Snow flurries, the Sea of Trees and what to eat
Take the long way around the lagoon
The Waterfront is where SeaWorld makes it snow. Give yourself enough time to walk through while the flurries are going, then find a spot with a clear view across the water. That’s where you’ll see the Sea of Trees, a display of illuminated Christmas trees that change in time with holiday music. The centerpiece stands 70 feet tall, but the wider view is what makes the display work. You can see the lights across the water and their reflections at the same time.
On evenings when “Holiday Reflections” is on the schedule, the fireworks go up at park close and are visible around the lagoon. If you’re taking photos, I’d do your walk around the water before the finale so you have time to see the trees from more than one angle.
Make a snack stop between shows
SeaWorld’s posted holiday menu gives you plenty of choices beyond cookies and cocoa. ’Tis the Season Beignets lists s’mores and cookie butter beignets. Festin Feliz has savory options like ropa vieja with tostones and a beef-and-cheese empanada. At Waffle Wonderland, there’s crispy chicken with maple hot honey and a cinnamon-sugar waffle served with ice cream. The park also lists a station near Lakeside Grill where guests can roast marshmallows for s’mores.
If everyone in your group wants something different, look at the booth map before you split up. SeaWorld also offers a Festive Food and Sip Sampler with five- and ten-sample options at participating locations. See SeaWorld’s holiday menus and booth map.
