58 replies to this topic

[msoccerkidm]

I love how the colors of the fresh track are all shininy and the cars are so vibrant, then in like a couple of years it might not look as good.

[BGTKing]

[Shamu]

I don't know who those guys are but they sure are lucky. Opening is three weeks away. Manta looks incredible. Sea World really put their heart and soul into this one.

[BGTKing]

They are doing soft openings now.

[Shamu]

Ah. Hmm, are they done with the "splash" pool then?

[CoasterBuilder]

They are doing soft openings now.

Are you sure about that? According to this, it doesn't soft open to the public until Tuesday, May 5th, at noon.

Looks like a great ride. I'll definitely be stopping at Sea World next time I'm down there.

[Coaster55]

They're park employees, they started riding about a week ago. Too bad the Pov didn't show the last half though.

[BGTKing]

They have been doing limited public testing already. Got a guy on the inside.

[Maverix]

Yes! That wing dip is so god damn beautiful...

[knexems]

Awesome ride, awesome themeing.

That water effect is too cool. I just love it! It looks like the train slows down a lot a top top of the pretzel loop (whatever it's called on a flyer) going into the turn.

[Antinos]

I'm a bit disappointed by the wing dip. I was expecting huge blasts from cannons soaking bystanders, but once again, I'm proven wrong. The ride is still gorgeous though. Now that most of the landscaping is done, the colors have grown on me a lot.

[Shamu]

I too was disappointed by the wing dip. I thought somehow the wings would actually dip, instead of the way it is now. But I understand, this ride is supposed to be majestic, and huge splashes of water are not majestic.

I have to say, every single update of Manta made me want to ride it more and more. And now, seeing it completed, this is my most anticipated coaster of 2009. Really, it's indescribable. Sea World did an amazing, amazing job on Manta. The entire Manta experience looks incredible.

Maybe this will finally show Disney that you can have a big and well-themed coaster. Chalk it up, Sea World is back on the map.

[LCAL]

I am too disappointed.. Who woulda thought they'd end up being wimpy hidden geysers?


Lame. Nice coaster, though.

[Shamu]

Well, in an interview with one of the Sea World engineers, they said the 'geysers' are totally adjustable. Maybe if Sea World gets enough hate mail, they'll change it for the coaster enthusiasts. Let the CAPS LOCK EMAILS begin!

[BGTKing]

A few of my staff members riding the other day:

[Sim-ple]

Looks pretty sick.

[deangelo130]

I'm a Busch Parks passholder so I got to ride Manta and let's just say totally AMAZING!!! Its my favorite ride in Orlando so far. Tampa still has the better coasters though, SheiKra!!!!!!

[decaxxeca]

manta looks good but im dissapointed at the splash

v woops

[Maverix]

^Yes it does. Sea World and Busch Gardens are owned by the same company.