SeaWorld San Diego (SWSD) Discussion Thread

 

I don't know if anybody's seen this video yet, but it's a great video of the ride testing from great angles. It looks like a fantastic addition to the park, and the layout looks quite fun.

 

But listen to those wheels!

I actually think they're trying to recreate the sound of mating manta rays. That's just what I heard though.....

Man I really want to ride one of these Mack launched/mega coasters or mega-lites. They look like a lot of fun, and though this ride seems to be a little slow towards the end of the first half, it has a good looking second half. Sure it's not Blue Fire, and there appears to be little airtime, but it looks like a great family ride and hopefully this will start a little trend here in the U.S of Mack coasters. I've never been to SWSD, but this looks like one quality ride for the park!

Is it just me or does it look like there is still a LOT of work to be done. I mean were less than 20 days from being open to the public and this still looks like a full blown construction site. Verbolten has looked completed for almost a month now. It'll be interesting to see the progress over the next 2 weeks

^ The ride has looked behind schedule since the beginning, at least IMO. Especially when it comes to landscaping.

That said, looks like a fun little ride. Will certainly be the best coaster in San Diego (not like that's saying much).

Is it just me or does it look like there is still a LOT of work to be done. I mean were less than 20 days from being open to the public and this still looks like a full blown construction site. Verbolten has looked completed for almost a month now. It'll be interesting to see the progress over the next 2 weeks

Every time I've gone I've thought that, but the progress they can make in one week amazes me. Since the track completed, construction really has accelerated. They are really running short on time though (which means we're close to riding it!)

They just posted on Facebook a picture of people riding it, with a caption saying they're gonna post a video later.

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src: Sea World San Diego facebook

^ they are definitly going to post a video... this pic looks very much after a frame frome an interlaced video.

And about the sounds you hear.... they are just because of the new (rubber) wheels and it will go away after some time! I know this because Bluefire made the same sounds in the beginning (testing-phase) and because one Mack guy answered/commented to the video on youtube and said the same.... I always thought the wheels looks more like rubber, so maybe this is the reason why BlueFire sounded like this, is ultrasmooth and looses so much speed. In this videos it looks the same, fast in the first part, but looses much speed in the second part, till the next launch of course .

But this ride really looks good and a fun (family-)ride, i hope i sometimes will get the chance to ride it.

Video from the park. No POV though.

Its funny a lot of people who don't know anything about coasters on Facebook are talking crap on Manta over this video, saying its small and has no loops. This just makes me angry, loops are overrated (pretzel loop excluded). I'll take 2 launches any day over a bunch of loops, they actually give you a good feeling

^Don't take comments you read on Facebook too seriously. There is a reason there is a thread on here dedicated to stupid sh*t that people post on Facebook.

And yes I agree with you. Loops do not make a roller coaster, but that's what a lot of non-enthusiasts want.

Its funny a lot of people who don't know anything about coasters on Facebook are talking crap on Manta over this video, saying its small and has no loops. This just makes me angry, loops are overrated (pretzel loop excluded). I'll take 2 launches any day over a bunch of loops, they actually give you a good feeling

so true

but hey, if they don't like Manta, they don't have to ride Manta! Makes the queue shorter for us

I don't know why I love the way this coaster looks so much... Maybe it's because it looks like a mini Cheetah Hunt! This looks like an awesome attraction for SWSD and I can't wait to see a POV or hear about the "tunnel" part.

Manta reminds me a lot of an extended Senzafiato. I really like the ground hugging design of the coaster.

I don't know why I love the way this coaster looks so much... Maybe it's because it looks like a mini Cheetah Hunt! This looks like an awesome attraction for SWSD and I can't wait to see a POV or hear about the "tunnel" part.

I find it funny that Sea Busch World Entertainment Parks with Gardens (or whatever they call themselves this week) has installed 3 multi-launched coasters over the last 2 years and none of them are the same manufacturer... It's like they couldn't decide which one to go with so they picked em all.

...which I personally view as an amazing strategy. Their other parks can only benefit from it in the future! (Plus, I'm sure they'll all be great rides...though I did find Cheetah Hunt to be a bit underwhelming compared to its statistics.)

Source: SWSD FB

I'm liking the sign.

I've been talking with many GP people who seem to dislike Manta simply because of it's size. I've had to explain all the hoops they jumped through to build it this high...

^^Yeah, awesome colors and design on that sign!

Just got my tickets for opening day! Very excited to check out this coaster.

Wow, I don't know why I didn't expect that sign to go there. A similar sign is in Florida, haha. I like this sign a lot better though!

SeaWorld posted a new video. Most shots are out-of-date now, but they have some new footage of testing and some great views of what the 270 degree screen is like. Pretty cool.

That is just so brilliant. What a great idea!

This family coaster just got even better. I really like the way it is turning out and wish it wasn't on the opposite side of the country.

Cool video. That 270 degree screen should be pretty neat.

More than ever, I'm looking forward to riding it in August.