SeaWorld’s roller coaster lineup has expanded massively in recent years – and the park has just unveiled a new upcharge to help customers make the most of these rides.
After the controversy of Blackfish (2013), the documentary that shed light on the impact of keeping killer whales in captivity, SeaWorld’s theme parks have drifted further and further away from their original animal focus.
In an effort to boost dwindling attendance, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, and SeaWorld San Antonio have all debuted new thrill rides in recent years. SeaWorld Orlando, which added three coasters in the past three years alone, has dubbed itself “The Coaster Capital of Orlando.”
Back in 2022, the Central Florida theme park unveiled Ice Breaker, a unique multi-directional launch coaster that features a heart-pounding reverse launch up Florida’s steepest beyond-vertical drop. Another standout addition came in 2023 with the opening of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, which introduced an innovative “stand-up” experience to SeaWorld’s coaster collection. Riders feel the rush of surfing as they’re positioned standing on their boards, with a dynamic seat that bounces and moves with the waves of the track.
Earlier this year, it also debuted Penguin Trek, a family launch coaster with dark ride elements similar to Arctic Rescue at SeaWorld San Diego. These joined the park’s already impressive coaster lineup, including Manta, Mako, the water coaster-boat ride hybrid Journey to Atlantis (which recently fell foul of Hurricane Milton), and its OG roller coaster, Kraken.
SeaWorld Unveils New Roller Coaster Upcharge
If you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to enjoy SeaWorld Orlando’s roller coaster lineup, a new upcharge was just unveiled to give you extra time in the park over the holidays.
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