Ice Breaker (roller coaster) explained

Ice Breaker
Logodimensions:150px
Imagedimensions:220px
Location:SeaWorld Orlando
Locationarticle:SeaWorld Orlando
Section:Sea of Power
Status:Operating
Type:Steel
Type2:Launched
Manufacturer:Premier Rides
Manufacturerarticle:Premier Rides
Model:Sky Rocket
Height Ft:93
Length Ft:1900
Speed Mph:52
Inversions:0
Duration:1:20
Angle:100
Restriction In:48
Trains:2
Carspertrain:3
Rowspercar:3
Ridersperrow:2
Virtual Queue Name:Quick Queue
Virtual Queue Image:Quick Queue availability logo.svg
Virtual Queue Status:available
Rcdb Number:17420

Ice Breaker is a launched steel roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando in Orlando, Florida, United States.[1] Manufactured by Premier Rides, Ice Breaker reaches a maximum height of with a maximum speed of 52mph and a total track length of . Originally scheduled to open for the 2020 season, its opening was delayed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] [3]

History

In September 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the name for the roller coaster, Ice Breaker.[4] [5] In November 2019, SeaWorld Orlando revealed the trains for the roller coaster at the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Exposition.[6] [7] In February 2020, the track work for the ride was completed.[8] [9]

In January 2022, it was announced that Ice Breaker would open on February 18, 2022.[10] The height requirement was adjusted from 48 inches to 54 inches a day after opening.[11] Following the removal of the ride's "comfort collars" during a maintenance period, the ride reopened on March 11, 2023 with its height requirement lowered back down to 48 inches.[12]

Ride experience

After leaving the station, the ride starts with a switch track, where the section of track below the train moves to the right while the train is on it. Next is a multi-pass launch, where the train is launched back and forth multiple times, building up speed. The train is first launched backwards at a slow speed over a small hill and towards a vertical spike. Next, the train is launched forwards over another small hill, going partially up a top hat. The train is then launched backwards once more, back over the small hill and up the 93feet, 100° beyond-vertical spike. Then, the train is launched for the final time, traveling forwards over the top hat. After finishing the top hat, the train turns to the right before traversing two airtime hills. Next, the ride turns up and to the right, then drops down and twists to the left. After this, trains traverse two banked turns and an airtime hill before going up to the final brake run and turning into the station.[13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ice Breaker – SeaWorld Orlando (Orlando, Florida, United States). Roller Coaster DataBase. May 14, 2020.
  2. Web site: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens coasters could be delayed until 2021 due to coronavirus closures. MacDonald. Brady. May 8, 2020. Orange County Register. Digital First Media. en-US. May 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: SeaWorld plots its safety plan for reopening as company reports $56.5 million loss. Russon. Gabrielle. May 8, 2020. Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. May 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: SeaWorld and Busch Gardens unveil new coasters for 2020. September 13, 2019. Blooloop. May 14, 2020.
  5. Web site: SeaWorld Orlando is getting a new roller coaster called Ice Breaker. Russon. Gabrielle. September 12, 2019. Orlando Sentinel. Tribune Publishing. May 14, 2020.
  6. Web site: Ride vehicle unveiled for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster. Staff. November 21, 2019. WFLX. en-US. May 14, 2020.
  7. Web site: First look at ride vehicle for SeaWorld's Ice Breaker roller coaster. Staff. November 21, 2019. WPTV-TV. en. May 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: Ice Breaker track complete and first train in place at SeaWorld Orlando. Kleiman. Joe. February 27, 2020. InPark Magazine. en-US. May 14, 2020.
  9. Fake . David . March 2022 . Premier Rides' Ice Breaker delivers family chills to SeaWorld Orlando . Amusement Today . 25 . 12 . 1, 8.
  10. Web site: Ruth . Daisy . January 3, 2022 . SeaWorld's 'Ice Breaker' coaster to open Feb. 18 . March 7, 2022 . WFLA . en-US.
  11. Web site: SeaWorld Orlando Changes Height Requirement for Ice Breaker One Day After Opening. February 19, 2022. Laughing Place. en-US. March 12, 2023.
  12. Web site: SeaWorld Orlando Ice Breaker Re-Opens With MAJOR Modifications 3.11.23 Tour, Review, & POV!. March 12, 2023. Midway Mayhem. YouTube. March 12, 2023.
  13. Web site: Ice Breaker . SeaWorld . 7 May 2024.