Manta at Seaworld

[sophiepop]

Has anybody heard when the new coaster is opening at Seaworld? It's called Manta and is a face down coaster?

Thanks, :wave:

[sophiepop]

Just answer myself, I have just found the info on the Dibb Seaworld page, it opens in Summer 09, can't wait, it looks the business.:wave:

[summertime85]

Sounds fantastic. Can't wait to try this one out during one of our future trips.

[Bridget]

Isn't it supposed to be a bit like Air at Alton Towers but bigger, better, faster?! :D

If so, it'll be amazing!!

[vinvader]

I love Kraken and especially Journey to Atlantis so I think it's great that Seaworld is getting another coaster!

[JudyC]

I think it's due to open sometime in 2009. Another reason to plan another visit:D

[r2001uk]

Seriously can't wait for this, looks amazing!

[Wiggly Jim]

It looks soooo good!
Will give us another reason to visit next year ;)
along with the new rollercoaster at Universal :D

[CAM-EVE]

Hi, am going to sea world May '09 was wondering if the new manta attraction will be open? Does anyone know, thanx.

[themeparksandy]

You never know the track pieces start to arrive on site in September.

[ncoathup]

I'm hoping so as I visit in May too!!

[Dabies]

They are just saying opening Summer 2009, so that could mean annytime really. I would expect the track to be more or less finished by the end of this year, but from what it sounds like there is going to be a hell of a lot of scenery and themeing which could take time to create, especially the animal habitats included in the ride.

[lizzie145]

SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Mega-Attraction Coming In 2009
-- Manta, Ride The Flying Ray --


The Manta flying coaster will create a new level of immersion into the animal world -- in a way only SeaWorld can do -- enveloping riders in a sensation of oneness with the ocean’s most powerful and graceful creature as they soar, dive and plummet through the air.. and at times within inches of the sea.

Inspired by the underwater flight of these powerful creatures, guests will fly face-down, in a horizontal position, underneath the belly of a coaster train shaped as a giant manta. With a wing span of 12 feet, the giant manta will soar over sea and sky in the most graceful flying coaster ever created.

Gliding, swooping and diving up to nearly 60 mph, through four inversions on 3,359 feet of track, riders will feel as if they are a ray, taking flight effortlessly from sky to sea -- so close at times that the Manta’s wings skim the waves.

[Happycow]

How can it be graceful at 60mph.... sounds terrifying lol

[loadsapixiedust]

Just had this in an email from Seaworld today

Immerse yourself in the mysterious, underwater world of the ray – then hang on for a ride on the biggest ray of all! On Manta, SeaWorld’s new flying roller coaster, you’ll experience what it’s like to glide and soar just like a massive manta ray.

Imagine flying through the air, face down and above the waves...there’s never been a flying roller coaster like Manta. Opening summer 2009 – only at SeaWorld Orlando.

[dvc]

Saw the building work for this one during a trip in the Skytower at Seaworld. Lots going on but don't seem to be very far along with the project. Still basically just a hole inthe ground!!!

[Chip 'n' Dale]

It looks amazing hope we can go when it opens i will be looking forward to that

[ncoathup]

I can only hope for some soft openings at least in May 2009!!

[DisneyExplorer]

it looks AWESOME!! its scheduled for the summer of 2009 :grin: