Daytime family Halloween event included with admission: trick-or-treat trail, Spookley, Sesame Street parade, mermaids and dance parties.
Aug 29, 2026 — Nov 1, 2026
Two Saturday afternoon pin trading sessions with event trading boards at SeaWorld Orlando.
Sep 5, 2026 — Nov 7, 2026
After-hours adult Halloween haunt with houses, scare zones and dedicated bars. Separately ticketed.
Sep 11, 2026 — Oct 31, 2026
Millions of lights, Sea of Trees, ice skating, holiday shows, and a new drone-and-fireworks finale.
Nov 6, 2026 — Jan 4, 2027
Three nights of Veterans Fireworks, salutes and a new Sammie the Sea Otter meet and greet, November 13 to 15, included with admission.
Nov 13, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026
Military and Pass Member picnic at Ports of Call, Sunday November 15, 12 to 4 p.m., $10 in advance.
Nov 15, 2026 — Nov 15, 2026
SeaWorld Orlando First responders nationwide can claim one free ticket to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay through ID.me, but registration closes October 31 and the visit must happen by December 31. Adventure Island, part of last year's offer, is not on this year's list.
Aquatica Orlando Aquatica's February press release said its Illuminate lantern festival would return in 2026 with expanded displays. As of October 25 the event page still says to check back for dates, and Aquatica's events page lists only 2027 events. Last year it was announced October 16 and opened November 8.
SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando's November Pass Member perks include a free one-time Quick Queue from November 1 to 9, a free sea lion, stingray or shark feeding, $10 in SeaWorld Bucks and 30% off the Sharks Up-Close Tour and the Trainer for a Day Experience. There is no free guest ticket on the SeaWorld list so far, while Aquatica's November list is just one perk, and it is one.
SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld Orlando has posted the food and drink menu for its 2026 Christmas Celebration, with new Lotus Biscoff and S'mores beignets, a three cheese ravioli, Ropa Vieja Festiva, Holiday Wings and seven new drinks. Prices and sampler lanyards are not listed yet.
SeaWorld Orlando A federal judge in New York signed a scheduling order on October 19 in Sesame Workshop's lawsuit against SeaWorld over the Sesame Street license. The order says the case is to be tried to a jury, keeps discovery open until July 12, 2027, and sets no trial date. SeaWorld's partial motion to dismiss was still pending as of that order.
SeaWorld Orlando SeaWorld updated the Journey to Atlantis page on Friday morning with a red notice: the water coaster is closed Monday through Thursday, and runs 11am to 7pm on Fridays and Saturdays. The notice does not mention Sundays or say how long the schedule lasts.
