Butterfly Journey Dome Movie on Catalina Island: Narrated by Daisy Ridley

Monarchs and blue tigers circle overhead in a theater

The IMMERSED Dome Theater on Catalina Island screens Butterfly Journey, a 30-minute immersive film following monarch and blue tiger migrations across North America and Australia. The dome projects film all around you, and you watch from beanbag chairs or NBA courtside seats in an air-conditioned theater with assigned seating. Entrance and an orientation briefing are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Immersive butterfly dome movie experience

• Arrive at IMMERSED dome theater
• Find assigned seating or beanbag chair
• Watch Butterfly Journey dome movie

The experience

The dome theater wraps the film around you instead of playing it on a flat screen ahead. Monarchs and blue tigers migrate across continents in footage that fills your entire field of vision, and the narration by Daisy Ridley guides you through the journeys. The theater is air-conditioned, and you choose between reclining beanbag chairs (first-come, first-served) or plush NBA courtside seats, both assigned when you arrive.

The experience runs 30 minutes and includes an orientation briefing before the film starts. Popcorn and water are available to buy separately. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and the transportation options nearby are wheelchair accessible as well. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and strollers are welcome. Service animals are allowed.

What’s included

• Entrance into the IMMERSED Dome Theater.
• introductory orientation briefing before the film begins.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Wednesday and ThursdayDepartures at 10:30, 12:30 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (12 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by IMMERSED

Is this one for you?The 30-minute film requires no walking or water entry, just sitting in air-conditioned comfort, so it works as a break from exploring the island or as a standalone visit on a day when you want minimal physical activity.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is the Butterfly Journey film about?

Butterfly Journey follows the vast migrations of monarch butterflies across North America and blue tiger butterflies in Australia, showing how these delicate yet resilient creatures travel thousands of miles.

How does the dome theater work differently from a regular movie screen?

The IMMERSED dome theater projects the film up and all around you instead of on a single screen, so you feel like you're inside the butterfly migration rather than watching it from a distance.

Can I choose where to sit in the dome theater?

You can recline on beanbag chairs or plush NBA courtside seats, both with assigned seating. Beanbags are first-come, first-served, so arriving early gives you more choice.