11 Months Ago, Orlando Sentinel says (in More on Manta mania)  FL
The Manta flying coaster got its most public showing to date, Tuesday, with several hundred SeaWorld Orlando guests --and a contingent of media-- going for a sneak preview spin, as the park ramps up for the attraction's May 22 grand opening. ...

And Orlando Sentinel says (in More from behind the walls at SeaWorld's Manta roller coaster) Had a nice walkthrough the Manta construction site this afternoon with Brian Morrow, the director of design and engineering for SeaWorld Orlando. He says all remains on target for the coaster's May 22 debut (And remember, other SeaWorld officials have ...

13 Months Ago, Orlando Sentinel says (in With apologies to the recent Facebook craze, here are 25 Random ...)  FL
During these depressing, recessionary times, it's nice to have two new roller coasters to look forward to — Manta at SeaWorld Orlando and Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit at Universal Studios. 8. I always wonder if the pearl divers at SeaWorld get pruney, ...

And Newsday says (in Dewayne Bevil | Theme Park Ranger)  NY
During these depressing, recessionary times, it's nice to have two new roller coasters to look forward to — Manta at SeaWorld Orlando and Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit at Universal Studios. 8. I always wonder if the pearl divers at SeaWorld get pruney, ...

And Orlando Sentinel says (in Busch in talks to sell 10 theme parks across US) Brian Morrow, design director, talks about Manta-shaped coaster cars (left) as SeaWorld officials and media tour the construction site of the 'Manta' roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, Wednesday, March 4, 2009. Currently strapped into the seats of the ...