Saturday, April 23, 2011

Manta Construction 4/20/2011

These restrooms will be demolished and a new set built across the path. Mama Stella's Pizza Kitchen is seen the background. The lumber on the truck is from the pagoda building built as a part of the Japanese Village that opened with the park in 1964.


The coaster will launch from this area and then soar above the filtration system seen in the center. Rocky Point Cafe Healthy Alternatives snack stand is seen at the top. The crane in the background is for installing scenic elements for the new Shamu show "One Ocean."

This area will be queue, load/ unload and maintenance bays for the trains. The pagoda in its current state of dismantling. The coaster will swoop all the way over to the Shipwreck Rapids waterfalls.

Rumor has it that the pagoda building was purchased and will be rebuilt! Fun fact: the building was constructed without any screws or nails. Fun fact 2: termites have been holding the building together for years! ;-)

The second launch will occur right before the bridge. The trains will then swoop all around the Flamingo Cove grassy area. Anyone remember when the grassy bowl was the home to Snow World?

Never fear! The flamingos will return here! They are currently touring shrimp factories in greater North America. Or maybe they're backstage somewhere...

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