SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[chickenbowl]

On-ride audio was at one point rumored for Mako, so it could be something as simple as that.

 

They have a Mako preview set up in the Sharks exhibit and the video playing there has some really cool music that certainly sounds like it was produced specifically for the video for this attraction. I know nothing about that industry and how stuff like that gets produced (or how much it cost) but I wouldn't be surprised if that audio were used on the ride as well.

 

I thought on-board audio was already announced when they announced the ride.

 

From the press-release:

 

"Sound system: A 48,000-watt, intelligent surround-sound system envelops the realm. Sounds follow the coaster trains as they dive through and around the area … and just over guests’ heads."

 

Sounds to me like there will be speakers on paths around the coaster track that line up music with dispatched trains.

[I love pie]

On-ride audio was at one point rumored for Mako, so it could be something as simple as that.

 

They have a Mako preview set up in the Sharks exhibit and the video playing there has some really cool music that certainly sounds like it was produced specifically for the video for this attraction. I know nothing about that industry and how stuff like that gets produced (or how much it cost) but I wouldn't be surprised if that audio were used on the ride as well.

Can you provide a video?

[BDG]

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[I love pie]

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What does this have to do with SWO?

This is the final product of the puzzle. There is no release date.

[SFOGdude25]

^Methinks there are 3 more photos to be revealed before the puzzle is really complete.

[KarlaKoaster]

What a great idea to do the Instagram tiles. Apparently there were only 9 posts/tiles, but I guess they could be throwing a red herring (sorrynotsorry for the accidental fish reference)

[I love pie]

^ba dum ta sss

Also Mako has been topped off!

Here is a screenshot from Dan's video showing how tall it looks next to kraken, and how steep the lift hill is.

[DoinItForTheFame]

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So glad to see this finally topped off. I still LOVE the colors of this coaster.

[Nitro1118]

Yes indeed, the colora of this and Kraken together, along with the location looks amazing. Can't wait to see the finished product and someday evebtually ride it.

[jedimaster1227]

Driving down I-4 this morning, it was great to see Mako topped off. It has a little bit of extra height over Kraken's lift hill but the two of them right next to each other (and with Ihu's Breakaway Falls at Aquatica in view) draws your attention towards SeaWorld when driving, which I'm sure was very much a part of their intention with the ride's design choice.

[robbalvey]

Mako has been topped off! At 200 feet tall, Mako will be the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in Orlando when it opens in 2016!

 

[DoinItForTheFame]

Mako has been topped off! At 200 feet tall, Mako will be the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in Orlando when it opens in 2016!

 

 

 

This. Photo. Is. Beautiful.

 

I absolutely love this coaster already. Can't wait to ride it!!

[cfc]

Looking good, SeaWorld! I'll definitely be checking this ride out sometime later this year.

[RyanTPM]

Still loving the color scheme, great to see it topped out

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^Same here--Mako's colors fit in well with the color scheme of the entire park.

[DoinItForTheFame]

Maybe it's just me... but I really like how the MCBR goes through the supports for the lift hill. It's going to create some awesome visuals.

[coasterfreak11]

Anyone have a general idea of when this might soft open? Around March?

[DoinItForTheFame]

Anyone have a general idea of when this might soft open? Around March?

 

I'd expect late April or early to mid may.

[nswain1110]

Ughhh I can't wait to ride this in the summer!! Coming for you SWO and BGT!!!

[BBparks57]

I'm really liking the look of this coaster so far, along with the color scheme. I think it's a really nice addition. If I remember correctly, Manta's soft opening was very early May (like first week of may), so I'd say that guess is accurate. Just happy to see more coasters in the Orlando area!

[jray21]

Cool video! I don't know how those guys can work that high.

[DoinItForTheFame]

I don't know how those guys can work that high.

 

Same here. I got stressed out just watching the video, I can not imagine what it is like to actually dangle off the track 200 ft above the ground with a few straps holding me up. No thank you. But glad they have the ability to do it so we can enjoy awesome coasters!!

[Guy T. Koepp]

I love working at height! Some of my favorite sets have been doing mapping while on top of tall buildings. Heights don't bother me at all.

[Jcoaster]

As always Busch parks give us a visually stellar looking coaster.

[bbomser]

I love working at height! Some of my favorite sets have been doing mapping while on top of tall buildings. Heights don't bother me at all.

 

Translation: Guy loves to get high!