Our First Ride on SeaWorld Orlando's New Coaster! Penguin Trek Initial Thoughts, Tour, & More!

It's Penguin Trek media day! Come join us as we visit SeaWorld Orlando to take our first ride on their new for 2024 family coaster from B&M! We'll show you the reimagined Antarctica realm, the queue for the new coaster, the station, exciting exit ramp, and describe the layout in detail!
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[@waynejkl4035]

@1:47 getting Sarah out of the penguin gift shop before she buys everything lol (which I would be tempted to do too)

[@ice00721]

Great in-depth review. You summed it up well at the end. "That was fun let's go ride pipeline again" lol

[@maxhagenauer24]

I love B&Ms in general for how smooth and comfortable they are with still being very fun.

[@jonny-b4954]

10:35 Yeah, they need to strengthen the springs on the wheels. That's likely what it is, if I had to guess. Those are spring loaded on the side and up-stop wheels, generally. Or they're giving more/larger tolerances with how the train fits the track. Or maybe even track production.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

BS

[@jonny-b4954]

@@BAKER22-l4u What is your guess then? Those wheels are spring loaded. Only the main running wheels aren't. So it makes sense to me if they tweaked/tuned those springs over the years, switched distributors, redesigned them etc. that that may be why we feel the train kind of wiggle around. It makes sense. It has to be the give between the train and track. I mean... what else could it be? It could potentially be larger allowable tolerances in the track. But, I'd say it's the trains before the track.

[@KalebStanley16]

Going there Friday can’t wait to ride it. And I love the channel I’ve learned so much about roller coasters and them parks because of yall keep up the great work.

[@SuperEnthused]

Great to see you guys!!

[@CoasterStudios]

So fun!!

[@CliffClaw246]

I’ve never seen a roller coaster that has such a long line with so many facts of Antarctica and penguins 😮

[@spentron1]

It's likely B&M or Clermont lost expertise during the pandemic, who didn't? Candymonium is smooth and reports are that Emperor is, but the latter was probably produced before just didn't open. But then Emperor didn't try to sneak another seat in on mini-dive track. Still a bit concerned about the new KD coaster.

[@Shredxcam22]

This is probably the answer

[@MyInsanityPersonafiedlol]

I have an annual pass but wasn’t able to go because my family thought I was gonna be boring. Now I’m just sitting here on my phone instead of riding my first bnm Edit: I just got off it. Surprisingly strong launches, nice floater, annoying rattle.

[@ethanshackleton]

Kraken, Pipeline and Mako are all B&Ms, how do you have a sea world AP and haven’t rode one of them?

[@MyInsanityPersonafiedlol]

@@ethanshackleton I’m scared of coasters.

[@charismaticadventurer8448]

@@MyInsanityPersonafiedlolif you haven’t tried, just try one. You may regret it, but chances are you will have a great time. Besides, even if you hate it, it’s just 3 minutes of your life. You should just try 1, and you may have the best time of your life.

[@charismaticadventurer8448]

@@ethanshackletondon’t forget manta!

[@igee1605]

So you bought a seaworld pass to not go to seaworld????​@@MyInsanityPersonafiedlol

[@FryGuy909]

looking forward to the great escape vlog :)

[@ScottyMania313]

Great break down. I personally love the Coaster Studios gear. It reminds me of the elite news villains from the film "Twister" - very stylish and professional than the other jabronis covering tornados.

[@WillDaman-u6c]

I’ve been looking forward to this ride opening and cannot wait to try it the next time I go to Seaworld! 🐧

[@Banner16]

I rode it a few times today, and it was pretty fun! There was a lady next to me during one ride that said she rode it 10 times!

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And?

[@Mononoke18]

Seems like a super fun ride

[@rollerculture]

The fact that you can feel every drive tire in the indoor portion - even the dark ride section isn’t smooth. 😂

[@Nottoooldtolovecoasters]

My son and I rode July 2 and I found train 3 rattled more than train 2. Our first ride was row 9 of train 3 and it rattled. I noticed a few spots on the track where the paint was already scratched off and these are the areas where there is clearly a yanking feeling. I wonder if train 3 has wheels assembled that are not measured and installed correctly on the cars. Definitely something B&M should look into.

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Lol. WTF are you smoking

[@Ldog0914]

I went to Busch gardens 3 days ago and it was amazing. Iron Gwazi is the greatest man made object of all time. I won’t be able to go to SeaWorld for a while though.

[@jtmg11]

Excellent shots of the ride experience from the midway!

[@Coasterthoosie894]

Considering you guys are about to go on a trip, you guys are still very busy! I think that I speak for everyone that we love and appreciate the hustle! I wonder what is going on with B&M right now with the new releases being rattley, possibly could they be taking to many things on?

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Don't speak for everyone fool!! You look idiotic

[@riparianlife97701]

That pre-show is awesome!

[@crashcoaster3852]

Looks like SWO's version of SWSD's Manta, looks fun!

[@PiplupJames]

MY BABIES!!! 🐧 Can’t wait ride it in September

[@khatmcgurk7947]

You were roasting! Such a hot day

[@Mig__Official]

Such a good kiddie coaster

[@BAKER22-l4u]

Lol. WTF are you smoking

[@kayleycox4191]

Omg, I loved seeing Jackie in one of yalls videos!!

[@jordonfreeman166]

I think the only B&M product that you can’t see in Florida is a wing coaster. For that, the closest one is Wild Eagle at Dollywood.

[@VECTOR_Coasters]

8:39 thats me in the front right!

[@kortzite5204]

You have a twin?

[@BAKER22-l4u]

And?

[@kortzite5204]

@@BAKER22-l4u I just find it neat! I don't mean to pry.

[@nyrangersfan6325]

I’m in the background in your intro video walking to guest services. Lol I didn’t realize it was you two filming, although I did watched you and others filming I didn’t think much of it.

[@davefroman4700]

Yup I have to say I would ride this just to see the Tuxedo birds at the end of it. They are almost as cool as the PINK CHICKENS!!!

[@ValueNetwork]

I think the B&M rattles are definitely a train issue. As an Alton towers local I can tell you that 1 train is noticeably riding faster and smoother than shorter, and you can physically feel the weaker train vibrate on the final turn. I don’t think it’s a track issue like I used to, it might have something to do with the wheels or the weight of the trains.

[@thatoneiconicmaster]

When you said new B&Ms have rattle, I’ve rode Pipeline 4 times and it had a little rattle

[@Thrills_And_Chills_WQAQ]

This ride looks short but fun. Will be an interesting one to keep an eye on once it opens.

[@joecandish3923]

Mandrill Mayhem does have a rattle, Nemesis Reborn did in the beginning but I rode it again literally 3 Days ago and the rattle has gone for Nemesis Reborn

[@Yonel6969]

I rode nemesis yesterday and its weird, one train you could hear the rattle from the queue, the other train is fine imo

[@rcnerd2061]

I saw some adorable penguins on an island off the coast of South Africa and they looked so different from other penguins it was great

[@drustill]

Sweet. For those who know, my local park is Canada’s Wonderland, so as I impatiently wait for the details around our 2025 new launch coaster install (Premier is building…I know, I wanted Intamin too), it’s important to look at our rather unimpressive history that defined my childhood during Paramoknt ownership, and give credit where credit is due for the recent improvements that have come as a result of the cedar fair acquisition. Why it’s relevant here…well, I’ll explain. As a coaster enthusiast, it goes without saying that B&M sits at the top of most coaster lists in terms of quality rides globally, especially across different ride types. And while we have gotten three epic B&Ms over the past decade - a hyper known as Behemoth, giga known as leviathan and a dive which I’ve sadly not ridden yet called Yukon striker. So the rumours of maybe getting a B&M new concept, either flying or wing, sat pretty well…regardless I’ll give this new one a chance but the nostalgic kid in me has always wanted an inverted. And after riding Batman in the Us, it really does hurt knowing we weee super close back in the 90s, but it did fall thru in favour, and I use that term incorrectly, of a Vekoma…yes. A Vekoma. Not just any Vekoma given we did have one of their boomerangs which stood the test of time. But no. This was the migraine of them all. An SLC. So forgive me for still loving and finding great joy in these videos especially. Great channel. 🍻

[@pleasurebeachthrills2693]

The rattles are good it adds experience to the ride

[@itsaidenmate9619]

riding it tmrw!!!

[@GilesWells]

Kraken has bins on the station for small items.

[@FirstBran]

Lolll Ive been twice now in your videos. Nice work

[@koreyhu2]

The new nemesis rattles more than the old one did. I think it must be with how they manufacture the new track

[@KingTito-mg8bn]

Steel is more expensive nowadays, maybe they switched to a cheaper but less quality option?

[@heather1980]

The food has been the same for awhile, I mourned the loss of the salad station.

[@deanmarsden3360]

It's not the cause but it feels like the wheels are a few mm to small, and the train is bouncing along the track. Nemesis reborn is the same!

[@smitty7235]

I rode yesterday and noticed the rattle lol. It was pretty bad and hard to miss lol. Still a very fun ride and it doesn’t really take away from the experience at all in my opinion

[@Hperm-Cubes]

Sea world needed something between Grover’s boxcar derby and icebreaker

[@Yourbroadri]

Omg LoL am a big fan of you

[@Luderitz]

10:33 Nemesis reborn has a noticeable rattle too. It’s a shame really, still a very enjoyable ride and I love B&M but it is very strange to see.

[@AMZTJ]

For someone is scared of rollercoasters, do you thing this is good for that?

[@maxhagenauer24]

At CP right now and now watching something at Sea World Orlando lol.

[@lostsoulposse6592]

My home park is BGW and a short hour half drive to kings dominion, do you still have i305 at 2nd on your giga list? It’s the only giga i’ve ever ridden and i love it!

[@joecandish3923]

I feel SeaWorld Orlando could do with a ride like Manta at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi imagine a clone of that in Orlando

[@FryGuy909]

@joecandish3923 yes cuz SWO needs a FOURTH launch coaster lmao

[@oreopharaoh3748]

Extreme Planet Coaster Builder Back Stage is Theming

[@tinsote7176]

I think it was a missed opportunity to use Lauren Alaina’s vocal bit in the old ride’s finale in the final brakes.

[@ryanmoening7381]

Bring back the b&m roar! Filling the tracks could be the cause of the rattle 🤔

[@loganmcgrew2822]

What do you think of the new Six Flags logo?

[@FryGuy909]

it feels cursed and comforting at the same time

[@benyboybob]

@3:14 Ah you say it’s the most themed queue, however are you forgetting manta? Has better tanks than some aquariums!

[@CoasterStudios]

Manta's queue is very good, for different reasons.

[@GCNMMA]

It’s weird how B&M has produced some of the best coasters in the world and yet the rest of their coasters have a rattle

[@mitchellries256]

The only thing I don't like about this ride is that it doesn't play "Antartica: One World, One Family" by Lauren Alaina at the end of the ride like they used to do with Antarctica.

[@uprising4c19]

Penguins: exist Everyone: Well bois we did it, depression is no more

[@BuddyBruce]

Hey I know this is late but are you going to SeaWorld anytime between this Friday and next Friday because we are going to Florida and it would be so cool to meet you I’ve been watching y’all for about seven months now so I’m not a OG fan, but I still am a fan and I love y’all’s videos and it would be so cool to meet y’all

[@selleo6838]

I was on this ride yesterday and that penguin view was not the exit. I wonder why it was different.

[@bunnies_go_rawr4934]

Just rode it 4 times with my 11 year old daughter. It was a good ride but my complaint is that it really shakes too much. Not a bad ride.

[@assemblyrequired7342]

Anytime that a coaster chair is compared to a child's seat isn't necessarily a bad thing. I love the feeling of security that a well-designed seat provides. And sounds like you have a "I don't work here" story! Sara should at least post the story about the guy who got mad at her! XD I do feel bad for the guest who was looking for that part of the penguin exhibit that was removed a long time ago though!

[@Giraffecon]

They need to not keep a train in the station to help the wheels

[@teddym2808]

When a family B&M launches harder than a Mack.

[@davidnevolo4402]

Concerning that vekoma and b and m have traded places in all ways except cost. B and ms were getting boring but at least they were smooth and reliable. Now theyre not even smooth. Layout wise its not big bear mountains scale, but the theming and ride length is solid. Kind of a family version of velocicoaster

[@eliswatchspace]

im always early🤷‍♂️

[@tormentorox1]

This coaster just seems very weird to me lol it’s got hyper coaster trains with a kiddie coaster layout. The trains don’t seem accessible to many families given how tight it seems to get. I honestly don’t know who this appeals to. Imo a vekoma mine train would just make way more sense given accessibility, capacity, cost, and thrill level.

[@Ezra-lk5so]

Why new roller coaster is open early I thought open on July 7th

[@CoasterHead]

They went on media day, but it is open for passholder previews.

[@karlmanning2603]

If there’s no rattle, is it really a B&M? 🤔

[@jonathanmccarley926]

Very odd...I'm sure you've heard that Nemesis Reborn has a rattle too!

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

Doesn't mako have bins?

[@zacharygambler9306]

The real question is how does this compare to big bear mountain

[@cjspyker]

this or big bear mountain?

[@A380_Flyer]

Is it better than mako?

[@CancelHappiness]

Do you think you'll ever outgrow roller coasters?

[@CoasterStudios]

no

[@CancelHappiness]

@@CoasterStudios I could lowkey see this channel becoming a travel vlog channel one day

[@bajdobajdobajdo]

No Sea World San Antonio clock?

[@CoasterStudios]

only had room for 3, and its only a 1 hour time difference between Orlando. It's cooler to show locations further away.

[@Josh_Stuchbery]

Out of the six B&M's that I've ridden, I'd say that five of them that had quite a significant rattle to them in certain parts. Some worse than others. I've always heard from American people that they are supposed to be glass smooth, but that hasn't been my experience at all. Still great rides, Flying Dinosaur is easily in my top ten, but a bit of an overrated manufacturer in my opinion.

[@allentgreene]

How does it compare to big bear mountain?

[@CoasterStudios]

obviously not as long. the interior here is a great bonus. Big Bear is super smooth- this has a very obvious and noticeable shake. similar forcefulness.

[@allentgreene]

Awesome, thanks so much!. This is super helpful! Thanks for all y’all do! I love your work!

[@JoeCory-o5s]

I have tickets. 35$ each

[@sethstrattan7380]

I wish they add some animatronics in it

[@rocketrodlover]

Wish Seaworld would just fix Atlantis. They have the best water ride ever built just rotting away

[@StadiumofLOLMAPS]

A little disappointed its not a straddle coaster. weird that SWSD and BGW got that but not this one

[@CoasterStudios]

maybe because of the close proximity to Tron and Hagrids? Tough to say.

[@din0nid]

Replacing empire of the penguin was a huge W because that ride was garbage

[@HeyMavDak]

Sarah, you're beautiful...

[@seriomarkj]

Why you making kids cry tyler???? Thats not a nice thing to do

[@SwiftTelly20]

I’m so disappointed that B&M coasters are developing rattles on new rides🙁they’re my favourite manufacturer. I agree older rides never had that problem. Why is it an issue now?🧐😰🫣I hope their build or design quality isn’t slipping 🤞🤞.

[@harlandeke]

I hope you guys see this...I wish several of you CEs that have big channels would call B&M in your journalist capacity, and ask them what is the deal with that garbage rattle on their new coasters.

[@kakkycoasties8670]

Good luck getting answers, I’ve heard they’re not exactly friendly.