SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[HatetoFLYI'll have red wine with my slice of donkey.]

A couple of pics I took today, just thought I would share. Manta has definitely flew into my top ten just an awesome coaster.

[coasterpersonI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I thought the ride was supposed to actually touched the water

[PKI JizzManJizzy jizz jizz jizz jizz]

All this theming in the line is so cool! It's like...going through the zoo and eventually getting to ride a B&M Flyer!

BUT! Will the aquariums be too distracting and hold up the line? ie...people will be watching the rays, not the line. I don't think it will be a big deal, but just something that popped into my head.

[CTU AgentThai Hedrick]

I'm actually more impressed by this than Rockit. The coaster looks great and seems to know what it is. Flying coasters can never be too intense (except for the pretzel loop) and the coaster is portrayed as a fun, not extreme, ride. That's the way it should be. I really am blown away by the queue. They went all out. The splashdown area looks 'gorgeous'. I really am just quite impressed. Hopefully I will get to ride it sometime this summer.

Thanks to everyone on TPR for all of the coverage. You guys rock!

[justint87Holy crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

"Wow" is the best I can describe Manta. I finally got to ride this today and let me tell you, it has by far exceeded by expectations.

First of all, this is my first ever flying coaster so I have nothing to compare it to but after hearing everything from flyers being too slow, not exciting, to not intense except only for the pretzel loop, I didn't know how Manta would hold up.

Manta has exceeded all of my expectations and then some. The pacing of this ride is amazing and this ride has some pretty intense moments. Personally, I have never felt such intensity on any coaster I rode before. The strongest was of course during the pretzel loop, I was like telling myself during the pretzel loop, "when will it end!"

I got the chance to ride in row 3 the first time, after getting off I couldn't imagine how much more intense it could get as it was pretty strong. Later I rode row 7 and yeah, it was pretty intense. Getting wet wise, the first time I rode on the right hand side and my leg got wet from the splash. Second time I rode on the left and got a little splash from the waterfall.

Overall, one of the most enjoyable coaster experience I had. This ride is fun and we were all smiling and laughing at the end. Be prepare though, it can be intense in some parts and I saw some people who didn't look too good when the coaster return to the station.

Conclusion:
A must ride. To me, enjoyable and thrilling and the views from the coaster and themeing are amazing.

[Not For SaleBork! Bork! Bork!]

I really, really like this ride. I had my doubts about it, as it looks short in pictures and video. This really wasn't the case. The foot/head/arm/stomach choppers actually really add to the experience and the ride never really lets up. I've ridden it 3 times so far, in the front, back, and middle, and I don't think I could handle doing the back too much. Pretzel loops are on the edge of what I can handle, and I'm pretty sure I grayed out yesterday on it.

So, I also shot some video, none of it you haven't seen already, except for this (I think). It's a train getting stopped on the mid-course brakes and the splash effect getting confused. What's interesting to note is that I overheard a person from Sea World saying that this was because one of the trains didn't clear the final brake run yet. This means that they only put in enough block brakes for 1 train on the brake run, which seems weird to me.

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[topthrill2I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

looks great! love all of the theming for Worlds of Discovery.

[dragonskeepA donkey is a domesticated member of the Equidae or horse family.]

I got to ride today and it was definitely all that I hoped it would be. I will echo what others have said about the Pretzel, it is just crazy. The intensity in the back car is about as high as I ever care to experience. This was my first Flyer so I can't compare to anything but it surprised me.
The whole area is just awesome. Seaworld has one to be proud of.

[Six Flags EnthuseastDoesn't know how to spell "Enthusiast."]

I really liked your report, John. I've never seen a "pop up" thing in any aquarium ever. I can't wait to get to Sea World some time, I'd have a blast especially with this new coaster!

Not For Sale, the video was pretty good. That's funny that the cannons got confused. I guess not all technology is perfect. Heck, water cannons are simple enough, can't they fix those?

[HatetoFLYI'll have red wine with my slice of donkey.]

I will echo what others have said about the Pretzel, it is just crazy. The intensity in the back car is about as high as I ever care to experience.

It is seriously intense, I rode in the back today wondering can it really be more intense that in the front or even the middle. Uhhh YES!!! In this picture its not my crappy camera or the speed of the coaster it simply looks like it feels!!!