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Why is it special? The ride is the first Why is it special? Non-riders will be able
“multi-sensorial rollercoaster” in the world to experience Manta within a seven-acre
which allows riders to pick their own Seaworld area which will house thousands
soundtrack from a choice of classic rock, of fish and more than 300 rays. Floor-to-ceil-
hip hop, country, pop or disco. After the ing windows will showcase the wildlife
ride, they can edit a video of themselves within the attraction and in the queue area.
and send it to their friends. It will also be Florida’s only “flying” coaster,
Will there be epic queues? Universal is with riders travelling face-down.
promising that this will be a “one-of-a-kind” Will there be epic queues? The ride will
queue experience, but will not reveal accommodate 1,500 people an hour, with
THE EXPERT’S VIEW
any further information at this time about three trains each holding 32 people.
Justin Garvanovic
ride capacity or how long it expects the Quick Queue will be available as a fast
founder, European Coaster Club
queue to last. track option.
Are there any restrictions for who can Are there any restrictions for who can go
Rip Ride Rockit is probably
go on it? Again, Universal is still in the on it? The height requirement is 54in
the more interesting ride
and the more original of
process of finalising exactly who will be al- (1.37m), and the seat is designed to accom-
the two, but Manta is shap-
lowed on the Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit modate a guest with a chest diameter up to
ing up to be a bit
ride, but it has confirmed that the height 52in (1.32m). A test seat will be provided at special.
restriction will be 51in (1.3m). the entrance for potential riders to check
They are really going to
How can agents check it out? A fam trip they measure up.
town on the queue line,
and that definitely helps to
is currently being planned for July and How can agents check it out? Worlds of
add to the overall experi-
another is being lined up for later in the Discovery is supporting a Visit Florida fam
ence as you will inevitably
year. Dates for both are still to be confirmed. in May, although the ride will yet to have spend a lot of time in it.
All agents and reservations staff who sell opened. It is also planning more fam trips
Universal already has a
Orlando can also get a complimentary for the rest of the year, but no details are
great queue line experi-
ence with Duelling Dragons,
two-park bonus ticket for their own visit confirmed.
so you feel they are trying
by emailing comptickets@nbcuni.com. What do they say? Dave Ody, sales and
to get one up on each other.
What do they say? UK managing director marketing director for Worlds of Discovery, It is becoming increasingly hard to differentiate
Simon Presswell says: “Hollywood Rip Ride says: “Manta is a fantastic new addition to
between some rides, so the queue line is definitely a
Rockit is the worlds first truly interactive SeaWorld Orlando that we’re sure will be
consideration, and the location of Rip Ride Rockit will also
help in this respect.
coaster – where motion and music meet. enjoyed by UK visitors of all ages– not just
It would be really easy for parks to find a bit of flat
This latest Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit coaster fans. Following the success of
space and just decide to build a coaster on it, but
innovation at Universal Orlando continues Aquatica, our waterpark that opened last Universal has taken the really difficult option, which is
to drives appeal to agents and consumers year, there are more reasons for agents to
to locate the new ride right down the main street, in
alike.” sell Orlando and Worlds of Discovery parks
and around the public areas.
The ride concept is a variation of something they’ve
Who should agents contact for more than ever before.”
done already in Japan, and it will certainly be interesting
information? Elisabetta Introno at: Who should agents contact for more
to see what they come up with, as it’s a really original
elisabetta.introno@nbcuni.com or by calling information? Claire Hardinges on idea.
her at 020 7079 3134 claireh@cubo.com
Universal Studios’ “multi-sensorial rollercoaster” allows riders to pick their own soundtrack Riders in the Manta queue at SeaWorld Orlando line will be surrounded by aquariums
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