New Attractions Open in Orlando, FL

Manta - SeaWorld Orlando

Known as the theme park capital of the world, Orlando, FL, has just unveiled some new attractions at three of its most popular parks.

Walt Disney World’s Characters in Flight offers guests the chance to soar 400’ above Downtown Disney in the “world’s largest tethered gas balloon.”  The character portion of the ride is the silhouettes of famous Disney characters displayed on the balloon.  The uplifting ride last for about 10 minutes and costs $16 per adult or $10 per child ages 3 – 9.

The Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket roller coaster recently opened at Universal Studios Orlando.  Hailed as the “world’s most technologically-advanced” coaster, this baby will take you on a vertical lift of 17 stories and then drop you like a rock into a 65 mph plunge.  With unique twists and turns, the Hollywood Rip Ride Rocket coaster is almost guaranteed to leave you saying “I’ve never done that before.”

At SeaWorld Orlando, the line queue for the new Manta roller coaster ride is amidst a huge 250,000 gallon aquarium filled with fish, octopus, and the namesake Manta rays.  Manta itself is a ‘flying’ coaster whereby the brave passengers are rotated into a horizontal face down position, as if to fly.  At 56 mph with a 113 foot drop, that is.

For more information, visit Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld Orlando.

August 20th, 2009 by Connie Motz | Posted in Promotions | (0)