Pipeline: The Surf Coaster
Pipeline: The Surf Coaster, or simply Pipeline, is a launched roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida. It was built by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). The roller coaster opened on May 27, 2023. The theme of the ride is surfing. It has surfboard-shaped vehicles.
| Pipeline: The Surf Coaster | |
|---|---|
 Pipeline's overbanked turn | |
| SeaWorld Orlando | |
| Location | SeaWorld Orlando |
| Park section | Sea of Power |
| Coordinates | 28°24′39″N 81°27′50″W / 28.4109°N 81.4639°WCoordinates: 28°24′39″N 81°27′50″W / 28.4109°N 81.4639°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Soft opening date | May 12, 2023 |
| Opening date | May 27, 2023 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Launched |
| Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
| Model | Surf Coaster |
| Lift/launch system | LSM launch |
| Height | 110 ft (34 m) |
| Length | 2,950 ft (900 m) |
| Speed | 60 mph (97 km/h) |
| Inversions | 1 |
| Duration | 1:50 |
| Height restriction | 54–78 in (137–198 cm) |
| Trains | 2 trains with 6 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders per train. |
| Theme | Surfing |
| Website | Official website |
 Quick Queue available[1] | |
| Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at RCDB Pictures of Pipeline: The Surf Coaster at RCDB | |
The roller coaster is a first-of-a-kind prototype. The seats for the riders move up and down along the course layout. It reaches a height of 110 feet (34 m) and a maximum speed of 60 mph (97 km/h). The ride has a track length of 2,950 feet (900 m). After Mako, Manta and Kraken, Pipeline is the fourth B&M coaster at SeaWorld Orlando.
History
SeaWorld Orlando announced Pipeline: The Surf Coaster on October 18, 2022.[2][3] The park said the ride, that it will open in spring 2023 and will be located in the Sea of Power.[4][5] The park also said the ride would also be the first surf coaster in the world.[6] Track for the roller coaster went up on October 24, 2022.[7]
Related articles
References
- ↑ Tuttle, Shannon. Pipeline: The Surf Coaster Coming to SeaWorld Orlando (in en-US). Pirates & Princesses (October 19, 2022). Retrieved November 1, 2022.
- ↑ Carter, Ashley. SeaWorld Orlando reveals more details about new "Pipeline" coaster (in en). Spectrum News 13 (October 18, 2022). Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ↑ Bevil, Dewayne. SeaWorld: New coaster will be named Pipeline, feature surfing action. Orlando Sentinel (October 18, 2022). Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ↑ SeaWorld Orlando's new roller coaster: What we know about Pipeline, and when it's planned to open (in en-US). FOX 35 Orlando (October 18, 2022). Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ↑ The Complete Guide to SeaWorld Orlando (2022) (in en-us). Endless Summer Florida. Retrieved October 27, 2022.
- ↑ White, Tharin. Pipeline – World's first surf coaster, coming to SeaWorld Orlando (in en-US). Attractions Magazine (October 18, 2022). Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ↑ Shane. PIPELINE: The Surf Coaster Goes Vertical At SeaWorld Orlando. Gotta Go Orlando! (October 24, 2022). Retrieved October 26, 2022.