To get the full experience, the 4-course New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks Package at Sharks Underwater Grill features a prix-fixe signature meal, with mouthwatering entree choices such as char-grilled filet mignon, blackened Cape Canaveral shrimp and much more. Guests will also receive a souvenir group photo and will end the evening with reserved seating at Bayside Stadium for the fireworks show. The New Year’s Eve Celebration Dining & Fireworks package is $199 per person.

For families seeking a unique experience to enjoy together, the park favorite, New Year’s Eve Dine with Shamu Package is returning. While reveling in a delicious, all-you-care-to-enjoy meal, guests can experience a special evening dining alongside killer whales and learning more about their care. At $99 per person, this package includes a souvenir photo and an exclusive firework-viewing reception from the Hilltop Patio.

To book unforgettable SeaWorld dining experiences for New Year’s Eve, guests are encouraged to visit the website to confirm their spot. The dining packages typically sell out in advance. Theme park admission is required to enjoy these special opportunities.

Guests who visit SeaWorld on December 31 will also experience all the wonder, excitement and fun of SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration, which includes six dazzling shows, over one million lights, and more than 60 tasty treats and drinks.  The best way to experience SeaWorld’s New Year’s Eve and SeaWorld’s Christmas CelebrationTM is with an Annual Pass offering unlimited general admission and free parking all year long.

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Jack Hanna Hosts Wild Weekend at SeaWorld

World-renowned animal expert “Jungle Jack” Hanna is back for another weekend of excitement and storytelling at SeaWorld Orlando on August 20 and 21. The internationally-known conservationist, author, television personality and lifelong adventurer will share animal facts and his travel tales during captivating and interactive presentations inside the Nautilus Theater.

In addition to shows included with park admission, SeaWorld will have several additional opportunities for guests to personally interact with Jack Hanna at the park including meet-and-greets, autograph signings, and exclusive dining packages.

• Meet Jack Hanna (Saturday, August 20) – Reserve space now to meet Jack Hanna and receive reserved seats to his show at SeaWorld Orlando. Prepare for Jack to entertain with animal facts, stories and answers to questions from you. Package includes a seat in the reserved section to the 1:00 p.m. show. Pricing begins at $39 per person and Pass Members receive a 10% discount.
• Dine With Shamu® Jack Hanna Dinner (Saturday, August 20) – Enjoy a delicious dinner and mingle with Jack Hanna at Dine with Shamu. The package includes dinner at Dine with Shamu, meet-and-greet with Jack Hanna and a seat in the reserved section at the 3:00 p.m. show. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. Pricing begins at $59 per person and Pass Members receive a 10% discount.
• Dine With Shamu® Jack Hanna Brunch (Sunday, August 21) – Enjoy a delicious brunch with all of your breakfast favorites and mingle with Jack Hanna at Dine with Shamu. The package includes brunch at Dine with Shamu, meet-and-greet with Jack Hanna and special reserved seats to the 11:30 a.m. show. Brunch is at 10:00 a.m. Pricing begins at $49 per person and Pass Members receive a 10% discount.

Guests can enjoy a wild weekend at SeaWorld Orlando with Jack Hanna for just $69 with the purchase of a limited-time single-day admission at SeaWorldOrlando.com.

To learn more about all of SeaWorld’s ticket offers and events, visit www.SeaWorldOrlando.com. Events and times are subject to change.

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We were escorted to our table by a waiter. Each table had your silverware, napkin, glass and a pitcher of water all ready for you. As we were seated we were informed that the buffet was open and we could go right up and get our food. the presentation of the buffet was very nice and the seasonal menu included something for everyone. All items served at Dine with Shamu are seasonable, fresh and sustainable.

Our menu included:

• All-natural, grain-fed Black Angus strip loin
• 100% natural cinnamon-cured roasted pork loin with apple-cranberry chutney
• Rosemary-glazed free range grilled chicken
• Filet of Cod (certified sustainable)
• Seasonal sides including lemon butter herb roasted red potatoes, summer vegetable lo mein, cucumber salad, mixed green salad, summer fruit salad, coconut Caribbean rice
• Baked goods made fresh at SeaWorld
• Signature desserts-Red Velvet Cake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Cake and Key Lime Pie
• Special Kids Buffet

During the entire meal there were 1-2 killer whales swimming in the tank next to us. As we were finishing our main course the trainers and more whales came out and we got an incredible glimpse into the interactions that occur between the SeaWorld trainers and the whales. It was both educational and entertaining.

We had a great time and a delicious meal. The only negative, as you can see in the bottom center picture above, is that the area is very crowded. The tables are very close together and it is difficult to get from your table to the buffet and back again, especially if you are seated next to the water. The table next to us was a family of 5 and the toddler’s highchair was placed up against our table and the cute little boy kept leaning his head back and almost getting his hair in our food!

My dinner at Dine with Shamu

As you can see I tried all 3 of the meats. I am usually a beef girl and while the beef was tasty my favorite was the cinnamon-cured roasted pork loin with apple-cranberry chutney, I have to find a recipe for this! The Red Velvet Cake was delicious but there was too much icing for my taste. We all enjoyed our meal and highly recommend that you make your reservations now to take advantage of the special low price for the Dine with Shamu experience at SeaWorld Orlando.

After our meal we headed down to the killer whale underwater viewing area. Why did I not know this area existed? Anyway, Jordan shot this video of the whales playing.

Disclosure: We enjoyed a day in the park and the Dine with Shamu experience for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

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They’ll get an incredible glimpse into the interactions that occur between SeaWorld’s trainers and whales. They’ll find out what makes killer whales such unique animals. And, everyone will learn about the many things we all can do to help save valuable ocean resources and habitats by enjoying sustainable and natural foods.

It’s a behind-the-scenes experience that will connect guests to the world we share like never before and it’s only at SeaWorld Orlando.

SeaWorld’s commitment to the world we share extends into the food we serve. All items served at Dine With Shamu are seasonable, fresh and sustainable. The summer menu includes:

All-natural, grain-fed Black Angus strip loin
100% natural cinnamon-cured roasted pork loin
Rosemary-glazed free range grilled chicken
Filet of cod (certified sustainable)
Seasonal sides including lemon butter herb-roasted red potatoes, summer vegetable lo mein, cucumber salad, mixed green salad, summer fruit salad, and coconut Caribbean rice
Baked goods made fresh at SeaWorld
Signature desserts
Special kids’ buffet
Dine With Shamu is $49 for adults and $24 for children (ages 3 through 9) and is not included with park admission. Prices do not include tax.

Advance reservations can be made at SeaWorldOrlando.com (starting July 14) or day-of inside the park at the reservations center.

This is one dinner I’d love to get to try, how about you??

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