An interactive theatre show, which includes an animated whale, is the latest attraction at Korean theme park Lotte World.

The Seoul-based theme park collaborated with Hollywood design firm the Goddard Group to develop the animated underwater experience, which will open in the Aqua Plaza section of the park in January 2013.

Korea's Rayglyph is providing technology and content for the show and producer W.G. Choi said the attraction, which allows guests to interact one-on-one with the animated Beluga whale, will be among the most technologically advanced in Korea.

The new attraction will replace a food court, which has existed since the park's opening in 1989, and a new undersea-themed food court will open not far from the theatre attraction.

Located in Seoul's Jamsil Park Lotte World, which draws 5 to 7 million visitors annually, is divided into an indoor theme park - Lotte World Adventure - and outdoor attraction area Magic Island.

The opening of Do You Speak Beluga? follows the October opening of family flat ride Jumping Fish and marks the end of a year long project to renovate Aqua Plaza.