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SeaWorld San Diego Reopens Revamped ‘Journey to Atlantis’ on Saturday

The water coaster returns with a S.E.A. Collective–Kraken storyline using queue audio, maps, projections, lighting.

Journey to Atlantis ride reopens at Seaworld San Diego. (April, 2, 2025.)

Overview

  • After nearly a year offline, the Mack Rides hybrid flume/coaster resumes operations at the Mission Bay park.
  • The narrative unfolds in three chapters — Discovery, Descent, Escape — culminating in an encounter that drives the getaway.
  • New effects start in the queue with mission chatter and expedition maps, then continue on board with projections and lighting that simulate a Kraken attack.
  • Core ride mechanics remain unchanged, including eight‑seat boats, a chain lift, sweeping turns, and a 60‑foot final drop into a splash pool.
  • Park president Tyler Carter touts the update as offering “next‑level features,” with a 42‑inch minimum height keeping the ride accessible to many families.