Manta
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I hope the water breakers don't cause the same issue it does with Sheikra. If you want to try the seat and feel of the coaster head to SFOG and ride Superman Ultimate flight.
It looks like the fuzzy kids are running to avoid getting wet right? I hope that's true because that would be a cool feature if when the wing dips into the water it throws off a huge wave onto the people watching at the rail there. Another opportunity for SW to sell $30 towels!
Wow that's umm... some concept art right there.
Yes.... HTR can rest easy, knowing it is no longer the worst concept art ever.
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Everytime I see HRRR I think of a autistic child...I hate that acronym. Not mad at you but why would you name an attraction something like that? Especially knowing people will use that as the acronym. HTR is way catchier anyways.Yes.... HRRR can rest easy, knowing it is no longer the worst concept art ever.
All right, geez, I'm going to change it. It's my first time in a while using that specific acronym. Happy??
I said I wasn't mad at you...I just hate that acronym. Universal you makes me angry, and you won't like me when I'm angry. :hulk:All right, geez, I'm going to change it. It's my first time in a while using that specific acronym. Happy??
Found this on the SeaWorld website:
MANTA, RIDE THE FLYING RAY FACT SHEET
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the next generation of SeaWorld thrills with Manta -- a new mega-attraction which will seamlessly transition guests from the awe of watching rays in underwater flight…into the sensation of actually being one. Swooping over sea and sky, Manta will inspire riders with amazing underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down aboard a manta-inspired flying coaster. Manta opens summer 2009.
FROM SEEING…THE ANIMALS
Total Animals: 3,000
Gallons of Water: 184,000 gallons total
Aquariums: 10
Species: 60+
Rays: 304
Sea Dragons: 23
Sea Horses: 20
Fish: 2,500+ (tropical fish, cardinal fish, invertebrates).
Underwater Views: Floor-to-ceiling, 9 foot tall views through 4 inches of Plexiglas; including a 220 square foot overhead viewing panel for observing schools of rays circling above.
Exterior Lagoon: 16,300 square feet
TO BEING…THE RAY
Type of Ride: Flying coaster
Seating: Horizontal, face-down, four people across
Thrills: Flies through sky and over a lagoon
Height: 140 feet
Maximum Drop: 113 feet
Top Speed: 56 miles per hour
Inversions: 4
Track Length: 3,359 feet
Vehicle wing span: 12 feet
Cycle Time: 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard; Monthey, Switzerland
Height requirement: 54 inches
Trains: 3 per track; with 32 people on each train
Capacity: Approximately 1,500 people per hour
Opening date: Summer 2009
MANTA, RIDE THE FLYING RAY FACT SHEET
SeaWorld Orlando has announced the next generation of SeaWorld thrills with Manta -- a new mega-attraction which will seamlessly transition guests from the awe of watching rays in underwater flight…into the sensation of actually being one. Swooping over sea and sky, Manta will inspire riders with amazing underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down aboard a manta-inspired flying coaster. Manta opens summer 2009.
FROM SEEING…THE ANIMALS
Total Animals: 3,000
Gallons of Water: 184,000 gallons total
Aquariums: 10
Species: 60+
Rays: 304
Sea Dragons: 23
Sea Horses: 20
Fish: 2,500+ (tropical fish, cardinal fish, invertebrates).
Underwater Views: Floor-to-ceiling, 9 foot tall views through 4 inches of Plexiglas; including a 220 square foot overhead viewing panel for observing schools of rays circling above.
Exterior Lagoon: 16,300 square feet
TO BEING…THE RAY
Type of Ride: Flying coaster
Seating: Horizontal, face-down, four people across
Thrills: Flies through sky and over a lagoon
Height: 140 feet
Maximum Drop: 113 feet
Top Speed: 56 miles per hour
Inversions: 4
Track Length: 3,359 feet
Vehicle wing span: 12 feet
Cycle Time: 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard; Monthey, Switzerland
Height requirement: 54 inches
Trains: 3 per track; with 32 people on each train
Capacity: Approximately 1,500 people per hour
Opening date: Summer 2009
^Again allie, something else we already have
Yes but not its on the forum to copy instead of going to the website..it's quicker this way!
Yes, but we want people to go to our site too......
I'm not saying to go to the site..but this way we can quote it within the forum..
"OMG THIS RIDE IS GOING TO LIKE OWN AND PWN AND JUNK!!!"
Being a n00b aside lol, I do think Manta will be fun and it'll be a change in Orlando for once. Seriously, something in Orlando other than E.T. that flys? This is going to be very cool and I like the fact that Busch did it because we've seen SheiKra, Kumba, and Montu and those are Busch B&M's and they turned out great. I didn't mention Kraken for a reason because I am not a Kraken fan. I'm a Journey to Atlantis fan if anything.
Being a n00b aside lol, I do think Manta will be fun and it'll be a change in Orlando for once. Seriously, something in Orlando other than E.T. that flys? This is going to be very cool and I like the fact that Busch did it because we've seen SheiKra, Kumba, and Montu and those are Busch B&M's and they turned out great. I didn't mention Kraken for a reason because I am not a Kraken fan. I'm a Journey to Atlantis fan if anything.
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This ride is going improve SeaWorlds attendence by a ton. Besides, they needed more rides anyways. Where is this going to be in Seaworld? http://www.youtube.com/MMKDLProductions : Check out our cool videos and don't forget to subscribe!
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My amazing Manta creation. After seeing the concept art, I put this baby together on RCT3. Check it out and comment!! :thumbs:
ZOMG UNDERWATER TUNNELZ?!?!?
My amazing Manta creation. After seeing the concept art, I put this baby together on RCT3. Check it out and comment!! :thumbs:
ZOMG UNDERWATER TUNNELZ?!?!?
