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Journey to Atlantis at SeaWorld Orlando

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What is Journey to Atlantis?

Journey to Atlantis is a family-friendly water coaster (though some might call it a high-grade flume ride). This ride will take you through the lost city of Atlantis, exploring watery passageways and secret tunnels. Out of all the attractions at SeaWorld Orlando, Journey to Atlantis boasts some of the most beautiful and varied intricate theming, from dark tunnels with sparkling lights to bright and playful underwater reefs.

Where is Journey to Atlantis located?

In the Sea of Legends at SeaWorld Orlando

Journey to Atlantis – height restrictions and other factors

Height requirement is 42 inches; included in Quick Queue.

Journey to Atlantis – what you wish you knew before you experienced it

Journey to Atlantis is a water-coaster, so prepare to get wet. The main drop is featured prominently to guests even casually walking by, so that shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. What may surprise folks is the second – albeit much smaller – drop, where some even claim to get more wet than on the first.

While we’re all at least vaguely familiar with the concept of the Lost City of Atlantis, it doesn’t hurt to reinforce that idea here. What scholars and historians disagree on is why the city is indeed lost, and this attraction offers its own answer to that age-old question: because it doesn’t want to be found! The main drop in the ride is the city expelling unwanted guests (i.e, you) from its waters.

How scary is Journey to Atlantis?

We rate Journey to Atlantis three out of five water-falls. The ride itself isn’t scary in the least. In fact, most of the attraction hosts some of the most peaceful and tranquil moments you might find at SeaWorld Orlando, but the darker tunnels and two drops are enough to get your heart rate up!

What was Journey to Atlantis’ opening date?

April 17, 1998

Journey to Atlantis – OI fun fact

Journey to Atlantis underwent refurbishment in 2017 to be more family-friendly.

Journey to Atlantis – real guest reviews

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Travel deep into the mythical world of Atlantis

Climb into your boat to enter the lost city of Atlantis. Travel through darkened cave tunnels with luminous coral, aquatic plants and stars to light your way. Leave the sunken city by plunging down a thrilling drop that soaks all on board. That’s when this water ride takes an unexpected turn… Prepare to get drenched!

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Journey to Atlantis (SeaWorld Orlando)

Journey to Atlantis is a water roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida, USA. Opened on April 17, 1998, the ride combines roller coaster elements , such as chain lifts and steep drops, with boat-based attraction elements, such as splashdown landings. [1] The attraction contains elements of a dark ride, such as slow-moving sections and lots of animatronics and theming. It is also notable for being the first Mack Rides Water Coaster . [2]

Journey to Atlantis was announced on March 20, 1997. [3] The ride debuted on April 17, 1998. [4]

In January 2017, the ride closed for a refurbishment that saw elements of the ride changed to be more family-friendly. It reopened in March 2017. [5]

Journey to Atlantis's station initially had separate areas for loading and unloading. Around 2023, the boarding procedure was changed to a single station. [ citation needed ]

Ride experience

As the boat departs the station , passengers travel through a dark ride portion. A male holding a seahorse will then say "Go, Hermes. Show them the way. Wait. Hermes must guide you." The seahorse turns into a Greek god named Hermes. Magic sparkles around the walls as the boat continues through a coral reef. A mermaid named Allura says "Welcome friends. Do not be afraid. Come closer. All I give you the magic." The boat then enters a scenery that resembles a city. A statue of a female and fountains can be seen in the area. As the boat keeps going, a projector shows Allura turning into Medusa. After navigating the dark ride portion, passengers will hear thunder as strobing lights are seen on a statue. This statue is above the first chain lift hill. During the first chain lift hill, a green light will flash. At the top, the door opens and the boat heads outside. Passengers travel through the exterior of the temple and make a left turn as Beetlejuice music is heard on the speakers. The boat then passes through an archway and climbs the second chain lift hill. As the boat reaches the top, water geysers will be activated and passengers will then hear the announcer on the speaker saying "Please sit upright and hold on tight, then brace yourself for a sudden slope at the bottom of the hill." Passengers make a left turn and go straight into a chamber. After that, passengers drop into the water. The boat makes a right turn passing the scenery. Passengers encounter a conveyor belt lift, which leads into a small drop. Then Allura on speaker says, "I left so soon. I think not." Soon afterwards, the boat climbs the third chain lift hill as the speakers play the same music, along with the announcer. Then, the boat heads back into the building. Once inside, the boat makes a right turn and Allura will say "Now you will escape my sirens! You'll be mine forever!" As a vanishing sound effect is heard, passengers approach an S-curve drop into the water. The boat passes through more scenery until passengers make a right turn. After a conveyor belt lift, the boat returns to the station.

Single car trains. Riders are arranged 2 across in 4 rows for a total of 8 riders per car.

• ↑ "The Theme Park History of Journey To Atlantis (SeaWorld Orlando)" . YouTube . Theme Park History . Retrieved April 19, 2020 .
• ↑ "JOURNEY TO ATLANTIS WILL BE A WILD RIDE FOR SEA WORLD VISITORS" .
• ↑ "VISITORS CAN RETURN TO ATLANTIS AT SEAWORLD ORLANDO" .
• ↑ "Evil mermaids removed from Journey to Atlantis ride at SeaWorld Orlando" .

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Journey To Atlantis

A thrilling water flume ride (or “watercoaster”) that lies near the Pacific Point Preserve, Journey to Atlantis boasts an incredible 60-foot drop for a water-soaked finale! Opened at Sea World® Orlando in 1998, the ride features eight-passenger vehicles that wind their way through the mythical world of Atlantis with plenty of surprises along the way….

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A thrilling water flume ride (or “watercoaster”) that lies near the Pacific Point Preserve , Journey to Atlantis boasts an incredible 60-foot drop for a water-soaked finale! Opened at Sea World® Orlando in 1998, the ride features eight-passenger vehicles that wind their way through the mythical world of Atlantis with plenty of surprises along the way.

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Height Restriction: You must be at least 42 inches tall to experience Journey to Atlantis. Make sure to check out the sign that lists all height and health restrictions at the entrance to the ride.

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