Ready to get electrified? The Electric Eel is not just a ride. It’s an experience.
Electric Eel opened here at SeaWorld San Diego on May 10, 2018. It quickly became a park favorite. This steel launched roller coaster was once the park’s tallest and fastest.
Before Emperor’s arrival in 2022, Electric Eel held the title. The ride is loosely themed around the electric eel.
Did you know that there’s even an educational exhibit nearby? It teaches you all about real electric eels. But here’s a fun fact. The queue is ocean-themed. Real electric eels live in freshwater.
Premier Rides, a Maryland-based firm, designed Electric Eel. The ride’s construction marked a significant expansion for SeaWorld. It was part of the park’s largest upgrade since 1964.
Now, let’s talk about the Electric Eel ride itself. Prepare for a thrilling launch. You’ll be propelled forward and backward through twisting loops.
Electric Eel sends you through an inverted heartline roll. The total track length is 853 feet of excitement.
At its highest point, Electric Eel reaches 150 feet. You’ll hit speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. The entire ride lasts about 45 seconds. It is packed with adrenaline.
The Electric Eel uses a single train. This train has three cars. Each car holds six riders. That makes for a total of 18 riders per train. The coaster can accommodate about 720 riders per hour.
Look around you in the queue area. Notice the ocean floor theme. Educational signs provide interesting facts about electric eels. Composer Rick McKee created the original musical score you hear.
Once the ride starts, you will launch out of the station. You’ll experience a partial twist right away. Then, you will fall back through the station. The train accelerates backward into another twist.
On your third launch, you’ll reach top speed. You will climb 150 feet. Hold tight for the heartline roll. After that, you’ll twist down into a non-inverting loop. Finally, you’ll come to a stop.
Electric Eel is a Sky Rocket II model. SeaWorld Parks owns three of these models. The others are at Busch Gardens.
Many firms helped design and build Electric Eel. Premier Rides manufactured the ride. PGAV Destinations was the lead design firm. Rick McKee composed that amazing musical score.
So, get ready to experience the Electric Eel. It’s a high-speed adventure. It combines thrills with interesting facts. It’s a unique SeaWorld experience.