Manta pics

[wayneg]

Just seen afew pics on the Sentinels website. On target for opening Summer 09.
Anyone seen anymore pics?

http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/features_orlando/2008/10/a-closer-look-a.html#more

 

[Pinky166]

Cool! I hope it opens on time!

 

[T16GEM]

Cool, can't wait to go on it!

 

[madmumof2]

Oh this ride looks brilliant! I've been waiting to see pics of this.

Any ideas what the height restrictions are? I doubt mine could get on next year, but maybe the trip after that! lol

 

[wayneg]

Oh this ride looks brilliant! I've been waiting to see pics of this.

Any ideas what the height restrictions are? I doubt mine could get on next year, but maybe the trip after that! lol

Info I just found if nothing has changed since May 29th. 52" height requirement.

TO BEING…THE RAY
Type of Ride: Flying coaster
Seating: Horizontal, face-down, four people across
Thrills: Flies through sky and over a lagoon
Height: 140 feet
Maximum Drop: 113 feet
Top Speed: 56 miles per hour
Inversions: 4
Track Length: 3,359 feet
Vehicle wing span: 12 feet
Cycle Time: 2 minutes, 35 seconds
Manufacturer: Bolliger & Mabillard; Monthey, Switzerland
Height requirement: 52 inches
Trains: 3 per track; with 32 people on each train
Capacity: Approximately 1,500 people per hour
Opening date: Summer 2009

 

[madmumof2]

I thought it was face down, but how do they load the people on? Will it twist, or start upright so you just 'walk'on a row at a time?

I can't think how'll they'll do it lol.

 

[disneyholic family]

sounds awesome....

 

[luke]

I thought it was face down, but how do they load the people on? Will it twist, or start upright so you just 'walk'on a row at a time?

I can't think how'll they'll do it lol.

I assume it'll be very similar to Air at Alton Towers - you sit and strap yourself in with the shoulder harness etc as normal, then the seats will turn 90 degrees leavin you facing down

 

[madmumof2]

Aahhh, that makes sense! I can't wait until I can ride it. No idea when though. :S

I've not been to Alton Towers for years, even though it's not too far from me.

Must go in the holidays I think.

 

[Simon06]

I assume it'll be very similar to Air at Alton Towers - you sit and strap yourself in with the shoulder harness etc as normal, then the seats will turn 90 degrees leavin you facing down

luke,

you are right you will load the trains exactly like AIR at Alton Towers, its the same manufacturer.

 

[Shazzie B]

Looking forward to this one-I love Air at Alton Towers. Do you think it'll be open in August 2009?

 

[luke]

luke,

you are right you will load the trains exactly like AIR at Alton Towers, its the same manufacturer.

Thought so - should be good then if they theme it well too, think Air lacks the theming whereas the ride itself is good - i imagine both theming and top quality ride will be a great experience

 

[nibbo]

Thought so - should be good then if they theme it well too, think Air lacks the theming whereas the ride itself is good - i imagine both theming and top quality ride will be a great experience

From what I remember reading, they're building pools under the track with stingrays and other aquatic things with a water splash from the rides wings as it banks into a corner and turns 90 degrees. Better than just flying over dirt like on Air.

Nick

 

[Shazzie B]

From what I remember reading, they're building pools under the track with stingrays and other aquatic things with a water splash from the rides wings as it banks into a corner and turns 90 degrees. Better than just flying over dirt like on Air.

Nick

Hope it doesn't end over spat out chewing gum like Air does