ORLANDO, Fla. (July 20, 2023) – The Craft Beer Festival is hopping back to SeaWorld Orlando. Beginning July 28, guests can sample the more than 100 craft brews, wines, seltzers, and cocktails offered and enjoy over 15 perfectly paired dishes suited for any palette. Joining a host of returning favorites, the festival will also feature an array of brand-new, mouth-watering drinks and dishes. The festival will run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through September 4 and is included with general admission. Guests can purchase a festival lanyard upon entering the park and can choose between the 8- and 12-sample packages, with a passholder exclusive offer available to purchase a 15-sample lanyard for the price of the 12-sample one. Festive entertainment will keep the party going from day to night.
NEW Delicious Drink Offerings
There are plenty of beverage options guests can choose from during SeaWorld Orlando’s Craft Beer Festival. Some of the local breweries featured include Crooked Can, Motorworks Brewing and Orange Blossom Brewing Co. Local Orlando brews at the festival include:
- Orange Blossom Honey Pilsner
- Orange Blossom City Beautiful IPA
- Crooked Can Florida Sunshine Mango Lagger
- Crooked Can Highstepper American IPA
- Motorworks Brewing Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA
- Motorworks Brewing Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter
If guests are looking for something other than beer, there are several wine and cocktail options to help them cool off. Besides the many returning classics and fan-favorites, a brand-new selection of cocktails and specialty drinks will also be available at this year’s event.
Some of these new additions include the Hurricane, Summer Shandy, Strawberry Whiskey Smash, Surfs Up, Sparkling Mojito, and Fizzy Shine. Alongside these additions are options for the adventurous sampler, such as the Jalapeno Margarita (Jalapeno Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime), Orchard Island (Titos Vodka, Milagros Tequila, Calypso Spiced Rum, Triple Sec, Peach, Pumpkin, Sour Mix), and Blackberry Peach Sangria (Titos Vodka, White Wine, Blackberry, Peach).
NEW Fantastic Food Samplings
Beer isn’t the only feature at the Craft Beer Festival. Perfectly paired with guests’ favorite brews are the wide variety of delicious, mouthwatering food samples available to choose from. While guests can expect the return of the immensely popular Banana Foster Beignets and Walking Taco, they will be accompanied by a more expansive list of food offerings than ever before.
New food samples to the festival this year include: Pulled Pork Sliders with jalapeno slaw, Short Rib Poutine served with cheese curds, Pork Belly and Kimchi, Street Corn coated in Cotija cheese and Flame Cheeto crumbs, Wisconsin Bratwurst, Michelada Shrimp Ceviche, and a Churro Cheesecake served with a dark chocolate sauce.
Ignite the Night with Exciting Entertainment
SeaWorld Orlando’s Craft Beer Festival is happening at the same time as Summer Spectacular, SeaWorld’s signature summer night event. Guests can enjoy jaw-dropping animal encounters and attractions during day, then dance the night away to live music in Club SeaGlow. For a limited time, guests can even catch their favorite artists performing a free concert in the Nautilus Theater. Before concluding a day at the Craft Beer Festival, guests can raise a glass while watching firework and fountain spectacular “Ignite.”
Best Way to Play with a Sunny Day Guarantee
One of the best ways for guests to experience this year’s Craft Beer Festival is with a SeaWorld Orlando 2023 Fun Card, which offers park admission through December 31, 2023, for one low price. Save up to 45 percent on Fun Cards during our Summer Sale now through Sunday, July 23rd. For even more unbeatable benefits, SeaWorld Orlando guests can also become an annual Pass Member for as low as $15/month + tax with no down payment. With an Annual Pass, guests will enjoy 12 months of visits with special benefits like free parking, free guest tickets, access to special VIP events, savings on merchandise and more! Annual Passes and Fun Cards can be purchased at SeaWorldOrlando.com.
Throughout the summer months, however, rain can sometimes be here to stay on your vacation days. To ensure everyone has the best possible experience, SeaWorld Orlando’s commitment is if the rain ruins the fun at the park, guests will receive a complimentary return visit to be used within one year of their initial visit. They just need to stop by the Guest Services Counter or submit their information online. Guests will need their original admission ticket or order number to receive a Sunny Day Ticket. Annual Pass Members and certain ticket packages are not eligible for Sunny Day Tickets.
