SeaWorld Orlando Summer Spectacular 2023 Guide

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This summer is going to be really special at SeaWorld theme park in Orlando, Florida.  First of all, SeaWorld has a brand-new roller coaster!  Yes, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster is debuting this summer, so if you’ve never ridden it before, you’re going to want to head to the park for that.

Then, of course, you already have the reasons you loved SeaWorld before.  They already had other great roller coasters.  And then of course my favorite reason to visit, which is the animals.

But SeaWorld’s not done.  They are giving you another great reason to head to the park this summer.  And that is their brand new Summer Spectacular event!  It’s running now through September 4, 2023.

I want to tell you about all the fun entertainment and festivities at this event.  And then I’ll tell you how to save money on your ticket!

Ignite Fireworks

What’s a good summer celebration without fireworks, right?  And SeaWorld Orlando has a great fireworks show planned this summer!  The fireworks can be seen from all around the central lake at SeaWorld.  This includes Bayside Stadium, The Waterfront, and the Orca Encounter Pathway.

Private Viewing Happy Hour

Even though you can see fireworks from all over the park, you might wnat a more intimate setting.  If that is the case and you are there on a Saturday, consider booking the Private Viewing Happy Hour.  You can enjoy the fireworks from a private waterfront patio.  You’ll get to enjoy specialty cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired food, too.  You can book the private viewing happy hour here.

Surf Holiday

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster isn’t the only surf-themed attraction coming to SeaWorld this summer.  A brand new show is also coming called Surf Holiday.  It takes place at Nautilus Theater.  It is a live stage show with singing, dancing, and the story of preservation and conservation to help preserve our beautiful ocean.

Club SeaGlow

Summer days are fun at SeaWorld Orlando, but summer nights are really when the party gets going – and not just because of the fireworks.  But that’s when you can visit Club SeaGlow at Bayside Stadium.  A DJ will be there mixing dance music all evening leading up to the start of the nighttime fireworks show. There are also dancers and high-energy atmospheric acts there.  And there’s plenty of space for you to spread and dance yourself.  Also, here’s a tip: Bayside Stadium is a really good place to see the fireworks.

Pearl Divers

The pearl divers are back!  This is exciting, especially if you’ve never seen a pearl diver live before.  They’ll pick the perfect Akoya oyster for you for your perfect souvenir.  This takes place starting at noon at the lagoon next to Oyster’s Secret.

Summer Spectacular Concert Series

They’ll be concerts at Nautilus Theater on Saturdays and Sundays starting July 8th through August 6th.  We’ll keep you updated when we learn the line-up.

Food

If you’re like me and you loved the SeaWorld Seven Seas Food & Wine Festival and didn’t want to end, don’t worry!  There are still food and drink stations throughout the park, but themed to the Summer Spectacular!

Here are the menus depending on which food & drink market you visit.

Smugglers

Drink

  • Pipeline
    • Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Hendricks Gin, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice & Grenadine

Café de Mar

Food

  • Pretzel
  • Churro
  • Chipotle BBQ Turkey Legs

Drinks

  • Piña Colada
  • Strawberry Daiquiri
  • Orlando Vice

New Orleans Corner

Food

  • Po Boy Chicken
    • Crispy Chicken, Remoulade Sauce & Creamy Cole Slaw
  • Po Boy Shrimp
    • Beer-Battered Shrimp, Remoulade Sauce & Creamy Cole Slaw
  • Caramel Beignets
    • Beignets, Caramel & Powdered Sugar
  • Banana Fosters Beignets
    • Beignets, Bananas in a Caramel Sauce & Powdered Sugar

Drinks

  • Purple Haze
  • Turbo Dog
  • Hurricane
    • Bacardi Dark Rum, Passion Fruit & Orange Juice

Nathan’s

Food

  • Street Corn Carnitas Hot Dog
    • All beef foot-long hot dog, Smoked pulled pork carnitas, Street corn, Remoulade sauce, Cotija cheese & Tajin

Coaster Cocktails

Drinks

  • Pipeline
    • Tito’s Vodka, Bacardi Rum, Hendricks Gin, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice & Grenadine
  • Mako
    • Milagros Tequila, Lime Sour, Pineapple & Blueberry
  • Kraken
    • Tito’s Vodka, Midori, Pineapple Juice & Green Apple
  • Ice Breaker
    • Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit, Sprite & Lemonade

Sand Bar Snacks

Food

  • Chili Cheese Fries
    • Sidewinders fries, Chili, Sharp Cheddar sauce & lime sour cream
  • Barbeque Brisket Fries
    • Sidewinders fries, Hickory smoked Barbecue brisket, Sharp cheddar sauce, sliced jalapeño & pickled red onion
  • Impossible Chili Cheese Fries
    • Sidewinders fries, Sharp Cheddar sauce, Impossible Chili & lime sour cream

Drinks

  • Frozen Wild Berry Daquiri
    • Wildberry Puree, Bacardi light rum & a strawberry/blueberry garnish
  • Banana Paradise
    • Bacardi Dark, Monin Banana syrup, Triple Sec, pineapple juice, lime juice, water & a garnish with a lime wedge

Grey Goose Tasting

Drinks

  • Grey Goose Strawberry Lemon Grass
  • Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil
  • Watermelon & Basil Vodka Lemonade
    • Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil Vodka, Lemonade & garnished with a basil leaf
  • Grey Goose White Peach Rosemary

Flats

Food

  • Pepperoni
  • Meat Lovers
  • Margherita

Drinks

  • Strawberry Margarita
    • Rock n Roll Strawberry Tequila, Lime, Triple sec & a garnish with strawberry
  • Surfs Up
    • Blue Curaçao, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice & a garnish with lemon wheel
  • Wine
    • The Beach by Whispering Angel Rose

Beer Garden

Drinks

  • Jai Alai
  • Orange Blossom Pilsner
  • Sweet Water 420
  • Bud Light
  • Sierra Nevada Little Hazy IPA
  • Yuengling

Bayside Snacks

Food

  • Surfboard Pretzels
  • Cotton Candy
  • Souvenir Popcorn Bucket

Drinks

  • Bottled Soda
  • Water
  • Bottled Beer
  • Nutrl Seltzers

Discount Tickets

Looking for discount tickets to help you save money on your admission to SeaWorld Orlando?

Well, one way to save money is to get an annual pass.  We go over the benefits of being a SeaWorld passholder here.

But otherwise, you can currently save up to 50% on tickets here.