Kraken
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Kraken
SeaWorld Orlando · US · B&M Floorless Coaster
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Fast facts
- A steel floorless coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, built by Bolliger & Mabillard. coasterpedia.net
- The ride rises forty-six metres above the park. seaworld.com
- Its trains reach 104.6 kilometres per hour. seaworld.com
- Seven inversions carry the train through loops, rolls, and corkscrews. seaworld.com
- Kraken opened in 2000 and remains in operation. coasterpedia.net
- The theoretical hourly capacity is 1,500 riders. coasterpedia.net
- The project cost approximately nineteen million dollars to build. en.wikipedia.org
The story of Kraken
SeaWorld Orlando planned Kraken as a major new attraction for the 2000 season, selecting B&M's floorless design for a ride in which the track remains plainly beneath the passenger. The project was reported at approximately nineteen million dollars. en.wikipedia.org
Construction was well advanced before the opening season, with Superior Rigging & Erection responsible for raising the supports and track. Kraken opened to the public in 2000 and became SeaWorld Orlando's first roller coaster. en.wikipedia.org· coaster101.com
At its opening, Kraken was the tallest and longest roller coaster in Florida. Its seven inversions, 104.6-kilometre-per-hour speed, and open floorless trains gave the Orlando park a striking new landmark. en.wikipedia.org· seaworld.com
The ride has remained in operation, preserving its place among SeaWorld Orlando's principal steel attractions and among the early floorless coasters built by B&M. coasterpedia.net· coaster101.com
Sources
- coasterpedia.net Preferred source
- seaworld.com Acceptable source
- en.wikipedia.org Acceptable source
- coaster101.com Acceptable source