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SeaWorld Debuts SEAQuest Vehicle at IAAPA Expo for First-of-Its-Kind Suspended Dark Ride

The reveal marks SeaWorld Orlando’s first collaboration with Vekoma on a family-focused attraction slated for 2026.

Overview

  • The submersible-style car, shown on the IAAPA show floor, is an open-air vehicle suspended from an overhead rail.
  • Ride mechanics include tilting, swinging, and full 360-degree rotation with onboard speakers for localized audio.
  • Officials said vehicles operate independently and a conveyor-belt station is planned to speed loading and unloading.
  • Reporting differs on capacity, with some accounts citing three riders per vehicle and others indicating four or five.
  • SeaWorld targets a four-to-five-minute experience and a low height requirement, with opening set for 2026 and no specific date announced.