SeaWorld San Antonio Discussion Thread

Any videos? I'm hoping this ride delivers.

Those trains are beautiful... and is that a Guy Harvey mural I see in the background?

Why yes it is!

Photos from Seaworld Facebook. The coaster opens in 10 days. My niece is super excited to go ride it soon.

Wow that looks awesome!

That turnaround on the island is like the coolest thing ever.

Would I be crazy if I took an overnight drive from Alabama (11hrs 25 min) just to visit this park for the first time, stay one night, and head back home? I'm sure I'm not the only one who drove long distances just to ride a new roller coaster . . . or am I?

^May as well stay an extra day and so SF Fiesta Texas if it's in your budget.

^May as well stay an extra day and so SF Fiesta Texas if it's in your budget.

LOL. That would be great though, but I never been to Seaworld San Antonio before. Orlando in 2011, and San Diego (HOPEFULLY) in 2018 for a first visit. This has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and with Wave Breaker opening this year I think I should make that journey. *pun not intended*

Last time I checked this thread there were no updates, so I attempted to take at least one picture. Now I see there are better pictures than the one I took!

Anyway, here it is as of today:

Took a spin on Steel Eel, and had a good time. I didn't know anything about this coaster, and really enjoyed the first half. Crazy floater air. The second half, after the brake, was rough. Been a long time since I've felt so uncomfortable (with the slamming feeling at the bottom of the bunny hills, on the return).

Park was really dead today, I'd say Aquatica was busier.

Guy at Steel Eel said that the state still needs to do their testing, but they're close. I don't have any real history with this place, but I do recall seeing water ski crews whip around the island .... guess that lap is permanently closed! Was neat to see the dam released and the lake back into the construction area. Last time I was here it was odd to see it bone dry in the construction area, with dams on either side to keep it that way.

Aquatica is a really fun waterpark - per some reading here (and elsewhere) we did get a cabana and wow does that drastically change the entire tone of your day! Going to be hard not to get one everytime going forward.

^May as well stay an extra day and so SF Fiesta Texas if it's in your budget.

 

LOL. That would be great though, but I never been to Seaworld San Antonio before. Orlando in 2011, and San Diego (HOPEFULLY) in 2018 for a first visit. This has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and with Wave Breaker opening this year I think I should make that journey. *pun not intended*

I would suggest you wait until Wave Breaker has been "broke in" a little bit and running consistently. While I'm sure the park is great without it, if you're going specifically for it, you will be disappointed if it's not in operation the day you go.

^May as well stay an extra day and so SF Fiesta Texas if it's in your budget.

 

LOL. That would be great though, but I never been to Seaworld San Antonio before. Orlando in 2011, and San Diego (HOPEFULLY) in 2018 for a first visit. This has been on my bucket list for quite some time, and with Wave Breaker opening this year I think I should make that journey. *pun not intended*

I would suggest you wait until Wave Breaker has been "broke in" a little bit and running consistently. While I'm sure the park is great without it, if you're going specifically for it, you will be disappointed if it's not in operation the day you go.

Considering we're talking about an Intamin (as much as I adore them) this is probably great advice.

I would definitely be pissed if it's closed. Especially when I only visit a park ONCE ever green moon. LOL. But come what my may, I'll make the best of it.

Love, love, LOVE the colors so much! This is the perfect addition to the park. Go Intamin!

I'm very excited about Wave Breaker. What is the capacity on it?

I'm very excited about Wave Breaker. What is the capacity on it?

Roller coaster database says it has an 886 hourly capacity.

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That looks like a great little ride.

Whoa that looks awesome!

Looks really fun!

I was expecting a little more of the theming thruout the coaster..once you leave the station post launch, they were like. . ok, it's a coaster.

it looks like fun,but I wish there were billboards, or cutouts of dolphins, or something.

but a fun family coaster.

Agreed, the coaster itself looks fantastic! Thought there would be more theming after the launch, but hey, it's over a damn lake, that's pretty good in and of itself.

Some water cannons will make magic happen. Otherwise this coaster is hilariously unthemed.

Can they put actual dolphins in the water?

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It would be really nice if people would STOP POSTING CONTENT from other locations when you'd think it's pretty damn obvious we will be posting our own POVs on our own channels really soon.

Seriously, when you post a ride video, especially of something that's a NEW RIDE when you know damn well TPR will have their own version of the video up soon, that's like someone inviting you over to their house for dinner, but you decide to bring your own food.

But then again, I should not be shocked by the stupidity I see on this planet anymore...

That being said, be patient, our video will be up soon. And if you're not happy with that, feel free to look at some other theme park forum.

Thank you.

The ride looks fun, I'm assuming a decent portion of the cost of the ride went into the infrastructure of building into/across the lake....maybe that explains some of the lack of theme after the pre launch tunnel?

Also, just thought I'd point out that it's always a good idea to read the entire thread before you post - I was about to post a POV I ran across, then saw one was deleted and hands were slapped!

Anyway, looking forward to this site's version of the POV and/or ride review.