SeaWorld Orlando has announced its boldest family attraction yet, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep, a new dark ride debuting in 2026.

The park in Florida describes the attraction as a “first-of-its-kind suspended dark ride,” inviting guests to board a submersible and journey through dazzling undersea worlds full of extraordinary life and awe-inspiring ecosystems.

According to SeaWorld Orlando, riders will be guided by the SEA Collective’s Adventure Team as they explore glowing ocean realms, encounter mythical and real sea creatures, and experience a spectacular finale that “celebrates the ocean’s resilience and beauty.”

Corporate Vice President of Rides & Engineering at United Parks & Resorts, Conner Carr, said the attraction blends “cutting-edge ride technology with the mystery of the deep sea” to create an experience that inspires curiosity across all ages.

The ride system is set to be supplied by Vekoma, marking a first partnership between the Dutch manufacturer and SeaWorld Orlando on this type of dark ride. The vehicle itself — to be revealed at the annual IAAPA Expo — can hold up to three guests, rotates 360°, and swings back and forth, with onboard audio to heighten immersion. 

In terms of theming, the new dark ride promises to transport guests into an immersive underwater world — featuring sunken shipwrecks, bioluminescent environments, and other richly detailed scenes. 

Industry experts and park-fanatics are already buzzing about SEAQuest’s potential. The suspended dark ride format is rare in Orlando, and this particular implementation — combining fluid motion, rotation, and immersive storytelling — will set a new benchmark for family rides.

With SEAQuest on the horizon, SeaWorld Orlando continues to expand its 2026 portfolio, building on the momentum from its recently opened Expedition Odyssey flying theater.

As SeaWorld shifts further into narrative-driven, weatherproof attractions, SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep is shaping up to be one of its most ambitious and imaginative projects yet.