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SeaWorld Shows SEAQuest Ride Vehicle at IAAPA, Detailing Suspended Dark Ride for 2026

The prototype confirms a Vekoma-built submersible design with 360-degree motion and onboard audio.

Overview

  • The yellow-and-blue, open-air vehicle was displayed on the IAAPA Expo floor at Orlando’s convention center.
  • Each car is suspended from an overhead rail, moves independently, and can spin, tilt, and sway to simulate underwater travel.
  • Capacity is four to five riders per vehicle with a low height requirement aimed at broad family access.
  • Vekoma is the manufacturer, marking its first project for SeaWorld Orlando, with a conveyor-belt station planned to speed loading.
  • SeaWorld says construction is underway for a 2026 opening window, with the experience targeting a four- to five-minute ride time.