Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker is currently under construction near to Shamu Stadium and the Wild Arctic attraction and is scheduled to open in the spring of this year.
SeaWorld invited media and bloggers to take a quick tour behind the construction walls to see how the coaster is progressing. The new attraction is about two-thirds of the way to completion and the rest of the track is currently being installed.
Only a month ago, SeaWorld revealed the coaster’s icy blue ride vehicle at the IAAPA expo at the Orange County Convention Center.
The new ride will feature four launches, both backward and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond the vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with a 100-degree angle.
The attraction also features a few “low to the ground” track elements, which makes riders feel like they are going faster than they actually are. In some areas, the ride is only four feet off the ground.
SeaWorld officials said guests exiting the attraction will come within inches of the coaster sending its next riders out on a thrilling ride.
The frosty theme of the attraction is meant to highlight SeaWorld’s conservation partner, Alaska SeaLife Center. Primarily dedicated to marine research, education and wildlife response, Alaska SeaLife Center’s mission matches to SeaWorld’s in Orlando, making them an ideal partner to help educate tourists about the Arctic and its inhabitants.
When Ice Breaker opens to guests this spring, it will be the SeaWorld sixth roller coaster in Orlando. From the roller coaster thrills of Mako, Manta, and Kraken, to the water adventures of Infinity Falls and Journey to Atlantis, Ice Breaker joins the park’s widely-known attractions as a must-do experience in Orlando.
See you on the ride, thrill-seekers.
According to Sea World.