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e_tapley0687
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 Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:12 pm Post subject: Sea World Orlando Manta |
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Hey I didn't realize we don't have a subject for the construction of Manta. So the will be the post for all the updates, feel free to add updates!
Here are some pics posted from JohnnyUpsideDown.com and Orlando United:
Rock work
Overall view
Station work
Splashdown
Here are a couple videos of testing posted on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1pI8QcmVs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOsmyqseog0
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| Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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This flyer is gonna be awesome. The layout itself seems kinda meh, but all the themeing is gonna make it awesome. The only thing I wonder right now is how the aquarium will hold up due to the vibrations of the ride. Same with, how will the fish inside do being that close to this massive shaking beast.
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dougscoastergirl
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| Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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wow, when we were there I think all that was up were the white tower support things......i'm ashamed to say i didn't take ANY pictures! lol, wtf, i know.....i musta been majorly jet lagged from my red-eye flight! lol
I think this ride is going to be way awesome....not as good as tatsu (no other flying coaster ever will be in my opinion), but still great, mainly because of the theming. rays have always been my favorite sea animal so to be on a ride that in some ways makes me think of being in that type of experience is totally, totally awesome.
I'm all about theming, which is why i am a new convert to the terminator ride at sfmm. I admit, they turned me around! LOL |
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AWalkInTheParkPodcastPat
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| Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 5:23 am Post subject: |
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I'm looking forward to Manta. I think the finale near the water is going to be truely spectacular. They do have quite a bit of work to do on the theming if they want to open by the target of memorial day.
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e_tapley0687
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| Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2009 1:51 am Post subject: |
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I agree too, it looks like there way more to do, but I think the themeing for this will be fantastic! So far I really like the station building.
When this first was announced, I wasn't to interested in it. Now that it's taking shape, I'm slowly looking forward to this coaster the most in 2009.
Quick question, can anyone explain to me how the "splash down" is going to work? From the pics, it doesn't look close enough to the water to make contact with the train.
Also, here's an update brought to you by johnnyupsidedown.com lol
Station update
Rock work update
Random updates
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Darienlakerules
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| Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject: manta |
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Looks like a awesome ride! If peta gets hold of this park you will have to move the manta around the track instead of it moving you around the track. lol, jk. Looks like a top themed attraction with a cool animal display. When Sea World makes a coaster they do it right!
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Rollerman87
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Of what specualtions I've heard, the "splashdown" is gonna be more computer controlled proxy switches that give the look of the train hitting the water without the horrible g's the train would experience as one side is sent into water. So basically, it sounds like the train will never actually touch the water, but will sure as hell get close enough that some guests might still wet the train 
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| Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject: Re: manta |
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| Darienlakerules wrote: | | Looks like a awesome ride! If peta gets hold of this park you will have to move the manta around the track instead of it moving you around the track. lol, jk. Look like a top themed attraction with a cool animal display. When Sea World makes a coaster they do it right! |
Hey Darienlakerules, welcome to the forums! 
Man you brought up a subject I totally forgot... PETA trying to buy out the park!!! HAHA - that brings back memories!  I Have to agree with you on SeaWorld (actually the Busch Parks as a whole), they are phenominal with the design of their coasters.
| Rollerman87 wrote: | | Of what specualtions I've heard, the "splashdown" is gonna be more computer controlled proxy switches that give the look of the train hitting the water without the horrible g's the train would experience as one side is sent into water. So basically, it sounds like the train will never actually touch the water, but will sure as hell get close enough that some guests might still wet the train |
Wow, that could be it! To tell the truth that never even crossed my mind; in that case it would use the same effect that HULK in IOA uses at the bottom of the drop. Very Cool if they go that route.
From the "rumors" heard... and again they're just Rumors, the left wing of the manta will have a type of "chute" effect similar to the splash downs on Sheikra and Griffon. Can't wait to see what it will truly be. 
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