Sea World Storm Coaster construction 2013

[Santa07]

Sea World just released this time lapse and animation of the splash down of the ride:

Looks pretty awesome!

[gdalby96]

Someone commented on sea worlds post saying it opens on Monday. We will have to see if this is true

[GoGoBoy]

According to SW's facebook page it has a MAX height of 196cm. If I were 6cms taller I'd miss out! I wonder why there is a max limit?

[gdalby96]

It may be because people who are taller than 196, their legs won't fit in, meaning the lap bar won't go down to its lock position

[Gazza]

Seems to be a blanket limit these days...Superman and Sea Viper both have 195cm max limits.

[GoGoBoy]

Seems to be a blanket limit these days...Superman and Sea Viper both have 195cm max limits.

That's so awful for tall people. How limiting!

[Gary86]

From Sea World's Facebook page

"It's an exciting morning here at Sea World, we're filming the TV ad for our brand new Storm Coaster!"

Edited November 30, 2013 by Gary86

[gdalby96]

Well if they are filming it must mean that it is finished. It must be opening within the next couple of days

[JacobSibbald]

So glad I'm going to Gold Coast in the coming weeks, can't wait to ride.

[DazzaM]

Im at seaworld today, watching all the outside effects while they were filming the tv ad... Imo it looks awesome. Water mist, smoke effects and the boat turbine spins with water coming off it onto the track underneath.

[Gazza]

Any chance of shooting a short vid?

[GoGoBoy]

Im at seaworld today, watching all the outside effects while they were filming the tv ad... Imo it looks awesome. Water mist, smoke effects and the boat turbine spins with water coming off it onto the track underneath.

Sounds great. Glad to hear the turbine is spinning, and with water coming off it. Let's hope it keeps spinning

[bladex]

hopefully it'll be open by next saturday that's when i'm going to mw and will deff be persuaded to take a detour to sw if it's open

Edited December 1, 2013 by bladex

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Turbine? That's in the wrong park! Turbines are strictly Dreamworld affair!

I must say I love these new quad copter cams that are popping up everywhere. It used to be aerial footage had to be shot by a chopper with the camera hanging out the side. THey'll be able to get some nice close up aerials with the quad copter!

Inside the port hole looks interesting

[GoGoBoy]

Turbine? That's in the wrong park! Turbines are strictly Dreamworld affair!

Inside the port hole looks interesting

Your turbine comment gave me a good laugh Alex! I was actually wondering about the porthole; it looks good but I'm not sure how it's going to be used. From the positioning, I was wondering if the portholes are part of the adjacent queue/station, allowing guests to see into the dark ride section? That'd be a bit strange as it would give the surprise away. Anyway, I guess we'll find out soon!

[taronga]

*Spoiler Alert*

From Sea World's facebook page today!

"Can't wait to ride the perfect Storm? Take a virtual ride on our brand new Storm Coaster before it opens to the public" :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdyyPqBsMc&feature=youtu.be

Edited December 2, 2013 by taronga

[Jobe]

That looks brilliant! Reminiscent of Bermuda in the enclosed section which is a good thing!! Really building up the anticipation for this awesome family ride when it finally opens!!

[gdalby96]

When the boat goes along the track, where there is gravel is, it looks like there is water. So maybe they will eventually fill it with water

[GoGoBoy]

*Spoiler Alert*

From Sea World's facebook page today!

"Can't wait to ride the perfect Storm? Take a virtual ride on our brand new Storm Coaster before it opens to the public" :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdyyPqBsMc&feature=youtu.be

BRILLIANT. Bring on all the steam, fire and explosions! A very neat simulation.

[WCE87]

What is the min height requirement for this ride?

Thanks

[joz]

Early mail is 120cm

[gdalby96]

Sea World stated that the minimum is 110 and maximum is 196

People are commenting on sea worlds post saying they can see people on it now. Can anyone confirm this or is it just test dummies?

[m.d]

It opened today around 1pm

[gdalby96]

Had anyone been on it?

[m.d]

Had anyone been on it?

When I went there it had just opened for guests, so yes, I went on and I thought it was great