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  • SeaWorld Orlando’s Manta Photo Contest

    Written by The Coaster Critic 2 Comments
    Last Updated: September 16, 2008

    Manta Coaster Photo Contest

    SeaWorld Orlando’s Photo Contest
    SeaWorld Orlando’s new Manta will be a Bolliger & Mabillard flying coaster reaching heights of 14 stories and speeds of 60 mph that will open in Summer 2009. Now, SeaWorld is having a photo contest. The first reader who’s able to take a picture of Manta’s track while it’s being shipped from Ohio to Orlando will win two tickets to the park and front row seats on Manta.

    The prize package includes:
    – Two admission tickets to SeaWorld Orlando (valid for one year)
    – Front-of the-the-line access for two people for a ride on Manta. If the winner visits SeaWorld Orlando before Manta opens, they can choose front-of-the-line access on either Kraken or Journey to Atlantis.
    – Travel expenses, meals, etc. are not included.
    – Employees and contractors of Busch Entertainment Corporation and their families are not eligible.
    Manta Coaster Shipping Route - Photo Contest
    The trucks carrying the blue B&M track will be following this route from Clermont in Batavia, Ohio to Sea World in Orlando, Florida:
    – Rte 32 West out of Batavia
    – I-275 south to I-75 South to Florida
    – I-75 south to the Florida Turnpike
    – Florida Turnpike to Interstate 4
    – Interstate 4 to the Beachline
    – Beachline to SeaWorld Orlando

    **UPDATE** – 10/7
    Manta Watch is underway!
    SeaWorld is having a photo contest promoting their new Manta flying coaster. The first reader who’s able to take a picture of Manta’s track while it’s being shipped from Ohio to Orlando will win two tickets to the park and front row seats on Manta. Send your photos to: joel [at] thecoastercritic.com

    SeaWorld has released the video below showing some Manta track arriving at the park:

    Read more about SeaWorld Orlando’s new Manta.

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2 Comments

  1. #1 R. Sandlin says:
    October 7th, 2008 at 11:21 am

    Hey, You better start your contest. I have pics of the manta track pieces on the trucks. Two of the drivers were on I-75 south near Dry Ridge Ky.

    Reply
  2. #2 The Coaster Critic says:
    October 9th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

    The contest has begun! Email your photos ASAP to win this great prize!

    Reply

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