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e_tapley0687

Sea World Orlando Manta

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
Rollerman87

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.
dougscoastergirl

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
AWalkInTheParkPodcastPat

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.
Doug_Barnes

^I have to agree, it looks like there is A LOT to be done still.  I'm quite excited to see what the final product will look like.
e_tapley0687

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
Doug_Barnes

^From my understanding the "tank" isn't filled yet, so the water is not at its full level yet.
Darienlakerules

manta

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!
Rollerman87

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 Razz
Doug_Barnes

Re: manta

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!  Very Happy

Man you brought up a subject I totally forgot... PETA trying to buy out the park!!!  HAHA - that brings back memories!  Laughing  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.  Cool
e_tapley0687

RCPro has posted some nice pics of Manta. They have opened up some of the paths now. So I think the only things that are blocked off now is the station and the splash down section... and now to the pics!

An overall of the first half and you can see the new path




A neat area to see the bottom of the pretzel loop




Overall of the last half... still more construction


And finally more work on the station/aquarium


And like always you can always go over to RCPro and look at the rest of the pics.

Enjoy!
Darienlakerules

picss

Looks like a lot to still be done with the animal attraction.
Rollerman87

That is insanelt close to the Pretzel Loop. Wow. And I love how they are theming it so that the coaster feels at "home," instead of really sticking out like a sore thumb.
e_tapley0687

Yet another update...

I'll start off with some testing pics posted from RCPro.com and there are more pics over at their site.

Splash down area










Recent rock work


Over at Orlandounited.com, they've posted some amazing artwork of the outside and inside of Manta. Here's a few to catch your attention...

The entrance for the non riders






Here's the link to see the rest of the pics http://www.orlandounited.com/news/revealingmantaart1.html
tommazy

It looks so cool it's an amazing job they do for the non riders, I really appreciate that  Smile
e_tapley0687

RCPro has posted some pics and a video. Here's a few of the pics...







Here's the link to the website where u can find the pics and video http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/swo04.08.09/
Wylder

I'm not a big fan of flying coasters, but I am looking forward to riding this thing.  From the test runs I have seen on line, It looks like the cars just float though the air.
coasterchic92

i loved air at alton towers but i think manta is going to be much better i can't wait to get on it in the summer hopefully but apparently the zero car is getting some werid graphic on it which doesnt look right.
i love flying coasters but i havent been on a proper one yet lets hope i get lucky
Darienlakerules

this ride keeps looking better and better!
e_tapley0687

Orlando Sentinel has posted some new pics on their site. It's almost done! A few more details and walkways need to be finished it looks like. I'm so glad it's almost done and I can't wait to see some POV vidoes! Here's the link to the update:
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/...-roller-coaster-construction.html
Doug_Barnes

^We're headed back out to Orlando in October 2010... Since I'm bringing the whole Fam, we were planning on hitting only WDW & Universal... however, I might need to take a couple of hours out of the trip and give this one a quicky.  It looks to cool to pass up.
Wylder

Manta is now having a soft opening.  I have a review on the trip report section

http://seasonpassforums.com/about268.html

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