THEME PARK UPDATE
Kraken® Virtual Reality (VR)
Roller Coaster
Dolphin Nursery
SeaWorld Orlando, Summer 2017
(Featured Photo)
The Dolphin Nursery will become more interactive
in 2017, giving guests the opportunity to see mother
and baby dolphins up close like never before. Largescale acrylic windows will be created offering better
guest viewing, including multiple levels to provide
children a face-to-face perspective with baby dolphins. New slide out areas and a lifting floor will allow for easier access to mom and baby for the veterinary and animal care teams. The next generation of
multi-purpose digital displays will allow SeaWorld
educators to share information about dolp hin behavior, biology and conservation with guests in new
ways by interacting with education and animal care
video content.
The park will debut its first digitally enhanced ride
experience as the legendary Kraken roller coaster is transformed into a virtual reality (VR) roller
coaster experience. This thrill ride will be the only
VR coaster experience in Florida. Guests will embark on a deep sea mission alongside sea creatures
inspired by extinct and legendary animals of the
past, including the mighty Kraken. A custom digital overlay with uniquely designed headsets, fully
integrated both mechanically and electronically
into the coaster train, delivers a new one-of-a-kind
adventure. The addition of VR to this fan-favorite brings a new level of excitement and interest in
Kraken, for both new and returning guests.
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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NOVEMBER 2016
SeaWorld Orlando, Summer 2017