VTPM256: SeaWorld Seven Seas Festival, Universal Mardi Gras, and the Florida State Fair

🎢 Welcome to Episode 256 of the Vacationeers Theme Parks & More Podcast! This week we’re diving into festival season in Florida — from SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival (including sampler card value + my personal “winners and misses”), to Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras (food booths, tribute store love, and parade observations), and a full rundown of our day at the Florida State Fair in Tampa (pigs, corgis, circus, and some very “atmosFAIR” food). 📰 News Roundup Busch Gardens Tampa: Cheetah Hunt is back open Universal Orlando: Volcano Bay goes cashless on Feb 25 + Annual Pass promo (3 extra months) Disney: Josh D’Amaro CEO transition details + water park schedule update Disney: New Disney Inspire Credit Card (we discuss what’s new and why it matters) Six Flags: Gold Pass/Membership Regional Park Access (4-region model) 🎯 Main Topics SeaWorld Orlando Seven Seas Food Festival (Jan 30 – May 17 on select days) Universal Orlando Mardi Gras (Feb 7 – Apr 4, daily) Florida State Fair Tampa (Feb 5 – Feb 16) 🎧 Listen to the podcast on your favorite platform 🌐 Website: https://vacationeerspodcast.com 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vacationeerspodcast/ 🐦 X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/vacationeertom 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VacationeerTom So until the next vlog, podcast or livestream, keep making memories.