Rode Manta twice over this weekend and was blown away. Haven't been on a B&M flyer before & honestly didn't have very high expectations (I have been on a flying dutchman, and didn't run back in line for a second go...). The overall experience of this attraction, from the landscape, queue, viewing areas to the coaster itself are perfectly executed.
As someone mentioned earlier though, Sea World's marketing campaign is promoting this as more of a gently gliding, almost family-type attraction - which it definitely is not. I hope prospective riders will use their common sense and know their limits before riding. I would hate for Sea World to get complaints about the unexpected intensity of the ride, and would hate even more if that caused the ride to somehow get toned down.
I've been looking forward to RRR more than Manta this year. Having now been on Manta, UO has a tough act to follow!
UP has posted some ride specs and information about upcoming technical rehearsals on the team member web site: http://www.uoteam.com/UNews090622.pdf