SeaWorld Orlando Unveils Expedition Odyssey

SeaWorld Orlando is set to transport guests to the icy wonders of the Arctic with the debut of Expedition Odyssey, opening May 1, 2025. This first-of-its-kind immersive experience promises to blend cutting-edge ride technology, breathtaking real-world imagery, and up-close animal encounters like never before.

Expedition Odyssey isn’t just a ride—it’s an adventure that blurs the lines between simulation and reality. Guests will soar over glaciers, dive into frigid Arctic waters, and explore vast tundra landscapes, encountering majestic wildlife such as polar bears, beluga whales, seals, orcas, and walruses along the way.

The attraction utilizes a next-generation motion system with a full range of movement for maximum realism, paired with custom-shot footage from remote Arctic regions to ensure a deeply authentic experience.

With a low height requirement of just 39 inches (99 cm), Expedition Odyssey is designed for adventurers of all ages. And since it's completely indoors, it offers year-round excitement—rain or shine.

The journey continues beyond the ride with face-to-face encounters with real Arctic animals, including Uki, a rescued Pacific walrus calf. Orphaned and declared non-releasable, Uki found a new home at SeaWorld Orlando after being cared for by the Alaska SeaLife Center. Now, she will become a key part of the Expedition Odyssey habitat, offering guests a heartwarming and educational connection to Arctic conservation.

For guests eager to take their experience further, SeaWorld offers behind-the-scenes tours, like the Beluga Whales Up-Close Tour, where visitors can stand poolside and learn about these intelligent marine mammals.

SeaWorld is offering a special Spring Spectacular Sale—purchase an Annual Pass now and receive a free upgrade, the best way to experience Expedition Odyssey and everything the park has to offer.

Ready to explore the Arctic like never before? Expedition Odyssey awaits.