SeaWorld Orlando, in partnership with Mack Rides, will open an immersive indoor experience this year. Its name is Expedition Odyssey (Article Updated March 13, 2025)
In 2024, SeaWorld Orlando announced a new indoor immersive experience opening in spring 2025. However, guests had to wait until now to find out the name of the new attraction. In fact, an annual pass member promotion that allows qualified guests to receive a complimentary quick queue to this new attraction only called it an “Immersive Experience.” That has changed now. This new 2025 attraction will be known as Expedition Odyssey.
According to SeaWorld Orlando, “This new experience invites families to soar over icy landscapes, dive beneath frozen waters and come face-to-face with some of the planet’s most magnificent creatures. From majestic beluga whales to awe-inspiring orcas and walruses, this adventure puts riders right in the middle of the action. It’s also all indoors, so rain or shine, this attraction guarantees a cool, thrilling escape for the entire family all year round.”
SeaWorld Orlando Immersive Experience
SeaWorld Orlando also stated about Expedition Odyssey: “Building on the family-friendly thrills of the park’s newest attraction, Penguin Trek, this new ride accommodates guests with a minimum height requirement of just 39 inches, ensuring the whole family can enjoy the adventure together. Riders will embark on this 4:30 minute journey within one of two of the attraction’s immersive multi-level theaters, each accommodating 30 guests. They will experience the Arctic as if they were truly there, witnessing jaw-dropping visuals both in the air and underwater, including the stunning Aurora Borealis and remote, untouched areas of the Arctic.”
Expedition Odyssey will allow guests to experience a seamless journey from underwater views of the Arctic’s marine life to the outer atmosphere, providing a satellite perspective of this incredible and expansive region. This attraction also emphasizes SeaWorld Orlando’s commitment to blending education with entertainment, offering guests a comprehensive view of the Arctic’s vast and varied ecosystem.
Thanks to custom filming equipment created for this project, the award-winning production team could film in some of the most remote parts of the Arctic, capturing its diverse environment in stunning detail. From lush, green landscapes that challenge the typical perceptions of the Arctic to snow-capped vistas and crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, guests will be transported to locations that are otherwise inaccessible to most.
All Real Live Footage With No CGI
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.
What Should Guests Expect When Riding Expedition Odyssey?
According to SeaWorld Orlando, Expedition Odyssey combines dynamic motion and the icy depths of the Arctic Ocean, encountering some of the planet’s most awe-inspiring wildlife along the way. SeaWorld Orlando stated that “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.”
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.
From Virtual to Reality: A Face-to-Face Encounter with Arctic Animals
According to SeaWorld Orlando, “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.” Also, guests looking for more should know that 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.
Jon Peterson, President of SeaWorld Orlando, Talks About Expedition Odyssey
“We are thrilled to introduce this first-of-its-kind attraction to SeaWorld Orlando,” said Jon Peterson, president of SeaWorld Orlando. “This indoor immersive flying theater experience reinforces our commitment to education, animal care and research. As guests disembark from the attraction, they’ll find themselves in the awe-inspiring wonder of one of the world’s most remote places, face-to-face with some of those very animals found within the Arctic such as beluga whales, walruses and more. By bringing the wonders of the Arctic to life, we are offering guests an unparalleled and immersive experience that will create lasting memories for people of all ages.”
“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. “This attraction embodies SeaWorld’s ongoing commitment to innovation, conservation, and creating awe-inspiring moments that stay with our guests long after they leave.”
Expedition Odyssey Opening Date
We still do not have an official opening date. Based on changes in some SeaWorld Orlando pass member promotions, we suspect the opening date has been pushed back. However, the official timeline for Expedition Odyssey’s opening is in the spring.
Please visit the official SeaWorld Orlando website for more information about SeaWorld Orlando and Expedition Odyssey. The Seven Seas Food Festival, additional events, and limited-time ticket offers are occurring at SeaWorld Orlando currently.
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