Grand Opening Set for SeaWorld Orlando's All-New Pipeline: The Surf Coaster

Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 12:30 PM ET, Wed May 24, 2023

SeaWorld Orlando’s brand-new attraction Pipeline: The Surf Coaster will launch its grand opening on May 27, 2023, with a “beach-front” ribbon cutting, keeping with the ride’s surf theme.

The new first-of-its-kind highly-anticipated coaster celebrates the iconic surfing cultures found around the world with a unique surfboard ride vehicle that gives riders an immersive experience when their seats rise and fall to mimic the sensation of riding on a wave. 

Guests will take their position in the upright stance of a pro surfer and embark on a journey of twists and turns on an iconic, gnarly surfboard. Riders will encounter five airtime movements, including a thrilling "wave curl" inversion that replicates the well-known "alley-oop" surfing maneuver.

Located at the front of the park, the new coaster stands apart from others, not only in its design but also in the unique sensations it evokes. With a track spanning 2,950 feet, a maximum speed of 60 MPH, and reaching a height of 110 feet, Pipeline: The Surf Coaster offers a thrilling experience that is accessible and enjoyable for all guests.

"Our Annual Pass Members had an exclusive opportunity to preview the ride prior to opening and the feedback is fantastic," said Park President Jon Peterson. "Pipeline is a one-of-a-kind thrill ride that caters to all levels of excitement and complements our existing exhilarating ride portfolio perfectly. With its unique design and evocative sensations, Pipeline stands apart from other coasters. SeaWorld now boasts the most coasters in a single theme park in Orlando, and we can't wait to introduce the rest of our guests to this highly anticipated coaster."

As an ongoing reflection of the company's commitment to conservation, SeaWorld is proud to announce the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida as the official ride partner of Pipeline. Dedicated to conserving wild Florida, the foundation's mission matches closely to SeaWorld's, making them a perfect conservation partner to help educate riders about Florida's natural bodies of land and water and its inhabitants.

"We are proud to partner with SeaWorld in our shared conservation mission to help raise awareness of the importance of protecting the Florida coral reef system which is the only coral reef system in the continental United States," said Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida President & CEO Andrew Walker. "SeaWorld has been a trusted partner in conservation for many years and we are thrilled to continue this collaboration with Pipeline."


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