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The ride is significantly quieter than Wipeout as well, which is a welcome sound for anyone that was worried how it would affect the area's ambience.
The ride is capable of some very impressive maneuvers. While not as complicated and twisted as Dreamworld's former Wipeout -- which it will forever be compared to -- it holds its own with speed and sheer forcefulness that Wipeout never had.
Testing is ongoing on Vortex ahead of its opening in coming weeks. Here technicians fine-tune the attraction while it slowly performs rotations.
Other sight lines however are great. The backdrop of Leviathan's wooden structure certainly helps Vortex stand out.
Perhaps the most glaring omission so far is the lack of effort to theme the plant building alongside Vortex. It's a blight on the otherwise tranquil dolphin pools and pleasant view from Dockside Tavern, and will be seen by every single guest as they make their way around and out of the theme park each day.
Once these vines take hold there should be some welcome greenery and shade.
It's certainly different from the simple tropical gardens that were once the backdrop to these dolphin pools, but the area has an overall nice, bright vibe to it.
The entry visuals are quite pleasant.
It's also quite different from original concept art that depicted more muted colours and lush, dense landscaping, but it definitely stands out.
The statue is certainly bold. But does one lone statue constitute a cohesive theme?
Birds have gone to town on poor old Poseidon. This'll no doubt be a challenge to keep clean in years to come, and might be one area where this modern interpretation of Greek mythology wasn't entirely thought through and an aged marble or oxidised copper effect might weather a little better.
So far the "theme" for the area consists of this lone statue, presumably of Poseidon.
The signage covers the adjacent dolphin pool filtration system... sort of. Hopefully those trees will grow to shelter it better from all angles.
Even in its current closed state, Sea World have put in enough effort to make the entrance look bold, clean and lush.
The area's signage looks great... and even caters to those fluent in Wingdings.
Leviathan has quickly become the undeniable icon of Sea World.
But getting past the island, The New Atlantis does offer some very impressive visuals.
Obfuscating this forthcoming $50 million collection of rides with obtrusive sets that aren't even utilised during the ski show isn't exactly the best decision Sea World ever made.
From within the park The New Atlantis makes for quite an impressive sight. If only it weren't for the rather meaningless 'Thunder Lake' set.
Leviathan has changed the skyline of Sea World quite dramatically.
