SeaWorld Orlando has officially announced the name and new details of what’s being called its most ambitious attraction yet: Expedition Odyssey.
Launching this spring, Expedition Odyssey will transport guests to the Arctic, where cutting-edge ride and video technology meets the raw beauty of one of Earth’s most extreme environments.
Journey Through the Arctic
Combining dynamic motion, state-of-the-art visuals and real-world animal encounters, Expedition Odyssey is designed to blur the line between simulation and reality. This first-of-its-kind attraction will take guests on an exhilarating journey through towering glaciers, vast tundra and the icy depths of the Arctic Ocean, encountering some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildlife along the way.
Unlike traditional motion-based attractions, the attraction’s next-generation vehicle delivers an unparalleled range of motion, allowing guests to soar, dive, twist and glide with the fluidity of ocean currents.
After boarding, guests will feel the rush of navigating powerful currents as they dodge towering icebergs, race alongside pods of beluga whales 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 incredibly real.
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.
The adventure doesn’t end when the ride does. Expedition Odyssey transitions guests into a real-world encounter with live Arctic animals, including beluga whales and walruses.
“With Expedition Odyssey, we are delivering an experience that is truly unmatched—one that combines breathtaking adventure with powerful, real-world encounters,” said Jon Peterson, Park President of SeaWorld Orlando in a media announcement. “This attraction embodies SeaWorld’s ongoing commitment to innovation, conservation, and creating awe-inspiring moments that stay with our guests long after they leave.”
For more information, visit seaworld.com.
