Richard
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The capsized ship turned out nicely.
The surging water even threatens nearby onlookers that get too close.
The impressive cascading water is the first thing that greets riders as they prepare to enter the queue.,
The pathway to Storm Coaster heads over Viking's Revenge.
Who wants to bet this elegant fencing solution wasn't in the original plans?
The new pathway that snakes under the ride is bitumen, surrounded by gravel garden beds. It's a shame the area couldn't be made a bit greener and tropical given the subject matter of the ride.
Just like in the pictures!
Getting to the ride however is the first challenge, thanks to some arbitrary obstacles.
Dominating the Sea World skyline, Storm Coaster draws guests from around the park.
Storm Coaster is now open at Sea World.
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Mum and son.
For most of our visit Henry attempted to balance on a life ring.
To the parks credit only a limited number of guests are let into the exhibit at a time, so everybody gets a front row view.
...And Mum Liya isn't far away.
Henry emerges!
But what's that sticking it's head out of the water?
For a moment we were afraid we would miss out on seeing Henry the polar bear cub for a second time running, instead seemingly having to settle for a seagull picking the eyes out of a fish.
There's certainly a fair bit of land in the middle of the ride left over. Let's hope down the track they turn it into a seating area, or add a small kids flat ride or two to keep the less daring riders occupied.
