CoasterNews.Net » SeaWorld Orlando http://www.coasternews.net Blog about Roller Coasters and the Amusement Park Industry Sat, 17 Dec 2011 17:44:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Manta Opens Softly http://www.coasternews.net/2009/05/05/manta-opens-softly/ http://www.coasternews.net/2009/05/05/manta-opens-softly/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 15:00:32 +0000 Mike http://www.coasternews.net/?p=793 Manta LogoManta is now “open.”  The theming is done and looks AMAZING.  The splash down effect is similarly AMAZING.  Check out the AMAZING photos @ Theme Park Review.

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Thanks to all for the updates!

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Some new Manta concept art has surfaced over at Orlando United with some great shots of what the queue and outside theming is supposed to look like.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1pI8QcmVs

Another view:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOsmyqseog0

Its surprising how fast the train navigates the course, especially after the MCBR.  It will definitely be exciting the next few weeks watching the scenery being finished and how the new water splash feature will operate.  Check out more photos @ ThemeParkReview.com.

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wd8bRbXwLbQ

Also, there is a general construction update posted over at OrlandoRocks.com.  They have some good photos of more scenery being installed and the pond liner going into place.

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