And the landscaping, as well as theming is quite impressive and feels complete! Once guests enter the station, there’s 10 rows to choose from, keep in mind that there are pretty much no bad seats on Manta! Even rows are slightly elevated still offering good views, and due to the simplistic, perfect, light, and uber-comfortable trains, the ride’s forces are enjoyable from any seat. The station as well as canopies in line and the multi-media tunnel-building (to the right) of Manta are inspired by Japanese architecture. As you exit the aquarium building, it’s cool to notice that SeaWorld San Diego uses Gum Drop’s around the park, so that guests can conveniently deposit their gum rather than messing with the pavement! Once outside the aquarium building, guests will be welcomed by more of the Japanese themed buildings and scenery. Perfectly foreshadowing the awesomeness that is to come. It’s impressive and sensational in general that there’s an aquarium as part of the queue. Feel the rush!’ In addition to it being cool to see rays while you wait in line, or as you approach the station on emptier days. The ride is clearly themed after Mantas/Bat Rays, even the slogan is: ‘Ride the ray. Guests will then enter the second element of the line, the ray aquarium. Though ‘passing by the track’ may not sound to exciting, the way it’s themed and positioned over the water is visually VERY pleasing. But SeaWorld knew exactly what they were doing when they designed this queue, guests pass by the track and splash effect right here, after which they’ll approach an aquarium. Here the wait time is posted, and a set of stairs will wind down past the ride’s splashdown effect into the next part of the queue. Just to the right of the rock-work is the actual entrance to the ride.

Guests will cross a bridge, that crosses over part of the track and some water effects, to then be welcomed by the coaster flying by, and a wonderful entrance/ride sign. Let’s start looking at this beauty right from the entrance to the ride. Manta at SeaWorld San Diego! This Mack ride is a wonderful family coaster, that uses state of the art technology, launches riders twice, and is surrounded by sea-life and birds. But finally here’s a look at California’s surprise ride. I’ve been working on this Ride Review for a little while now, with all the other coverage in between I was back tracked for a little bit.

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