Texas Stingray
Texas Stingray is a wooden roller coaster at SeaWorld San Antonio in San Antonio, Texas. Manufactured by Great Coasters International, it opened to the public on February 22, 2020.
| Texas Stingray | |
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| SeaWorld San Antonio | |
| Location | SeaWorld San Antonio |
| Coordinates | 29.4524°N 98.6990°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | February 22, 2020 |
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| Type | Wood |
| Manufacturer | Great Coasters International |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 96 ft (29 m) |
| Drop | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Length | 3,379 ft (1,030 m) |
| Speed | 55 mph (89 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Height restriction | 46 in (117 cm) |
| Texas Stingray at RCDB Pictures of Texas Stingray at RCDB | |
History
Planning for Texas Stingray dates to 2017.[1] In April 2019, it was reported that a trademark was filed for a new theme park ride at SeaWorld San Antonio under the name “Abyss”. At around the same time land clearing and construction began at the park on a site across the pathway from the nearly finished attractions for 2019, Turtle Reef, Riptide Rescue, and Sea Swinger.[2] Texas Stingray was not publicly announced until September 2019,and the trains would be revealed at the IAAPA expo at a later date.[1][3][4] when it was reported that the coaster would open in spring 2020.[1] Texas Stingray officially opened for annual pass members on February 22, 2020,[5] but did not open to the general public until February 29.[6]
Description
When announced, Texas Stingray was advertised as the "tallest, fastest, [and] longest" wooden coaster in Texas. It features a maximum drop of 100 feet (30 m) and a top speed of 55 miles per hour (89 km/h). It also utilizes steel supports and is thus a hybrid coaster.[7][1] Texas Stingray is 3,379 feet (1,030 m) long.[1]
References
- Iszler, Madison (September 12, 2019). "SeaWorld San Antonio opening wooden roller coaster next year". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Yates, Erik (April 17, 2019). "Is an Abyss coming to SeaWorld San Antonio? New Construction Pics And Trademark Names Revealed". Behind The Thrills. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- "First Look: SeaWorld San Antonio unveils new thrill ride". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
- "SeaWorld San Antonio announces Texas Stingray wooden coaster for 2020". Attractions Magazine. September 12, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- Patton, Mary Claire (2020-02-18). "SeaWorld San Antonio debuts massive wooden roller coaster and 'first-of-its-kind' water slide". KSAT. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- Moody, Danielle (2020-02-28). "New wooden 'Texas Stingray' coaster opens at Sea World Saturday". WOAI. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
- "'Tallest, fastest, longest' wooden roller coaster in Texas coming to soon to SeaWorld". KHOU. September 12, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.