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Manta vs. Kraken: SeaWorld Orlando’s Ultimate Roller Coaster Showdown

Discover the heart of SeaWorld Orlando’s thrill portfolio: the soaring Manta and the legendary Kraken. Which will you ride?

SeaWorld Orlando offers a spectrum of experiences—from tranquil marine exhibits to adrenaline‑packed attractions. Today we spotlight the park’s two flagship coasters, Manta and Kraken, and compare their intensity, engineering, and ride experience.

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Manta

Manta vs. Kraken: SeaWorld Orlando’s Ultimate Roller Coaster Showdown

Manta is the world’s only flying coaster that lets riders experience a head‑first, face‑down flight. With a smooth, inverted nosedive, the track simulates gliding like a giant manta ray.

Manta Fast Facts

  • Date Opened: May 22 2009
  • Passengers per Train: 32
  • Wingspan: 12 ft
  • Maximum Height: 141 ft
  • Maximum G‑Force: 3.7
  • Top Speed: 56 mph
  • Inversions: 4
  • Inline Twists: 2
  • Ride Length: 3,359 ft
  • Ride Time: 2 min 36 sec

Kraken

Manta vs. Kraken: SeaWorld Orlando’s Ultimate Roller Coaster Showdown

Kraken is a floorless coaster that has earned worldwide acclaim for its precision engineering and heart‑thumping elements. Riders sit in open‑sided seats, feet dangling above the track, delivering an unparalleled sense of weightlessness.

Kraken Fast Facts

  • Date Opened: June 1 2000
  • Passengers per Train: 32
  • Maximum Height: 149 ft
  • Maximum G‑Force: 3.9
  • Top Speed: 65 mph
  • Inversions: 7
  • Vertical Loops: 2
  • Ride Length: 4,177 ft
  • Ride Time: 2 min 2 sec

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