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More Manta Testing Videos

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Mike

delirium_guy @ ThemeParkReview.com has posted some daytime Manta testing photos and videos.  See them below.

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Manta Testing Confirmed!

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Mike

Manta testing has begun!  A video of the testing from last night has been posted to YouTube, check it out below.  As expected, the ride is very graceful and smooth like any good B&M.

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Manta Almost Testing

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Mike

Manta trains were rolled into the station and back out again according to a post and some pictures over at ThrillNetwork.com.  Should be testing soon!

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Manta Construction Update, Almost Testing

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Mike

jedimaster1227 @ ThemeParkReview was at the park hoping to get some pictures of Manta testing.  While he did not succeed, he took some great shots of Manta and its theming coming together.  He also mentioned that they were testing the … Continue reading →

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Another Manta Construction Update

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Mike

We have another Manta update to report.  The folks over at RCPro have posted some new shots of Manta construction and the theming is really coming together.  The station looks fantastic and the waterfall is starting to look amazing.  Check … Continue reading →

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Brief Manta Construction Update

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Mike

A few new pictures of Manta Construction have been posted to Orlando United.  Not much new from these pictures except for some exterior paint on the station (interesting color selection).

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Manta Trains!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Mike

Some new pictures of Manta’s trains have been posted to the Orlando Sentinel.  Yes, there is a giant manta-ray shaped zero car, and they look amazing.  Also they released that the official opening date will be May 22, 2009.

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SeaWorld Orlando on Wheel of Fortune

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Mike

Turns out SeaWorld Orlando was the set of Wheel of Fortune recently and the shows are just being aired now.  Check out the full article and some notes over at the Orlando Sentinel.

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Manta Opening Date and Photos

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Mike

Some new Manta photos were uploaded to Orlando United.  The most exciting news is that the signs on the construction walls now indicate that Manta will be open by Memorial Day weekend instead of Summer 09.  Time to book your … Continue reading →

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