Ice Breaker (roller coaster)

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Ice Breaker
Ice Breaker 2020.jpg
Ice Breaker during construction in January 2020
SeaWorld Orlando
LocationSeaWorld Orlando
Coordinates28°24′32″N 81°27′48″W / 28.4088°N 81.4633°W / 28.4088; -81.4633Coordinates: 28°24′32″N 81°27′48″W / 28.4088°N 81.4633°W / 28.4088; -81.4633
StatusUnder construction
Cost$8.2 million
General statistics
TypeSteel – Launched
ManufacturerPremier Rides
ModelSky Rocket
Height93 ft (28 m)
Length1,900 ft (580 m)
Speed52 mph (84 km/h)
Inversions0
Duration1:20
Max vertical angle100°
Height restriction48 in (122 cm)
Trains2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train.
WebsiteOfficial website
Ice Breaker at RCDB
Pictures of Ice Breaker at RCDB

Ice Breaker is an upcoming steel roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida.[1] Manufactured by Premier Rides, Ice Breaker will reach a maximum height of 93 feet (28 m) with a maximum speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) and a total track length of 1,900 feet (580 m).[1] Originally scheduled to open for the 2020 season, its opening was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3]

History[]

In September 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the name for the roller coaster, Ice Breaker.[4][5] In November 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the trains for the roller coaster at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Exposition.[6][7] In February 2020, the track work for the ride was completed.[8]

In January 2022, it was announced that Ice Breaker would open on February 18, 2022.[9]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Ice Breaker - SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida, United States)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ MacDonald, Brady (May 8, 2020). "SeaWorld and Busch Gardens coasters could be delayed until 2021 due to coronavirus closures". Orange County Register. Digital First Media. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (May 8, 2020). "SeaWorld plots its safety plan for reopening as company reports $56.5 million loss". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ^ "SeaWorld and Busch Gardens unveil new coasters for 2020". Blooloop. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Russon, Gabrielle (September 12, 2019). "SeaWorld Orlando is getting a new roller coaster called Ice Breaker". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Staff (November 21, 2019). "Ride vehicle unveiled for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WFLX. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Staff (November 21, 2019). "First look at ride vehicle for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WPTV-TV. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. ^ Kleiman, Joe (February 27, 2020). "Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando". InPark Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "SeaWorld's 'Ice Breaker' coaster to open Feb. 18".
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