Ice Breaker : Code Switch
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npr.orgSeaWorld adjusts height requirement on Ice Breaker ride days after opening
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld’s newest roller coaster, Ice Breaker, opened to the public on Friday and has already experienced some growing pains. Over the weekend, SeaWorld changed the minimum height requirement for the coaster, raising the minimum from 48 to 54 inches. “Ice Breaker is one of the most anticipated coasters of 2022 and it has been extremely popular among guests since opening Feb. 18,” SeaWorld said in a statement. Ice Breaker is a little over a minute long and has close to 3,000 feet of track. Read: Rents reach ‘insane’ levels across Florida and US with no end in sight“Ice Breaker is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride which complements our existing exhilarating ride portfolio perfectly.
wftv.comOrlando man wins top prize of $1M in ‘The Fastest Road’ scratch-off game
ORLANDO, Fla. — An Orlando man has claimed the top prize of $1 million in the Florida lottery’s “The Fastest Road to $1,000,000″ scratch-off game. Officials said Rodriquez purchased his winning ticket from the 7-Eleven store in the 5600 block of Hansel Avenue in Edgewood. READ: Mother finds child left behind in locked Florida daycare centerThe retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket. “The Fastest Road to $1,000,000″ is a $30 game that launched in February 2020. It features 155 top prizes of $1,000,000 and over $948 million in cash prizes, officials said.
wftv.comTime to break the ice: SeaWorld’s newest coaster opens Friday
ORLANDO, Fla. — Guests at SeaWorld will get to start riding the park’s brand-new roller coaster on Friday. It’s called Ice Breaker and it’s nothing like anything else SeaWorld has done before. Ice Breaker is unlike any other roller coaster in Central Florida. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 21 SeaWorld Ice Breaker (SeaWorld Orlando)Extreme? Ice Breaker is a little over a minute long and has close to 3,000 feet of track, including an 80-foot tall, near-vertical top hat section.
wftv.comSeaWorld Conservation announces new partnerships to help marine animals in need
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Conservation announced two new partnerships on Thursday to help marine animals in need, themed appropriately after the theme park’s new attractions. Theme park officials said SeaWorld Orlando is partnering with Alaska SeaLife Center to support Alaskan marine mammal awareness and rehabilitation in conjunction with Arctic-themed coaster Ice Breaker. SeaWorld San Diego is partnering with Penguins International to support species conservation in conjunction with the new Emperor coaster. READ: SeaWorld set to open new Ice Breaker coasterOfficials said a portion of proceeds from Ice Breaker and Emperor merchandise will be donated to the organizations, and that the public can learn more about them, and how they can help, through in-park educational programming. Representatives from each organization will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremonies in the park on Feb. 18 for Ice Breaker and March 12 for Emperor.
wftv.comSeaWorld set to open new Ice Breaker coaster
SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 2022 (SeaWorld Orlando)ORLANDO, Fla. — Another milestone for Central Florida theme parks is almost here. On Feb. 18, thrill seekers will have one more reason to scream when SeaWorld officially opens its new Ice Breaker roller coaster. Riders will fly over a near vertical top-hat maneuver into a series of exciting twists, turns and airtime hills. READ: Walt Disney World lifts face mask policy for fully vaccinated guestsThe brand-new coaster will be located across from Wild Arctic. Get a sneak peak of the ride below:PHOTOS: SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 20222.18.22 - Ice Breaker is anything but chill 🧊 pic.twitter.com/K9u7TG3WR8 — SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) January 3, 2022Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 2022 (SeaWorld Orlando)WFTV will be on hand Friday for Ice Breaker’s opening.
wftv.comSeaWorld announces opening date for new Ice Breaker coaster
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Monday, SeaWorld announced that its new Ice Breaker coaster will open on Feb. 18. The coaster will feature four airtime filled launches, both backward and forward, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond-vertical drop in Florida, a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle, SeaWorld said. READ: Disney reopens Typhoon Lagoon Water Park after nearly 2 years of refurbishmentsRiders will fly over a near vertical top-hat maneuver into a series of exciting twists, turns and airtime hills. The brand-new coaster will be located across from Wild Arctic. PHOTOS: SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 2022Get a sneak peak of the ride below:2.18.22 - Ice Breaker is anything but chill 🧊 pic.twitter.com/K9u7TG3WR8 — SeaWorld (@SeaWorld) January 3, 2022Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 2022 (SeaWorld Orlando)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
wftv.comSeaWorld offers new benefits to pass members, including chance to ride its newest roller coaster
ORLANDO, FLA. — SeaWorld Orlando is offering new benefits to its pass members. The benefits range from no blockout dates, up to six free guest tickets and access to new, exclusive preview events. READ: Here’s when SeaWorld’s new Ice Breaker roller coaster will openIn spring 2022, SeaWorld guests will have the chance to experience the thrills of Ice Breaker, which opens in February, and will be among the first to ride, the park said. SeaWorld annual passes include one-park, two-park and four-park options. “Big things are happening at our parks and there has never been a better time to be a SeaWorld Orlando Annual Pass Member.
wftv.comSeaWorld Orlando announces new roller coaster for 2022
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando announced a new roller coaster opening in 2022. The new coaster called Ice Breaker will feature four launches and a 93 foot, 100-degree-angle drop. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 SeaWorld Orlando announces new rollercoaster for 2022 (SeaWorld Orlando)SeaWorld Orlando President Kyle Miller said that while the original opening date for the new ride was delayed by the pandemic, the new ride will be worth the wait. We know that they are going to love this one-of-a-kind thrill ride, which complements our existing exhilarating ride portfolio perfectly,” Miller said. READ: SeaWorld offering Florida teachers free admission for a yearIce Breaker joins SeaWorld’s other thrill rides like Manta, Kraken and Mako.
wftv.comSeaWorld’s Ice Breaker chills as construction walls removed
ORLANDO, Fla. – Guests visiting SeaWorld Orlando are now getting a new view at the anticipated Ice Breaker roller coaster attraction. Construction walls around the bright orange attraction came down just days ago, giving guests a look at the ride entrance sign, lockers and queue. SeaWorld Orlando’s Ice Breaker (WKMG)SeaWorld said when Ice Breaker opens, it will feature four launches, both backward and forward, as well as a reverse launch into the steepest beyond-vertical drop in Florida. Ice Breaker helps build on the park’s revamped Wild Arctic attraction area, which includes the new glacier bar and a newly renamed Altitude Burgers restaurant, formerly called Mango Joes. AdAltitude Burgers and Ice Breaker at SeaWorld Orlando (WKMG)SeaWorld Orlando has not announced an opening date for Ice Breaker at this time.
New documents out of SeaWorld Orlando hint at possibility of one of the rarest rollercoasters in the nation
In an attempt to balance out the park, SeaWorld has slowly been working its way around the lake. This wouldn't be the first time a wing coaster was rumored for SeaWorld, but this time the rumor has multiple insiders supporting it. This means many riders prefer multiple rides to enjoy all angles.While many wing coasters have opened in recent years, nearly all of them have been in Asia. Half of the 12 wing coasters in the United States are off-the-shelf 4D Free Spin coasters byIf SeaWorld Orlando did open a wing coaster, it would be the first traditional wing coaster in the nation since Holiday World opened Thunderbird in 2015. Instead, the new Orlando entrance plaza, if it does happen, may point to a brand new image for SeaWorld, where thrills are more of a focus than animals.
orlandoweekly.comGet the first look at SeaWorld Orlando’s ‘Ice Breaker’ coaster
ORLANDO, Fla. – SeaWorld Orlando and its ride developers showed off the ride vehicle for its newest roller-coaster, Ice Breaker, at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions this week. The ride will give chills to its riders as it breaks the ice at SeaWorld Orlando in spring 2020. Ice Breaker will be located near the parks other attraction, Wild Arctic. Full Screen 1 / 3 SeaWorld Ice Breaker roller coasterIce Breaker will feature four launches, both forward and backward, and a reverse launch that will take guests into the steepest vertical drop in Florida. When Ice Breaker opens to guests, it will be the SeaWorld Orlando’s sixth roller coaster.