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Electric Eel

SeaWorld San Diego

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Opened as the tallest, fastest roller coaster in San Diego, today it still remains the fastest. Electric Eel is a Premier Rides built Sky Rocket II launched, looping coaster model. This roller coaster could be considered the "Vekoma Boomerang" of this decade.

Electric Eel rises up 150-feet at SeaWorld. Riders seated in a three-car train are launched forward, then backward, then forward again through the station with enough momentum to complete the 853-foot long circuit. At it's highest point is a non-inverting loop element, which is followed by a descent into a second loop with an inline twist inversion. The entire experience lasts just seconds. The only redeeming value to this roller coaster is the compact footprint, because unfortunately, the ride experience itself, is a total gimmick.

Roller Coaster Stats

Year Track Type Designer
2018 Steel Launched Looping Premier Rides
  • Height
    150
    feet
  • Length
    863
    feet
  • Top Speed
    62
    miles per hour
  • Inversions
    1
    upside down elements
  • Launch
    LSM
    propulsion
  • Ride Capacity
    500
    riders per hour
  • Number Of Trains
    1 - 18 passenger
     

Electric Eel Facts & History

Premier Rides "Sky Rocket II" model

Inversions: Inline Twist

Features: Non-inverting Loop

Opening date: May 10, 2018

Train has three cars with three rows each, seating two abreast per row.

Height requirement: Riders must be at least 52 inches tall

Where to Coast

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