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 Manta
is the newest roller coaster in Sea World and has quickly become one of Central
Florida's favorite. The way Manta was built was a lot different than most roller
coasters, not only is it the only flying coaster in Florida, it has an indoor
waiting line to prevent you from feeling the heat on those sunny Florida days.
These days most people are focused on the building process of everything. Sea
World made a statement in the process of building Manta, not only as the first
flying roller coaster built in Florida as the "Greenest" roller coaster built in
the world. With about 9 techniques:
Sustainable Water Treatment - Water, is the most important
thing at Sea World and it means a lot that it has been built green, the
filtration system is all built to use the correct amount of water that is needed
to support the aquatic systems without using too much.
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Conservation Efforts - Sea World has teamed up with some of the biggest
names to begin breeding extinct animals to help their species thrive.
Tree Replanting - One of the big things Sea World is known for
is the landscaping. While knocking down some of the trees in the area in which
Manta now stands the officials at Sea World have planted over 215 trees of
various species throughout the park.
Home Grown Coral - The Aquariums have grown multiple different
types of coral in the area of the Manta ride, which have helped create a
thriving underwater ecosystem as well as a beautiful display.
Wood Scrap Usage - Using wood that otherwise would have gone to
waste, the builders in charge of Manta have saved trees from potentially being
cut down while also providing a natural and organic look to the interior of the
line waiting rooms.
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Alternatives - Lighting the rooms with LED and CFL lighting that both
last about 10 times longer than the traditional lamps also save a great deal of
energy as well.
Electrical Layouts - The wire used to conduct electricity go
directly from the source to the destination eliminating extra and non-needed
wire.
Efficient Boilers - The boilers used to heat the water burn
about 15% less energy than usual boilers on other rides and attractions.
Saltwater Recycling - The salt water is re-used after it is
cleaned and filtered so the animals stay healthy thought the use of the water.
Before you even step foot on the loading platform of this ride you will be
dazzled and amazed by aquariums that stretch from the floor to the ceiling and
show off rare sea dragons and thousands of exotic fish swimming in school and
spirals. Also near the large aquariums are a pop up aquarium where you get a 360
degree view of all the fish as it feels like you are in the aquarium yourselves.
A really interesting additive to the aquarium is the Pacific octopus. It slinks
back and forth inside of an underwater tube. Sea World biologists have began
teaching the octopus tricks such as opening a jar to get food! One of the most
interesting features of the aquarium is the three hundred rays the swim/fly past
you, When you enter the room you will be surrounded by these amazing creatures
as the swim around and even over you! In addition to the live rays you can
search for over 30 rays that are carved into the rock wall. For the non-riders
there is an aquarium which is wider than the one in the riders line and features
a few more animals. Exiting the aquarium you'll notice a fast breeze coming your
way as the gigantic metal manta zooms by you at what  feels
like just inches away. The manta ray thrill ride speeding, flying, soaring,
gliding and spinning at highway speeds sends riders to a scary state where they
are only focused on the adrenaline and screaming. The ride itself is truly a
unique experience not only is it different for all of the major rides in Central
Florida because you are actually hanging over the ground rather than sitting.
The stunts that make this ride worth while are the close encounters. You feel
like you are inches away from crashing into walls, water and other structures.
The signature dip in the ride is what most riders find fascinating as the wing
of the Manta turns and dips right into the water.
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