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Ride launches
Coaster face-off
Orlando is bracing itself HOLLYWOOD RIP. MANTA.
for the opening of two
RIDE ROCKIT. Name of new ride: Manta
impressive rollercoasters,
Name of new ride: Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit Which park? SeaWorld Orlando
Which park? Universal Studios Opening date: May 22
as Universal Studios and
Opening date: The official line from Universal
SeaWorld Orlando go head
is “late spring 2009”, and no official opening What is it? Manta combines a rollercoaster
to head. Robin Searle
date has been set. It should be open for the and a marine-life attraction in a “world-first”.
main summer season. The ride will take visitors through a “mes-
sees how they compare
merising underwater universe” with
What is it? A floorless rollercoaster that close-up views of wildlife before flying them
combines a ride and interactive entertainment. face-down in manta ray-shaped carriages.
It will travel up to 65mph, reach 17 stories Speeds will reach 60mph, and the ride
above Universal Studios and include six near- has a maximum height of 140ft and four
miss moments and a “record-breaking” loop. inversions.
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