Yesterday, we posted pictures and a review/report from SeaWorld’s new roller coaster, Manta. Today, we have a video showing you the twists and turns of the attraction, including interviews with SeaWorld’s director of design and engineering Brian Morrow, director of park operations Tim Carrier, and director of aquariums Gary Violetta who share some insight into…
Manta, SeaWorld newest roller coaster, opened 16 days early to a crowd of park guests eager to ride Orlando’s next great thrill ride. The attraction is the first “flying” coaster to come to Orlando, offering a unique angle on the world for its riders. It’s apparent from the moment you enter the Manta queue that…
This was just posted from SeaWorld’s official Twitterer, @RealShamu: “I have decided to open Manta early. Tuesday, May 5 at noon. Yes, I have that kind of pull. When you speak of me, speak well.” They’ve also just posted this video of the ride from the guest’s point of view.
SeaWorld has a new video on their ridetheflyingray.com Web site showing behind the scenes of their new Manta coaster. It looks like the video was shot about a month ago, but it still offers an interesting look at the ride vehicles and the Manta tanks.
SeaWorld is just over three weeks away from officially opening its newest roller coaster, Manta, and they’re giving Web visitors a chance to receive free digital on-ride photos and front-of-the-line passes by simply spreading the word about the attraction. Visit ridetheflyingray.com to take part in a variety of online activities including following @RealShamu on Twitter,…
For the first time in four decades SeaWorld’s star killer whale is communicating in something other than clicks, squeaks, whistles and trills. Shamu has joined Twitter. Twitter.com, a free social networking/micro-blogging community, allows users to communicate in 140-character blog posts, also known as “tweets.” Shamu, who writes under the Twitter handle “RealShamu,” started tweeting at…
Animal Expert Jack Hanna is making his yearly return to Central Florida soon. He’ll be puting on some animal shows at Busch Gardens and SeaWorld and will be a part of a breakfast at both parks. His shows at the parks are free with admission. On May 1 and 2, his shows will take place…
Here are some pictures of SeaWorld’s new coaster, Manta, running on the track. They were doing some testing without passengers as they ran two separate sets of “Mantas” around the twisty track. In the above photo the guests heads will be toward the big manta and they’d be facing out. Some of the construction walls…
Stand-up comedian/actor “Larry the Cable Guy” clowns around at SeaWorld Orlando with Clyde, a California sea lion. Larry spent the day at the park with his family, getting up-close with animals, screaming on thrill rides and enjoying the shows.
Best known for songs like Down with the Sickness and I’m Alive, Disturbed performed in Tampa on April 10 and Orlando on April 11. During the band’s visit to Busch Gardens last Thursday, Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan and bass player John Moyer experienced SheiKra, which sends riders through a breathtaking three-minute journey 200 feet up,…
