SeaWorld Orlando announced the name and details of its newest attraction: Expedition Odyssey! The attraction will launch this spring, giving guests a thrilling ride across the Arctic using ride and video technology.
Here are some details about the ride, courtesy of SeaWorld Orlando:
A First-of-Its-Kind Adventure
At the heart of Expedition Odyssey is a revolutionary ride system that pushes the boundaries of theme park technology. Unlike traditional motion-based attractions, this next-generation vehicle delivers an unparalleled range of motion, allowing guests to soar, dive, twist, and glide with the fluidity of ocean currents.
The adventure begins as guests embark on a breathtaking tour of the Arctic. Guests will feel the rush of navigating powerful currents as they dodge towering icebergs, race alongside pods of beluga whale and dive deep into the hidden depths of the sea—all while experiencing seamless motion and immersive sensory elements that make every twist and turn feel impossibly real.
Unprecedented Real-World Footage Captured with Unparalleled Precision
What sets Expedition Odyssey apart is the stunning, real, live-shot video footage captured exclusively for this attraction. Using custom-designed camera rigs and groundbreaking underwater cinematography, an award-winning production team ventured to the Arctic’s most remote locations to film polar bears, orcas, humpback whales, and other iconic wildlife in their natural habitats.
This isn’t CGI or animation—every glacier, every wave, every incredible animal interaction is real. Guests will experience never-before-seen perspectives of Arctic wildlife, from the majesty of a humpback whale breaching at arm’s length to the raw intensity of a polar bear navigating the ice floes. The result is a level of immersion so vivid; it feels like being there in real life.
From Virtual to Reality: A Face-to-Face Encounter with Arctic Animals
The adventure doesn’t end when the ride does. Expedition Odyssey seamlessly transitions guests into a real-world encounter with live Arctic animals, including beluga whales and walruses.
For those looking to get even closer, SeaWorld offers exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences like the Beluga Whales Up-Close Tour, where guests can stand poolside with these incredible marine mammals, learning firsthand about their intelligence, behaviors, and conservation.
The ride will have a height requirement of 39 inches. For a limited time during the Spring Break Sale, guests can save up to 25% on Annual Passes. Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com to learn more and get ready to experience Expedition Odyssey!
