SeaWorld San Diego (SWSD) Discussion Thread

[DJeXeL]

Closest thing to an Aquatrax we will get!!

[Ace Of Spades]

The funny thing is that all an Aquatrax boils down to is a basic coaster that just happens to be perched above the water, so provided that Manta does a low water swoop at some point I think we can deem it "Close Enough".

[Blue Manta]

^Does this not count?

 

What do you mean? My post was on topic.

[ernierocker]

^What the????

 

He was pointing out that Journey to Atlantis counts as a roller coaster. So, Manta would be the 2nd coaster there.

[Blue Manta]

^What the????

 

He was pointing out that Journey to Atlantis counts as a roller coaster. So, Manta would be the 2nd coaster there.

 

He could have said that. Lol

[SoCalCoasters]

^He posted a picture of the coaster, which probably represented what he was saying better than just saying JTA.

 

Went to the park yesterday, construction is coming along nicely.

[A.J.]

^I count it, but just once.

I count it eight times!

[PAL]

^You're welcome!

[SoCalCoasters]

But, each train also has a different ride experience....

 

If Atlantis has 16 boats (aprox?) with 8 people per car, that's 128 credits.

 

Manta will have four 16 passenger trains, so that's 64 credits.

 

[chickenbowl]

Wow, check out the track installation progress now. In just the last week, we installed another 10% of the track. The coaster is really taking shape and looks very, very cool!

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150390841041855.376029.70105691854&type=1

More new track

The 2nd launch

General overview

[DJeXeL]

Lookin' good! Robb also posted an image of one of the cars from IAAPA and they look pretty cool.

 

[gisco]

Looking good!

[Meteornotes]

Really like the looks of that Manta car.

 

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[harper83087]

After seeing the car (that is one sexy ride vehicle) and the track going vertical I'm getting more and more excited to ride this thing!! Can't wait to head over there next year now.

[A.J.]

Pee-shaw, I've already ridden this coaster at IAAPA. It's pretty boring. All it does is sit in one place, forcing its riders to stare at a giant pink waterslide tube. The seats are incredibly comfortable though.

[niiicolaaah]

Looks good, I'll probably hop by there again next year once it's open. Cause San Diego is awesome, and we have platinum passes.

[DJeXeL]

 

Station is already going up. They aren't wasting any time! Very nice SWSD update can be found @ Westcoaster

[_koppen]

It kinda makes me wonder if the first launch will be enclosed in a tunnel, or why else would they go with black track?

[harper83087]

^The description of the ride is on the first page of this thread.

 

Manta also will feature a unique “launch station” where the passengers will start the ride enclosed in a launch tunnel with larger-than-life images of rays projected on a 270-degree enveloping screen. This stunning introduction to the world of the rays also will visually enhance the physical acceleration as the ride launches down the track. This state-of-the-art projection system will be the first of its kind in the United States.

[cal1br3tto]

^Love the sound of that. It helps make Manta so much more than just another coaster (and it already seemed somewhat creative to me). My interest is steadily increasing!

[harper83087]

I truly am excited for this coaster. It looks like it will have some pretty good forces and, if the concept art holds true, it will have some great interaction with the walkways and landscaping. Not to mention those trains are going to be sexy looking

[sammmmmy]

Wow! Looking at that westcoaster update it shows how much track the ride still has to install. What a great little ride this'll be!

[A113]

 

 

I was pretty skeptical about the ride, but these are some pretty tight transitions. I'm well convinced that there are going to be some nice air pops on this!

[GeorgeT]

Go Mack...goooooo !!! I`m pretty excited that the US ist getting a ride with those stunning trains. And the layout looks promising, too.

 

Too bad I won`t be able to ride this anytime soon

[PAL]

^We're very excited - at last San Diego will have a full sized steel.