Above average, but not quite the very best A family ride that’s part water ride, part coaster, and altogether exciting. Suspense builds as the lift gets ready mechanically. An elevator lift raises the boat to the top of the next drop which is used by coaster tracks. This page was last modified on 2 March 2020, at 17:37. This ride has a longer water section than San Antonio… Once at the top, the boat enters one of two turntables that allows riders a 360° view of the park. The lift is very quiet, and the turntables are SILENT. the idea of getting soaked during hot weather, there are plenty of other ways to do so. Two lap bars secure both passengers in the row. Journey to Atlantis. Thus, this version more closely resembles a traditional boat ride. After the main drop, riders will enjoy a leisure boat ride back to the loading station to complete the 3 and half minute ride. The elevator stops to reach the maximum height position on the ride's course. SeaWorld San Antonio Journey to Atlantis. (Water comes through crevices in the wall to achieve the effect). During the plunge, photos are taken of riders. Among the very best of its type anywhere Journey to Atlantis, although fun for the family, could do a better job of story-telling. Although initial plans had called for a more elaborate indoor station and "towers" to enclose the ride's two turntables, SeaWorld opted to reduce the number of drops and turns. I also love the "leisurely" journey around the lake back to the station. Between the two towers the riders experience a camelback drop backwards. The distinguishing feature of this attraction is that riders enjoy part of the roller coaster while traveling backward. . The ride has a 42” height requirement and a low intensity which will allow younger family members to participate. The boats then meander through the pool and up a small lift hill to the loading area. This version lacks the large interior scenes that the Orlando version includes; but makes up for it with the addition of a much larger roller coaster ride. And Kami, my son and daughter-in-law were the ones who got close to the 50-ride mark... they clocked 47! Each one combines roller coaster elements, such as chain lift hills and steep drops, with boat-based attraction elements, such as splash-down landings. I don't know how to add a POV sorry. According to Decker, Sea World’s primary goal was to open the ride as soon as possible. The ride is similar to other water coasters with a few twists. Although I love 'thrill' rides, a ride doesn't have to go 80mph, turn me upside down, or exceed 3,000 feet in length to thrill me. It was an honor and a privilege to participate. Their one and only coaster, Jou, , is the star attraction and is very unique as well. Although initial plans had called for a more elaborate indoor station and "towers" to enclose the ride's two turntables, SeaWorld opted to reduce the number of drops and turns. After a left-hand U-turn the boat starts up a second lift hill, entering a dry flume at the top of the hill that carries the boat to the large splash-down drop. The second Atlantis opened in 2004 at SeaWorld San Diego. We were amazed at how quiet the ride is as well. It is based on the "SuperSplash" devised by Mack Rides. [1] The musical score and sound effects that once narrated the emotional arc of the ride disappeared too, and The ride's score was replaced with a continuous loop of soothing, ambient, relaxing music (borrowed from the park's former cirque-style show, A'lure – Call of the Ocean) with generic celebratory Greek music on any exterior parts. See all photos | Submit Photo. The distinguishing feature of this attraction is that riders enjoy part of the roller coaster while traveling backward. He's 6 yrs old, and about 45" tall. Journey to Atlantis features a small aquarium exhibit, "Jewels of the Sea", in its gift shop exit area. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Secondly, wow. The water coaster that MACK builds is … Opened on May 29, 2004, the ride is 95 feet tall, has a maximum speed of 42 mph, and is five minutes long. They both really enjoyed the ride as well and I never saw them come back from a cycle without smiles and laughter. Journey to Atlantis begins as the boat is propelled via friction drives into a water flume meant to resemble an underwater canal. Although initial plans had called for a more elaborate indoor station and towers to enclose the ride's two turntables, SeaWorld opted to reduce the number of drops and turns. Exposure to COVID-19 is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present; we cannot guarantee you will not be exposed during your visit. Previous posters hit it right on the head. The boats roll out of the room into the darkness and onto a special track that works like an elevator, carrying two boats simultaneously. The boat makes a U-turn before climbing back into the station. If you are curious to know why (I know that you may find such a reaction surprising), please feel free to contact me in private. Along with any new ride comes a great deal of testing. The ride vehicles on Journey to Atlantis are boats with wheels on the bottom and on the sides. I know that the Sea World chain is supposed to be all about education and I believe even the JTA is Orlando is more educational then JTA San Antonio. Opening in 2007, this version is based on a different model than its cousins. San Antonio’s, on the other hand, isn’t themed as much and is the shortest of the three. The boat enters the city and all appears well, but soon the siren's true form is revealed, and the boat is carried up and out of the temple on a roller coaster chain lift hill. The one in Orlando is heavily themed and is the same length as this one. What I really enjoyed too was looking around after the splashdown to see how wet everyone got! . Roller coaster - 42 inches to ride The newest version of Atlantis opened in 2007 at SeaWorld San Antonio. Below average, but not among the worst The boat heads toward the 83 foot tall plunge tower, which bares an arched portico with fountain pouring down directly onto the tracks. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. It has numerous wordings on the hull, to make it look abandoned. It really deserves its place in Sea World history. During this segment, you feel like you're swaying down an ocean current. I am not ordinarily a fan of water rides (only because I don't care to walk around wet afterwards), but JTA will be high on my list of "must do's" when we are at the SWSA park! Get a panoramic, 360º view at the top of the first peak, followed by a 10-story reverse camelback that sends you on a wet and wild plunge into the lake below. You can, however, get a strong clue by reading my trip report on Discovery Cove. From JTA you can not only see the "city" (not the "buildings"), but the views of the park and the hill country are exceptional. The ride was built by MACK, who has also built the other Journey to Atlantis’s at Sea World Orlando and Sea World San Antonio. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSB_UzR5aVk. Along with Wild Arctic, it was one of the park's only thrill rides until the arrival of Kraken in 2000. Riders advance out of the station slowly onto the chain lift hill that is covered in fog machines, which give the illusion of climbing up water. Other possible additions include water jets and geysers to ensure that the riders will come off the ride soaking wet. The boat then makes a left-handed U-turn in the water pool and meanders through the pond gently.The boat then enters the plunge tower building at the base. This Mack GMBH of Germany and Guido Brothers Construction design is first of its kind in the United States and only the second in the world. Anyway... Storytelling? ... , San Antonio… However... No matter how hard I look, I continue to wonder why any oceanarium, places that supposedly exist to educate as well as entertain, even needs rides, "thrill" or otherwise. I do not feel that this is the forum to go into such things in detail. How do you rate this? It looks very rustic and ruined, fitting well into the Greek mythology theme. Decker said that guests can expect more Atlantis themed props to appear in the coming seasons.