SeaWorld San Diego (SWSD) Discussion Thread

[sammmmmy]

^This is Sea World San Diego. They're not trying to be a major thrill park or trying to appeal largely to thrill seekers.

[Randomman295]

I know.that there's only two right now, but how smooth are Mack launched coasters?

[chargersmichael]

^The smoothest coaster honestly I've ever been on...

[omgitsmatt93]

^This is Sea World San Diego. They're not trying to be a major thrill park or trying to appeal largely to thrill seekers.

 

I know that, I just was hoping it would be a little more along the lines of Manta in Orlando, which I live close to. I absolutely love that attraction as a whole, and the coaster portion is beautiful.

[chargersmichael]

^ They have lots of restrictions SWSD as the city has a height limit and very strict policies.

[sammmmmy]

^^ That would be nice, but I don't think they would have their first coaster be that major.

[SharkTums]

This is a PERFECT ride for SWSD. These Mack Launched coasters are the smoothest rides I've ever been on (smoother than a brand new B&M), they feel like floating on a pillow around the track.

 

It's a perfect ride for the 'starting out thrillrider' set.

[SoCalCoasters]

This is a PERFECT ride for SWSD. These Mack Launched coasters are the smoothest rides I've ever been on (smoother than a brand new B&M), they feel like floating on a pillow around the track.

 

It's a perfect ride for the 'starting out thrillrider' set.

 

Agreed. I'd say that Manta will probably be around the same intensity of JTA, but with a much more cohesive theme and scenery interaction.

 

It's looking absolutely amazing, and it's the coaster San Diego has been waiting for.

[SharkTums]

^And it doesn't get you wet! It's important to remember that there is a percentage of population out there (like Dan!) that doesn't like getting 'wet in their clothes'. This is a much easier ride to deal with in a lot of ways.

[SoCalCoasters]

^And it doesn't get you wet! It's important to remember that there is a percentage of population out there (like Dan!) that doesn't like getting 'wet in their clothes'. This is a much easier ride to deal with in a lot of ways.

 

 

Haha, very true. Several of the front seat ride on Atlantis have left me drenched to the bone, although not as much as Bilge Rat Barges .

 

Tis ride looks much more promising than when it was first announced IMO.

[omgitsmatt93]

Are the mack launch coasters smoother than Cheetah hunt? I found that to be basically the smoothest coaster I have ever experienced.

[jedimaster1227]

^Cheetah Hunt is an Intamin coaster whereas Manta at SeaWorld San Diego is a Mack ride. It is especially difficult to compare Manta to other Mack launched coasters considering how few others there are currently (Blue Fire).

Edited February 24, 2012 by jedimaster1227

[omgitsmatt93]

Yeah I understand that. Im just curious how the Mack launchers ride versus intamin?

[coastercrazy 9]

Yeah I understand that. Im just curious how the Mack launchers ride versus intamin?

Intamin can be more intense, while mack has a overall smoother ride , but overall they are both great. I really don't care as long as its a credit.

[GeorgeT]

Yeah I understand that. Im just curious how the Mack launchers ride versus intamin?

 

You got the answer already, dude

[omgitsmatt93]

Thanks guys. Either way it looks like sea world has another winner on their hands.

[vacoaster09]

Rollercoaterpro has posted new pictures of Manta construction. I just love the color. Even though the ride is low to ground, I'm loving some of the high banking and tight turns that I am seeing.

[chargersmichael]

^Was it me or did was there little white spots on the track? Was it just the reflection of the sun or just me? or something that construction has to do with???

[chickenbowl]

New update at SWSD's facebook

[GeorgeT]

Finally some really expressive pictures from this coaster...looking much more "intimidating" than everything I`ve seen before...Thumbs up !

[RideofSteel]

Those pictures are awesome before I always thought that Manta looked a little boring, but now my opinion is completely changed. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[SoCalCoasters]

Manta was my #1 most anticipated for 2012 before, but now even more so!

 

[empires]

went to the park yesterday and saw Manta with its first drop and turnaround finished and I gotta say it looks really good. also got some good pics from the skytower. looks like there's only two pieces of track left to place. I took these with my cell phone so not the best quality

 

the turn into the first drop

overview of the entrance bridge, first drop, and turnaround

station and launch building

the end of the first half of the ride and second half

[UrbanLegend]

This actually looks a lot less compact than I thought it would be. But still looks like a whole lot of fun! Hopefully all those empty spaces will get lots of nice theming or landscaping.

[Ace Of Spades]

Jeeze, Manta looks way longer than I thought it would. This suddenly shot up my anticipated list for this year!