New for 2008

It’s a new year for Lagoon and that means another new ride. 2008 brings us 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 and 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.

The OdySea sits in the location of the old Gaslight Terrace right next to the Opera House, Mini-Golf Course, and the Bat. With the addition of the 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 appeal and offer more excitement to those preparing to ride. And for those of you that want to enjoy the OdySea but fear your size may keep you from enjoying the ride need not fear. OdySea has Lagoon’s first 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.

Check out all our OdySea pictures by click any of the pictures on this page.