Manta

[Disneyhead]

Johnny Upsidedown has a new hard het tour that ventures inside the elaborate queue and shos some of the aquarium windows:

http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/manta9.html

 

[FutureOrlandoer]

has anybody heard about when the ride will open?

 

[Disneyhead]

The Sentinal has alook at the coaster's trains.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/search/dispatcher.front?target=multimedia&Query=manta

The accompaning article says that by mid next week, they should be test running the new coaster:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...ler-coaster-seaworld-on-track,0,4731496.story

 

[Beachgurl]

Great find Yates!

I guess I better get me a Funcard pretty soon.

 

[snoman]

I have until the second week of may with passes, hope they make it to soft openings!!

 

[ACSDisney]

This will be cool since there are no flyers in Fl, but it seems like a typical flyer. I hesitate to use the word "cookie cutter" but at least Universal has new elements (pick your soundtrack, non-inverting loop). Both should be great rides, and I can't wait to see the aquarium at Manta...

Wish I could get free beer before I ride though

 

[Disneyhead]

Here is an interesting video talking about the coaster. Its not a testing video so don't get all excited. But it does show the trains.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/serv.../orl-biz-seaworld-sale-030609,0,5142409.story

 

[FutureOrlandoer]

here is a video of manta TESTING!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd8bRbXwLbQ

 

[disneyfan168]

here is a video of manta TESTING!!!!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd8bRbXwLbQ

Sweet! It was removed now.

 

[FutureOrlandoer]

Sweet! It was removed now.

thats stupid about it being removed. i'll try to find another video for you guys.

 

[FutureOrlandoer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6Z.../seaworld_florida.htm&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1pI8QcmVs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOsmyqseog0

manta test run!!!

 

[Brian G.]

Still on track for a Memorial Day weekend opening, Manta construction continues on the queue and the surrounding area.

http://www.orlandounited.com/news/manta322.html

 

[Disneyhead]

Here is a video of Manta testing. It looks SO not scary, yet WAY fun.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6Z2yR1cHI&feature=related

 

[kirby_is_kyaan]

I just saw the article put up here with the new concept art.... I hope it isn't an April Fool's joke, because that looks really neat.

How long until you go to POTC to check out the pirate ghosts, Jason?

 

[Jakemeister]

I just saw the article put up here with the new concept art.... I hope it isn't an April Fool's joke, because that looks really neat.

How long until you go to POTC to check out the pirate ghosts, Jason?

I figured it was going to be a joke but those look legit. :thumbs:

 

[Brian G.]

They are legit. :thumbs:

 

[annabannaboo]

In case no one has seen them yet, here's the link: http://www.orlandounited.com/news/revealingmantaart1.html

:thumbs:

 

[Beachgurl]

I have just one question... sea dragons? Are those real?

 

[snoman]

well if all that is true I would say good friggin luck getting all that in place by memorial day weekend...

 

[Disneyhead]

I have just one question... sea dragons? Are those real?

Yes, they are a type of Sea Horse,