SeaWorld San Diego unleashes new Emperor coaster ride

Sunday, 16 Mar, 2022 0

SeaWorld San Diego’s newest thrill ride has-been unveiled at the park.

Emperor is named after the world’s largest penguin, and mimics the species’ underwater diving ability.

Climbing to 153 feet with feet dangling in the air, riders are suspended on a 45-degree angle at the crown of the ride before plunging down a 14-story facedown vertical drop, accelerating to more than 60 miles per hour.

Riders also experience inversions, barrel roll, Immelmann loop, hammerhead turn and a flat spin as they race along the nearly 2,500 feet of track.

Each of the floorless ride cars hold 18 riders in three, six-person rows. This is the first seating configuration of its kind in North America.

Following the big drop, guests are encouraged to visit Penguin Encounter, the only place in North America where you can see Emperor penguins in-person.

Jim Lake, Park President said: “Emperor brings all-new thrills to the park, being the tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster in California and our first ever dive coaster at SeaWorld San Diego.”

We’re so grateful to our guests for their patience and we can’t wait to have them come take the dive and experience Emperor first hand.”

SeaWorld San Diego partnered with penguin research and conservation nonprofit Penguins International for the opening of this penguin-themed ride. As part of the partnership, SeaWorld San Diego will donate a portion of Emperor merchandise sales to Penguins International to support their conservation, education, and research efforts.

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