Manta

[snoman]

they have those in the shark encounter building, they are right across from the barracuda exhibit

 

[cusiisabeast]

Update on Manta construction, 3/31/09. Link is on my signature.

 

[ghostrider455]

http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/swo03.30.09/07.shtml

Looking at the picture on that page, I am worried that people will throw items at the train in the bottom of the pretzel loop.

 

[Beachgurl]

I don't think we'll have to worry about that. Sheikra has spots that are low near the areas where people and stand and watch. I haven't heard of them having any trouble with people doing that there.

 

[tiredoldspook]

You better throw fast as that train will steam right by. I have Ridden the Six Flags version Superman Ultimate Flight. If you have never ridden a flying coaster it is not like sitting it will mess you up going through the loops on the inside.

 

[Beachgurl]

Oh great. And here I was thinking I wouldn't get sick on this one.

 

[snoman]

Time to buy me some dramamine...lol

 

[ghostrider455]

Oh I know all about the pretzel loops on a B&M Flyer, I've ridden the original SUF and the one at my homepark. I just know how much it sucks to get hit by something at the bottom of a pretzel loop. Of course in my case it was a penny that fell out of someones pocket at the top of the loop.

 

[allienoves]

I agree, all I lost was money when I went on Superman, oh yea my hair was in my face too!

 

[Westcot]

Oh great. And here I was thinking I wouldn't get sick on this one.

You probably won't. I went on Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Over Georgia after getting sick from Georgia Cyclone. It actually happened to have a reverse effect, and I felt a lot better getting off of it.

Manta looks awesome! I love B&M flyers, and that pretzel loop is going to be incredible! Definitely one of my favorite inversions.

 

[Disneyhead]

The Sentinel says soft openings could start "in about a week".

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/orl-biztourism27042709apr27,0,6560597.story

 

[Beachgurl]

I suppose I should get my SeaWorld AP pretty soon then! Looking forward to going back there. Its been a hot minute!

 

[Dr. Emmett Brown]

I'm investing in a FL Resident "pay for a day get the rest of the year free pass". I have a friend of mine who's dad is a contractor who's company is working on Manta. Said friend is getting to ride on Sunday. It's legit, I've seen the ticket.

 

[pat_naughty05]

Hey guys. RCPro has some photos up of people riding the new coaster, presumably employees. Check them out here.

 

[snoman]

I am so geeked up for this coaster, can't wait to get on it. But I definitely want the whole nine yards when I ride it. Waterfalls, aquarium, all that.

 

[Disneyhead]

The Sentinel has some good photos. The Aquariums are filled and even have a few rays in them already. And the mosaic tiles on the floors look cool:

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/fe...rlando-manta-roller-coaster-construction.html

 

[UniversalManiac]

Dangggg! This whole attraction is about 98 1/2% Complete just some more rays and tiled floors and we have lift off!:{)

 

[Dr. Emmett Brown]

T-1 Million posted this video of Employee Preview Day at Manta over at IOAC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfKTS0dn9VE

 

[Sledge]

Confirmed Ride Date

SeaWorld will open Manta at noon on May 5th. That is this coming Tuesday.

 

[pat_naughty05]

Confirmed Ride Date

SeaWorld will open Manta at noon on May 5th. That is this coming Tuesday.

Whoa whoa whoa. Is this a soft opening date or is the ride opening date being pushed up a few weeks?