Comments on: Manta @ SeaWorld Orlando | Roller Coaster Review

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 08 May 2013 03:19:21 +0000

I rode this in the very back and lost my voice from the G-forces/my yelling! It was incredible, though. I also rode towards the front and it was amazing, but not as intense.

By: SeaSide

SeaSide — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:27:45 +0000

Tried this ride for 1st time yesterday. I’m no wimp – grew up around Cedar Point & would get quickly bored with each new scream machine they added (1970’s-90’s).

I have to admit, this ride was a bit too much for me. It was at the point going into pretzel loop that did it. I found this feeling most unpleasant, and one I had never experienced before. I thought it was because I’m nearing 50 y/o, but I heard the same feeling expressed by a much younger rider . The rest of the ride was great, but that one part kept me off it the rest of day, and I was happy to go over and drive the “Pinto” (Kraken) to redeem my confidence. Enjoy!

By: Akil Smith

Akil Smith — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:40:21 +0000

I love Manta and I agree with you it's no 10/10 ride but I can certainly say it's more smoother and better than Super the Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure. The experience is amazing, but I can tell you it's more of a first experience roller coaster meaning; You feel like your are actually flying and the feel is exhilarating after that it's just a fun filled coaster experience. It also is better than most coaster I've been on. Sea World gives quality roller coasters and I can't wait for their next installment.

By: Renee

Renee — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:40:08 +0000

Roller Coaster is Amazing, but DO NOT PAY FOR THE SEA LION TOUR. I would give it no stars, but that was not an option. Save your money because you will not be up-close with a sea lion like the title and the picture suggest. First, you go to Pacific Point Preserve and they tell you the difference between a sea lion and a seal; which can be read on the signs around the exhibit. Next, you go to where the “Clyde & Seamore” show takes place. You are asked to sit in the first two rows and then are quickly taken up to the tank, a group at the time to have your picture quickly taken. You are not allow to look at the sea lion (you keep your back towards him) and have to take a large step forward before you can walk back to your seats. Then you head back to Pacific Point Preserve where you are given a bucket of fish to feed them with everyone else. Just save your money and get to the show early to sit in the first two rows and spend $20 and get five trays of fish to feed the seals/sea lions at Pacific Point Preserve for the same experience.

By: Samuel

Samuel — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:28:03 +0000

Alyssa is right in that there are no Mantas at Seaworld, but they don't get quite up to 200 feet long. A little over 20 is more like it. It's not a fish commonly found in aquariums but there are a couple around the world that can handle them. The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta has a few of the beasties (and whale sharks as well) and they're extremely impressive to look at in person.

As for this attraction, I think it's a great addition to Sea World and it and the surrounding pools and rocks make it in my opinion the most beautiful roller coaster in the world, bar none.

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:30:49 +0000

I know it has nothing to do with the coaster, but there aren't any actual mantas in the aquarium. A manta is a type of ray that can get up to 200 ft long and (as far as I know) has never been a manta in an aquarium. What you saw was other rays including cownose rays, leopard rays, spotted eagle rays, some guitar fish, as well as some other sting rays I can't remember.

By: cc

cc — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:53:32 +0000

this is one or my fav rides it was the first i have ever been on its a smooth easy ride i have ridden a few since but still love this ride but i got to say the boobs thing gets annoying

By: Coaster Expert

Coaster Expert — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 05:06:17 +0000

I went this past summer with my mother.

She was terrified kept her eyes closed the entire ride.

But I couldn't get enough of it, honestly the best roller coaster I have ever been on next to the Shakira at Busch Gardens FL.

Anyways, overall 9.7

By: Lauraemmas

Lauraemmas — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:53:07 +0000

Looks alittle like Air at Alton Towers in the UK… I will be able to do a comparison, when i'm in the US in September!!!!!

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Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:44:00 +0000

[...] Coaster Class of 2009 The two huge roller coasters that opened in Orlando had very different fates. SeaWorld’s Manta opened early to rave reviews while Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit opened several months late with mixed [...]