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I'm not going to really make this a lengthy report, was only in the park for about 3 hours. Went with a couple of friends, mainly to get a Manta cred.
So to keep it short, we arrived in the afternoon, and thanks to my wonderful friends/SeaWorld San Diego employees, got to park in the employee parking for free. $15 saved, then we moseyed on into the park. First things first, Shipwreck Rapids. Why the hell I was convinced to ride this ghastly water tube ride thing, I have no clue. Got soaked, good thing it was a warm afternoon.
Strolled on over to why I spent $53 on a park ticket and $30 on gas for. Manta. Line was about a 25 minute wait for front car. Theming was very well, albeit simple. Wish I could have gotten more pics, but my cell phone didn't take good pics in the dark portions of the queue, which was basically where all of the theming was for the line- couldn't take the T1i in there, the ride ops wouldn't allow me. Bastards. The rest of the ride was great, although the second portion of the ride lacked theming whatsoever (unless one counts dirt mounds as theming). Pics:
Not a whole lot of good places to get pics, unfortunately. Made the best of where I could get access.
If anyone is curious, the ride was pretty fantastic, for a family ride. Lots of snappy turns, plenty of hairtime, and some good g-forces in a lot of the turns. I'd say 6.5/10.
More to come tomorrow when I'm not so tired...
So to keep it short, we arrived in the afternoon, and thanks to my wonderful friends/SeaWorld San Diego employees, got to park in the employee parking for free. $15 saved, then we moseyed on into the park. First things first, Shipwreck Rapids. Why the hell I was convinced to ride this ghastly water tube ride thing, I have no clue. Got soaked, good thing it was a warm afternoon.
Strolled on over to why I spent $53 on a park ticket and $30 on gas for. Manta. Line was about a 25 minute wait for front car. Theming was very well, albeit simple. Wish I could have gotten more pics, but my cell phone didn't take good pics in the dark portions of the queue, which was basically where all of the theming was for the line- couldn't take the T1i in there, the ride ops wouldn't allow me. Bastards. The rest of the ride was great, although the second portion of the ride lacked theming whatsoever (unless one counts dirt mounds as theming). Pics:
Not a whole lot of good places to get pics, unfortunately. Made the best of where I could get access.
If anyone is curious, the ride was pretty fantastic, for a family ride. Lots of snappy turns, plenty of hairtime, and some good g-forces in a lot of the turns. I'd say 6.5/10.
More to come tomorrow when I'm not so tired...