SeaWorld San Antonio shared the Catapult Falls POV with us from the opening of the world’s first launched flume coaster. The new ride combines the speed and thrill of a roller coaster with the rocking, sailing, and splashing of a water flume ride. The first-of-its-kind ride features a vertical lift elevator that lifts riders 55 feet above the theme park before they come barreling down the steepest flume ride drop in the world.
“SeaWorld San Antonio is thrilled to open Catapult Falls, the world’s first launched flume coaster which also boasts the steepest drop in a ride of its kind.” said Jodi Davenport, SeaWorld San Antonio Park President. “The highly anticipated flume coaster is the perfect family ride for our guests, giving them another way to cool off at SeaWorld. We know it will be a hit with pass members and first-time guests.”
With 11 boats each seating eight passengers, riders will navigate through quite the adventure. The duration of the ride is approximately five minutes long which makes this coaster an extended adventure for the whole family to enjoy.
The location of Catapult Falls has seen its share of updates as SeaWorld has a history of changing up the scenery around the park to keep things fresh. In 1991 the site became home to Texas Splashdown which holds the distinction of being the first ride at any SeaWorld Park in the nation. Guests with a keen eye will find some hidden surprises that pay homage to the original splashdown attraction.
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