SeaWorld Orlando has officially announced the name and new details of what’s being called its most ambitious attraction yet: Expedition Odyssey.
Launching in Spring 2025, 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.
Combining dynamic motion, state-of-the-art visuals and real-world animal encounters, Expedition Odyssey is being 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.
Real-World Footage, Precisely Captured
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: Face-to-Face Encounters with Arctic Animals
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.
For groups 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.
“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.”
Planning an event at Seaworld? Their list of spaces for meetings and events includes the 12,000-sf Ports of Call Ballroom as well as outdoor pavilions, dining areas and attraction venues.
You May Also Be Interested In…
