3. Icebreaker roller coaster coming soon to SeaWord Orlando

And speaking of SeaWorld Orlando, this central Florida park has announced a brand new launch coaster for its Wild Arctic area of the park named Icebreaker. On this attraction guests will blast through four different launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot tall spike with 100-degree angle.

In addition to the thrilling elements of this roller coaster, SeaWorld has announced that they have partnered with Alaska SeaLife Center, who will be developing an educational aspect of this attraction. Primarily dedicated to marine research, education and wildlife response, the Alaska SeaLife Center mission matches closely to SeaWorld Orlando’s, making them a perfect partner to help educate riders about the Arctic and its inhabitants.

Though we're excited about the thrilling elements of this attraction (which will reach 52 MPH and last 90 seconds), SeaWorld has announced that this new ride will have a relatively low 48 inch height restriction, which should help Icebreaker appeal to the family-friendly crowd, as well as coaster enthusiasts. Construction on this new attraction is currently ongoing, and Icebreaker should welcome its first guests in Spring 2020! 

SeaWorld may be going through a period of transition, but this family of parks feels like it is honing in on a new vision for itself that will hopefully help them find success in the new decade and beyond! 

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