Manta & Eel Racer Roller Coasters! Front Seat POV! SeaWorld Abu Dhabi!

Filmed with special permission from SeaWorld Abu Dhabi using a glasses camera.
Take a front seat ride on the Manta & Eel Racer Roller Coaster at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. One thing to note about Manta is that the theming is NOT done! I’d say it is maybe 25% of the theming in their concept art and ride area is still very much under construction.
Note: the date in the corner is not accurate. It was filmed May of 2023.

[@themeparkreview]

One thing to note about Manta is that the theming is NOT done! I’d say it is maybe 25% of the theming in their concept art and ride area is still very much under construction. Also, the date in the lower right corner is not correct. It was filmed May of 2023.

[@sr.chi7741]

Idk why people complain about the theming. It has great rock work in my opinion

[@themeparkreview]

And it will only get better.

[@braydenisstillhere]

That’s wild because I was just thinking how awesome the theming is😂 flying through the coral and shipwreck looks too cool!

[@Jhamstra42]

The theming that is there is great. Can't wait to see the finished coaster!

[@themeparkreview]

@@braydenisstillhere Yeah there are water elements and a lot more landscaping that is currently being added.

[@theronlanghorne6673]

Wow, that looks like a really intense ride! Love the twisted nature of the track throughout.

[@meadamillion]

I definitely think this will be the strongest Manta themed coaster out of all the seaworld parks.

[@thedude4063]

I think it will be close between Orlando and Dubai

[@themeparkreview]

I would agree!

[@ibraheemalmutlak4151]

Dubai doesn't have seaworld wdym?

[@trubenstudios4063]

Wow are u serious? It looks horrible. No music. The opening tunnel is bland. The backstage area has parking and garbage strewn all around. Stop with this "WILL BE" crap. The park is open and should have been READY on opening day smh. Coaster at Sea World Florida themeing wise blow this mall coaster out of the park. Curious, do u have vision problems?

[@Birdie_Maple]

Tyyyyyy

[@kevinodell2062]

Thanks Rob! Great to have this POV

[@robertsmith9080]

VERY impressed with Manta. I love that aquarium start, and the tunnel with the lights is cool too. But three launches? looks like such a blast.

[@abdallahakash5264]

I went on the manta damn ITS SCARY UR UPSIDE-DOWN

[@Sabeeh_Edits]

@@abdallahakash5264nah not scary

[@LTCoasters]

I do like the theming they seem to be working on. Also those tunnels and launch were a fun effect.

[@kendrickkelly2336]

Thanks for the virtual Manta experience x2...That is one LONG and satisfying ride!

[@zeekslider]

I don't have much of a bucket list, but it looks like this is being added to it right now. That looks like so much fun!

[@CoastersTravels]

Oh my so much theming on Eel Racer! Looks very nice. And I wasn't expecting three launches on Manta!

[@lugia492]

I do have to say, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi does have a theming advantage over the US parks because it is mostly indoors, so they don't have to worry about the sun damaging decor over time (especially since all the US Seaworlds are in sunny places), and they don't have to worry about hurricanes or storms. It gives them a lot more freedom to put in lots of details that would be impossible in the outdoor parks. It's awesome that they seem to be taking full advantage of it!

[@Red_Ryan_Red]

Okay I’m actually impressed

[@XtremeCoasters]

Manta looks incredible!

[@jia861]

I accidentally sat on it 😭💅🏻 I didn’t knew but memories

[@carlavision6143]

Really enjoyed your video! Thank you for taking me along with you on the coaster!

[@aphelion4616]

That is a cute and wonderfully themed kitty coaster!!

[@roxgutzborbs4709]

Don't you dare try to ride MANTA! It was so extreme!!!! I almost cried on my sit. The best 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JoshB333]

Wwoooooowww that Manta looks like the best

[@R.STAY.]

This ride reminds of this ride in IMG Dubai called Velociraptor

[@MinkyBoodle44]

Okay, I somehow hadn't even heard about Manta until tonight, and this actually looks fantastic for a coaster of its size. It reminds me of Copperhead Strike a bit, but with more wacky airtime!

[@zoeysavino709]

When I first saw this ride on the SeaWorld website, I thought, "A typical family coaster copying SeaWorld San Diego..." Watching this now, I feel like this is one of the fiercest Manta coasters in the SeaWorld parks.

[@pokemonfanwsbgalt8574]

Yep rode it 2 months ago and it's amazing

[@sahilrandom]

I Just Rode This Yesterday

[@Lilyplayz_2024]

I am wondering about this, i couldn't find the entrance for the manta rollercoaster?, where was it?

[@XboxgamerZ]

Looks really good!

[@math_coaster4949]

I rode it and i Can confirm this coaster is such a masterpiece, no time to breath , ejector, floating and excellent inversions , you will find everything you need on a coaster

[@findingenhypen]

When? I rode mine yesterday at 28 June! It was so fun, but so deadly! I feel like I mdead inside 🥲😭

[@lanceuppercut9715]

If there’s one thing Mack is gonna do, they’re gonna make a 🔥 layout! So many cool transitions and it packs in so much while staying low like that.

[@prodky33]

This was made by Intamin

[@themeparkreview]

This is Intamin.

[@prodky33]

Hello tpr!

[@OrdinaryPigeon1]

I was thinking Mack as well until I looked it up!

[@lanceuppercut9715]

Oh! I thought it was a Mack lol. In my defense I didn’t know about this project at all😅

[@Sabeeh_Edits]

I rode the manta today and I actually loved it that I went 5 times in a row but the scariest part is when you launch and the fun on is when you go upside down

[@ClancyStudios]

Manta looks incredible and the park is jaw droppingly beautiful! It's like a Georgia Aquarium on steroids!

[@VerticalLoop]

I was not expecting the inversions.

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Same

[@jordanwolfson8378]

I don't mind the lack of theming on Manta tbh. Honestly, on that first drop, it feels like you're being dropped into some deserted wasteland instead of the water-filled pristine land half of the ride. I kind of like the dueling look.

[@themeparkreview]

Read my pinned comment. The theming is not finished.

[@jordanwolfson8378]

@@themeparkreview And I was trying to say it would be cool if they kept that first part of the ride with minimal theming. Sorry you jumped the gun and thought I was criticizing the ride.

[@allesprobieren]

Hey!! When is the best time to go on a roller coaster? Your rides always seem to be completely empty :)

[@Didyus]

Love the subtle theming

[@fadbob_]

same

[@victorapalkow8681]

COOOL GOOD WORK Theme Park Review⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💙🤗

[@findingenhypen]

Just rode the manta today! I feel like I'm dead inside. Would reco if you want a deadly experience‼️

[@josecastro2332]

They knocked the theming out of the park. It's very immersive.

[@florianplack2973]

Good job, SandWorld Abu Dhabi!

[@InsaneCoasterPOVs]

Imagine these 2 coasters are connected. Half track outdoor for thrill and half track indoor for scenery

[@Im.notFamous939]

Sadly not and they are so far away from eachother

[@horizonthrills]

Great pov, when I saw the title I thought it was manta at seaworld Orlando lol

[@Thecoolestduck]

Once I came to this rollercoaster 🎢IT WAS SO COOL. I went 3 times

[@HebaEhmade-lz6hk]

BEST KZbinR!

[@davidnorman4786]

I was there a few weeks ago. I expected a meh coaster. We were shocked at how cool a ride this was!

[@Coaster_Crazy]

Not sure about Manta myself, the layout looks like a mash up of lots of other coasters and the elements are too close together ! Also did you use Spy Glasses to film these POV’s as I know the park is super strict about filming on rides ??

[@themeparkreview]

Yes, we got approvals from operations during the media event to use a glasses camera along with a glasses strap.

[@bryannguyen8440]

Okay, first of all, I really wish Manta (I rode the San Diego version) has the same features as the Abu Dhabi. Nice video as usual. Question? How many cameras are used and how long does it take for you to edit the videos?

[@themeparkreview]

I was only allowed to use a glasses camera, which is why this video is a bit more shaky than others as it doesn't have the best stabilization. The video was quick to edit because it is just three shots right out of the camera. The other off-ride video I posted too much longer to edit!

[@360coasters]

@@themeparkreview I wonder why it wasn’t recorded with a GoPro. I thought this was a SeaWorld park, and don't they normally allow GoPros?

[@Laneysvlogss]

@@360coastersnot on rides since you can see that they are very intense I rode these both in real life the manta one is very very fast and you can loose/drop your items easily

[@quintinrice2733]

Wow.......That's a nice long coaster and I love the layout. Is this a fairly new coaster? There doesn't seem to be much landscaping at this point. As always, thank you for bringing these coasters to your fans like me. It's doubtful I'll ever get to this park but this is the next best thing.

[@themeparkreview]

Did your read the video description or the pinned comment? "One thing to note about Manta is that the theming is NOT done! I’d say it is maybe 25% of the theming in their concept art and ride area is still very much under construction." And yes, it just opened a few days ago.

[@quintinrice2733]

@@themeparkreview Yikes.......I feel like Stevie Wonder. Thank you for pointing that out.

[@GPK1075]

what camera sunglasses did you use

[@nottrevorallen]

this video quality is really taking me back to 2009 against my will, i really dont wanna go back

[@jonny-b4954]

Would be cool to launch through an actual fish tank. Like the Shark tank at Orlando, that'd be so cool. That look absolutely fantastic though. Really loved the theming.

[@Birdie_Maple]

Wow I’ m Tom Dubai and I visited it when it was only VIP guests it was so much fun!

[@jimthar17]

That's A LOT of theming for a ten second family coaster.

[@themeparkreview]

Well, the theming isn't just for the family coaster. It's a whole "realm" aka "land" that has 4 different rides, play areas, interactive sections, etc.

[@HebaEhmade-lz6hk]

OH HECK YES AN NEW THEME PARK!

[@JD27CJ19]

“Did we win?”😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mzqms6877]

I rode it today and it was so fun

[@bellasworld8675]

Short story I went to this ride without knowing it was this and BTHW it was my first EVER roller coaster I rode and when the gates opened I wanted to cry cus I thought it was a baby game and that is the story how I became a roller coaster lover and the ride was fun and makes u soo dizzy😂

[@pokemonfanwsbgalt8574]

Dude i rode this and its really amazing

[@lanceflx63]

Please explain why the Sea World parks in America especially Orlando don’t have immersive theming?

[@BoomerBaskins]

Pretty certain it’s because the projects in Abu Dhabi are funded by government money. The government is trying to invest and put money into tourist attractions. Sea World in the states is simply funded by Sea World itself with no government money. I could be wrong but I think that’s it.

[@tdarkhorse4]

eel racer looks like it's the same track concept as the family coaster that used to be at funtown pier in seaside heights new jersey just with actual theming.

[@fadbob_]

TPR did the tophat give sustained airtime through the entire element? If it did I think when I go ride it that will be my favourite part.

[@themeparkreview]

Yes! There was tons of airtime all over this ride!

[@fadbob_]

@@themeparkreview absolutley excited since the closest I've done to that intamin is capitol bullet train which not only is a mack, but has only 2 key airtime moments

[@JungleJetAviation06]

Nice vid, I’m surprised they didn’t have Mack build Manta knowing that they used them for San Diego’s version.

[@themeparkreview]

Miral seems to like to work with Intamin since they built three of the coasters next door at Ferrari World, and one of them at Warners.

[@roelgarcia6575]

that flow tho

[@ProduccionesGarfol]

Wowwwww. Really good intamin blitz.

[@inthelaunch9319]

I would say this manta looks to be the third, fourth, or fifth best coaster in the SeaWorld chain depending on where you place mako and manta at swo, but I think we can all agree Gwazi and Pantheon are the top two coasters in the SeaWorld chain

[@coasterfair2602]

Does Sea World built this park or it’s a different company who built it using their name

[@fadbob_]

it's arab developers who hired international developers and purchased license for seaworld branding

[@Itzme_minha]

The manta rollercoaster I went on it for my school field trip it was the best ride i have ever gone on my friend and i went on it first not expecting much but when we saw the door open we knew we were gonna rip our throats out its scarier than it looks as you can not understand in the vid

[@fayezjamal8273]

In the Eel racer roller coaster it's way more fun sitting at the back than the front

[@iloveappleyoutube7198]

Did anyone else realize how big the sun was? When the coaster went up the airtime hill you can see it

[@reidloveland6069]

Where was the track switch area allowing th coaster to go through the dark ride portion a 2nd time?

[@themeparkreview]

Huh???

[@reidloveland6069]

@@themeparkreview The train goes into the "underwater" indoor section, then pulls up to what looks like an unloading station then it proceeds forward into what appears to be the exact underwater section.

[@totesnoteden]

I WANT TO RIDE THISSS, Btw not so far away is Dubai ( my current location ) and it has the storm coaster! You should ride it if you haven’t!

[@themeparkreview]

We rode Storm Coaster! Lots of fun!

[@totesnoteden]

@@themeparkreview Oh ok! And I do agree it was lots of fun!

[@pokemonfanwsbgalt8574]

@@themeparkreviewima ride that soon

[@janinerubio9681]

Wowwwww🎉

[@prodky33]

Very cool

[@Imwalkingmyfish]

So guys I went there and my dad forced me to play

[@omar9085lk]

Me I went all of them without my mom or dad telling me even the first one

[@Imwalkingmyfish]

@@omar9085lk UR TOO BRAVE:>

[@omar9085lk]

@@Imwalkingmyfish no girly I am scared of freakin deamon and ghost only rollae coaster I am not scared at

[@BoomerBaskins]

I’m curious what made them go with this track design and not with the panth/veloc/touta track design. At First glance looks like a Mack. Looks intense for sure. They are knocking out of the park lately. #nomoretrimbreaksontophats

[@jonnopop]

i thought it was Mack too until he said ooh that good intamin airtime. Makes more sense being intamin. this thing is amazing. I want one at Swo

[@IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters]

@@jonnopop I want one at SWSD

[@Whereconnorandjtgo]

@@IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters I want one at SWSA

[@AMCustomCoasters]

Had no idea intamin still used this kind of track

[@fadbob_]

They don't anymore. The design stage for this park happened 5 years ago. That was when intamin still used this track style. It is possible that intamin designed and planned the ride's layout, supports, foundations and systems at this time. By now, intamin uses its new gen track style seen on coasters like gotham city escape, pantheon, and toutatis

[@bl_174]

Have you ever have a roller coaster break down whilst you've been on it?

[@themeparkreview]

Yes.

[@bl_174]

@@themeparkreview oh gosh that what scares me more than anything! What is the longest you was stuck?

[@themeparkreview]

@@bl_174 I never took notice, to be honest. It doesn't really bother me.

[@Pencil-sharpener-qu4be]

I went on it and when you go upside down you are floating it feels so scary😭

[@starchristal6834]

Why does this look more scarier than the ferrari one

[@nathant.vaughn838]

Missed opportunity to do wave decor on the wave turns

[@fadbob_]

read pinned comment, 'theming not finished'

[@michaelgood8438]

il y a personne ? ou sont les visiteurs ?

[@rorbloxvidsforu]

I went there it is scaring and alot of upside downs and there is one upside down we have to stay for 5 sec and go down then the there is three 1st not sit the fast thing goes mid 2st not seat goes a bit faster 3st goes the faster then upside down and one more time upside down 🙃 if u go there read this for ur safety

[@notfoundyanfeng.]

I WENT THERE, I THOUGHT IT WILL BE A SMALL AND SLOW ONE SINCE IT WAS MY FIRST TIME BUT I WAS SO WRONG

[@IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters]

Is Manta smooth? As an Intamin I'd imagine it is

[@themeparkreview]

VERY!

[@CoasterCheetah]

I haven’t ridden it, but this looks like it could be the 2nd best SeaWorld coaster ever. (Behind Iron Gwazi of course.)

[@khalidabdallah4977]

I was riding Manta with my mom but my mom doesn't like going upside down and also she closed her eyes and screamed.

[@Aka_human]

What is the height limt

[@Abandonedchannel9696]

New coaster lol!

[@SLOTHSRIDEUNICORNS]

It would be better if there were actual mantas swimming above you.

[@RollerCoasterPsycho]

I HOPE THEY ADD WATER, it just seem like its missing that

[@themeparkreview]

Please read the pinned comment above: One thing to note about Manta is that the theming is NOT done! I’d say it is maybe 25% of the theming in their concept art and ride area is still very much under construction.

[@hamdaaljasmi2362]

Inride it I cried because it was scary i ride it with my dad and i had fun in yas island i also went to ferrary world my dad ride rossa

[@EasyBuilds-mn2bx]

comparing this to manta seaworld san diego

[@PrincipledKnight8102]

Plis review theme park in Indonesia

[@bluepach]

makes me think of a small blue fire

[@fadbob_]

but a better one lol

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

I'm Early🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@shadthehat]

🤗

[@jasperworld5343]

this ain't no hero11 this is hero2 XD

[@icey22347]

I went to both of them yesterday but it's wayy faster I'm only 8

[@aarushidoshi2048]

I went seaworld 2 days ago and did Manta 8 timws😂

[@georgeberry3392]

Must be nice to be straight and go here without being put in prison

[@polandcanintoearth5901]

? This is The UAE not Saudi arabia Dummy

[@Clemoxx]

Good but more decoration needed

[@themeparkreview]

Did your read the video description or the pinned comment? "One thing to note about Manta is that the theming is NOT done! I’d say it is maybe 25% of the theming in their concept art and ride area is still very much under construction."

[@silviagonzalez1162]

1:40

[@mrobvious2231]

hi

[@beginneryt7211]

I sat in this ride it was the most horrific ride in my whole life

[@j.s2k]

#FREEELTOROTHUGGA

[@darrentan4579]

United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪