Pipeline: The Surf Coaster now open at SeaWorld Orlando

Pipeline: The Surf Coaster officially opened today at SeaWorld Orlando, taking riders on a wild surfing-inspired ride.

SeaWorld Orlando’s all-new Pipeline: The Surf Coaster celebrated its grand-opening May 27, 2023, with a ceremony featuring a “beach-front” ribbon cutting, in keeping with the ride’s surf theme.

Grand Opening of Pipeline Surf Coaster at SeaWorld Orlando

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“Our Annual Pass Members had an exclusive opportunity to preview the ride prior to opening and the feedback is fantastic,” said Park President Jon Peterson. “Pipeline is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride that caters to all levels of excitement and complements our existing exhilarating ride portfolio perfectly. With its unique design and evocative sensations, Pipeline stands apart from other coasters. SeaWorld now boasts the most coasters in a single theme park in Orlando, and we can’t wait to introduce the rest of our guests to this highly anticipated coaster.”

Pipeline Supports Florida Conservation

The new attraction celebrates the surfing culture around the world with unique surfboard ride vehicles that have riders in a standing position on seats that rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding a wave at speeds of up to 60 miles per hours along a track spanning 2,950 feet with five airtime movements, including a thrilling “wave curl” inversion that replicates the well-known “alley-oop” surfing maneuver.

SeaWorld has also announced the official ride partners of Pipeline is the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida, which is dedicated to conserving wild Florida. The foundation’s mission matches closely to SeaWorld’s commitment to conservation, and through this partnership, Pipeline riders will be educated about Florida’s natural bodies of land and water and its inhabitants.

“We are proud to partner with SeaWorld in our shared conservation mission to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting the Florida coral reef system which is the only coral reef system in the continental United States,” said Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida President & CEO Andrew Walker. “SeaWorld has been a trusted partner in conservation for many years and we are thrilled to continue this collaboration with Pipeline.”