Kraken (roller coaster)
Steel roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kraken is a steel roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride opened as the second longest floorless coaster in the world on June 1, 2000, with a track length measuring 4,177 feet (1,273 m). It features a total of seven inversions and reaches a maximum speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). The coaster was named after a fictional sea monster of the same name. In late 2016, Kraken underwent a refurbishment and reopened as Kraken Unleashed in June 2017. A virtual reality experience was added to the ride, but due to technical difficulties and extensive wait times, the feature was permanently removed the following year.
Kraken | |
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Previously known as Kraken Unleashed (2017–2018) | |
SeaWorld Orlando | |
Location | SeaWorld Orlando |
Park section | Sea of Legends |
Coordinates | 28°24′40″N 81°27′30″W |
Status | Operating |
Soft opening date | May 27, 2000 (2000-05-27) |
Opening date | June 1, 2000 (2000-06-01) |
General statistics | |
Type | Steel – Floorless Coaster |
Manufacturer | Bolliger & Mabillard |
Designer | Werner Stengel |
Model | Custom |
Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
Height | 153 ft (47 m) |
Drop | 144 ft (44 m) |
Length | 4,177 ft (1,273 m) |
Speed | 65 mph (105 km/h) |
Inversions | 7 |
Duration | 2:02 |
Capacity | 1500 riders per hour |
G-force | 3.9[citation needed] |
Height restriction | 54 in (137 cm) |
Trains | 3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train. |
Quick Queue available | |
Must transfer from wheelchair | |
Kraken at RCDB |