New Coaster to SWO in 2024

[hertamaniac]

https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/s...en-new-family-coaster-penguin-trek-next-year/

 

[Yoshi]

I'm looking forward to something a little tamer than the current coasters there. I really enjoy rides like Mako but sometimes need to take a break from the larger rides and want something less thrilling.

The only thing I would have preferred to see is the entire ride indoors. There are currently no indoor rides or anything that can run in heavy rain/storms and it would have been nice to see 1 ride that can operate in all weather conditions.

 

[hertamaniac]

100% agree regarding indoor attractions. I'm looking forward to seeing more details.

 

[MamaMermaid]

Great news!!

 

[maverik85]

I'm looking forward to something a little tamer than the current coasters there. I really enjoy rides like Mako but sometimes need to take a break from the larger rides and want something less thrilling.

The only thing I would have preferred to see is the entire ride indoors. There are currently no indoor rides or anything that can run in heavy rain/storms and it would have been nice to see 1 ride that can operate in all weather conditions.

I prefer the indoor/outdoor aspect to allow some show scenes and increased theming indoors and then bigger coaster outside with more space. But do agree the park could use some more indoor attractions. Would love to see an actual dark ride or two added (maybe on into Sesame Street area) and some other indoor flats/simulator.

 

[drenalin'junkie]

Awesome, SW is really upping the thrill ride ante in Orlando.

 

[Wendysofftoneverland]

My 48 inch tall thrill seeker will love this! He is starting to outgrow the Sesame Street rides, but we are still a few years away from him getting to ride the big coasters.

 

[healthydoseofdisney]

I am so excited for SeaWorld and Busch Gardens to get new attractions. I do agree with the statement being made there there needs to be some more take coaster and even some indoor rides. Indoor rides are so important in Florida because of the heat and rain, it provides a good place to hide. Right now the only places to take cover in the Rescue area, the Nautilis theater (if there’s a show), the shark area and the indoor dining locations.

They seem to stepping up their game and trying to get in the same level as other parks so hopefully we will start see some changes and indoor attractions.

 

[troll181]

Opening date?

 

[Yoshi]

They just stated Spring 2024 but a more exact date will probably be given closer to opening. Some of the track is already installed. I took these pictures on Tuesday:

 

[Yoshi]

Here is another update from Thursday, they made a lot of progress in just over a month.

 

[Yoshi]

I went to SeaWorld today for the first day of Platinum Pass previews.

The wait time sign was posting a 15 minute wait but it was a walk on unless you wanted the front or back rows.

The queue starts outdoors but is mostly indoors which is a welcome addition with the air conditioning. The queue is themed well with some props and then there are stairs and a walkway over the track in the station.

The seats and overhead lap bar are comfortable and there are 9 rows with 2 seats each.

There is a small dark ride section before the first launch where you are in a cave and some other minor theming I won't spoil.

The first launch was good and the ride is mostly a lot of twists and turns without too many drops. The ride isn't too forceful but I wasn't expecting it with it being marketed as a family coaster. The second launch is close to the end of the ride before a large banked turn. There was a little bit of a rattle but not too bad. I would say it reminded me of Slinky Dog Dash but faster.

I really enjoyed the coaster and would put it as my 3rd favorite ride in the park after Mako and Journey to Atlantis.