SeaWorld Orlando Expedition Odyssey Set to Open May 9, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando is gearing up to launch its most ambitious attraction yet, Expedition Odyssey, a groundbreaking Arctic-themed experience now slated to open on May 9, 2025, after a slight delay from the originally announced May 1 debut.

This first-of-its-kind flying theater ride promises to transport guests on a thrilling journey through the Arctic’s icy landscapes, blending cutting-edge technology with real-world cinematography and up-close encounters with Arctic wildlife.

Expedition Odyssey replaces the former Wild Arctic exhibit, offering a dynamic, immersive experience that takes visitors soaring over glaciers, across vast tundra, and diving into the depths of the Arctic Ocean.

The ride, designed by German company Mack Rides, utilizes a state-of-the-art “Airific” flying theater system with an unprecedented range of motion, allowing guests to feel the twists, dives, and glides of an Arctic expedition.

The four-and-a-half-minute journey features exclusive footage captured by SeaWorld’s award-winning production team, showcasing authentic Arctic wildlife such as polar bears, orcas, humpback whales, beluga whales, seals, and walruses in their natural habitats.

After disembarking, guests will enter a revitalized Arctic animal habitat, where they can come face-to-face with live animals, including beluga whales, seals, and walruses.

Among the highlights is Uki, an orphaned Pacific walrus calf rescued by the Alaska SeaLife Center and deemed non-releasable. Uki, who arrived at SeaWorld Orlando in September 2024, will make her public debut in the new habitat, offering visitors a heartwarming connection to the park’s conservation efforts.

For those seeking an even closer experience, SeaWorld offers behind-the-scenes tours, such as the Beluga Whales Up-Close Tour, where guests can learn about the intelligence, behaviors, and conservation of these marine mammals.

Designed with families in mind, Expedition Odyssey has a height requirement of just 39 inches, making it accessible to both children and adults. The indoor attraction ensures a thrilling escape from Florida’s heat, rain or shine, year-round.

SeaWorld Orlando Expedition Odyssey Early Access For Passholders

SeaWorld is encouraging guests to secure an Annual Pass to be among the first to experience the ride, with exclusive early access for pass members starting May 1.

The updated preview schedule includes Platinum members on May 1-2, Platinum and Gold on May 3-4, Platinum, Gold, and Silver on May 5-6, and all passholders on May 7-8.

For more information or to purchase an Annual Pass, visit seaworld.com/orlando.