Manta (SeaWorld Orlando)

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Manta

SeaWorld Orlando Location Orlando, Florida, USA Coordinates 28.4118935°N 81.4613150°W / 28.4118935; -81.4613150 Status Operating since May 22, 2009 Cost $50,000,000
Statistics
Manufacturer	Bolliger & Mabillard
Product	Flying Coaster (Manta)
Type	Steel - Flying
Riders per train	32
Hourly capacity	1,500
Propulsion	Chain lift hill
Height	140 feet
Drop	113 feet
Top speed	56 mph
Length	3359 feet
Inversions	4
Duration	2:25
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Manta is a Bolliger & Mabillard flying roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida, USA. The drop immediately follows with a pretzel loop. The ride allows guests to ride in the prone position. Near the end of the ride, there is a wing dip element right above the tank of several fish and rays.

History

On May 29, 2008, SeaWorld Orlando announced that they would be adding Manta.

Manta opened on May 22, 2009.

Design

Elements
Chain lift hill 98 foot tall pretzel loop In-line twist Corkscrew Block brake Helix In-line twist

Trains

3 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.

Images

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  The original concept art for SeaWorld Orlando's Manta

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  The pretzel loop

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External links

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  Manta on the Roller Coaster DataBase.