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SeaWorld San Diego’s signature roller coaster, Manta, is now open along with Electric Eel, Shipwreck Rapids, and numerous kiddie rides. Manta is a double-launch coaster, which means that the acceleration of the ride is supplied by two sections of magnetic motors, not a traditional lift hill. The ride starts in the beautiful queue and station – you pass through the Manta Aquarium and come face-to-face with bat rays, lobsters, and lots of different fish species! The queue winds through a ser...

SeaWorld San Diego Gets a New Leader May 12, 2021, 3:32 PM · SeaWorld San Diego has a new park president. John Dunlap has taken over for Marilyn Hannes, who has moved up to corporate as SeaWorld Parks & Entertainments new Senior Vice President of Strategic Relationships. Dunlap comes to SeaWorld from Iconic Attractions Group, where he was the founder and CEO. At Iconic, Dunlap oversaw the transformation of the Jungle Island theme park in Miami and the redevelopment and opening of Dubai Safari...

Rides Return to SeaWorld San Diego on April 12 April 8, 2021, 12:36 PM · Another California theme park has confirmed its reopening date. SeaWorld San Diego, which had resumed its zoo exhibits earlier this year, will begin reopening its rides on Monday, April 12. "Were delighted to bring back some of the best thrill and family rides that San Diego has to offer. Our guests have been eager for SeaWorld to re-open rides, and we are looking forward to providing these exciting experiences to our gu...