Dinner with Santa and Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk at SeaWorld Orlando — Menu, Prices, and Dates

We just received some updated information about a popular holiday buffet offering over at SeaWorld… "Dinner with Santa" will be back for 2024 (yay), but still no word on any breakfast buffets this year (boo), but there is a refreshed cookie party called "Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk at SeaWorld" that's returning (yay).

Dinner with Santa at SeaWorld Orlando takes place in a special outdoor (covered) event space called the Sea Harbor Pavilion — and as far as themed, all-you-care-to-eat character dinners go — it's a pretty good value, especially for annual passholders.

This family-friendly dinner features Santa Claus and his Kitchen Elves with opportunities for guests to meet and pose for photos over the course of the meal — which begins at 6:00pm. Since the event space is covered, the dinner is not canceled due to rain. Park admission is required, but not included in the price of the dinner. As always, everything (including the menu) is subject to change without notice.

• What : Dinner with Santa
• Where : Sea Harbor Pavilion, SeaWorld Orlando
• Dates : Several (mostly Friday, Saturday, and Sundays)
• Time : 6:00pm
• Adult Price : $44 (plus tax, fees, and gratuity)
• Child (ages 3-9) Price : $17 (plus tax, fees, and gratuity)
• Infants (ages 2 and under) : Free
• Passholder Discounts Available : Yes

Click Here if you would like to purchase tickets and make a reservation for "Dinner with Santa" from the SeaWorld official website. ("Dinner with Santa" is in the middle of the page.)

Dinner with Santa Menu

• Charcuterie
  Seasonal Artisan Cheeses, Cured Meats, Marinated Olives
• Fall Salad
  Baby Spinach, Frisee, Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts, Tangy Poppy seed Vinaigrette
• Roasted Turkey Breast
  With Gravy & Corn Bread Stuffing
• Cherry Bourbon Glazed Ham
• Green Beans Almondine
• Vegetable Medley
  Local vegetables sautéed in Garlic Butter
• Cheesy Macaroni
  Wisconsin Sharp Cheddar and Scallions
• Sweet Mashed Potatoes or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Holiday Sweet Stuff
  Beignets, Pumpkin Loaf with Vanilla Ice Cream, Assorted Cookies
• Kid's Buffet
  Chicken Tenders and Fries, Corn Dog nuggets, and Mac 'n Cheese

Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk Party

Also returning this year is a holiday cookie party called "Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk Featuring a Special Holiday Guest". (Last year, it was called "Cookies, Cocoa & Milk with VIP Fireworks Viewing", but I think we're toning down any mention of "Fireworks".)

The description I have pretty much reads like the previous event... "adult beverages" will be available for an additional purchase, (which is new marketing copy) — but otherwise, guests get to sample some holiday cookies with milk and cocoa — and then watch the holiday fireworks from a reserved spot. They've also made a point to mention that "children" will get a small surprise gift from someone special — but not adults. So there you go.

The event is still taking place on the Lakeside Grill Cantina right around 9:00pm on most nights (check the schedule though). Since the event space is covered, the events is not canceled due to rain. Park admission is required, but not included in the price of the event. Anything, (including the menu) is subject to change without notice.

• What : Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk Featuring a Special Holiday Guest
• Where : Lakeside Grill Cantina, SeaWorld Orlando
• Dates : Mostly Saturday Nights (but there's a couple non-Saturday dates too)
• Time : 9:00pm (unless otherwise posted)
• Adult Price : $18 (plus tax and fees)
• Child (ages 3-9) Price : $13 (plus tax and fees)
• Infants (ages 2 and under) : Free
• Passholder Discounts Available : Yes

Click Here if you would like to purchase tickets and make a reservation for "Cookies, Cocoa, & Milk Featuring a Special Holiday Guest" from the SeaWorld official website. (It's right under the "Dinner with Santa" listing in the middle of the page.)

We've got a whole page dedicated to the Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld, Orlando that includes an updated list of all the events and menus. If you want to take a look at that, click here and visit our Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld Orlando page.