SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[rawrtothearghI wrote the book about donkeys!]

I think the trains looked awesome without the graphic. But whats done is done. But maybe when the ride is done it will fit in with some part of the theming in the queue or the station. The zero car makes the train look super long though. But I like it; especially when the train is flying through the course. B&M's are definitely elegant rides.

[jedimaster1227Open Up Happiness]

Today I made my way back to Seaworld to see if I could catch Manta during its test runs. Sadly enough, the ride wasn't running during my visit, but I was able to grab some new photos along a new area that just opened up, so I've got alot to show!

Just as a reference, this new path I am mentioning was previously covered in construction work (it is very close to the bottom of the pretzel loop); in fact, the last time I was so close to it was during the original Manta construction tour.

[Sir ClinksalotBitch Please!]

Awesome stuff. The ride is looking AMAZING!!!!

I actually like the zero car.

I would probably say yes, those cables are for coverings on the path.

[rawrtothearghI wrote the book about donkeys!]

This ride is looking more and more gorgeous as time goes on. And it looks like its going to be an awesome experience.

On a side note. Does anyone know what the purpose of the red sensor thing is on the front of the trains? I noticed that they installed them on Tatsu around .. i want to say like the later part of 08. But I haven't been able to figure out their function. I know there is a receiver on the catwalk on the turn to the lift. Just curious as to its purpose.

[justint87Holy crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Awesome video of Manta. This video provides and up close look on a private tour that was given. The two guys in the video were kind of entertaining and funny too in a corny way. Video includes shots of inside the aquarium (views not seen before), the queue line, from the construction site, on the final brake run, inside the train storage building (up close look at the trains), and many more.

www.ted.me/exclusive-seaworld-manta-update/

[TheHulkB&M is my way of life!]

^ VERY nice video, thanks for sharing it.

The interior/ride que is looking aweseome as well, can't wait to get over there when it opens.

[jessy_1992I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I'm a bit iffy about the graphic, the colours are a bit unusual but it does stand out which I think might be the whole point really but some great pics.

[rawrtothearghI wrote the book about donkeys!]

I thought that their video was quite funny. And gave some nice views. Can't wait to actually be traveling through the final brake in person.

[DiSabNeil Peart makes me erect]

One thing I'm curious about - is the pond-ish thing at the bottom of the pretzel loop going to have water in it when the ride is finished, or is it going to be just as it is now?

[jjune4991Jar-Jar Binks smells like Donkey]

well, those people on the video said it would, but i haven't seen anything about this before they said anything.