Mako - 2016 SeaWorld Coaster

[maxairmike]

I love the B&M clamshell restraints and seats on their mega coasters. Probably the best restraint and seat design out there. I just hope they don't muck it up with seat belts like KI did with Diamondback after a year or two.

 

[Nick]

Do we have a timeline for when this ride will open? Sometime in May I presume?

 

[Disneyhead]

All they would say was "Summer 2016".

 

[Teebin]

I like the design too. Also impressed by their unveil theming on the box.

 

[maxairmike]

I'm expecting softs in May (not sure if early or late yet, leaning towards late) with an opening in June just before the summer crowds really start arriving.

 

[WAJAS]

I'm kinda scared about the 'land' idea because nothing related to the new theme has come up besides new sidewalks and the ride itself. Is it even still happening?

 

[anihilnation]

Think they are hoping to have it ready by memorial day.

 

[Brian G.]

Here's more info and pictures:

SeaWorld Orlando Reveals Mako's Ride Vehicles « Orlando United

 

[Journey_On]

I'm guessing May or June for an opening date? Because there is a Mako Preview for passholders in the month of June.....

 

[Teebin]

My word, SW Parks will be opening two coasters simultaneously.

 

[WAJAS]

My word, SW Parks will be opening two coasters simultaneously.

If they're smart 1) this wouldn't have happened in the first place because most people aren't going to take a trip to both parks in one summer break 2) they will open them at least a month a park or start marketing for each a month a part as to not confuse the general public.

 

[Scott W.]

If they're smart 1) this wouldn't have happened in the first place because most people aren't going to take a trip to both parks in one summer break 2) they will open them at least a month a park or start marketing for each a month a part as to not confuse the general public.

I'd imagine plenty of tourists will make the trip to both parks if they have the tickets for them. Almost everybody I know who's been to SeaWorld has done Busch later on in their holiday.

 

[Teebin]

Mako is a coaster freak ride that no one under an age group will ride. Many adults will not touch it either as they find it a frightening notion. Cobra is more of a family style ride. I cannot see them competing.

 

[Scott W.]

Mako is a coaster freak ride that no one under an age group cannot or will-not ride. Many adults will not touch it either. Cobra is more of a family style ride. I cannot see them competing.

I think anybody who's willing to ride Kraken or Hulk will easily ride Mako.

 

[Teebin]

I think anybody who's willing to ride Kraken or Hulk will easily ride Mako.

I can handle Hulk fine because I know what to expect from riding when I was a younger age, but I would never ride Mako.

I wouldn't ride DC any longer either because it could kill me... as in dead at unload.

 

[Scott W.]

I can handle Hulk fine because I know what to expect from riding when I was a younger age, but I would never ride Mako.

I wouldn't ride DC any longer either because it could kill me... as in dead at unload.

Is this a medical thing or just a fear as you've got older?

Personally, one thing I've noticed as I've got older (and fatter) is that coasters feel a bit more extreme.

 

[OLSinFLA]

I cant wait for Mako!! Apollo's Chariot in Willimsbug is one of my favorites because of the ride restraints (in every picture I look like Im doing jumping jacks). I love the feeling of just flying along. And I ain't no spring chicken

 

[shiekra38]

I cant wait for Mako!! Apollo's Chariot in Willimsbug is one of my favorites because of the ride restraints (in every picture I look like Im doing jumping jacks). I love the feeling of just flying along. And I ain't no spring chicken

Me too..I'm hands up legs out for the whole ride..feels like you're flying more than any other ride I've ever been on

 

[Journey_On]

Count me in as someone who is also a fan of Apollo's Chariot at BGW! It was my first hypercoaster. I am so glad we're going to have a hyper in FL.

That initial climb is going to scare me a bit, but then I reassured myself that the height is the same as SheiKra, which I have done.

 

[MillenniumDragons]

All aboard the Mako Hype train. <--- No pun intended. (The hype[r] part)
First B&M hyper I rode was Diamondback in 2013. Very excited I now have one in my backyard and not 20 blocks up the street.