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The Manta Rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida

While I have been on numerous flying coasters they all feel so weird after the car positions you in the "flying" position.  You just awkwardly hang there until...

The Manta Rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida

....you head over the first drop going faster and faster as the train lets gravity take control.

The Manta Rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida

After reaching the bottom of the first drop Manta takes you skyward..

The Manta Rollercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida

...up into the pretzel loop.

The Manta Rolercoaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida

Pretzel loops are great on flying coasters as you get wonderful airtime heading up into the loop's entrance and then as the ride dives head first towards the ground you get pressed into the train with intense positive g forces.  It is airtime and then in a heart beat you have all the force pushing you down.
 


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