1 / 2Manta
📍 Orlando, FL
Manta at SeaWorld Orlando is a flying roller coaster where riders are rotated face-down before launch. Height requirement is 54 inches. Classified extreme thrill. Located at 7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando.
Awesome coaster. I’ve never ridden a coaster like this before and the thrill of being facedown was fantastic. I wouldn’t worry about what car you get. Since you’re facing down and not forward, your view isn’t impeded. There is a small area when boarding where you can stow sandals, crocs, small bags, and phones.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families where riders meet the 54-inch height requirement — typically children aged 8 and up depending on growth. Shorter or younger children can experience SeaWorld's other coasters with lower thresholds as older siblings and adults tackle Manta. The unique flying position makes it a priority for thrill-seeking tweens and teens.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Justin S
“Awesome coaster. I’ve never ridden a coaster like this before and the thrill of being facedown was fantastic. I wouldn’t worry about what car you get. Since you’re facing down and not forward, your view isn’t impeded. There is a small area when boarding where you can stow sandals, crocs, small bags, and phones.”
Victor Lelis
“Eu fui e deixei minha alma la Ae tive que ir 2x pra buscar kkkk muito boa”
Maby Pereyra
“Felicidad plena en flia”
Bkxy
“Super fun coaster.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Manta is SeaWorld Orlando's signature flying coaster, the only ride of its kind in Florida. Riders are tilted face-down in a horizontal flying position before the train launches into inversions, dives, and sweeping turns. The 54-inch height requirement makes it a ride for older children and adults. Reviewers describe the face-down perspective as unlike any other coaster experience — the view is unobstructed regardless of seating position.
