SeaWorld Orlando officially opens Expedition Odyssey – An immersive experience like no other

ORLANDO, Florida (May 12, 2025) – SeaWorld Orlando is pleased to announce the official opening of its innovative, dynamic and immersive Arctic experience, Expedition Odyssey. This world-first attraction combines cutting-edge technology, stunning real-world imagery and up-close encounters with Arctic wildlife to deliver the most immersive Arctic experience ever created. Upon deplaning, the thrilling adventure continues with up-close, face-to-face encounters with real Arctic animals, including beluga whales, seals and walruses.

Combining cutting-edge dynamic motion, lifelike imagery, and close encounters with real-world animals, Expedition Odyssey not only showcases the Arctic, but takes guests there on an adventure that blends simulation and reality. This attraction will take guests on a thrilling journey through towering glaciers, the vast tundra, and the icy depths of the Arctic Ocean, encountering some of the planet's most awe-inspiring animals along the way.

Where excitement merges with the authentic Arctic

The Expedition Odyssey experience is a next-generation travel system that offers an unprecedented range of dynamic movements, bringing fluidity and realism to every plunge, glide, dip, and descent. Exclusive, lifelike, custom-made video footage, shot in remote Arctic locations, offers unparalleled authenticity, immersing guests in breathtaking encounters with iconic animals such as polar bears, orcas, beluga whales, seals, walruses, and many more.

Adventure for explorers of all ages

Designed to amaze, entertain, and inspire adventurers of all ages, Expedition Odyssey continues SeaWorld Orlando's tradition of family-friendly thrills and memorable experiences, with a height requirement of just 39 inches (99 cm). This means kids and adults can embark together on this unforgettable Arctic expedition. Plus, everything is indoors, so rain or shine, this adventure guarantees a fun and exciting getaway for the whole family year-round.

From journey to reality: encounters with Arctic animals await you

Guests have the unique opportunity to step into reality as they enter SeaWorld's Arctic animal habitat, which includes beluga whales, seals, and walruses. Among the amazing animals is Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued from Alaska, whom guests can see in her new habitat on Expedition Odyssey.

Rescued by the Alaska Sealife Center and declared non-releasable last fall, Uki arrived at SeaWorld Orlando in September. Since then, SeaWorld animal care specialists have been dedicated to caring for her and supporting her growth. Now, Uki joins the walrus herd in Expedition Odyssey’s thoughtfully designed Arctic habitat, providing guests with a unique and meaningful connection with this extraordinary animal ambassador.

For those looking to get even closer to 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 and learn firsthand about their intelligence, behaviors, and conservation.

“Expedition Odyssey is unlike anything we’ve done before and brings the wonder of the Arctic to life like only SeaWorld Orlando can,” said Jon Peterson, president of SeaWorld Orlando. “This exciting new attraction continues SeaWorld Orlando’s tradition of pushing the boundaries of family entertainment with innovative and engaging experiences.”

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