SeaWorld San Antonio has announced the opening date for Catapult Falls, billed as the world’s first launched flume coaster.
Catapult Falls will debut at the park in Texas on 2 March. SeaWorld San Antonio says the ride is the world’s steepest flume coaster, and also the only flume ride in North America with a vertical lift. Riders will speed down a 53-degree slope at more than 37 mph.
The new attraction was unveiled in September 2023, alongside the new Penguin Trek coaster at SeaWorld Orlando and a jellyfish experience at SeaWorld San Diego.
Marc Swanson, CEO of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, said: “2024 looks to be another fun year with exciting new rides in our parks and our first jellyfish exhibit. We know our fans will delight in the all-new lineup of marine life-inspired experiences that gives everyone even more new ways to really enjoy our parks. And when they do, they can feel good knowing that a portion of proceeds goes toward our rescue and conservation work.”
Earlier this month, SeaWorld Orlando completed the ride track for Penguin Trek – its first family launch coaster. This is made by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) and features an indoor and outdoor track, which ends in the park’s penguin habitat.
World’s first launched flume coaster
In more news, SeaWorld Entertainment has changed its corporate name to United Parks & Resorts in order to unite its portfolio of seven brands across 13 theme parks in the US and Abu Dhabi.
“Each of our iconic parks – including the four SeaWorld parks in Orlando, San Antonio, San Diego and Abu Dhabi – will continue to operate under the same names our guests know and love,” said Swanson.
Images courtesy of United Parks & Resorts
