Seaworld Orlando’s New Coaster Opens This Weekend!

Seaworld Orlando's NEW Coaster Will Open To The Public THIS WEEKEND!!

Seaworld Orlando’s new coaster – Pipeline The Surf Coaster will FINALLY open to the public this Saturday May 27th 2023.

Orlando’s self-hailed coaster capital revealed the news and plans for it’s opening day today via an official press release in which they talked about what visitors can expect during the new roller coaster’s opening day.

“SeaWorld Orlando’s all-new Pipeline: The Surf Coaster will have its grand-opening Saturday May 27th commemorating with a special ceremony featuring a “beach-front” ribbon cutting, in keeping with the ride’s surf theme.”

The park’s latest coaster addition brings together cutting edge technology and a newly re-imagined ride experience concept to create a world’s first for the Orlando based theme park.

Riders will be amazed as they encounter five airtime movements, including a thrilling “wave curl” inversion that replicates the well-known “alley-oop” surfing maneuver. This coaster stands apart from others, not only in its design but also in the unique sensations it evokes.

With a track spanning 2,950 feet, a maximum speed of 60 MPH, and reaching a height of 110 feet, “Pipeline: The Surf Coaster” offers a thrilling experience that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

The brand-new coaster is located at the front of the park between Flamecraft Bar and Bayside Stadium.”

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"The brand-new coaster is located at the front of the park between Flamecraft Bar and Bayside Stadium."" - *Image Credit: SeaWorld Orlando.

Discussing Seaworld Orlando’s new coaster further, Jon Peterson – Park President for Seaworld Orlando said;

“Our Annual Pass Members had an exclusive opportunity to preview the ride prior to opening and the feedback is fantastic,”

“Pipeline is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride that caters to all levels of excitement and complements our existing exhilarating ride portfolio perfectly.

With its unique design and evocative sensations, Pipeline stands apart from other coasters. SeaWorld now boasts the most coasters in a single theme park in Orlando, and we can’t wait to introduce the rest of our guests to this highly anticipated coaster.”

Seaworld Orlando’s new coaster comes as a follow up to their previous roller coaster addition Ice Breaker – a Premier Rides Sky Rocket II custom roller coaster located adjacent to Pipeline on the other side of the stadium’s seating.

It has also been revealed today that Fish & Wildlife Florida are the official partners of Pipeline.

The park’s chosen partnership for their new ride is said to stand testament to Seaworld’s ongoing commitment to ocean conservation.

Talking about the partnership, Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida President & CEO Andrew Walker said;

“We are proud to partner with SeaWorld in our shared conservation mission to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting the Florida coral reef system which is the only coral reef system in the continental United States,”

“SeaWorld has been a trusted partner in conservation for many years and we are thrilled to continue this collaboration with Pipeline.”

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“SeaWorld has been a trusted partner in conservation for many years and we are thrilled to continue this collaboration with Pipeline.” - *Image Credit: SeaWorld Orlando.

Overall, Seaworld Orlando’s new coaster makes the perfect new addition to the park’s already adrenaline soaked coaster line up.

With a fast paced launch and silky smooth transitions as well as the newly re-imagined standing position, Pipeline is sure to take visitors to the park as they hang ten and rip the tide on Seaworld Orlando’s bodacious new ride!

Will you be visiting Seaworld Orlando over the coming months to grab your first rides of Pipeline The Surf Coaster?

We’d love to hear all about your plans to check out Seaworld Orlando’s new coaster in the comments below!