Expedition Odyssey to Open May 1 at SeaWorld Orlando -- A First-of-Its-Kind Arctic Adventure
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SeaWorld Orlando has announced the opening of Expedition Odyssey, a groundbreaking Arctic adventure attraction, on May 1, 2025. This first-of-its-kind indoor experience combines cutting-edge ride technology with real-world footage of Arctic wildlife.
The attraction features a next-generation ride system with unprecedented motion range, custom-shot Arctic footage, and real animal encounters. With a height requirement of 39 inches, it's designed for all ages and includes face-to-face experiences with Arctic animals like beluga whales, seals, and walruses.
Notably, the attraction will showcase Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued in Alaska who arrived at SeaWorld Orlando last September. The park is currently offering a Spring Spectacular Sale on Annual Passes, which include exclusive early access to Expedition Odyssey, unlimited visits, free parking, guest passes, and discounts on food, merchandise, and special events.
Positive
- Introduction of new, technologically advanced attraction expanding park offerings
- Indoor year-round operation ensuring consistent revenue stream regardless of weather
- Potential for increased Annual Pass sales through Spring Spectacular Sale promotion
- Addition of unique animal exhibits enhancing visitor experience and engagement
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- None.
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Cutting-Edge Ride Technology & Breathtaking Real-World Footage bring guests up close with the wonders of the Arctic through the most immersive Arctic experience ever created
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Combining dynamic motion, state-of-the-art visuals and real-world animal encounters, Expedition Odyssey is more than just a ride—it's an adventure that blurs 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.
Where Thrill Ride Meets the Real Arctic
The Expedition Odyssey experience is a next-generation ride system featuring unprecedented range of motion, bringing fluidity and realism to every twist, dive and glide. Exclusive, custom-shot video footage captured in remote Arctic locations offers unmatched authenticity, immersing guests in breathtaking encounters with iconic animals such as polar bears, orcas, beluga whales, seals, walruses and much more.
Adventure for Explorers of All Ages
Designed to entertain and inspire adventurers of all ages, Expedition Odyssey continues SeaWorld Orlando's tradition of family-friendly thrills with a height requirement of only 39 inches. That means kids and adults alike can embark on this unforgettable Arctic expedition together. It's also all indoors, so rain or shine, this attraction guarantees a cool, thrilling escape for the entire family all year round.
From Ride to Reality: Arctic Animal Encounters Await
As guests disembark from Expedition Odyssey, the immersive adventure continues with face-to-face encounters featuring real Arctic animals, including beluga whales, seals and walruses. Among the amazing animals is Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued in
Rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center and deemed non-releasable last Fall, Uki arrived at SeaWorld Orlando last September. Since then, expert animal care specialists at SeaWorld have been dedicated to nurturing and supporting her growth. Now, Uki joins the walrus herd in Expedition Odyssey's meticulously crafted Arctic habitat, providing guests a rare and meaningful connection with this extraordinary animal ambassador.
For those looking to get even closer to the Arctic animals, 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.
"We are pleased to announce the opening date of Expedition Odyssey, an adventure unlike anything our guests have experienced before, combining thrilling, immersive storytelling with powerful, real-world animal connections. The newest addition to our park is unlike anything we have ever done before and brings to life the wonder of the Artic in a way only SeaWorld can do," said Jon Peterson, Park President of SeaWorld Orlando.
Be Among the First to Explore Expedition Odyssey
The best way to experience SeaWorld's newest Arctic adventure is with an Annual Pass. Now and for a limited time during the Spring Spectacular Sale, buy an annual pass and upgrade to the next tier for FREE.
Pass Members enjoy:
- Unlimited visits
- Exclusive early ride dates & times for Expedition Odyssey
- Free parking & guest passes
- Exclusive discounts on food, merchandise and special events
Visit SeaWorldOrlando.com to learn more.
About SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a leading marine life theme park and accredited zoo and aquarium that provides experiences that matter while educating and inspiring guests of all ages to care about marine life. Welcoming millions of guests every year, the parks offer fun and enriching experiences from up-close animal encounters and year-round educational programs to award-winning marine-life-themed rides and attractions, special events, and exciting entertainment. For more than 60 years SeaWorld has advanced the conservation of marine life in and outside its parks through science, education, and exceptional animal care that is Humane Certified by American Humane and accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. SeaWorld is one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, helping more than 41,000 animals to date. The SeaWorld Conservation Fund, a non-profit foundation established in 2003, has provided more than
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