polite word we can find. In a state known for its produce, the blueberries here decided to take a vacation from flavor. The custard-like filling was okay, but the whole thing was a bit of a letdown. The very thin chocolate layer does not help. Additionally, this is tough to share. The crust is hard to break, and the portion size is relatively small to share. It won’t be winning “Best in Show” any time soon. Save your lanyard punch for another round of lobster or fish & chips instead.
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