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
SeaWorld San Antonio
LocationSeaWorld San Antonio
Coordinates29.4524°N 98.6990°W / 29.4524; -98.6990
StatusOperating
Opening dateFebruary 22, 2020
General statistics
TypeWood
ManufacturerGreat Coasters International
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height96 ft (29 m)
Drop100 ft (30 m)
Length3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Speed55 mph (89 km/h)
Inversions0
Height restriction46 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]

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References
  1. Iszler, Madison (September 12, 2019). "SeaWorld San Antonio opening wooden roller coaster next year". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. "First Look: SeaWorld San Antonio unveils new thrill ride". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  4. "SeaWorld San Antonio announces Texas Stingray wooden coaster for 2020". Attractions Magazine. September 12, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
  5. 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.
  6. Moody, Danielle (2020-02-28). "New wooden 'Texas Stingray' coaster opens at Sea World Saturday". WOAI. Retrieved 2020-03-29.
  7. "'Tallest, fastest, longest' wooden roller coaster in Texas coming to soon to SeaWorld". KHOU. September 12, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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