Journey to Atlantis – Sea World

It was raining and ppl were still riding the roller coaster lol… awesome! :-)

For a ride, it’s the best in the park. You don’t get too wet, the ride has a good amount of thrills, it’s the right amount of everything including wait time and size requirement.
— If it’s a full boat and you’re up front there’s a good chance your lap is getting soaked.
— When you enter the ride area, take the right side line. It’s shorter!
— There is a family switchout program for this ride.
— You can buy a rain poncho at the park ($ 10 I think) or look for them at Kohl’s or 99 cent city for much cheaper!

Last time I came, I was on a trip across the state. There was quite a surprise in the mini roller coaster «journey to atalantas» when the wet ride finished and we thought we could unbuckle ourselves, but that’s not finished — we were suddenly raised up in the tower taking to the second half ride.
I found my keys lost when I decide to leave in the evening, quite despaired because I didn’t know how I could drive a long way back with my car locked in a different city. So I took a shot going to the lost-​found center, filled a doc and the guy told me someone at the roller coaster just found my keys in the seat. Can’t believe that just happened! So much thanks to those nice people working at this lovely place!

I absolutely loved this ride. My mom, dad, twin sisters (8), and I went to San Diego in June for their birthday week, and to sea work for their birthday. We decided this ride looked fun, so we went on it. It was my sisters first time riding on a big Rollie coaster and they LOVED it. So, we ended up going on it 5 – 6 times. After that, they wanted to go on EVERYTHING. Even the huge ones. So we went on one (I forgot what it was called), but they were terrified of that one cuz it was a lot bigger than they thought. Anyways, we loved this ride and I definitely suggest it if you’re going to seaworld anytime soon

I remember going on this ride back in 2007 so many times with my little cousins, those were the days before kids. Again in 2010 when my nephew and sister came to visit. This time, however, since we have young kids, my husband and I took turns going with our friends. I think it was fun but not as fun as when you’re much younger.
I was soaked and I didn’t mind it, it was such a hot day, I think my shirt dried up within an hour. It’s an old ride at SeaWorld but I still enjoy it.

Everyone loves getting wet on a hot day but if you don’t there are dryers close by for $ 6. The lines aren’t long even on a crowded day and staff has them moving pretty efficiently. If you want to ride again and the lines are short there is a shortcut so you don’t have to go all the way to the bottom and start again

Great ride… an oldie but a goodie! Beware sitting IN FRONT, because you will get soaked! If you sit in the back, most people seem to come up completely dry.
Lines can get long during the summer so try to come in the off-​season or when it’s cold (if you dare). It’s quite wish to bring a poncho. Also if you have any electronics: phones and cameras, its better to have someone hold onto them that’s not riding or they will get ruined. We put ours in a backpack under our ponchos and they backpack STILL got wet!
They have air dryers outside the ride, but at $ 6.00, I’d rather just air-​dry ;)

Personally, I wish this ride was a bit longer. It is pretty great though.
If you choose to not get on the ride, you can still have some fun. They have these squirt cannon machines near the fences where you can pay a quarter and press a button to shoot off the water cannon when the next boat full of unsuspecting riders comes by. It’s quite entertaining, but it sucks if you’re on the boat.
I do not recommend if you’re scared of heights, as towards the end of the ride, you see how high you really are. If you don’t want to get wet, don’t get on.

It gave me pain in the stomach as the vehicle went downhill. Still, I wish there’s more than only one down fall.

— Locale Destination —
It’s in Sea World, San Diego.
It’s located in the South East side of park, right by «Wild Arctic».
Height restrictions: You must be at least 42″ tall to ride Journey to Atlantis. The ones between 42″ and 48″ in height must accompanied by a supervising companion.
Other restriction: It doesn’t say it on the SeaWorld website, but you must wear a top (swimsuit without T-​shirt/​Rushgard isn’t permitted) to ride it. They’ll send you back to wear something (though they’ll give you the «Fastpass» to get back to the ride ;p) if you were a shirt-​less. My buddy came back for it ;(
Best times to ride: It’s like a «Disneyland» — early in the morning and around popular show times like Shamu and dolphin shows.
Wet warning: You’ll get wet. Even after the initial 60-​foot drop (which creates BIG splashes), the canons will wait for you to shoot water at you when you really didn’t expect it that coming… (I laughed a lot by it ;p) You should wear the swim suits — wearing the top like T-​shirt is a must! They won’t let you ride without it. Even some waiting areas are «wet zone». So be careful if you didn’t wanna get wet. $ 5 family size (like a big photo booth) dryers are available here. It’s ok — kinda weak.
They used to have a tank with dolphins right by the ride, which I did like (I love dolphins). But they replaced with rays and fish :(, which is still kinda cool but not as good as dolphins.
— Gluttony Expedition —
The roller coaster begins with a «splashy» 60-​foot plunge and have more twists and turns. I’m afraid of heights and roller coasters that have a big drop. So I didn’t ride it. I’ll never ride it.
— Conqueror’s Deduction —
It’s too scary for me — I would never ride this type of rides.
I don’t like to write a review on something I didn’t experience, yet I kinda learned those tips you could use while I was waiting for my buddies.
It’s my saga to be a true Unilocaler ;p

Note that the wait times posted are incorrect– or maybe they are only accurate when running a single line. When we went recently, we came in exactly at the 20 minute wait time sign, and stood in line for over 40 minutes. They were running both lines, which I suspect is to blame for inaccurate time estimation.
Ride itself is initially underwhelming– one steep drop and it feels line you’re done.
But there’s an additional part to it with another, smaller drop and more of a coaster experience at the end, which makes the wait a bit more worthwhile.
Would not go on this more than once though.

(Since finding Unilocal!I’ve learned that the looong reviews are the ones I tend to now ignore, so here’s «to the point»…)
A successfully designed thrill ride! One of the few water rides I can’t help but enjoy. A fast and fun roller coaster. Quite imaginatively designed themed environment. I always feel like a little kid again on this ride every time I experience it, because it’s full of delightful twists & turns. A real blast!

I got more than wet on this ride. I went on it earlie today and 5 hours later I’m still a little wet. Just a little tip, if you don’t want to get too wet, than you best not sit in the very front. All in all it was a great ride. Unexpected turns and actions that the coaster takes make this a memorable ride.

A favorite of the 5 year-​old in the family. It’s a flume and coaster combined. It’s the best ride at Sea World.
Tip: Get a quick queue pass and you can always jump to the front of the line.

Not the rest ride around, but it’s definitely solid. It’s as soak-​inducing as it looks. If you want to get wet, stand at the viewing station below the first drop. Everyone gets soaked there. They do a good job of incorporating many different elements in one ride. It’s a little on the short side, but it’s great. My fella was dying to go back on almost immediately after we got off.

My fave ride at SeaWorld! I totally love water rides and this one is certainly no exception! This one was even better than I had hoped!
It seems that alot of water rides follow a similar pattern: They bop you around a track while squirting you or throw in some small suprising drop, until they get you with the big plunge at the end! Cool! I love that shit! lol
This one is different! First you jump in and the big drop you see while waiting in line is the first thing you do! Freak-​ing Cool! Than you go around in a circle… your boat/​pod/​whatever-​the-​hell-​you-​call-​it end up in an elevator where you twist and turn around much like a regular coaster. in water!
Was very fun and I ended up quite drenched… and than got back in line!
5 stars

Now this is a ride worth getting on at Sea World, hands down the best one there. Will you get wet? Ya you will, but not at all soaked like you might worry about.
We came here on a spring morning and arrived shortly after 9:00 a.m. when the park opened. We went to this ride first and pretty much walked right onto it because we got there so early, but I am sure glad we did.
This ride includes one main chain pulled hill, a first big wet drop, an elevator ride back up again, and then a 2^nd smaller wet drop. Along the way there are some really fun twists and turns, but the main drops, of course, are the most fun!
My tips would be bring a ziplock bag for electronics, and come early!!! Also, knowing you will get wet, don’t do this ride on a cold day…

A roller coaster at Sea World? Yes! This ride is definitely for the amateurs but it was just the right speed to bring my mom on. I can’t complain that there was NO wait in line and that it pleasantly surprised me. After the initial drop, I assumed the ride was over and got a nice little treat with the additional drops and twists and turns.
Great photo ops, too! Have someone post at the bottom and snap away as you come down!

This may be the only actual ride at Sea World although I’m probably mistaken. I know for a fact that this the only rollercoaster in the park and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s not the most exhilirating, however, it is fun, provides a much-​needed adrenaline rush and gets you SOAKED!
We had the «misfortune» of riding this three consecutive times as the lines were anemic and my clothes stayed wet for the remainder of the day.

the one and only rollercoaster @ Sea World! and you get wet. love it love it love it!!!
my daughter is finally tall enough so we went on this 4 times the other day… even after getting stuck at the top on our first ride up… we were stuck up there for a good 20 minutes! i took some pics which i will upload later!