Guaranteed to Make Aquaman Envious: SeaWorld Orlando Unleashes Manta Roller Coaster

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

SeaWorld Orlando MantaAquaman’s finny friends will love SeaWorld Orlando’s newest attraction called Manta. With top speed of 56 miles per hour and the sensation of flying, this roller coaster is Orlando’s hottest new attraction and giving Universal Orlando’s Rip Ride RockIT a run for the year’s best roller coaster.

Soar under the belly of a 12-foot-wide manta ray as it twists into a pretzel loop, spins and swoops in for a near-kiss with water. It’s a face-down, one-of-a-kind flying-type experience. Riders are seated and buckled in like any other roller coaster but once ready to roll, seats rotate forward and riders soar horizontally.

Those who don’t like to fly on the wild side will enjoy the 10 new aquariums part of the Manta experience. Within those tanks are more than 3,000 sea creatures to admire. SeaWorld is bragging how non-riders can be part of the thrilling experience unlike any other ride.

SeaWorld still has the family-favorite activities such as Shamu’s Believe show, Dolphin Cove to interact with dolphins (while keeping dry) and Stingray Lagoon to feed and touch graceful stingrays.  Check out the Orlando deals to book your vacation now.

Photo Credit: SeaWorld Orlando


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