SeaWorld Orlando set the opening day of its Arctic-based expedition Odyssey attraction and the public debut of a Pacific walrus calf rescued in Alaska. A ride and orphan animal named Cat will join the theme park lineup on May 1st, SeaWorld announced on Friday.
The Expedition Odyssey is a flying theatre-type ride that effectively transports visitors to the depths of the Arctic Ocean, over the glaciers, tundra. Exclusive footage shown on the 50-foot-diameter curved screen includes encounters with orcas, beluga whales, polar bears, seals and walruses. The scene was filmed on three two-week excursions over the course of a year.
Located in the old wild Arctic space, the new attraction “is an adventure unlike anything guests experienced before, combining thrilling and immersive storytelling with powerful, real-world animal connections,” Park President John Peterson said in a news release. “The latest addition to our parks brings the wonders of the Arctic back to life in a way that only SeaWorld can do, unlike anything we’ve never done before.”
SeaWorld shows the name, details of the new flying Arctic ride
A ride preview for SeaWorld’s annual pass holder begins on April 26th with platinum-level cardholders. More levels will be added every day until April 30th until the grand opening.
The height requirement is 39 inches, SeaWorld said.
SeaWorld was working with German company Mack Rides for a style called Airific, Flying Theater. In this film, I worked for the UK-based Mousetrap Media and Norway-based Polarx.
SeaWorld is the new home of an Alaska orphan walrus
The post-show experience of the new ride will feature arctic habitats, including cows, cows and cows, rescued by the Alaska Sea Life Center and declared free of life. She has been caring for SeaWorld’s animal care professionals since September.
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