Like riding a real wave, it is about feeling the yearning to ride again and again.Įven though the ride time is only a little over a minute, it will have people laughing and having fun. It is a fun connection between the waves and the surf coaster. Those little airborne moments almost mimic the buoyant like that feeling when in water. You might be “standing” but you are more suspended.
The spring in the seat allows for moments where your feet leave the board. Even though there is no harness on a real surfboard, there is a similarity to the freedom felt when riding a real wave and the experience on this roller coaster. The spring “seat” is what make each turn, twist and air borne moment exciting. Even though riders do not have to perfect their balancing, they do have to embrace the fun that accompanies the ride.Ī post shared by Cristine Struble riders step onto the board, they stand over the seat. The track has curves, peaks, and valleys. Although there might not the splash of salt water or the need to put on a wet suit, the fun and excitement of the beach vibe was clear. As people imagined how standing atop that surfboard would feel, the days counted down till the ride first welcomed guests.ĭuring a special media preview of SeaWorld Orlando Pipeline Surf Coaster, guests were able to catch that first wave. Pipeline, the Surf Coaster, had its ride vehicle debuted during IAPPA Expo 2022 in Orlando. This roller coaster has the riders standing as they ride the wave. Since SeaWorld Orlando has rides that go up, down, around, are ridden face down, sitting up, and strapped in, there was only one other new option for Pipeline. Other rides, like Manta and Mako, bring the extreme moments that might leave some riders feeling the impact as they walk the exit line. While the recent addition of Ice Breaker allowed a wider group of guests to plunge into that chilly abyss, it can raise the heart beat just a little. SeaWorld Orlando has been pushing the envelope with its thrill rides. The new SeaWorld Orlando Pipeline Surf Coaster has riders standing on top of that deck, strapping in, and riding the twists and turns on this new thrill ride. “It’s a level of interactivity and playfulness not found on any other coaster out there.While Cocoa Beach might be an hour to the East, theme park and roller coaster enthusiasts are ready to catch a different wave away from that sandy beach. “You actually feel like you’re surfing on the ride,” said Jeff Hornick, vice president of Attraction Design & Development for SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. While in motion, the restraint system can move up and down, mimicking the moment of surfing the waves. They are positioned on large platforms designed to look like surfboards. The “seats” are a restraint system that includes an over-the-shoulder harnesses and a bicycle-style seat in the middle. (Yes, riders will be upright while riding.) But the ride from Swiss coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard employs a new design that really sets it apart from stand-up coasters. Many will be quick to call it a stand-up coaster. Pipeline is unlike any other coaster in Florida.
Watch the ride cam video in the player above. Spectrum News was invited to the park for a first look and ride on the new coaster. RELATED: SeaWorld Orlando's Mako coaster tops USA Today 10Best poll.Riders will be upright while riding Pipeline, which features twists and turns and elements that mimic surfing movements.The coaster has begun previews before its official debut.
SeaWorld Orlando's new ride, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, opens May 27.
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