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Penguin Trek
Penguin Trek is a family launched roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), the roller coaster is the newest expansion and attraction at SeaWorld Orlando, opening on July 7, 2024. Penguin Trek reaches a maximum height of 65 feet (20 m) with a maximum speed of 43 mph (69 km/h) and a total track length of 3,020 feet (920 m). The ride features both indoor and outdoor sections, providing an experience simulating an Antarctic snowmobile expedition.

History

In March 2020, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, which was a motion-based, trackless dark ride, closed indefinitely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans for a new family-friendly roller coaster to replace the then abandoned Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin began in 2022.

In September 2023, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the name for the roller coaster, Penguin Trek. In November 2023, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the trains for the roller coaster at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Exposition. In February 2024, the track work for the ride was completed.

Ride experience

The ride starts in an indoor Antarctic themed section with glaciers, snow, and an LED display before leaving outdoors, utilizing a linear synchronous motor (LSM) launch and taking a wide right turn. A series of twists and turns including a banked turn lead to another LSM launch. This second LSM launch leads to a overbanked turn. The ride takes a left with a airtime hill and then a wide left turn before reaching its final brake run, slowing down the train before it reaches the station. Riders have compared the ride experience to that of sledding and bobsledding due to the rides' use of airtime hills and turns.

References

  1. ^ "Penguin Trek – SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida, United States)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved August 19, 2024.
  2. ^ Bowyer, Kelsey (2024-07-01). "Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando: An In-Depth Review". Orlando Informer. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  3. ^ McLeod, Emily (2024-07-07). "Cool coaster: Penguin Trek opens at SeaWorld Orlando". WKMG. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  4. ^ Bevil, Dewayne (May 23, 2013). "SeaWorld's Antarctica: Cool location designed for warm welcome". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Company. Archived from the original on June 30, 2013. Retrieved May 25, 2013.
  5. ^ Zone, Orlando Theme Park (2022-12-30). "Family-Friendly Roller Coaster to Replace Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin at SeaWorld Orlando?". Orlando Theme Park Zone. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  6. ^ Mitchell, Bea (2023-09-29). "SeaWorld Orlando opening new Penguin Trek coaster". Blooloop. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  7. ^ "SeaWorld Orlando's next coaster: Penguin Trek, set to open next spring". Orlando Sentinel. 2023-09-28. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  8. ^ Mitchell, Bea (2023-11-17). "SeaWorld Orlando unveils ride vehicle for new Penguin Trek coaster". Blooloop. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  9. ^ "IAAPA: SeaWorld shares first look at Penguin Trek car". Orlando Sentinel. 2023-11-14. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  10. ^ Mitchell, Bea (2024-02-02). "SeaWorld Orlando finishes Penguin Trek coaster track". Blooloop. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  11. ^ "First look: SeaWorld's Penguin Trek coaster on track for spring opening". Orlando Sentinel. 2024-02-22. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  12. ^ "SeaWorld Orlando's Penguin Trek now open | Planet Attractions". www.planetattractions.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  13. ^ "SeaWorld's New Coaster, Penguin Trek Snowballs Into Spring!". theescapeeffect.com. 2024-03-28. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
  14. ^ Shane (2024-07-07). "Review: Penguin Trek at SeaWorld Orlando - Coaster101". Retrieved 2024-09-26.
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