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The Manta launch coaster at SeaWorld San Diego marks the U.S. debut of a highly anticipated prototype ride. The 30-foot-tall coaster will feature dual launch zones, a 54-foot drop into a subterranean trench and a dramatic wing dip into a shallow lake over a 2,800-foot-long track.

5) Manta - SeaWorld San Diego

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The Manta launch coaster at SeaWorld San Diego marks the U.S. debut of a highly anticipated prototype ride. The 30-foot-tall coaster will feature dual launch zones, a 54-foot drop into a subterranean trench and a dramatic wing dip into a shallow lake over a 2,800-foot-long track.

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