A riveting performance packed full of excellent music and beautiful creatures.īolliger & Mabillard has been building its flying roller coasters for some years, but Manta became by far the best example when it opened at SeaWorld Orlando in 2009. Really, though, guests are there to see the incredible stunts performed by the majestic whales.
The latest iteration, One Ocean, boasts the usual environmentally-friendly messages. SeaWorld's killer whale shows have always been one of the park's biggest draws, although they continue to cause controversy in equal measure among animal rights groups. The 150-foot-tall beast races in and out of cracks in the earth, past waterfalls, and through tunnels, splashing bystanders with plumes of spray.įull details: Kraken guide 3. Still, any coaster that is packed with seven, smooth inversions is going to pull in a crowd. While it is inspired by the ancient, underwater beast of legend, theming is relatively light and undermined by the ride's position close to a major road. The first major roller coaster to open at SeaWorld Orlando, Kraken is a floorless model manufactured by Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard. The shimmering golden seahorse Hermes guides the way towards an dramatic ending - the final splashdown is suitably spectacular, leaving guests soaked from head-to-toe.įull details: Journey to Atlantis guide 4.
Fittingly, it is based around the mythical underwater city of Atlantis, with guests being pulled down into the depths by the call of the evil siren Allura. One of the first thrill rides to be installed at SeaWorld Orlando, Journey to Atlantis is a hybrid water coaster-dark ride. We're focusing on SeaWorld Orlando as our "Park of the Month" in November, so we thought now would be a great time to look at the top 5 rides and attractions at the park - as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers. Since we launched our theme park guides last year, we've been collecting our readers' ratings and reviews of SeaWorld Orlando's rides and attractions (as well as those of 90+ other parks). There's lots to see and do for any visitor - but what are the essential attractions that shouldn't be missed? SeaWorld Orlando combines world-class marine life exhibits with a selection of major theme park rides, providing a unique experience for its guests.
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