SeaWorld Abu Dhabi | Manta | Intamin LSM Launch Coaster | 2023
- Thread starter richardcrete
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I see RCDB also calls it Manta, so I guess a thread name change and unsticky is due.
The coaster looks fantastic, but hard to miss the slightly ropey looking theming elements outside! 
I've heard that Manta rides like Velocicoaster Jr, which I would suggest is a good thing! Would love to get on this one myself.
I've heard that Manta rides like Velocicoaster Jr, which I would suggest is a good thing! Would love to get on this one myself.
Indy
Hyper Poster
This layout looks truly outstanding. It's way more rambunctious-looking than I expected and I love the numerous close interactions with theming. The environment will really lend itself to the theming as well, because the summer humidity will make you feel like you're under water.
Matt N
CF Legend
Manta looks like great fun! It’s probably a bit more intense, but it looks a bit like an enhanced version of Cheetah Hunt, in my view! That’s probably a slightly strange comparison, but I do get “Cheetah Hunt” vibes from the POVs I’ve seen…
The rest of the park also looks absolutely beautiful, in my view. It’s quite evident that money was no object here, as the theming throughout the park looks incredible in all of the videos I’ve seen, and the scale of the aquariums and tanks looks nothing short of mind-blowing!
I’ve also heard reports that Manta’s theming is nowhere near finished. I actually read that the outdoor theming is only 25% complete, but don’t quote me on that.
The rest of the park also looks absolutely beautiful, in my view. It’s quite evident that money was no object here, as the theming throughout the park looks incredible in all of the videos I’ve seen, and the scale of the aquariums and tanks looks nothing short of mind-blowing!
I’ve also heard reports that Manta’s theming is nowhere near finished. I actually read that the outdoor theming is only 25% complete, but don’t quote me on that.
Inverting_Thrills
Mega Poster
Manta looks like a great coaster. Looks very Mack esc at parts.
Setting the bar pretty low there, mate.
Lofty
CF Legend
Only referencing Matt N's post
Geeky Pastimes
Mega Poster
Just got on this today. Walk on so went for front and back row rides.
It's really fun! No real drops and the launches don't pack much of a punch, but there's a lot of real ejector airtime and some great inversions.
The theming works pretty well when you're on the ride, gives you some fun near miss elements.
Only downsides were that it's very much a family coaster (with some surprising inversions) so it's not that fast or intense at all, and it's already surprisingly rough in a few places, especially on the turnaround furthest from the station, there's a real jolt there.
It's really fun! No real drops and the launches don't pack much of a punch, but there's a lot of real ejector airtime and some great inversions.
The theming works pretty well when you're on the ride, gives you some fun near miss elements.
Only downsides were that it's very much a family coaster (with some surprising inversions) so it's not that fast or intense at all, and it's already surprisingly rough in a few places, especially on the turnaround furthest from the station, there's a real jolt there.
Lofty
CF Legend
By all accounts it's incredible. Really excited to see more experiences like these pop up.
Geeky Pastimes
Mega Poster
It really is absolutely amazing. We went in with no idea what to expect, didn't even know there was a ride there. A staff member just stood in the entrance being like "hey, why not give this a go".
Were blown away tbh. The screens aren't 100% the best quality, but the movement and sheer size of the thing is amazing, would love to see what Universal or Disney could do with one.