Kraken (roller coaster)

Kraken is a steel roller coaster located at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida, United States. Manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the ride opened as the second longest floorless coaster in the world on June 1, 2000, with a track length measuring 4,177 feet (1,273 m). It features a total of seven inversions and reaches a maximum speed of 65 mph (105 km/h). The coaster was named after a fictional sea monster of the same name. In late 2016, Kraken underwent a refurbishment and reopened as Kraken Unleashed in June 2017. A virtual reality experience was added to the ride, but due to technical difficulties and extensive wait times, the feature was permanently removed the following year.

Kraken
Previously known as Kraken Unleashed (2017–2018)
Kraken's corkscrew
SeaWorld Orlando
LocationSeaWorld Orlando
Park sectionSea of Legends
Coordinates28°24′40″N 81°27′30″W
StatusOperating
Soft opening dateMay 27, 2000 (2000-05-27)
Opening dateJune 1, 2000 (2000-06-01)
General statistics
TypeSteel Floorless Coaster
ManufacturerBolliger & Mabillard
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelCustom
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height153 ft (47 m)
Drop144 ft (44 m)
Length4,177 ft (1,273 m)
Speed65 mph (105 km/h)
Inversions7
Duration2:02
Capacity1500 riders per hour
G-force3.9
Height restriction54 in (137 cm)
Trains3 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
Quick Queue available
Must transfer from wheelchair
Kraken at RCDB
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