SeaWorld Orlando's Tasty Bites for Tiny Tykes

"Wet" Your Appetite with an Array of Tasty Bites for Tiny Tykes at SeaWorld

Sometimes the hardest part of an adventurous day is deciding where to eat. For a quick bite between shows, a family-style meal, or an afternoon treat, toddlers, 'tweens, and teens alike will enjoy an assortment of fresh ingredients and healthy alternatives - without even knowing it's good for them.

SeaWorld Orlando offers choices to please even the pickiest pint-sized eater. From chicken sandwiches and wood-fired pizza, to low-fat salads and Polynesian dishes, there truly is something for every taste bud.

Up-Close Dining

At SeaWorld, up-close dining brings families together with fantastic entertainment, amazing ambiance and incredible animals. Guests can share a festive evening celebration of Polynesian culture and cuisine, dive into a bountiful backstage buffet and eat on Shamu's poolside patio, or savor scrumptious sea scallops in a breathtaking underwater restaurant.

Breakfast with Elmo and Friends - Guests can start their day with a fun-filled character breakfast sure to entertain kids and parents alike. Breakfast with Elmo and Friends - daily from 9am to 10am - offers a delicious buffet served-up with the hottest characters in town, including Elmo, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Ernie and Cookie Monster. Prices are $16.95 plus tax for adults and $14.95 for children (ages 3-9). Children under 3 are free. Reservations are required.

Shark's Underwater Grill - SeaWorld's chefs show off their skills with world-class entrees and impeccable presentation in Shark's Underwater Grill. Feast on blackened sea scallops, filet mignon, pan-seared snapper and more, prepared with fresh "Floribbean" flair. The children's menu features popcorn shrimp, pasta and chicken. And there's sure to be a feeding frenzy with the decadent desserts appear.

Parents Dine, Kids Party - An all-new experience at Shark's Underwater Grill, Parents Dine, Kids Party immerses guests in an underwater world to dine with the denizens of the deep - just inches away. While parents enjoy the upscale cuisine and atmosphere of Shark's Underwater Grill, kids team-up with our education staff and head to Voyagers restaurant, chow down on pizza and take pleasure in predator-themed activities sure to make a splash. Prices are $44.00 plus tax for adults and $25.00 inclusive per child ages 5-11.

Backstage at Believe ... Dine with Shamu - A reservations-only, up-close V.I.P. encounter and a delicious private buffet of seafood Creole or oven roasted turkey breast, savory sides and decadent desserts. Guests enjoy VIP treatment on Shamu's private poolside patio as friendly trainers visit table side and answer questions about what it's like to be Shamu's trainer. Backstage passes for Backstage at Believe ... Dine with Shamu are $37.00 plus tax for adults and $19.00 plus tax for our friends 3 through 9.

"Makahiki Luau" - nightly celebration filled with ancient customs, rhythmic music and dance, authentic costimes and the delectable cuisine of the Pacific Islands.

Healthier Alternatives

For the little tykes, all kids' meals - served in a Shamu-shaped lunch box - include raisings, the option of substituting fresh veggies for fries, and the choice of 1% milk, 100% apple juice, orange juice or bottled water.

Mama's Kitchen Healthy Alternatives - A quick-service restaurant offering an assortment of foods prepared with fresh ingredients and substitutes such as non-fat mayonnaise and dressing, whole wheat bread and pasta, zero-trans-fat frying oil and no preservatives. The little ones even can enjoy a turkey hot dog served with a side of fresh baked potato chips and raisins. For those with a lighter appetite, healthier options are available, such as reduced fat chips and popcorn, and sugar-free cookies.

Quick Bites

The Seafire Inn - The cafe-line eatery features a variety of food selections inspired from far-away places. Choices feature stir-fry entrees cooked on a 4-ft. Mongolian wok, half-pound steak burgers with international toppings, chicken cordon bleu club sandwiches, and delicious Greek salads. For the tiny tykes, a variety of kids meals are also available.

Voyagers Wood Fired Pizzas - Inside this old shipbuilder's hall, food becomes performance art as the pizzas fly high, the wood fires roar and decadent desserts are created by hand. Specialties include pizzas - hand-tossed high in the sky and cooked in a blazing brick over - and favorites such as grilled salmon, orange wood smoked chicken, sandwiches and popular pastas. Kids meals are also available for the little ones in the family.

Mango Joe's - Fresh island flavors are the foundation of Mango Joe's casual "castaway cuisine." Joe definitely knows how to craft mouth-watering wraps from savory grilled chicken or sautéed vegetables and can whip up a kids meal in a snap.

Spice Mill - From flavorful Cajun jambalaya to exotic Caribbean jerk chicken sandwiches, the Spice Mill specialties feature savory spices in every bite.

Sweet Sensations

Cypress Bakery - Every sweet treat at Cypress Bakery is baked fresh each morning using the finest flours, freshest fruits and tastiest toppings. Guests satisfy their sweet-tooth with a fresh-baked breakfast pastry, mammoth blueberry muffin or SeaWorld's popular super-size cookies.

Polar Parlor - Young and old enjoy chilling out with a cool, creamy ice cream treat or fill a fresh-baked waffle cone with an avalanche of delicious soft-serve ice cream topped with hot fudge, nuts, fresh fruit or sweet sprinkle. Fun fact: Just 15 minutes of giggling can burn the number of calories in a lip-smacking square of chocolate.