SeaWorld Orlando | Penguin Trek | B&M Family Launch Coaster | 2024

[I'veGotFourB&MsInMyGarden]

They already have them on the family inverted coasters

No, that's basically just the vest restraint without the vest. I mean a proper over-the-shoulder lapbar like Intamin's or Mack's

 

[Niles]

The coaster has gone vertical.

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[Niles]

More track is in and its looking great so far.







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[InvertsAreMyJam]

Do we have an opening date yet?

 

[Niles]

Do we have an opening date yet?

So far I think they have just said spring 2024, no precise date.

When it comes to the coaster more track has gone in, here are some pictures for more see Source

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Current state of the layout;


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[JackFish]

Current state of the layout;
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This is going so much faster than I thought!! Opening early summer? Any other guesses?

 

[CanobieFan]

I mean, based off most other SeaWorld openings, May/June is a safe bet, as always

 

[CaliAngel]

This is going so much faster than I thought!! Opening early summer? Any other guesses?

I wouldn't be surprised if the layout is done by the end of the month. Testing starts a few weeks after that, maybe sooner.

Honestly I'm not a big fan of these family B&M's we're seeing installed because they seem like big bulky overkill for the basic layout they're circuiting during the ride. And B&M tends to juuuust undercut ride expectations compared to the actual experience (there are exceptions, of course).

It's not going to be getting *me* out to the park for a revisit, but this one DOES look quite promising and I've heard pretty good things about the stand up they installed (minus a comfort issue with the restraints, I am not a fan of those collar restraints either). This looks like it will be perfect for the kids who are intimidated by say Mantis or Kraken, but are building up their confidence to the big boy coasters.

 

[InvertsAreMyJam]

I wouldn't be surprised if the layout is done by the end of the month. Testing starts a few weeks after that, maybe sooner.

Honestly I'm not a big fan of these family B&M's we're seeing installed because they seem like big bulky overkill for the basic layout they're circuiting during the ride. And B&M tends to juuuust undercut ride expectations compared to the actual experience (there are exceptions, of course).

It's not going to be getting *me* out to the park for a revisit, but this one DOES look quite promising and I've heard pretty good things about the stand up they installed (minus a comfort issue with the restraints, I am not a fan of those collar restraints either). This looks like it will be perfect for the kids who are intimidated by say Mantis or Kraken, but are building up their confidence to the big boy coasters.

Mantis? /j

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Epic Universe might be dominating the headlines today but SeaWorld... sorry, United Park, has this morning installed the last piece of track on Penguin Trek.

So yea, there's that.


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[Matt N]

SeaWorld... sorry, United Park

Wait, has SeaWorld changed its name or something? If not, where has “United Park” come from?

In terms of the ride itself; I actually think it looks like really good fun, with some nice twists and turns and a reasonable length to it! I am interested to see how some of these newer family B&Ms ride; as much as I was disappointed by Mandrill Mayhem, I’m not dismissing the family B&Ms whatsoever, as some of the layouts the company are coming up with do look quite fun.

 

[MLDesigns]

Wait, has SeaWorld changed its name or something?

Sort of, the corporate name "SeaWorld Entertainment" is now United Parks & Resorts: see here

Individual park names will remain the same.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

A lighting package is now being commissioned on the ride. Friends at the park said that a multitude of color schemes were being tested on the one turnaround. Should be a dazzler in the evenings; https://x.com/penguintrek/status/1758317288460358140

 

[InvertsAreMyJam]

Do we have a concrete release date yet? I’m going in very late April and was hoping the ride would be open by then. But I’m very doubtful at this point.

 

[Dan Nguyen]

Probably not till summer at the earliest. I don't even think the park has trains yet.

 

[InvertsAreMyJam]

Probably not till summer at the earliest. I don't even think the park has trains yet.

Ah, shoot.

 

[MLDesigns]

New aerial from Bioreconstruct showing off some scenery improvements; lots of colored gravel under the ride & landscaping at top right.

Now if we could only get some testing going...

 

[hersheyfan410]

Could totally see them adding one of these to San Diego if all goes well with this project

 

[CanobieFan]

Yes, San Diego needs a third family launch coaster to go along with Manta and Artic Rescue