April 16, 2009
Shamu’s Got Coasters
Yes, Sea World is a surprising choice for a week focused on high-thrills. We all know this park as the brightly-colored sea life oasis in the midst of Orlando theme parks actually known for their rides. It’s certainly no Six Flags or Busch Gardens. And, frankly, who wants a roller coaster to outshine Shamu? No one. We want Sea World to remain the home of flipping dolphins, splashing Shamu, playful seals, and ominous sharks (behind glass). Still, it doesn’t hurt that they’ve thrown in a few looping thrills for the human visitors to this famous park. And they’ve thrown them in with such gusto, you may indeed find yourself drawn to this park as much for the coasters as the fish – (and mammals!)
The Kracken is the big one. This is the tallest, longest, fastest coaster in Orlando. Named for a mythical monster that used to destroy ships to eat the sailors, this coaster certainly lives up to its legendary name.
Journey to Atlantis is a leisurely ride through another mythical legend with twists, turns, and surprising drops at the end.
The newest addition opens in May 2009. They call it the Manta, and it’s a full senses, entertaining thrill with the illusion of being strapped in a flying position to the bottom of a manta ray as it flies at high speed through a twisting, high-thrill ocean adventure.
Sea World has been thrilling audiences for decades with its amazing animal shows. Now they’ve taken the thrills up one notch further, making this attraction perfect for student trips of any kind – from Orlando graduation trips to educational tours with a twist.
(photo by lemoncat1 on Flickr)
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