OdySea
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| Location: Next to the Opera House. |
| Opened: April 5th, 2008 |
| Manufactured By: Zierer |
| Ride Model: Nautilus or Flying Fish |
| Ground Dimensions: 67 Feet in diameter |
| Height: 22 feet |
| Speed: Lifting speed, 3.3 feet per second. Gondola speed, 18 feet per second |
| Ride Duration: Approximately 1 minute 30 seconds |
| Gondolas: 12 |
| Vehicle Capacity: 2 |
| Gondola Lifting Height: 20 feet |
| Hourly Capacity: 576 |
| Theme: Futuristic flying fish with a large Octopus holding the carriers |
| Height Restrictions: Guests under 46" in height must be accompanied by a supervising companion and sit on the inside of the gondola. |
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In 2008 Lagoon introduced OdySea - an interactive water ride designed for the old and young alike. This ride is another in a collection of family rides that Lagoon has been acquiring in an emphasis on their appeal for families.
OdySea is a large flying fish ride that features 12 gondolas (fish) capable of rising 20 feet into the air. Each gondola can carry two people and offers an interactive piloting system making it possible to raise and lower your fish to any desired height. One of the neatest aspects of the fish is a communication system that warns you of approaching spitting fish then notifies the passengers via lighted arrows whether they should climb or dive to avoid getting wet. People who fail to follow direction both purposely and by mistake will find themselves on the receiving end of a refreshing spray of water.
OdySea sits in the location of the old Gaslight Terrace right next to the Opera House and the Bat. With the addition of this ride Lagoon made many improvements to the area and with the removal of the terrace has opened up the area more than ever before. One feature of the area is a new history wall on the building to the west of OdySea that features many old pictures and a brief history of the park.
Surrounding the ride is heavy sea theming designed to enhance the ride's' appeal and offer more excitement to those preparing to ride. And for those of you that want to enjoy OdySea but fear your size may keep you from getting on the ride need not fear. OdySea has Lagoon's first and only test seat making it possible to try out the gondola before getting in line to ride.
Next time you visit Lagoon you have to try out this ride. At least pass through the area and enjoy the beauty of the new ride. OdySea is definitely worth it both in looks and in improvements to a stale area of the park.
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