Tickets & Upgrades

Experience Aquatica after dark at Illuminate, an ALL-NEW festival of glowing lanterns, immersive pathways, and family-friendly fun. Enjoy dazzling lights, festive bites, and a night full of memories.

Please note: Illuminate features glowing lanterns and illuminated pathways that transform the park after dark. Slides, pools, and waterways will not be open during this experience.

Valid for one admission to the Aquatica Orlando Illuminate Festival event on the date and time printed on this ticket. The event occurs 6:00 PM-10:00 PM on select dates. Entry is not valid prior to the selected entry time. Does not include parking. Will be confiscated or revoked without restitution for misuse. Admission is not valid prior to the selected entry time; once admitted, guests may remain in the park until close. Park hours and content subject to change without notice. NON-TRANSFERRABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE AND NOT FOR RESALE.

With more than 25 festive menu items to choose from, the Sip and Savor Sampler is a delicious value! Enjoy any combination of specialty food and beverage items, including the S'mores by the Shore experience. Valid during Aquatica's Illuminate Lantern Festival, Nov. 8 - Jan. 31. 

Park admission is required but not included. Taxes not included. The lanyard is only available for the number of sample items purchased, which may be redeemed only at the Illuminate Lantern Festival locations. Must be 21 years of age or older to purchase and/or consume alcoholic beverages, which requires a valid photo ID with each redemption. Aquatica reserves the right to deny service for any reason. Please see lanyard for other restrictions. Event dates, offerings and hours subject to change or cancellation without notice. This product is non-refundable and non-transferable, not valid for resale and has no cash value. Will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Eligible menu items for this sampling program are marked on the menus at participating locations. Valid on Illuminate Lantern Festival event days only, 11/8/2025-1/31/2026. Illuminate 10 punch lanyards will include an extra 2 bonus punches for SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration. SeaWorld admission not included.