Orlando, Friday, 21 November 2025.
SeaWorld Orlando revealed the SEAQuest vehicle this week at the IAAPA Expo, unveiling a first-of-its-kind indoor suspended dark ride slated for 2026 that pairs swinging, rotatable submersible cars with cinematic sets and onboard audio. The most intriguing fact: the suspended vehicles—developed with Vekoma—are engineered to operate reliably inside a fully themed, weather-independent building while addressing throughput, sightline and maintenance access challenges that typically hinder suspended systems. For retail and attractions buyers, the project signals growing demand for integrated packages: vehicle hardware, show-control, HVAC and AV systems must be designed together to hit capacity and operational targets. Strategically, SEAQuest reflects SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s push into IP-driven, family-focused indoor experiences to extend guest dwell time and off-season resilience in Orlando. Expect new supplier opportunities around modular vehicle maintenance, immersive in-vehicle audio, and scalable show-control solutions as parks prioritize year-round, high-capacity indoor attractions.