SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | Manta | Intamin LSM Launch Coaster | 2023

[HandsUpPantsDown]

Is the name Manta official? I changed the thread title, but I haven't found any source to corroborate it, so now I'm unsure ... Might as well change it back.

Just seen this post on LinkedIn

 

[Pokemaniac]

Just seen this post on LinkedIn

I see RCDB also calls it Manta, so I guess a thread name change and unsticky is due.

 

[MLDesigns]

This thing looks AWESOME!

 

[Niles]

Pov for both Manta and the family coaster Eel Racer.

I like how snappy and forceful Manta looks, the family coaster is nicely themed to.

 

[Hixee]

The coaster looks fantastic, but hard to miss the slightly ropey looking theming elements outside!

I've heard that Manta rides like Velocicoaster Jr, which I would suggest is a good thing! Would love to get on this one myself.

 

[Indy]

This layout looks truly outstanding. It's way more rambunctious-looking than I expected and I love the numerous close interactions with theming. The environment will really lend itself to the theming as well, because the summer humidity will make you feel like you're under water.

 

[Dubaidave]

I’ve not ridden it yet but I believe there going to be some kind of wetland around the coaster eventually


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[gavin]

I didn't even realise until just now that there were coasters being built there.

 

[Matt N]

Manta looks like great fun! It’s probably a bit more intense, but it looks a bit like an enhanced version of Cheetah Hunt, in my view! That’s probably a slightly strange comparison, but I do get “Cheetah Hunt” vibes from the POVs I’ve seen…

The rest of the park also looks absolutely beautiful, in my view. It’s quite evident that money was no object here, as the theming throughout the park looks incredible in all of the videos I’ve seen, and the scale of the aquariums and tanks looks nothing short of mind-blowing!

I’ve also heard reports that Manta’s theming is nowhere near finished. I actually read that the outdoor theming is only 25% complete, but don’t quote me on that.

 

[Inverting_Thrills]

Manta looks like a great coaster. Looks very Mack esc at parts.

 

[Lofty]

From people that've ridden it - it apparently rides superbly well. A lot better than Cheetah Hunt.

 

[Hixee]

From people that've ridden it - it apparently rides superbly well. A lot better than Cheetah Hunt.

Setting the bar pretty low there, mate.

 

[Hyde]

Definitely more packed into Manta's layout than I thought! Impressive how quickly this thing has taken shape, as it was still footers and a few trifles of theming when I was there in January.

 

[Lofty]

Setting the bar pretty low there, mate.

Only referencing Matt N's post

 

[Hixee]

Only referencing Matt N's post

Thanks for the clarification, @Lofty.



We love you Matt.

 

[Christian]

The coaster looks lovely but that park is also something special. Judging by this video it's really well done.