Ice Breaker (roller coaster)
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 miles per hour (84 km/h) and a total track length of 1,900 feet (580 m).[1] Though set to open originally in the Spring 2020 season, the ride’s opening was delayed due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic in Florida.[2][3]
| Ice Breaker | |
|---|---|
 Ice Breaker during its construction in January 2020 | |
| SeaWorld Orlando | |
| Location | SeaWorld Orlando |
| Coordinates | 28.4088°N 81.4633°W |
| Status | Under construction |
| Cost | $8,200,000 USD |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel |
| Manufacturer | Premier Rides |
| Model | Sky Rocket |
| Height | 93 ft (28 m) |
| Length | 1,900 ft (580 m) |
| Speed | 52 mph (84 km/h) |
| Max vertical angle | 100° |
| Trains | 2 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 18 riders per train. |
| Website | Official website |
| Ice Breaker at RCDB Pictures of Ice Breaker at RCDB | |
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]
References
- "Ice Breaker - SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida, United States)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- 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.
- 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.
- "SeaWorld and Busch Gardens unveil new coasters for 2020". Blooloop. September 13, 2019. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- Russon, Gabrielle (September 12, 2019). "SeaWorld Orlando is getting a new roller coaster called Ice Breaker". Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- Staff (November 21, 2019). "Ride vehicle unveiled for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WFLX. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- Staff (November 21, 2019). "First look at ride vehicle for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster". WPTV-TV. Retrieved May 14, 2020.
- Kleiman, Joe (February 27, 2020). "Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando". InPark Magazine. Retrieved May 14, 2020.