Sea World San Diego has announced that Journey To Atlantis will reopen from its very long refurbishment on August 23rd with major enhancements!
According to Sea World, “The reimagined Journey to Atlantis fuses heart-pounding drops and exhilarating splashes with fresh, dynamic storytelling. Both longtime fans and first-time riders can prepare for an unprecedented underwater adventure where they will dive into an epic new chapter in the Atlantis legacy. Featuring an immersive queue experience, spellbinding LED lights, stunning projection mapping, and mesmerizing water effects, the excitement begins as soon as guests enter the attraction. The ride features a transformative pre-lift and elevator adventure unlike anything you’ve ever experienced on a previous quest to Atlantis.”
They also state that, “The new narrative incorporates The S.E.A. Collective (Science. Exploration. Adventure.), a daring crew of young scientists and explorers, who arrive in San Diego’s Mission Bay determined to uncover Atlantis’s ancient secrets. Throughout the queue, guests will overhear mission chatter from the S.E.A. Collective and view expedition maps and hints to find the mythical Kraken—an ancient sea monster feared for centuries who has awakened and is ready to strike Atlantis. SeaWorld’s global enthusiasts will recognize the S.E.A. Collective from their adventures throughout SeaWorld Abu Dhabi as well as Infinity Falls at SeaWorld Orlando and should be on the lookout for allusions and references nodding to those adventures.
The story unfolds in three immersive chapters—Discovery, Descent, and Escape—taking guests on a thrilling journey. In Discovery, the queue becomes a hub of S.E.A. Collective research, with mysterious maps, bold theories, and murals of Atlantis’s rise and fall. Guests learn about the city’s builders—Mermaids and Atlanteans—who now guard it from ancient threats. In Descent, riders board a boat to explore the sunken city, only to face a dramatic Kraken attack brought to life with projection, lighting, and water effects. Finally, in Escape, riders race to the surface in a vertical elevator climax, ending in an exhilarating splashdown. The family-friendly ride features both flume and coaster elements, culminating in a large splashdown. Riders board eight-seater boats and experience a chain lift hill, turns and a final drop into a splash pool. This hybrid flume-coaster ride has a height requirement of 42 inches and offers something for the whole family, blending coaster thrills with captivating storytelling.”
Will you be heading out to the park to ride this fan favorite coaster?
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