Penguin Trek, an indoor-outdoor roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, will officially open to the public July 7, the theme park announced Thursday.
The attraction, which has snowmobile-styled ride cars, will go up to 43 mph across more than 3,000 feet of track and have two launch sequences. There will be a 42-inch height requirement for passengers.
Penguin Trek is located in the Antarctica Realm within the park and it is built in the approximate location of the former Empire of the Penguin dark-ride attraction. Riders again will exit past a real-life penguin habitat, where they can see the animals above and below the surface of water.
“Penguin Trek offers a unique blend of thrills and education, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the wonders of Antarctica while highlighting our dedication to wildlife preservation and family-friendly fun,” Jon Peterson, president of SeaWorld Orlando, said in a news release.
SeaWorld’s pass members will have exclusive access to the coaster, manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, with special ride times starting July 2 — nearly a week before its grand opening.
Penguin Trek will bring SeaWorld Orlando’s coaster count to eight. It’s the third consecutive year that a thrill ride is opening at the Orlando park. Ice Breaker debuted in 2022, followed by Pipeline the Surf Coaster in 2023. Other SeaWorld coasters include Kraken, Mako, Manta, Journey to Atlantis and Super Grover’s Box Car Derby.
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