The brand new Journey to Atlantis ride at Sea World San Diego, which opened its doors to the public over the Memorial Day Weekend, is an enjoyable fusion of flume ride and roller coaster, theme, surprises, and education.
Spoiler Alert
After coasting through the front pond after the first drop, the boats enter a two-section tunnel. In the first section a flood of water enters from the sides. The boats then move forward into a “capsule.” Projections of Commerson’s Dolphins drift on faux windows of the capsule as you rise unsteadily upward. At the end of this experience, your boat had been elevated to the top of the main tower ready for the coaster drop.